All publishers big and small are shifting and resizing, independent stores are closing in some places, like here in Maine, unfortunately. We can only hope for things to get better for everyone everywhere across the States. Things have been quiet for the most part here at Deerbrook, as far as the weather goes, that is welcome, and one never knows whether to speak of it or not, at least until next week. It helps to focus on the work of art and literature when we don't have to shovel and get the tractor out to move mounds of snow, even after our dependable plow guy.
There are a number of books in the works as prospective new titles by authors from around the region from places like Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, and Maine. We are trying to develop and keep up with the demands of marketing, and the wonderful opportunity for us being part of Small Press Distribution and all the good work they are doing. SPD will offer/display some titles at the AWP Conference in Denver this year, staring today. SPD has lots of interesting information on there web site and blog about books and literature.
We are always grateful to stores that keep ordering our titles, and the authors that keep getting out there reading and giving Deerbrook some exposure. And it is nice to see we have a few followers here, which makes it seem worth while. I am sorry if there isn't more news to spread but there are so many directions I personally get pulled in it can be a challenge to keep up with general news. Hopefully goals will be met and a few more collections of poetry will be coming out in the not to distant future. One new thing is that now we have a link that sends anyone typing in this address; deerbrookeditions.com directly to the web page. The hope is to have a dedicated site for Deerbrook Editions books allowing sales online, or perhaps sales directly from the existing page. As ever we are happy to fill orders made directly to us by phone, US mail (a printable order form link is on the web page), or email if all information is provided, we ship promptly and will invoice on trust. It came to our attention that some times folks don't get through to us, and I am sorry for the sometime message or order slipping through the cracks, we try to provide contact information everywhere and respond asap. If it is any help for those sending emails, and I do get queries about MS getting through because of subject lines that have words like books, titles, or something that makes it easier to find in the flood of junk mails we still get. So, please don't give up, and thank you for ordering however you are doing so, orders direct through us are greatly appreciated.
