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Dispelling the Myths of Book Seller and Author Relationships
Friday August 16, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm MDT
Kananaskis 1
This panel of experienced book sellers will candidly share insights and perspectives on the dynamic relationship between authors and book sellers. You will gain valuable insights into the inner workings of book selling, learn how to navigate this crucial relationship, and discover strategies to maximize book sales and foster successful partnerships. Whether you're an author seeking to understand the book selling world better or a book seller looking to improve collaborations with authors, this event is not to be missed.

Sarah Pratt, Owls Nest Books
Julia Lutchman, Found
Brandi Morpurgo, Daisy Chain Book Co.
Shannon MacNaughton, Slow Burn Books
Moderators
avatar for Irena Karshenbaum

Irena Karshenbaum

Writer
Irena Karshenbaum is best known for leading a project that rescued one of the last surviving historic prairie synagogues and giving it as a gift to Heritage Park. She writes stories on history, heritage, culture, books and travel for various publications, gives public talks on history... Read More →
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Shannon MacNaughton

Shannon MacNaughton is the co-owner of Slow Burn Books, the first brick-and-mortar romance bookstore in Canada, started with her sister Nicola in early 2023, and a long-time lover of romantasy. Slow Burn Books exemplifies the sisters’ joint commitment to creating a community-focused... Read More →
avatar for Brandi Morpurgo

Brandi Morpurgo

Owner, Daisy Chain Book Co.
Brandi Morpurgo is an innovative bookstore owner and literary entrepreneur who began her journey with Alberta's first booktruck, bringing carefully curated selections to markets, festivals, and community events. This mobile initiative laid the groundwork for Brandi to open two thriving... Read More →
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Sarah L. Pratt

Sarah L. Pratt is an editor, publisher, teacher, bookseller, and queer fictioneer living on Treaty 7 land in the foothills of Alberta. She is an AMPA finalist and the author of Suicide Stitch: Eleven Tales (EMP Publishing), and the dystopian thriller Infractus (Coffin Hop Press... Read More →
Friday August 16, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm MDT
Kananaskis 1
  Panel Discussion, Business

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