Editor’s note: Although Chelsea Banning’s book signing story broke (in a big way) back in December, it’s worth another look not just for the insight it offers to new authors on promoting a first book, but the possibilities of writers supporting writers. In regards to the former reason, the story makes clear that if few show to your first book signing — or maybe just a guy wanting to buy Scotch tape — don’t let that stop you.
Chelsea Banning’s journey through writing and self-publishing Of Crowns and Legends, her first book, is not unfamiliar: ups and downs, stops and starts, and learning the business from the ground up. It was in promoting her novel that Banning happened on a road far less traveled.
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