Turn your remaining books into real bookstore visibility. Drop off a minimum of 4 copies and we’ll feature you at Studio Moonfall in Kenosha, WI — with in-store placement, online promotion, and an Author Alley profile page. Basically, this is a barter – books for bookstore marketing.
How It Works
Drop Off Your Books (minimum 4, more welcome) at the collection point at the end of Reader Nation.
Fill Out a Quick Form (Name, Email, Title, ISBN, Quantity).
We Handle the Rest: We’ll handle shipping your books to Studio Moonfall, where we process, photograph, and schedule your promotion.
Promotion Benefits
- 4 copies ($15 MSRP min) for 8 months guaranteed shelf space & promo (Special Author Nation Rate!)
- +1 month per extra copy (up to 12 months)
- All promotions start in December
- Face-out placement on store shelf for a weeklong feature 1-3 times during the promo period, also highlighted in our email newsletter and social media
- Author Alley profile webpage
- 12 professional photos – each featured monthly during promo period and available for your own marketing use immediately
- At the end of your promo period, you can easily renew to stay on the shelves: just 6 books gets you another 12 months of promotion
- NEW FOR 2026 – We’re partnering up with GetCovers to do weekly book cover giveaways for authors enrolled in Cut the Line. And if you win but don’t need a cover, you can swap that for additional months of promotions.
Common Questions
Q: Can I submit more than one title?
A: Yes, but please first-in-series only. Each title gets its own promotion.
Q: What if my book isn’t on Ingram?
A: We’ll use your initial copies, then contact you directly if we need more stock.
Q: What if I drop off more than 8 books for 12 months of promotion?
A: We’ll still accept them and either add additional time or increase the frequency for your promos.
Why Join?
- Convenience: Skip the heavy lifting. Leave the books in Vegas; we handle the shipping to Wisconsin.
- Visibility: Guaranteed physical shelf space, face-out displays, and dedicated social media features.
- Longevity: Turn leftover event stock into a year-long marketing campaign.
Can’t wait to get started? Click here to fill out your Author Profile and Book Submissions.
