tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post4759032179888359374..comments2024-03-24T20:54:42.846-04:00Comments on Spunk On A Stick's Tips: IWSG Newsletter, Barnes & Noble & Beer, and Upcoming AnthologyL. Diane Wolfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-66347782186749599002016-01-28T18:32:35.531-05:002016-01-28T18:32:35.531-05:00I think a Barnes and Noble wine tasting would be f...I think a Barnes and Noble wine tasting would be fantastic. Wines paired with different books. I love it. It definitely sounds like a good business idea. My understanding is people spend more money when they're drunk. B&N will just have to figure out how to handle people getting into drunken fist fights over literary debates. <br /><br />Can't wait to start getting the newsletter. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176348103661458022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-45341272287763013912016-01-27T12:45:56.399-05:002016-01-27T12:45:56.399-05:00People buy more when they're relaxed, so havin...People buy more when they're relaxed, so having wine on sale at a bookstore is a great idea. Just as long as people are careful not to spill red wine on the books!Kate Larkindalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06202347563426692610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-37261777347883324962016-01-27T01:24:08.619-05:002016-01-27T01:24:08.619-05:00Congratulations in contributing to The Thing that ...Congratulations in contributing to The Thing that Turned Me! Will be a great anthology. Alcohol at book stores? Well, Australia is a back backward! But we do like our books...Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-71241792654583360212016-01-25T16:47:35.198-05:002016-01-25T16:47:35.198-05:00Beer and wine at B & N. Sounds like a plan. Wi...Beer and wine at B & N. Sounds like a plan. Wish they'd had that addition to the menu when I had my last book signing there in December. Would have been interesting to see what might happen.<br /><br />Nice idea to have the newsletter!<br /><br />Happy 2016 writing!Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417679983279135001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-64120036284428791292016-01-25T13:40:34.598-05:002016-01-25T13:40:34.598-05:00I guess alcohol will loosen the purse strings. It ...I guess alcohol will loosen the purse strings. It will be interesting to see how their plan works.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-89283789706490252672016-01-25T12:14:28.340-05:002016-01-25T12:14:28.340-05:00I don't much go to the cafe of the Barnes and ...I don't much go to the cafe of the Barnes and Noble anyway, so it makes little difference to me. That's juts me, though. :)David Powers Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10942728197352977520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-60921580764702768352016-01-25T09:47:45.639-05:002016-01-25T09:47:45.639-05:00Congrats on the anthology! I'm not sure about...Congrats on the anthology! I'm not sure about B&N selling alcohol. I know they need to do something to raise sales but I go to a bookstore to buy books. And if I'm in the mood for shake, coffee or cocoa to go along with my book reading and buying experience, then so be it. But for alcohol (beer and wine), I'd go to a bar or restaurant for that.Lidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04185947128989933152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-42929602453307150352016-01-25T09:21:20.802-05:002016-01-25T09:21:20.802-05:00I love the idea Barnes & Noble is bringing win...I love the idea Barnes & Noble is bringing wine to books. I have a couple friends I go to Whole Foods with since they brought wine to groceries and I know I now buy more there than I used to (as I rarely just go there for groceries--it is out of my price range, but I WILL get a couple things if I am there anyway)Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-10480662061962591432016-01-24T13:24:07.666-05:002016-01-24T13:24:07.666-05:00Gary has a point, a good book tossing might just b...Gary has a point, a good book tossing might just be what BnN needs. Maybe they could introduce food, have a food fight, muck up a bunch of books, and then call it a day. I generally don't drink and read, but I guess there's room for change. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-90041963812891667672016-01-23T13:04:22.691-05:002016-01-23T13:04:22.691-05:00Congratulations on the anthology...woo hoo....Snoo...Congratulations on the anthology...woo hoo....Snoopy Dance! Hmmm, I wonder if they need a liquor license to do that?Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-18696561758138589102016-01-23T08:48:38.950-05:002016-01-23T08:48:38.950-05:00Yeah for Chris. Not sure how the beer/wine and the...Yeah for Chris. Not sure how the beer/wine and the bookstore business will work, but in my experience there will always be customers for whatever is being sold. Congrats on the anthology.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-32570270676092955152016-01-22T18:53:38.924-05:002016-01-22T18:53:38.924-05:00Hi Diane,
Yep, once again, I'm beyond fashion...Hi Diane,<br /><br />Yep, once again, I'm beyond fashionably late!<br /><br />You are an awesome addition to any anthology. <br /><br />Ah, I can see it now, bunch of drunken fools chucking books around the store.<br /><br />Gary :) klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-1667547178246018692016-01-22T11:09:57.441-05:002016-01-22T11:09:57.441-05:00A little wine, a good book, why not? I always saw ...A little wine, a good book, why not? I always saw my bookstore serving hot chocolate, but for those late evening reads or writers meetings, a glass of wine might be more fun!<br /><br />Chrys will do a wonderful job!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-55008716421441920832016-01-21T22:13:19.946-05:002016-01-21T22:13:19.946-05:00I dislike B&N. On one hand, they have taken aw...I dislike B&N. On one hand, they have taken away tons of books and replaced them with kiddie games. Now they're bringing in alcohol? That's pathetic - they'll try anything not to drown. Yep, this author's embittered, for several reasons. I'll stop now, though.<br /><br />Hope you're well, Spunk.Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-26378753065450485172016-01-21T15:35:08.644-05:002016-01-21T15:35:08.644-05:00Congratulations on being included in the anthology...Congratulations on being included in the anthology! That is exciting. Will sign up for the newsletter. Appreciate the info. Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-78390715231147866252016-01-21T13:45:52.375-05:002016-01-21T13:45:52.375-05:00Congrats to Chrys on being named one of the IWSG a...Congrats to Chrys on being named one of the IWSG admin. The newsletter is an excellent idea too. Congrats on being part of The Thing That Turned Me anthology! That's interesting about B&N. Adding wine/beer to some stores can't hurt. Wine and books go well together.Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-63112106913933715622016-01-20T23:59:46.252-05:002016-01-20T23:59:46.252-05:00I'm as insecure as they get. I can't parti...I'm as insecure as they get. I can't participate in the monthly blog post because it's not appropriate for my blog, but I signed up for the newsletter. :)Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-75865277920126064192016-01-20T19:32:25.039-05:002016-01-20T19:32:25.039-05:00Yay for the anthology. There's an indie bookst...Yay for the anthology. There's an indie bookstore near me that has a restaurant with yummy food, as well as beer and wine. There's always activity there. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-78495723304309268432016-01-20T18:29:07.767-05:002016-01-20T18:29:07.767-05:00If it helps keep B&N afloat, I think they shou...If it helps keep B&N afloat, I think they should try it. I'm more of a fan of coffee, but I've been in a few B&N's in the last few months and they were only busy right before Christmas. Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-85303783787084692042016-01-20T17:06:58.294-05:002016-01-20T17:06:58.294-05:00Well, that will make meetings with my critique gro...Well, that will make meetings with my critique group much more interesting. lolM Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-8572129558461479322016-01-20T14:30:45.931-05:002016-01-20T14:30:45.931-05:00Yay for our anthology! Our Barnes & Noble just...Yay for our anthology! Our Barnes & Noble just closed, which was heartbreaking. My oldest is particularly torn up about it. Truthfully, I'm not sure how comfortable I'd be taking my littles to a bookstore serving alcohol though.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-11313166789388158672016-01-20T13:09:52.628-05:002016-01-20T13:09:52.628-05:00I think the Barnes and Noble idea serving alcohol ...I think the Barnes and Noble idea serving alcohol might just keep them afloat. I was trekking with my mates last night and Nova Dova wanted to pay for us. One root beer and who knows maybe sales will soar! Congratulations on the anthology and IWSG newsletter is a real page turner.SpacerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05575342869714342370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-3564501718660548952016-01-20T13:09:46.920-05:002016-01-20T13:09:46.920-05:00Serving wine or beer should be okay. It's hard...Serving wine or beer should be okay. It's hard liquor that shouldn't be served, IMO, in a bookstore. What happened to the old mainstay of coffee and books? Not enough?D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-34739792482876871722016-01-20T09:58:48.005-05:002016-01-20T09:58:48.005-05:00I'm not sure about B&N serving alcohol, bu...I'm not sure about B&N serving alcohol, but considering the downward trend of business at bookstores I guess anything is worth a try. Hope things don't get too rowdy and carousers don't start brawling among the book racks.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />&<br /><a href="http://wrotebyrote.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Wrote By Rote</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-59915887827596673882016-01-20T04:58:03.628-05:002016-01-20T04:58:03.628-05:00I'm really excited to be part of The Thing Tha...I'm really excited to be part of The Thing That Turned me. <br /><br />The beer/wine idea might actually not be a bad one. Presumably, they'd end up over-charging on the drinks to keep the book prices low. :-DMisha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.com