As an indie author, I’m often asked where readers can buy my books. They are available through many retailers, either online or for in-store pick-up. You can also purchase signed copies at one of my book events or contact me to arrange to buy signed copies through the mail. Now, there’s a new option: buy direct from IngramSpark.
IngramSpark is a leading distributor for books in the United States. They provide my print books to most of the retailers that carry them, such as Barnes & Noble, IndieBound, and Tertulia. The only exception is Amazon, which has its own distribution.
The option to buy direct from IngramSpark is a new feature, and there are some limitations. IngramSpark does not currently have an online store to browse, but you can purchase my books from the links below. (Or from the IngramSpark button on the info pages for each of my books.)
Note: Audrey and Esther Geekify Greenville, my choose-your-ending book, is not available through IngramSpark, as it is currently an Amazon exclusive. My ebooks are also not available through IngramSpark. Instead, they can be found through many retailers, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and Smashwords.
Some Additional Thoughts
As a new feature, I’m still figuring out how this all works. The shopping seems to be relatively simple, though I don’t have much information about the experience from the consumer side. There is a shipping fee for your order, as well as applicable sales tax.
From the publishing side, this feature may give me more options for running limited sales or special discounts. Though, I still need to research those possibilities.
While I’m excited to offer this new option, Amazon is typically your best bet for buying print editions of my books. If you’re a Prime member, the books are sent with free 2-day shipping. Also, Amazon tends to run frequent sales, sometimes cutting the price by nearly 50%. (Their sales do not affect my earnings, so that is a win for both of us.)
That being said, it’s always nice to have more options. I appreciate your support and want you to buy my books using the option that is most convenient for you!