Join Debbie Young and Piers Alexander as they introduce the new #Authors4Bookstores campaign. All writers and readers love bookstores and want to see at least one on every high street. Our new campaign encourages and enables indie authors and bookstores to form mutually beneficial, supportive relationships.
Author4Bookstores Campaign: DEBBIE YOUNG, PIERS ALEXANDER
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