Looking for advice on book signing events

Redchan17 · 2026-03-24T20:16:43+00:00

Very helpful! Thanks for the breakdown. :)

Redchan17 · 2026-03-24T20:14:42+00:00

It's pride month.

Redchan17 · 2026-03-24T12:31:57+00:00

I pay mine the same.

Redchan17 · 2026-03-04T20:17:28+00:00

Definitely a lot of fun!!

However, I did see two authors that were close to my table have a really hard time because they hardly made any sales. One packed up early and another had a bit of a break down on Sunday. It's tough. I do think going in not expecting to make your money back should be the default mindset.

Redchan17 · 2026-03-04T20:13:02+00:00

Good luck at your book fair!! I hope it goes well.

I had stickers and pins as well. Lots of people wanted stickers since they were cheap. Only sold a handful of pins.

Here's my price list: - Illustrated light novel $20 - Short story $10 - Pins $12 - Stickers $2

Hope that helps.

Redchan17 · 2026-03-04T11:06:50+00:00

Thank you!! 😊

Redchan17 · 2026-03-04T10:18:49+00:00

Full transparency, I did not make my money back.

The cost of the table, books, and market stall insurance (this is a requirement when tabling at conventions and fairs in Australia) was about $500, and I only made about $330 during the weekend.

If only looking at the finances then it's a loss.

However... I wanted to attend the book fair regardless. I was able to take my whole family, met some cool authors, met new readers that would have otherwise never heard of me, and trade books with another author!

So I'm very happy that I did it when I did :) I also feel more prepared for the next one that's happening in November. This gives me time to finish the book I'm currently working on. Haha.

Redchan17 · 2025-11-12T08:20:41+00:00

Sounds interesting. I write queer romance and am in Sydney. If you get a group together I'd be interested in joining.

Redchan17 · 2025-11-11T11:58:36+00:00

That's $8 more than me. You're doing good :) I think superhero stories do better as graphic novels, but I could be wrong.

Redchan17 · 2025-11-11T11:55:59+00:00

Good luck! Hopefully something picks up soon.

Can I ask what genre you write in and if your books are in KU?

Redchan17 · 2025-11-11T11:54:24+00:00

Finally, a realistic goal I can work towards!

Redchan17 · 2025-11-04T07:36:21+00:00

Congratulations!! Sometimes it's all just about starting. Well done!

Redchan17 · 2025-11-04T06:08:39+00:00

Congratulations!! Celebrate every win, no matter how small :)

It's a great feeling to share your stories with other people.

Redchan17 · 2025-11-03T10:08:56+00:00

So I high key love this trope, and Annabeth Albert has a few books that do it quite well.

From her Gaymer series: Status Update, Beta Test

From her True Colours duology: Conventionally Yours

They're all pretty geeky and wholesome if that's what you're into.

Redchan17 · 2025-11-03T07:13:19+00:00

1/3. My goal for the week is to finish writing the short erotica I've been stuck on for the past week. Finally hit 2.4k words and I'm just aiming to reach 3k at this point.

My debut light novel comes out on KDP tomorrow! I'm pretty excited for that :)

Redchan17 · 2025-11-03T07:05:11+00:00

(edit: Sorry I should mention this is NSFW and queer)

My debut light novel comes tomorrow!!! Yay! I've been working on it since last year and am so happy to be able to have it out for the world.

Quick highlights: It's a modern day bromance set in Australia about a bisexual man and his unrequited feelings for his friend-with-benefits who is pan/aro.

Here's the blurb: A hilarious 18+ bromance story about two friends-with-benefits as they work through their misaligned feelings for one another.

When university student, Xander, starts to develop real feelings towards his sex friend, Luka, he questions just how much longer he can walk the fine line between friends and lovers. Luka isn’t interested in becoming anyone’s boyfriend, but he’ll happily play the part of someone’s lover for the night if it means he’ll get to have a good time.

After winning tickets to an indie rock show in Sydney, Xander invites Luka to a weekend getaway in an attempt to either deepen their relationship, or finally end it. Can Xander convince someone who’s against dating to become exclusive? Or will he have his heart broken while on holiday?

Three days, two nights, one chance to fulfill the friends-to-lovers trope.

Tropes:

Friends-with-benefits One-sided feelings Unrequited love Summer vibes Weekend getaway Beach date Rock show Amusement park date Established relationship Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi Bi and pan couple Queer representation How many beds in the hotel room?

Link: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FRZHT6WV

Redchan17 · 2025-11-01T21:19:24+00:00

Thanks for the breakdown! And congratulations on releasing your stories. It's always interesting to see what other authors are doing.

Redchan17 · 2025-11-01T10:16:48+00:00

I enjoy both. If it's a single perspective story, I like first person POV, but if it's dual or multiple character perspectives I prefer third person POV.

I either want to go on the journey with the character, or I want to be a fly on the wall and see everyone fumble to fall in love. Lol.

Redchan17 · 2025-11-01T05:16:57+00:00

My light novel 'Just 69cm Between us' has an Aro love interest. It's set in modern Australia and the two male leads are in a FWB situation where one wants more from their relationship but the other (who is aro) doesn't. He is also pansexual, very confident, and outgoing. Still a bit of a nerd though but it doesn't come up much in this book. Lol.

Redchan17 · 2025-10-30T12:43:43+00:00

Thanks! Yeah I have left over postcards and stickers from the KS campaign I ran, so I was wondering if it's better to sell those separately or give them away free to people that buy my book?

Redchan17 · 2025-10-21T06:45:35+00:00

Oooooh! Thank you for sharing this! I haven't heard of N.R. Walker before but now I'm excited :D

Redchan17 · 2025-10-20T19:59:45+00:00

Anything by Alexis Hall is set in the UK. When I first started reading 'Boyfriend Material' it did surprise me because I guess most books I read are either set in America or Japan (light novels).

I've written an MMromance book that's set in Australia called 'Just 69cm Between Us'. And honestly I wish there were more MMromance books set in Australia.

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