In these hard economical times, it’s challenging to determine the right marketing choices. Nearly forty WinePress authors chose to attend the 2010 International Christian Retail Show (ICRS) in St. Louis.

ICRS provided face-to-face contact with several hundred book buyers and opportunities for media interviews, and networking with the publishing industry.

Not alone

Thomas Nichols gives a freshly-autographed book to one of his fans.

Thomas Nicholas is one author who feels attending ICRS was the right choice for his book. The author of A Matter of Choice, Nicholas challenges readers to think about the choices they make in new and deeper ways.

Thomas shares about his choice to attend ICRS 2010:

“I can’t begin to express the experiences, the attention and the benefits the convention and WinePress has brought to me and my book. I’ve had so many positive comments as in ‘I must get this book into the hands of my church members’ or ‘that is an attractive cover’ or ‘that is must for my store.’

“The immediate impression I got from ICRS was there are thousands of Christians world-wide doing the same thing–perpetuating the ‘Good News.’ We are not alone in our small corner of the world.”

More about Thomas’ book:

Do we always make wise choices? With the right information and tools for understanding their actions, readers will think about the choices they make in new and deeper ways. A Matter of Choice will challenge, surprise, and liberate your thinking.

A Nobleman’s Daughter

Signing at the Personality Booth

When asked to reflect upon her time in St. Louis, Florence said, “My time in ICRS was fabulous. I urge every writer who can to attend at least once.”

ICRS provided Florence with not only the opportunity to connect with hundreds of different retailers, but also a face-to-face interview with Phil Waldrep of Living with Joy radio. Her interview, which will air at a later date, will be broadcast on 900 Christian stations with an audience in over forty-nine states. Florence looks forward to seeing what other doors will open due to her connections at ICRS.

About The Sicilian Nobleman’s Daughter:
Following World War I, Nobleman Giovanni Calderone must choose alliance with Fascism or The Mafia. Rejecting both evils, he opts to take his family to America, and relinquish great wealth.

About The Author:
Florence Calderone Blake teaches writing courses part-time in Southern Oregon’s Rogue Community College. A part-time reporter for Oregon’s Upper Rogue Independent, she’s also had over 750 articles in national publications including Guideposts Books, Boston Globe, and Mature Living.