tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post8280800576499388625..comments2023-10-31T10:59:03.023-04:00Comments on INKSPOT Crime Fiction Blog | A Place for Mystery, Mayhem, Writing and Life: An Interview with an Independent Bookstore OwnerLinda O. Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01512430135042480450noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-43010346160762108232013-01-16T22:39:19.618-05:002013-01-16T22:39:19.618-05:00Enjoyed this interview. The book store in my small...Enjoyed this interview. The book store in my small town sells everything and a few books, including mine. :-)Eunice Boevehttp://www.euniceboeve.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-58855413834880081872013-01-15T21:39:51.928-05:002013-01-15T21:39:51.928-05:00I love Natalie and Black Cat Books. And Natalie...I love Natalie and Black Cat Books. And Natalie's father rocks!Shannon Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10540336783142324746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-59522018449437565042013-01-14T21:25:53.798-05:002013-01-14T21:25:53.798-05:00Jan,
it sounds like you have a lovely, supportive ...Jan,<br />it sounds like you have a lovely, supportive indie bookstore near you, too!Beth Groundwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-54056500103028222912013-01-14T21:10:59.602-05:002013-01-14T21:10:59.602-05:00Love the sense of place this interview presents!
...Love the sense of place this interview presents! <br /><br />Here is one of my favorite sentences from the Q & A:<br />"The rock walls and small spaces are great for climbing into with a book and glass of wine." '<br /><br />Rock walls - we don't have them here in Florida.<br /><br />Beth you are fortunate to know this cozy shop & bookseller. Thank you for sharing her.<br /><br />To respond to your idea -<br />In the Florida Panhandle's famous port village, Apalachicola, I appreciate a friendly & popular small bookstore that offers yarn supplies with the books. Even tho; I don't knit, it's great to look at the colors. And there is always a resident cat to welcome me. The store is DOWNTOWN BOOKS and PURL<br /><br />Dale Julian, the owner, is quite special. She is a former librarian & knows Florida books. Plus she & her assistant, Sandy, know this community & also, the book tastes of the tourists who flock there for clear waters, nearby sand-dune islands in the Gulf of Mexico & fresh seafood, such as Apalachicola oysters. ( Which I feature in my travel books, btw...)<br /><br />Dale has been an advocate for my writing & is the mainstay of the local Library Authors in Apalach event.<br /><br />Here is the store main page if you care to visit online:<br />http://downtownbooksandpurl.com/downtown-books-the-best-little-bookstore-in-the-panhandle/<br /> Beth thanks for the chance to shine the spotlight on another great indy bookstore.jan godown anninohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091996699597066230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-79474161068750357742013-01-14T17:35:56.266-05:002013-01-14T17:35:56.266-05:00Thanks, Kathleen! Natalie is a true gem. I hope an...Thanks, Kathleen! Natalie is a true gem. I hope any of my author friends who comes through Colorado will contact Natalie to set up an event. She's especially interested in local authors and books with a Colorado setting or focus.Beth Groundwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-71768944163126123452013-01-14T17:02:49.134-05:002013-01-14T17:02:49.134-05:00I have enormous admiration for anyone who runs a b...I have enormous admiration for anyone who runs a bookstore. True heroes! Thanks for introducing me to Natalie.Kathleen Ernsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009876100214388898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-67180932340796955022013-01-14T16:36:24.109-05:002013-01-14T16:36:24.109-05:00Yes, Catriona, owning a bookstore is like owning a...Yes, Catriona, owning a bookstore is like owning any small business--long hours and lots of hard work! As for your favorite indie, it may be worth a trip to Scotland to visit--my husband's family comes from the Orkney Islands. :)Beth Groundwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-60937507538063840402013-01-14T16:36:16.492-05:002013-01-14T16:36:16.492-05:00Yes, Catriona, owning a bookstore is like owning a...Yes, Catriona, owning a bookstore is like owning any small business--long hours and lots of hard work! As for your favorite indie, it may be worth a trip to Scotland to visit--my husband's family comes from the Orkney Islands. :)Beth Groundwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-61816061329051998452013-01-14T13:18:23.665-05:002013-01-14T13:18:23.665-05:00"9-11 hours a day" is still ringing in m..."9-11 hours a day" is still ringing in my head. Bang goes my daydream of my mystery bookstore "Colonel Mustard's" with a herb garden out the back and me selling books and seedlings and finding plenty time to write in between customers.<br /><br />My favourite indie is Atkinson-Pryce bookshop in Biggar, in Scotland - you know, if anyone's passing the door!Catriona McPhersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17234089279665716446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-32014277786970566072013-01-14T13:17:37.832-05:002013-01-14T13:17:37.832-05:00"9-11 hours a day" is still ringing in m..."9-11 hours a day" is still ringing in my head. Bang goes my daydream of my mystery bookstore "Colonel Mustard's" with a herb garden out the back and me selling books and seedlings and finding plenty time to write in between customers.<br /><br />My favourite indie is Atkinson-Pryce bookshop in Biggar, in Scotland - you know, if anyone's passing the door!Catriona McPhersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17234089279665716446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-41824821793521979312013-01-14T12:36:56.201-05:002013-01-14T12:36:56.201-05:00Thanks for your comment, Julie! You are very lucky...Thanks for your comment, Julie! You are very lucky to have two independent bookstores hear you. I now live in Breckenridge, CO, and we only have one independent bookstore in all of Summit County, the Next Page Bookstore and Tea Bar in Frisco, CO.Beth Groundwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-80288773789717501132013-01-14T12:30:00.975-05:002013-01-14T12:30:00.975-05:00This is a great interview, Beth. I love this book...This is a great interview, Beth. I love this bookstore, but don't live anywhere near you. I have two favorite book stores in Ketchum, Idaho: Iconoclast and Chapter One. These are two in a town of about 5,000 people!<br /><br /> I knew running a bookstore was complex and hard work, but Natalie really tells the full story. Sounds to me as if Natalie has found the right combination. I only buy books from independent bookstores--never Amazon or chains. Go Black Cat Bookstore!<br /><br />JulieJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723864242105419496noreply@blogger.com