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Boogie2Shooz, Sunday May 24th  from 5-8PM

Join us Sunday evening, May 24th from 5-8pm as we open our summer season with the rockin sounds of Boogie2Shooz.  A favorite around the region, Pam and PJ will have you singing, dancing…

Brady's is your place for great Food, Friends, & Fun!!

We heard you and we listened!! Popovers are a thing now every Friday & Saturday at Brady's with our daily feature Prime Rib!! Bake…

Brady's is your place for great Food, Friends, & Fun!!

The deck will officially be open Friday for the holiday weekend but until then the boys are having to do a little repair!

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727 Ocean Sunset at Smuggler’s Cove Inn

We are open for the 2026 season and just waiting for you.  We have a new look, new faces, and spectacular sunsets. Happy Hour daily from 3:00 to 5:00PM. Restaurant is closed Wednesdays…

Live Music!

Looooook, we all know it has been a LONG winter! Sunday at Brady's we are breaking in the outside deck a tad early with live music! Join…

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Local newspapers still cover books and events—but the process has largely changed.

Many major U.S. newspapers began…

Brady's is your place for great Food, Friends, & Fun!!

It's Friday at Brady's which means Prime Rib, Bake Stuffed Lobster and POPOVERS!! Call ahead for lobsters so you don't miss out and…

Brady's is your place for great Food, Friends, & Fun!!

The weather looks specatacular for this weekend and we are celebrating with the live music of Jack Duggin and guest on the deck!!…

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Your author one pager is your first impression. 

Journalists, podcasters, bloggers, and event organizers are always busy; they don't…

Brady's is your place for great Food, Friends, & Fun!!

Todd has been drying traps out and guess who gets the bugs? We do!! Catch 22 lobster rolls are back! Our gain is your gain. $30 includes…

Mother's Day Gifts

Mother’s Day is this weekend!

Stop by the General Store to find unique gifts she’ll love—even at the last minute.

From fresh-baked goods and cozy candles to locally made cards, wine…

Sunday Breakfast only at Brady's!!

Mother's Day at Brady's is going to be an all day Breakfast/Brunch event! Check out the menus and plan on bringing your favorite Mom to…

The wait is over!!

Cinco De Mayo is Tuesday May 5th and Brady's is once again pulling a taco out of a hat! You don't have to wait anymore, Mexican is on the…

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May is National Small Business Month, which makes it the perfect time to invest in yourself as an author—not just your writing, but your ability to actually sell…

April Showers bring May Flowers

May is here and we welcome the thought of some warmer weather and getting the bottom paint done for launching, (if you know you know).…

Lobster and Prime Rib Friday & Saturday!!

Fresh Lobster Rolls, Bake Stuffed Lobster with Lobster Newburg, and Prime Rib are all on special this weekend at Brady's!! Come on down…

Delivered fresh last night!!

Fresh of off the Lobster Boat Catch 22 Brady's will have lobster rolls while they last on Wednesday!! $32 with fries!

Bake Stuffed Lobster Friday & Saturday Night at Brady's!!

Wanna get your Bake Stuffed Lobster on? Fresh off the lobsterboat Catch 22, Brady's will be stuffing up some of these delicious…

$15 Bake Stuffed Haddock Sunday at Brady's!!

We are Flinging Spring around like it's pre-Covid at Brady's Sunday with breakfast starting at 7:30 with $5.99 specials including coffee…

Brady's is open!!

Brady's is open 6 days a week!!

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ~…

Italian Night At Southport General Store

Winter Supper Series: Italian Night 
Cookbook & Recipe Swap • Wine Tasting

Join us for a warm and inviting Italian-inspired evening filled with rich…

Easter at Brady's!!

Roast Leg of Lamb, Prime Rib, Baked Stuffed Haddock with a Lobster Newburg Sauce, and Baked Stuffed Lobster are all on the menu for Easter Dinner at Brady's starting at 11:30am. 

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Marketing tips from DIY authors on running successful bookstore events:

"Never sit, stand and stay active. Don’t try to make eye contact and smile at every person; no one likes a…

Spring Hours!

Spring Hours start Tuesday March 24th!!

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Springtime is when many traditional, hybrid, and self-published authors release a new book. But there is SO MUCH to do before launch day.

Are you ready to be your own publicist?

Corned Beef and Cabbage!!

Corned Beef and Cabbage are on the menu for Tuesday! Dine in or Take Out until 5:30! Only $18.00!! We are celebrating the day and you should  too! Only Guinness on…

Winter Morning

Still snow on the ground here in Hope, but the sunshine at my desk is good reminder that spring isn't too far away.

I'm working on the Spring/Summer edition of…

Italian Night at Southport General Store

Winter Supper Series: Italian Night
Cookbook & Recipe Swap • Wine Tasting

Join us for a warm and inviting Italian-inspired evening filled with rich flavors,…

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Tips from successful authors who DIY their own book marketing:

 

"A+ Content is basically the extra stuff you add on your Amazon book page to make it look more professional and…

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Two of my most popular DIY tools that work beautifully together:

It's February, a typically a slow time of year for us. If you notice the store looking empty don't worry we aren't closing! We are selling the donations we get in super fast! We need more…

Discover the Joy of Rowing — No Experience Needed!

Discover the Joy of Rowing — No Experience Needed!

Have you ever wanted to give rowing a try? Now’s your moment! Join Megunticook Rowing for…

Even though DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors is low-tech, there is still some tech involved.

I've had some customers ask me to explain what they…

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If you need a polished, professional one-page author sheet, but don’t have design experience—or even a design program, this customizable neutral Canva template…

Volunteer with Restore

Do you love treasure hunting?
We see you swinging by ReStore “just to look.”…

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A one pager is like your book's resume

If you need a polished, professional one-page author sheet, but don’t have design experience—or even a design…

Sunday Breakfast at Brady's

Sunday means breakfast starting 7:30am at Brady's!! Teresa is making roast beef hash to go along with the rest of them menu. Better come…

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Are you in the process of getting your book published and now need to switch hats from author to marketer?

Created by a Maine author, this downloadable checklist sets…

Brady's is your place for great Food, Friends, & Football!!

It's a full day at Brady's on Super Bowl Sunday as we start at 7:30am for breakfast until 11am. Then Chef John will have the full menu…

The Maine Author Book Launch digital bundle gives authors a complete set of practical, ready-to-use tools to kickstart your book launch.

Includes:

* Maine Author Launch Checklist…

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Maine authors! Are you ready to launch your book or announce a book signing and want an easy template to promote it?

Use this Maine-centric, customizable template…

Winter Supper Series at Southport General Store

Join us for a festive St. Patrick’s Day Dinner filled with Irish-inspired specials, cozy vibes, and plenty of cheer. Bring your friends, wear your green,…

Brady's is your place for great Food, Friends, & Fun!!

Thursday is all you can eat Haddock fry along with an extra special Baby Back Ribs special! Brady's is on our winter schedule so pay…

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If you want to reach out to the 60+ indie bookstores all around Maine to pitch a potential event you either have to: research it yourself, which is time consuming or Google existing lists on the…