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?

DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors provides affordable, DIY templates, tools, and low-cost resources that help authors

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 draft on the peninsula. Take that!

Call 315-6555 to order!

The bulk of the inventory in this store comes from our free pick up service twice a week. In order to make this happen we have to rent a Uhaul each time. That is a big expense for us. 

We’re fundraising for a ReStore box truck to support more pickups and deliveries, helping to better serve donors

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 the Wave Magazine, and our ad deadline is March 20th, a little earlier than in past years, so I'm already looking ahead to warmer months

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, and let’s raise a glass to good food and a great community!

Friday, March 13th, from 4 - 6 PM!

Enjoy a cozy, community-style buffet featuring:
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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 helps authors quickly create a clean, industry-standard one-pager that’s also does double duty for media kits, bookstore pitches, events

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 donations to keep up with the need! If you have an item you are looking to get rid of give us a call 236-6123

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 FREE Learn-to-Row sessions at the Pen Bay YMCA this winter:

• January 26–30

• February 23–27

• March 23–27

Our Winter Learn-to-Row program is a fun, friendly

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 are getting before they buy a product. So, I've made it easier to understand and access with step-by-step instructional videos. [See the Portland media

Do you love treasure hunting?
We see you swinging by ReStore “just to look.”
Why not make it official and volunteer? Join the team, help customers, organize donations, and get first dibs on the good stuff.
Flexible shifts, fun people, and the satisfaction of supporting affordable housing in your

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 program, this customizable pink-and-white Canva template helps authors quickly create a clean, industry-standard one-pager that’s also does double duty

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 on in and start SuperBowl Sunday off right!!

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 up the necessary tasks to get your book successfully launched.

Contains five pages of action items and tips on:

• Establishing your

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 until 6pm. Brett Slater will be on hand singing and entertaining the masses for a tailgate party not soon to be forgotten from 3pm - 6ish and then for the first time

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
* Do's and Don'ts when Pitching Newspapers/Magazines & Sample Email
* Bookstore Pitch Best Practices & Sample Email
* Choice

Portland is the media center of Maine with the highest concentration of TV, radio, and print outlets.

If a journalist connects with your pitch and writes a story or review, that story can sometimes be syndicated into Boston or New England.

And it's not just newspapers and magazines. TV and radio

In today’s crowded, fast-moving book market, no author can afford to be invisible. The book marketplace has become oversaturated, according to the latest Bowker data (Publishers Weekly, February 20, 2023).

Approximately four million new book titles are published annually, largely driven by a massive

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 to fill in your book launch information, along with your book cover and author photo, then print it in color at any copy center as a flyer