Setback... Ruminations...Solutions & Sailing On!~ #AskIndies #bookbuzz #dbw

Buzz this Posted by J A Heinlein on
2010-03-12
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In recent days, I have been very enthusiastically and busily
"building my book store" -  that is an online "aStore for Amazon Associates" - one of the ways to utilize the Amazon Associates - Affiliates program.
 The a-Store program's ease of use, the opportunity to feature clients' new books and favorite new titles, etc ...all make the program very attractive and user friendly..

and, so far, it has been "so good"... 
WELCOME TO MY BOOKSTORE! - Book Publishing/Writing
...that is until all Colorado affiliates got this message on Mon...

Setback

...well, imagine showing up in the morning
to open your local community
"mom & pop" store...that you are very proud of...
and hoping will provide a
potential long-term income and security...
and, finding the front door padlocked...

Amazon Associates - Alerts, " Alert Account Closed..."

Feld Thoughts blog:
"Amazon Fires Its Affiliates in Colorado (Including Me) Because of Colorado HB 10-1193"
"I’ve been an Amazon Associate (Amazon’s affiliate program) for many years.  Today I got the following notice in my Amazon Associates account."
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"I’m not at all surprised by this action on Amazon’s part.  I expect the Internet Affiliate business in Colorado will completely die within the next thirty days (every company that has an affiliate business will turn off all of their Colorado-based affiliates.)"
"Amazon terminated Colorado affiliates for two reasons:
1. To attempt to pressure Colorado to repeal the bill entirely...
2. To send a message to all other states considering similar legislative measures." -Peter Vogel, Adotas: "Amazon Leaves Colorado Affiliates Out in the Cold"

and, the headlines kept coming...
Ruminations

and, my thoughts...upon learning the news... very "Christian" of course...well, honestly,  not exactly... let's just say that my first mental vibes weren't exactly inspired or thoughtfully philosophical... it is likely that I could have put my head in the freezer and defrosted it faster than a high-powered blow dryer...
...so after, lighting candles, reciting prayers... and making peace with God & the universe again... I began reflecting on last week's blog... what I had written about "Resistance as a Positive Force..." and, how overcoming resistance and adversity...actually helps to propel one forward...
"...hmmmm... well, isn't this is an interesting example of "resistance"...?"

then there's this, "It's the constant and determined effort that breaks down all resistance and sweeps away all obstacles." -Claude M. Bristol
Solutions
Here's a great solution...
and, it was there all the time...
How about... supporting your favorite national and local independent bookstores?!...by joining their affiliate programs(s)...and, help yourself in the process too...?! BRILLIANT!!!
Be a Part of the Story | IndieBound
The mission of the IndieBound Community is to help people across the United States share and find independently-owned businesses.
By connecting indie-conscious people with local businesses, we're working to strengthen the health of Main Street ecosystems across the United States. Learn more about the community's philosophy here.Here's how to get started: 
1. Join IndieBound: Indie Community
2. Become an affiliate: IndieBound Affiliate
3. Find a local store: Indie Store Finder

4. Join the local store Affiliate Program: Become an Affiliate
5. Learn all about your local Indie Bookstore
...and enjoy & promote them!
Coming to you Live @ your Local Indie Bookstore!
~Events, Happenings & Other Cool Book Stuff!~
Other Personal Indie Bookstore Fav's 
Other Recommended Affiliate Programs:
Sailing On


"So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor,
catch the trade winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover." -Mark Twain
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