Much of this has been covered above and boils down to looking at every possible avenue to promote your book. Approximately 40 copies are sent out in Ireland and Britain and the U.S. distributors send out up to 25. Obviously you should send me your own list, which will probably overlap with Salmon's to some extent, but is worth preparing. In the past RTE radio has been excellent in promoting Salmon books. They obviously need as much advance notice as possible.
Any suggestions are welcome.
Bookshops are reluctant to promote poetry unless there is a relevant festival or event, or a favourite local poet. Book-signings are not common for poetry, but if there is a big enough local following, the bookshop may be persuaded that such an event is worthwhile. Poetry Ireland assure me that they will try to accommodate poets who have new books in the PI reading schedule. I will discuss this with each of you when necessary. When the book arrives from the printer, advance bookshop orders are filled, and new orders are sought.