In New York City one has to request this through a central office. In other areas there are suggestion boxes. One can recruit friends and family to drop a line. Of course not. My biggest disappointment was the price of the book.
First novels are always a tough sell.
Those prices increase the handicap. I was embarassed by the cost, but there was nothing I could do about it. Many people who expressed an interest failed to follow through with a purchase. I couldn't blame them. Fortunately, I work on a large trading floor.