Awards season

During these ice cold months it's always nice to have something fun to think about. For me it is the book award season. Not only were the Caldecott and Newbery winners announced recently the Minnesota Book Award nominees were as well.Get your pad and paper or your iPhone ready. Your lists will be long when … Continue reading Awards season

Successful Author Events: Tips from a Twin Cities Author

In May of 2012, Twin Cities author Colin Nelson held a launch party for his book, Fallout (nominated for a Minnesota Book Award), at Magers and Quinn. The number of attendees and book sales at this event made it one of the most successful events we have had at Magers and Quinn. The ongoing commitment Colin makes … Continue reading Successful Author Events: Tips from a Twin Cities Author