As i'm sitting here on this Tuesday afternoon reflecting on the business journey I have started for myself, I am questioning my decisions. Have I made the right choice? Have I put enough thought into it all? Am I going to be successful at this? I have wanted to open a book store of my own for a couple of years now, but the fear of failing and putting that huge financial burden on myself and my husband just isn't something I feel I can do in this economy. That is where The Indie Box was born. So as I am seeing different avenues of what has now become the new "thing" in online book sales popping up, I am wondering what this is going to do for The Indie Box. Is there only one department store to shop at? One grocery store? One author that writes? No, of course not. There is always going to be options. But, everyone should support each other. It's not who finishes first out there. It's who walks across the finish line with you.
To tackle my questions and self doubt one at a time:
Have I made the right choice?
I fully believe I did. I would have sat back and wondered the inevitable "what if" had I not taken the leap to start this journey. I believe we can all sit back and look at different aspects in our lives and honestly say we have "what if" moments. I am to the age in my life, I don't want those moments anymore. I want to be able to say, "I did it." So, to answer my own question, Yes! I fully believe I made the right choice for ME.
Have I put enough thought into it all?
I think that if any of us sit and think on something for too long, we can talk ourselves right out of doing what we want to do or are fully capable of doing. Yes, I did sit down and put it all on paper. I spoke to many different authors about pricing. I priced shipping costs and supplies. And spoke to my husband about it as well. So, yes I did put quite a bit of extensive thought into it, but not enough to talk myself out of it.
Am I going to be successful at this?
Does the author ask themselves this when they sit down and write their first book? Does the publicist ask themselves that when they promote themselves to authors? Do cover models ask this when doing photo shoots? I believe we will all be successful at what we set our minds and hearts to. I have been a firm believer since I was introduced to the world of "Indie authors" that there should be more outlets to help get their amazingly talented books out to the world more. So, I have the heart and the mindset to make this business work and flourish because it is not only myself that is benefiting from this, but the authors books that I am selling as well. To know the many different hands that these books are getting into all because of a vision I had to start this business, puts a smile on my face. I don't expect to sell hundreds and hundreds of boxes right away. Although, that would be awesome in itself. I know that this is a work in progress. You have to work hard at something to appreciate where you get. Just like anyone who is out to sell something. To appreciate where you get you have to always remember where you started from.
The Indie Box will always be changing. Coming up with different ideas along the way to keep the interest. It will not be a mundane item that gets tossed by the wayside. So again, to answer my question,, YES, I will be successful at this because I have the heart it takes to push through and to make this business what it should be. And I will make it, ONE BOX AT A TIME.
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Friday, May 1, 2015
*~*~* Friday Funday Giveaway *~*~*
Today's giveaway is something special from the Cleveland Author Event from last weekend!
Who has tablets?
Who has a 10 inch tablet?
I personally have a Samsung 10.1 and I absolutely love mine!
So I got a universal cover signed!
I got almost all the authors and models. There were a few I didn't make it to unfortunately but I did hit quite a few as you can see in the pictures below. So who wants it?
For a chance to win, all you have to do is comment on this BLOG POST! Any comments left any where else will not count. As always, sharing is caring so share away! This will run until 10 PM EST Friday May 1st and a winner will be drawn and announced shortly after.
*Note* The Indie Box is solely responsible for this giveaway
Did you see the Weekly Newsletter this morning? One lucky subscriber one the first newsletter swag bag
Make sure you subscribe! You could be next weeks lucky winner!
Click HERE to sign up for the weekly newsletter
Also today May orders go out in time for Mother's Day
As stated in this weeks earlier post, this is not something that will happen on a regular basis. They are scheduled on a timed delivery. It just so happened to work out great for May. So enjoy everyone who has May genres coming!
Remember you have one week left to get your June order in! Orders close May 8th
You can click HERE to order now
We are very close to someone getting a
box for JUNE!
As always, thank you for your continued support!
Monday, April 27, 2015
*~*~* SURPRISE *~*~*
SURPRISE!!!
In honor of Mother's Day, May 8th, I wanted to make sure all mother's who had ordered a May box would have their books in time to enjoy a relaxing day of reading. What does this mean? It means May boxes are shipping out this Friday, MAY 1ST!
That's right, 2 weeks early! This is not something that will happen every month or that is guaranteed to happen. Shipments came in faster this month so I will be busting my hump this week to get them all prettied up and ready to go out Friday to everyone who ordered for May. Remember, someone will also be getting a surprise gift card so watch your swag bags!
Times running out to order your June Build a Box! May 8th is the last day to order so head over to Tonyas Indie Box and get your order in before it's too late!
As always thank you for your support!
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
*~*~*~ APRIL FEATURED AUTHORS & BOOKS *~*~*~
APRIL HAS COME AND GONE!
AND WITH GREAT SUCCESS!
FOR THOSE WHO MISSED OUT ON THE FIRST BOX, IT INCLUDED CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE AND SHIFTER.
Contemporary Romance Author for April
Hilary Storm
Title:
Don't Close Your Eyes
My life ended the day I answered the door and found out James had died. Writing has become my only release and secluding myself from the people who constantly judge me for my way of grieving has made me famous. I'm not ready to love again, in fact it's not even a thought.
Someone needs to tell that to Liam. He's breaking through all of the walls I've worked so hard to create. How can one man be so intriguing? He just gets me, maybe a little too well.
OTHER TITLES AVAILABLE BY HILARY:
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Hilary Storm lives with her high school sweetheart and three children in Enid, Oklahoma. She drives her husband crazy talking about book characters everyday like they are real people. She graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University with an MBA in Accounting. Her passions include being a mom, writing, reading, photography, music, mocha coffee, and spending time with friends and family. She is the international best selling author of the Rebel Walking Series.
SHIFTER FOR APRIL
FAITH GIBSON
TITLE: RAFAEL
Warning: This book contains explicit language as well as detailed (HOT) sex scenes. This book is intended for persons who like reading about that kind of stuff, and those over the age of 18.
There’s a new species of shapeshifter in town…
Raphael Stone is the King of the Gargoyle shapeshifters. His family, The Stone Society, has ruled the Americas for over seven hundred years. As an architect, he has spent the last thirty years helping to rebuild New Atlanta since the near Apocalypse. As King of the Gargouille, he has spent those same thirty years protecting his city from the dregs of society.
Kaya Kane is the New Atlanta Chief of Police. At thirty-six, not only is she the youngest, but also the first female Chief the city has ever had. She has dedicated her life to keeping her city safe. When a multiple homicide brings her face to face with the elusive Rafael Stone, her life will never be the same.
Rafael’s kind has never mated with a human but just speaking to Chief Kane on the telephone nearly brings him to his knees. Kaya has given up on ever having a relationship other than her career. When the two meet, sparks fly. Literally. Can Rafael give in to the fact that Kay is human? Can she overlook the evidence pointing to Rafael as the killer?
Rafael, Stone Society Book 1, introduces you to a new world filled with Bad Ass shifters and the mates who love them.
OTHER TITLES BY FAITH:
Faith Gibson lives just outside Nashville, Tennessee with her husband and four-legged kids. When she isn't writing, she is either reading or riding her Harley.
Writing has been a hobby of Faith's since she was in high school, but just recently did she take the leap into the wide world of authordom.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO HILARY STORM AND FAITH GIBSON FOR KICKING OFF THE INDIE BOX! THANK YOU BOTH FOR YOUR AMAZING STORIES YOU WRITE AND CONTINUE TO WRITE FOR US. AND A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL THE READERS YOU ORDERED THE FIRST MONTHS BOX AND KICK STARTED THE INDIE BOX!
Monday, April 6, 2015
May invoices
Invoice reminders have been sent to all unpaid invoices for May. You have until Friday or your order will be cancelled. We had such a great month for orders, that I was able to do the first months FREE box drawing.
Also, for those who have elected for the buy now option. When you click that option on the google doc, that does not automatically charge your paypal account. YOU MUST FOLLOW THROUGH WITH CLICKING ON THE PAYPAL BUTTON THAT IS EITHER IN THE NEWSLETTER DIRECTLY UNDER THE ORDER FORM OR COME TO THE BUY NOW BUTTON ON THE BLOG AND PAY. I'm trying to simplify things, so please just bare with me! In the meantime, I don't want anyone's order to get cancelled because they thought they already paid. I will attach the buy now button on this post as well to make it easier for you. There are 3 buy now orders still unpaid.
If you have any questions or concerns over your payment please don't hesitate to contact me at
tnagle1971(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks everyone for your continued support!
Tonya
The Indie Box
It's like a blind date with a book in every box!
Friday, March 20, 2015
Buy Now Button
For anyone who wants to buy now instead of being invoiced. Please click the button below.
YOU MUST STILL FILL OUT ORDER FORM FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES!
YOU MUST STILL FILL OUT ORDER FORM FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES!
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
***** Just a friendly reminder *****
Just a friendly reminder that all invoices must be paid by Friday, March 13th. All unpaid orders will be cancelled after Friday so don't miss out! These are 2 amazing books coming your way in April.
May's order is ready to go! If we can get the group up to 250 members (only 44 members away), I may release it early and give everyone more time to get their orders in! Want to know what genre's are for May? Well then, share the group and send your reading buddies on over!
Have a GREAT DAY everyone :)
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