Hosts Tina Strachan and Madeliene Cleary interview Charlotte Guest, a writer and bookseller based in Geelong, Victoria. The conversation covers Charlotte's journey from an outdoor-loving child to managing an indie bookstore and obtaining a PhD in Creative Writing. Charlotte offers an inside look into the world of book selling, including the processes of ordering, the importance of face-to-face interaction with authors, and the small details that contribute to a bookshop’s success. The discussion also touches on the significance of events and the challenges of small bookstores in hosting them. Additionally, Charlotte discusses her experience being shortlisted for the Bookseller of the Year Award and shares her thoughts on the future of the book industry. The episode includes a segment with author Kasey Whitelaw sharing her debut picture book, 'Flute: A Dolphin's Wild Journey Home.'

00:00 Welcome to the Book Deal Podcast
00:43 Introducing Charlotte Guest
01:37 Casual Catch-Up with Tina and Madeline
03:01 Charlotte's Journey in Writing and Bookselling
25:25 The Power of Indie Bookshops
31:36 Making Book Orders Easy for Bookstores
32:14 Timing Your Bookstore Engagement
33:26 The Etiquette of Signing Books in Stores
34:53 Promoting Your Book in Bookstores

36:40 Kasey Whitelaw introduces debut book 'Flute: A Dolphin's Wild Journey Home'
38:30 Author Events in Bookstores
42:07 The Role of Bookstores in the Community
44:28 Favorite Moments as a Bookseller
50:25 The Future of Bookstores
54:56 Book Recommendations and Final Thoughts

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