Question 1

How can I place a bulk order?

Accepted Answer

I'm thrilled you're interested in placing bulk orders! For orders of 20 books or less, it likely makes the most sense for you to purchase them right here through my online store (especially if you are local to Philadelphia and would like to pick them up locally to save on shipping).

However, if you're geographically removed from Philly or would like to place orders of 20 books or more, I'd recommend that you buy them directly from my publisher, on the Blurb Bookstore. They sell the hardcover and softcover versions of "Sweeter" on separate pages (click for links) but offer amazing discounts for printing in bulk.

Snapshot of Savings: 
For orders of 10-19 books, Blurb offers 10% off.
For orders of 20-49 books, Blurb offers 20% off. 
For orders of 50-100 books, Blurb offers 25% off.

Question 2

Do you speak to groups about your story?

Accepted Answer

Yes! I always welcome the opportunity to speak to groups about my story. Whether you envision hosting a group in your living room or inviting me to speak in a larger venue, it's an honor to share vulnerably from my own journey.

Please reach out to me via the Contact form on this site and specify the following details:

Approximate (or fixed) event date
Tentative (or fixed) event location
Approximate # of people in attendance
General format for the day (approximate time allowed to speak)
Your tentative preference for the focus of the talk
Symbolism within the artwork of "Sweeter"
Stories from my own health journey
Encouragement to those walking through seasons of pain or difficulty
About my journey towards embracing authentic prayer 
Other

Question 3

Can you please explain the pricing for "Sweeter"?

Accepted Answer

"Sweeter" is a very creative work and comes with several factors that affect the price it costs to print each copy.

Original Art: For one, there are 21 originally commissioned designs within the covers of "Sweeter" along with all-original handwriting. For each poem included, the artistic design underwent a prolonged, thoughtful back-and-forth process of artistic creation and refinement. Each design specifically highlights the emotions and experiences felt within each poem. This process alone costs thousands of dollars in collaborating with a professional artist but sets "Sweeter" apart from all others. 
Full-Spread Color: Secondly, you might have noticed that most books are printed as black text on white paper which can be done rather affordably but "Sweeter" requires full-color spreads to fully capture the meaning and the story. The base cost per book more than triples when you factor in this change. I wrestled with this for some time but knew there was no way I could publish "Sweeter" in black and white as the designs are integral to the unique work. 
Print-on-Demand: Books printed in bulk can be distributed for much more cheaply. However, as a small, one-woman start-up, there was no way I could have paid to print and house 10,000+ copies of "Sweeter" without bringing it to market first. With that, "Sweeter" comes to you on a Print-on-Demand basis which makes ordering in bulk from the Blurb Bookstore especially advantageous for stocking the shelves of your bookstore, gift shop, or church with "Sweeter." Click here to view the Hardcover and Softcover versions of "Sweeter" on Blurb and be sure to check out the discounts they offer for ordering in bulk!

In the end, I wouldn't trade the original art, the full-color spread designs, or the print-on-demand feature for a cheaply made book on solid white paper with black text.

I hope you, too, can see the incredible value in "Sweeter" and that you can sense you're holding something truly special when you feel it in your hands.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How can I place a bulk order?

Do you speak to groups about your story?

Can you please explain the pricing for "Sweeter"?