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Author's book tour spirals: audiences sleep, voice fails, publishers dodge costs
An author recounted the harsh realities of her book tour, where audience members fell asleep six times and she lost her voice shouting over a Chinese drum troupe. Publishers offer minimal advances and cover no travel costs, forcing writers to fund their own events and often sell books at losses.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 08:00 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 08:11 UTC
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