Dodged a Distribution Bullet
So, awhile back, I got in touch with Source Interlink regarding distribution into Borders. I was hoping to switch to them entirely once my Ingram contract lapsed, as SI has exclusive distribution rights into Borders and also has access to Barnes and Noble and other outlets through which Space and Time is sold. Plus, they're service agent didn't treat me like something she scraped off her shoe. Seemed like a no-brainer, right? Unfortunately (or so I thought at the time), Borders wasn't taking any new magazines, so Source couldn't do business with me at the time. Disappointing, but I figured I'd just contact them again when my Ingram contract was up.
Well.
Today I received a notice that Source Interlink is in bankruptcy court. Had I gone with them, I'd be f&#@ked right now, because once you leave Ingram (unless you're Time or People or something yooge like that), they ain't taking you back.
See? Sometimes things go the way they should...even if it doesn't appear that way at the time.
Also wanted to mention that I'll be at Balticon over Memorial Day Weekend, despite a snafu that resulted in my not being invited until the last minute. Diane Weinstein, my art director extraordinaire will be there and there's going to be a Space and Time panel (yes, they were going to run one without me. No, not sure how). If you're in Hunt Valley, MD or thereabouts and want to stop by, it's a great con and lots o' fun. Hope to see you there!