Florida Author Nears Completion of 50-State Bookstore Tour

R.M. Almonte has visited 33 states, 45 bookstores, and sold over 700 copies of his novel 'Fogs of Time'.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:20pm

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Florida author R.M. Almonte is nearing the completion of a nationwide 50-state bookstore tour for his novel 'Fogs of Time', having completed appearances in 33 states, held 45 in-store events, and sold more than 700 books through direct reader engagement. The tour is focused on live bookstore signings and in-person reader events rather than digital campaigns or online retail, allowing Almonte to build connections with readers across the country.

Why it matters

As authors increasingly rely on social media and online algorithms to drive book sales, Almonte's ground-level strategy of physical presence and bookstore relationships stands out. The high volume of same-day, in-person book sales reflects the effectiveness of this direct engagement approach in the modern publishing landscape.

The details

Almonte's novel 'Fogs of Time' follows a young woman named Maria Del Camino who is swept through time while searching for the truth behind her brother's murder. The book has received recognition from BookLife, which praised Almonte's ability to blend the 'whimsical with the urgent' and capture 'real heart' with the central character.

  • Almonte began the 50-state tour in 2025.
  • He has completed appearances in 33 states so far.
  • The tour is expected to be completed within a single year.

The players

R.M. Almonte

A Florida-based author whose novel 'Fogs of Time' is the focus of a 50-state bookstore tour.

BookLife

A publication that reviewed Almonte's novel 'Fogs of Time' and praised its blend of genre-crossing elements and emotional depth.

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What’s next

Following the completion of the 50-state domestic tour, Almonte's team expects to expand the campaign internationally, with a planned focus on Indigo bookstore locations across multiple Canadian provinces.

The takeaway

Almonte's innovative approach to book promotion, centered on direct reader engagement through live bookstore events rather than digital campaigns, demonstrates the continued value of physical bookselling and author-reader connections in the modern publishing landscape.