In recent weeks I’ve been on a very successful hunt. Since taking a book promotion class on-line a few months ago, I’ve had the thought in the back of my mind that I need to tap into the blogosphere. My first step was in March- with starting this blog. Which I will say, was done hesitantly. It took a bit of convincing for me to think I could make use of- and enjoy!- having an author website and blogging. This is somewhat about being shy, and more so about timidly taking on a writer’s identity. But I have found so much joy in embracing my identity as a writer and in building a stronger writing life in the last two years as The Sign for Drowning left my own computer. It’s been all pleasure– except for the writing days that have been terrible.
So, a few weeks ago I discovered an amazing collection of on-line groups- which contain hundreds of members all of whom blog about books, do book reviews, or are authors, and all avid readers. I’ve been crawling through the members and their blogs ever since and have found no shortage of totally interesting, entertaining, fun, and like-minded writers/bloggers/readers/people.
One of the best relationships I’ve made so far is with Sheila DeChantal. She has a chock-full blog that dazzles the eye and is hard to leave once you’re perusing. She was so gracious as to interview me, review my book (upcoming) and give away two signed copies of my paperback in one her giveaway contests. On top of all that- she takes care of business lickety-split. The other great find was Book Club Queen. Desiree at Book Club Queen reviews books and makes recommendations for book clubs. She’s astute in her reviewing, and made me think about my writing style anew. Thanks to both of them!
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