Social Media for the Anti-Social: If You Build It, They Will Come

Saturday, I had the opportunity to present “Growing Your Social Media Swarm” to the Writers of Kern, a branch of the California Writers Club. I was excited to learn the audience also had non-writers interested in learning better building techniques.

One of the first slides in my presentation is one you’ve seen for years on this blog.

Remember back in the day when I revamped my blog, and my brother created this wonderful graphic for me? It’s years old, and it still thrills me.

It’s a reminder to take those steps toward better social media. “If you build … read the rest. . .

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Hand of Adonai Launch Party

It’s a bit surreal to announce, but Tuesday, Aaron D. Gansky’s newest book, Hand of Adonai: The Book of Things To Come is finally available.

The first in a series, Hand of Adonai is a Young Adult Fantasy novel that starts in North Chester, Minnesota and ends in Alrujah, a video game kingdom created by best friends Lauren Knowles and Oliver Shaw.

Don’t be fooled by the genre. This book has been read and enjoyed by all ages.

Being Aaron’s social media manager has its perks. I was also one of his beta readers. That just means a few pre-release … read the rest. . .

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You Matter. Period.

For Nathan and Pam and Naomi and Lori and Cindy and all my Marys and Beckies and everyone I’ve been talking to. I hope you know how each of you has helped me. I hope I’ve been able to return that help.

A few days ago, I posted a lengthy status on my personal Facebook page. Since then, people have commented, sent messages, and shared.

It’s no secret where I stand in my faith. I’m not a Bible thumper. I’m not perfect. In fact, I revel in my imperfectness. I’m just glad there’s a God who loves me the way … read the rest. . .

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Frog Likes

Are you on Facebook? If the answer is “yes”, hop on over to my New Inklings Press page and give us a “like.”

If the page gets 350 or more likes by November 1st, five Lucky Likers will each win an autographed copy of The Unemployment Cookbook.

I win. You win. It’s a win-win situation.

Thanks for your support!

And Frankly, My Dear . . . that’s all she wrote!

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My Social Experiment

I write this in anticipation of the weekend. It’s Friday night, but you’ll be reading this on Saturday morning.
Dot and I have decided to unplug. I’m not sure how long I can go without any internet, smart phone, social media, television, Kindle or computer.

It’s so automatic for me to wake up and check my phone before my eyes are fully open. I fall asleep to Netflix.

I’m really not sure how long this will last.

I have a list of tasks and treats to keep us busy:

  • Clean the house
  • Bake more cupcakes
  • Listen to old records
  • Plant
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