tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post7003379716199626801..comments2024-03-24T13:49:53.099-04:00Comments on Romance Books '4' Us: What Did Writers Do BEFORE Blogging???Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-64436542608188585932012-10-17T02:56:27.696-04:002012-10-17T02:56:27.696-04:00xbvkl moncler pas cher nrovd sac longchamp pas ch...xbvkl <a href="http://achatdoudounesmclersonline.info" rel="nofollow">moncler pas cher</a> nrovd <a href="http://frssacslongchampsdesoldes.info" rel="nofollow">sac longchamp pas cher</a> uoszn <a href="http://frabecromfitchsmagasinn.info" rel="nofollow">abercrombie pas cher</a> agemd http://frsvuitonsacsdemagasinn.info wqvozAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-66879654419337570322012-08-07T07:43:10.611-04:002012-08-07T07:43:10.611-04:00I'm with you on that, Shawn. I just want to wr...I'm with you on that, Shawn. I just want to write. :)Tina Donahuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07160021732404091277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-90293047501462446152012-08-07T07:42:25.704-04:002012-08-07T07:42:25.704-04:00Hey, Mary - as long as you enjoy blogging, go for ...Hey, Mary - as long as you enjoy blogging, go for it! From what I've heard, readers do like to hear about the writing journey. :)Tina Donahuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07160021732404091277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-21318787569771658572012-08-06T22:26:45.307-04:002012-08-06T22:26:45.307-04:00I do Facebook and twitter but I don't spend mu...I do Facebook and twitter but I don't spend much time on them. I blog once a week on a group blog and once a month on another. I tried keeping up my own blog, but it wasn't as much fun as I thought it would be. I'd rather spend my time getting my books written.Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04264060298236728344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-36695139049256149552012-08-06T19:06:01.295-04:002012-08-06T19:06:01.295-04:00I'm hear you, Tina. I recently started my own ...I'm hear you, Tina. I recently started my own blog and it's a lot more work that I first thought. <br /><br />Still, I'm enjoying sharing my writing experiences with others. The only other social media I'm on is twitter. I like a quick chat or new book news.Mary Corraleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694752324040323756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-40051536223185587522012-08-06T18:15:07.393-04:002012-08-06T18:15:07.393-04:00Absolutely, Polly! Hopefully, the blogging thing w...Absolutely, Polly! Hopefully, the blogging thing will die down so writers can write stories. :)Tina Donahuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07160021732404091277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-86934721415019100272012-08-06T16:47:47.491-04:002012-08-06T16:47:47.491-04:00We're bogged down with blogs, absolutely. I fo...We're bogged down with blogs, absolutely. I follow four groups, actually schedule them into my weekly online reading, otherwise I won't chisel out the time to read and reply. I agree with Karen H that keeping our websites updated is an invaluable marketing tool. What readers learn about us and we write helps them decide whether to pursue reading our books and involving themselves in a personal blog. Give me a book reader any day over a blogger fan!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-67623044516283606602012-08-06T13:07:57.489-04:002012-08-06T13:07:57.489-04:00Thanks, Kat!! I love the cover too. :)Thanks, Kat!! I love the cover too. :)Tina Donahuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07160021732404091277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-77295555267007073362012-08-06T13:02:29.429-04:002012-08-06T13:02:29.429-04:00Beautiful cover Tina! The story sounds great!
XXOO...Beautiful cover Tina! The story sounds great!<br />XXOO KatKatalinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100006226226113836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-10317226010444032012012-08-06T13:01:31.500-04:002012-08-06T13:01:31.500-04:00So true, Jean. If I could see some actual advantag...So true, Jean. If I could see some actual advantage to blogging, I wouldn't mind. But it's so hard to tell if it helps at all.Tina Donahuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07160021732404091277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-29108831150790955852012-08-06T12:35:19.305-04:002012-08-06T12:35:19.305-04:00You really hit a nerve. If I could I'd communi...You really hit a nerve. If I could I'd communicate with only two blogs, not the mad house today's promo has becomejean hart stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287808234288499369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-30346794745910515152012-08-06T12:27:07.419-04:002012-08-06T12:27:07.419-04:00Hey, Kathy - I think backing away from social medi...Hey, Kathy - I think backing away from social media is going to be an ongoing trend, at least for most writers. In addition to writing nearly full time, I have a full time EDJ. Using what little bit of free time I do have to blog, post, market, etc. is nearly more than I can take.Tina Donahuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07160021732404091277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-89359620127264595652012-08-06T12:24:56.055-04:002012-08-06T12:24:56.055-04:00Hi Tina,
I feel exactly as you do. If it's pro...Hi Tina,<br />I feel exactly as you do. If it's proven that your next book sells the one before it, and social media is a vague unknown, I do wonder why we do it. I did read an article on Linked In or somewhere in which the author stated his reasons why social media is a waste of time and does nothing to generate book sales. I don't know if I agree with him 100%, but I have backed off on lots of it in order to squeeze more writing time into my already busy schedule.Kathy Ottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996558118761118634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-70468025284737973812012-08-06T11:52:36.767-04:002012-08-06T11:52:36.767-04:00Imagine Hemmingway having to blog or Shakespeare. ...Imagine Hemmingway having to blog or Shakespeare. Excuse me while I laugh. The only blogger I'm aware of that make it big (movie big) was the lady who cooked the Julia Childs recipes everyday for a month. Other than that, I don't know if blogs do any good at all.Tina Donahuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07160021732404091277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-43461746352745463902012-08-06T11:45:23.090-04:002012-08-06T11:45:23.090-04:00I once met a publists that insisted I needed a bl...I once met a publists that insisted I needed a blog. I asked why she said it's just something you have to do. Well, being the non conformist that I am, I tried maybe once or twice then resolved to guest blog every now and then. <br />That isn't fair either, when so many authors are faithfully blogging but Tina is right, if you say or state the wrong thing you could turn a reader off your writing for good.<br />I think blogging is fine for writers who travel a lot, see a lot, do a lot, but for writers who stick their nose to the grind to write books, I think blogging can take away from the time and effort of the book itself.<br />I think of blogging as more of journalism than creative writing although I've read some very good blogs, I still don't remember who wrote them, so does that say anything?Redameterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16610276663492366325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-77481816537657328512012-08-06T11:21:39.113-04:002012-08-06T11:21:39.113-04:00Hey, Rita - what you've said is soooo true. I,...Hey, Rita - what you've said is soooo true. I, personally, have never bought someone's book because of their blog. I either like the cover and back blurb or I don't. It really boils down to that.Tina Donahuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07160021732404091277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-67997369149570710622012-08-06T11:17:39.138-04:002012-08-06T11:17:39.138-04:00Well, finally; someone comes right out and says it...Well, finally; someone comes right out and says it. I don't like to blog either. I feel readers are not interested in my opinions or what I ate for breakfast. But so many publishers push it as though it makes a huge difference. Now, yes I think if you are Nora Roberts a blog probably does help, but a author on the net who isn't in the big leagues, I don't think anyone cares. I'd rather write a book instead, or go with my inspiration for the day than try to figure out what readers want to hear from me. Writers are hermits usually, writing one book after another. How interesting can that be for them to hear about. What is interesting is what is floating around in our heads at the time we are writing. What we struggle with, what we can't decide about our characters. And for the most part, most blogs are boring stuff. At least that's how I see it. Do any of you really care what I eat for breakfast, how I wash my hair, what I do for fun? I'm with you on this one Tina. Believe me. A blog is just words put together to amuse someone. Usually someone that is already bored. LOL<br />And frankly, reading all the blogs out there would be crazy in itself unless you are in the 1% that really likes to read them. Now I do like facebook, because I do get some good stuff there, some laughs and tears. Twitter is like a telegram to everyone that you got a new book or new trailer, so I like it too. But blogging, is blah to me.Redameterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16610276663492366325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-71854892026553712782012-08-06T11:07:23.064-04:002012-08-06T11:07:23.064-04:00Hey, Kris - thanks so much for stopping by and com...Hey, Kris - thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!<br /><br />I agree that we can only do so much. If social media and marketing starts hurting the stories, we're all in big trouble.Tina Donahuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07160021732404091277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-7114197626907798682012-08-06T11:02:54.689-04:002012-08-06T11:02:54.689-04:00Thanks for posting this, Tina. I completely agree ...Thanks for posting this, Tina. I completely agree with you -- trying to keep up with every form of social media is exhausting! And on top of that, it takes away precious time from the most important thing for writers -- writing new books! I don't mean that we should sit back and do nothing, but having to do it all is too much. As other commenters have said, I think the best plan is to choose the form of social media the person enjoys the most (be it Twitter or Facebook or whatever) and stick with that.<br /><br />Good luck! Your book sounds great, by the way!Kris Starrhttp://www.krisstarr.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-87932340733263539992012-08-06T10:53:08.443-04:002012-08-06T10:53:08.443-04:00Thanks, Paris!
I agree with making the smart choi...Thanks, Paris!<br /><br />I agree with making the smart choice to expend your energies toward writing a book. If you're using all your time to make your blog a success but neglecting your novel writing, then that's a serious mistake IMO.Tina Donahuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07160021732404091277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-59283808284512995662012-08-06T10:51:51.395-04:002012-08-06T10:51:51.395-04:00Thanks, Marika :)
My blog automatically posts to ...Thanks, Marika :)<br /><br />My blog automatically posts to FB. And I do post to FB via Coffee Beans and Love Scenes. But that's about the extend of my FB interaction.Tina Donahuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07160021732404091277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-83909768348253685112012-08-06T10:39:09.197-04:002012-08-06T10:39:09.197-04:00I tend to agree with you about blogging. I'd m...I tend to agree with you about blogging. I'd much rather be writing and lately I've stepped back because I had to make a choice about how to spend my energy because if I don't write there's nothing for my readers to be interested in anyway.<br /><br />Good luck with your new series. It sounds wonderful!Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-50078687058841155942012-08-06T10:29:00.112-04:002012-08-06T10:29:00.112-04:00Just wanted to add one more thing. I was at a wri...Just wanted to add one more thing. I was at a writer's conference in March and I got the best piece of advice on social media...pick one and stick with it. Tina, you like Twitter, then don't worry about FB. Personally, I like FB. Twitter can be confusing and too much work for me. <br /><br />Just my extra two cents...<br /><br />MarikaHarlie Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01866226921079232570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-5576134365829170072012-08-06T10:27:41.716-04:002012-08-06T10:27:41.716-04:00Hey, Adele - thanks!
I agree about not airing dir...Hey, Adele - thanks!<br /><br />I agree about not airing dirty laundry. I've read posts where authors are trashing other writers, genres, you-name-it. One recent set of posts were really going after a certain reviewer. Although I understood where the authors were coming from, to the average reader it sounds like sour grapes. If someone disses my work on the web, I simply ignore it. I've learned indifference is far more effective than a rabid rant. :)Tina Donahuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07160021732404091277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-48102083022279482492012-08-06T10:15:14.129-04:002012-08-06T10:15:14.129-04:00I'm sooooo with you on the social media fatigu...I'm sooooo with you on the social media fatigue, Tina. For the past month or so, I've taken a break from daily Facebook, Twitter, my blog, commenting on my group blogs (I'm back! Lol)and chat loops while I focused on new writing. The pace has been killing me, and stepping back from social media was the only solution. <br /><br />More to your point, though, is the need to stay positive with readers and not offer TMI. Nothing turns me off from my favorite authors more than airing their dirty laundry, except rudeness or bad behavior on social media. <br /><br />Best of luck on the new release!<br /><br />AdeleAdele Duboishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975297711548126595noreply@blogger.com