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To me as an author, a lot of the Goodreads culture is still a mystery. But I'd like to interact more with my readers here, so I've got a couple of questions. Please do give me your opinion. The feedback I get from you will change (or not!) the way I use Goodreads.
Would you like me to use the blog for brief updates, book news and quotes, insights into my writing and life, surveys as well as for longer, more detailed blogs and articles?
a) Yes, that would be great.
b) No, that would be annoying.
c) I dunno. Try it and I'll let you know.
If I did use the blog for briefer tidbits, how often would you prefer?
a) Once a day.
b) Once a week.
c) Whenever you have something to say. (Please be careful with this answer. Anyone who knows me knows I always have something to say.)
Please vote and comment. Thank you!
Christina Dodd
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Quick addition to the blog: Facebook shows my posts to a tiny portion of my reading audience (I have almost 75,000 fans on Facebook and they frequently show my posts to less than 250…and it's dropping.) In addition, a lot of Goodreads people don't bother with Facebook. So I'm trying to get in contact with my readers here. Do you have other ideas? I'm listening!
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i like short bits on fb and the blog for longer info, maybe weekly. although the newsletter to my email is my favorite way to get lots of info...............
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I can't vote so answers are c and b. I follow you on Fb and get your newsletter. I enjoy both of those
Gf wrote: "i like short bits on fb and the blog for longer info, maybe weekly. although the newsletter to my email is my favorite way to get lots of info..............."Thank you for answering! The problem is that Facebook shows my posts to a tiny portion of my reading audience (I have almost 75,000 fans on Facebook and they frequently show my posts to less than 250…and it's dropping.) In addition, a lot of Goodreads people don't bother with Facebook. So I'm trying to get in contact with them. Do you have other ideas? I'm listening!
Cin wrote: "I can't vote so answers are c and b. I follow you on Fb and get your newsletter. I enjoy both of those"Thank you! I'm not sure there won't be repeats, but as I said to GF, Facebook is miserable about showing my posts to readers (I have almost 75,000 fans on Facebook and they frequently show my posts to less than 250…and it's dropping.) So I'm seeking ways to touch base with my Goodreads readers. If you have other suggestions, I'm listening.
A and C I like hearing your thoughts, seeing your pictures and by all means when you have something to say - say it.
A and C. I enjoy reading what authors have to say and what they are interested in reading, etc.
I follow you on FB and your newsletter. A & C I' m a collector of your books in all gendre. Love them all!
I get regular updates on facebook. But A and C also
Christina wrote: "Gf wrote: "i like short bits on fb and the blog for longer info, maybe weekly. although the newsletter to my email is my favorite way to get lots of info..............."Thank you for answering! T..."
the problem is that i spend so much time on social media that another "choice" is just not possible. i do go to your fb page and look at all your posts if i get something in my daily stream from you(every day). i love your books and the additional info you put out in blurbs. try a blog and cut down on fb????????
I am happy to hear from you in whatever format you choose and as often as you choose. I am not always able to go online once I come home from work - meaning able to bear looking at the computer screen again - so I will catch you when I can. (^__^)Thank you for asking!
Once a week is great if it is something on your upcoming books. I don't as a rule read too many blogs. But with FB changing how I many people's posts I can see that may be the new way to go.
I'm admittedly not great on goodreads, trying to get better. I say C - give it a try and see how it goes. And C - whenever you have something to say. I generally enjoy a more conversational interaction than a long post. FB is not playing nice with most authors, so trying something new is worth it. The people who get it on FB might not be the same ones on GR anyway and vice versa.
I always enjoy your newsletters and I believe I am getting most of your FB posts, so I am voting A & B.
Definitely A and C. I love hearing about what you have going on! Doesn't matter where it is! You always make it fun and interesting. Im always checking your Facebook and always open your newsletter
I say A and B. I don't have a Facebook account and don't plan on it, but I do check Goodreads once a day.
A and B short snippets on fb, longer entries on blog
I get a weekly update from Goodreads of author posts. Some are links to their blogs which i dont mind
I'd be interested in reading what you have to say when you feel the need to say it! Preferably on Goodreads.
I like quick little info I get the newsletter which I thoroughly enjoyed reading so that I can keep up-to-date on your latest books but little tidbits here and there on Facebook or Goodreads keeps me more in tune on what's going on
I struggle with goodreads and how to use it but I think I just need to buckle down and spend a good hour looking at it or check out some how to videos on it. I have FB but you are right that they don't show all of your posts. I don't like how they get to decide which posts make my stream. I love your news letters. I'll take any information from you in any form I can :) I love all your books. You have an amazing imagination and an incredible gift. Thank you for sharing it with us!
Lanai wrote: "A & C!I love your books by the way!"
Thank you!
C wrote: "I am happy to hear from you in whatever format you choose and as often as you choose. I am not always able to go online once I come home from work - meaning able to bear looking at the computer scr..."I know that about the computer. After hours, if I have leisure time, it's TV, reading, and if the family is visiting, games. No computer. No, no, no! :)
Joanne wrote: "I get a weekly update from Goodreads of author posts. Some are links to their blogs which i dont mind"I never thought of the links in the GR newsletter. Yes, that works, bc you can follow up if you're interested. Or not. Your choice. Thank you!
Cin wrote: "I can't vote so answers are c and b. I follow you on Fb and get your newsletter. I enjoy both of those"Thank you! :)
Sharon wrote: "A and C I like hearing your thoughts, seeing your pictures and by all means when you have something to say - say it."Sharon, I always have something to say. Shutting up is my problem. ;)
Patricia wrote: "I follow you on FB and your newsletter. A & C I' m a collector of your books in all gendre. Love them all!"How lovely. Thank you for telling me!
Donna wrote: "A and C. I enjoy reading what authors have to say and what they are interested in reading, etc."I know I'm about 20 years late, but right now I'm reading THE PERFECT STORM. Wonderful book, but so bleak!
Cindy wrote: "C and B. I enjoy your newsletter."Thank you! I do enjoy writing them. The summer solstice is coming up! Watch for it!
Merry-sue wrote: "Once a week is great if it is something on your upcoming books. I don't as a rule read too many blogs. But with FB changing how I many people's posts I can see that may be the new way to go."Thank you, Merry-sue, I do feel as if I'm talking to myself half the time on Facebook, and the great thing about Goodreads is everyone here is a reader. Here I've got something in common with everyone!
Sharon wrote: "I'm admittedly not great on goodreads, trying to get better. I say C - give it a try and see how it goes. And C - whenever you have something to say. I generally enjoy a more conversational interac..."Sharon, I have to admit I flail around on Goodreads quite a lot. But readers are My People, so I keep trying. And yes on Goodreads people not being on Facebook. That's why I think this might be an approach to try. Thank you for the input!
Jessica wrote: "Definitely A and C. I love hearing about what you have going on! Doesn't matter where it is! You always make it fun and interesting. Im always checking your Facebook and always open your newsletter"Jessica! We didn't hear back from you on the Readers' Club. Is all well???
Anne wrote: "I say A and B. I don't have a Facebook account and don't plan on it, but I do check Goodreads once a day."Anne, what do you check? I'm still not in tune with everything here — it's got such a massive amount of information — so I'm curious. Thank you!
Margeaux wrote: "I'd be interested in reading what you have to say when you feel the need to say it! Preferably on Goodreads."Bless you! Now if only my kids were interested in what I have to say. ;)
Diana wrote: "I like quick little info I get the newsletter which I thoroughly enjoyed reading so that I can keep up-to-date on your latest books but little tidbits here and there on Facebook or Goodreads keeps ..."I have those moments when I'm writing and something pops up — a funny typo or a great piece of dialogue — and I like to share spontaneously. So that would be fun.
Amber wrote: "I struggle with goodreads and how to use it but I think I just need to buckle down and spend a good hour looking at it or check out some how to videos on it. I have FB but you are right that they d..."Thank you, Amber. I appreciate you telling me! Especially about the newsletters which I labor over. If you're going to go thru the trouble of subscribing, I by God want to be entertaining. :) Summer solstice in the stone circle is coming up. June 20. Watch for it!
Christina wrote: "Anne wrote: "I say A and B. I don't have a Facebook account and don't plan on it, but I do check Goodreads once a day."Anne, what do you check? I'm still not in tune with everything here — it's g..."
Christina wrote: "Anne wrote: "I say A and B. I don't have a Facebook account and don't plan on it, but I do check Goodreads once a day."
Anne, what do you check? I'm still not in tune with everything here — it's g..."
I check my home page. From there I can find/do just about everything I need. I can keep up with what friends are reading, update my status, review what I have read and get messages from authors, like you, that I "follow" that there is a new blog post. It is really the only form of "social media" that I use. If I want to know what friends are up to I pick up a phone and I am better off not knowing what my adult children are up too :)
Anne wrote: "Christina wrote: "Anne wrote: "I say A and B. I don't have a Facebook account and don't plan on it, but I do check Goodreads once a day."Anne, what do you check? I'm still not in tune with everyt..."
Thank you! Very smart on social media. It is a time suck. (I meant time sink but I think that was a Freudian slip. :) ) I hear you on phoning friends and on not knowing what the kids are up to. It saves a lot of wear and tear on the nerves.
C and C. Let's give it a try! I love what you have to say :)
I follow you on Facebook. That being said, I read your comments on Goodreads also. I use Goodreads to keep track of books I have read and want to read, and I also read other's editorials and blogs. I ALWAYS see your posts in Goodreads, but not always in Facebook. I also sometimes check your own website. I guess what I'd like is short comments and links to new items on your website so you cue me to check for it on your website in case I didn't happen to do that for a while...
The survey doesn't allow me to vote, so the answer to the first question is A, and to the second is B.
Kim wrote: "I follow you on Facebook. That being said, I read your comments on Goodreads also. I use Goodreads to keep track of books I have read and want to read, and I also read other's editorials and blogs...."Kim, you said, "I guess what I'd like is short comments and links to new items on your website so you cue me to check for it on your website in case I didn't happen to do that for a while... "
I can definitely do that. Will other Goodreads readers feel cheated if I post half a blog with a link? Phooey. I think the best thing to do based on the variety of comments is to try a little over everything and see what flies. :) Thank you!
C & C - you are one of the few people I try to read anytime I notice you've had something to say! LOL!!
