Another week goes by
The last but one post reached 18 views which is the record so far. I'm wondering whether to start a group for little-read bloggers on this site just so we can compare...
In contrast, the last post has stayed stubbornly at 5. I've already speculated that the 5 figure results from some automated reading of posts, as it always appears soon after posting. So this might mean that no real person has read it at all. My only reader might be a software program. Could be a story in that.
Been following the fuss on Kindle authors because Amazon and some other platforms have had a clear out of 'erotic' stories, aka pornography. While not in favour of much censorship, I cannot get wound up about this - the spectacle of LOTS of people writing this material to get money was not very inspiring. I've just said as much in a forum and expect to get lambasted for it.
The detective novel has sold 6 copies without promotion, including 3 in America - unusual for me. If I now reveal my true identity, will there be a Rowling effect? What do you think, my software companion?
In contrast, the last post has stayed stubbornly at 5. I've already speculated that the 5 figure results from some automated reading of posts, as it always appears soon after posting. So this might mean that no real person has read it at all. My only reader might be a software program. Could be a story in that.
Been following the fuss on Kindle authors because Amazon and some other platforms have had a clear out of 'erotic' stories, aka pornography. While not in favour of much censorship, I cannot get wound up about this - the spectacle of LOTS of people writing this material to get money was not very inspiring. I've just said as much in a forum and expect to get lambasted for it.
The detective novel has sold 6 copies without promotion, including 3 in America - unusual for me. If I now reveal my true identity, will there be a Rowling effect? What do you think, my software companion?
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Mar 08, 2014 09:27AM
I am quite real Robert and I'm enjoying your posts. I didn't know there were blogs on goodreads. I stumbled on your blog after you challenged my comment on a MCT thread. Shame it's just an experiment.
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Hello Donna, thanks for commenting, it means a lot. I also said this in the thread as I don't really understand the complexities of all this - then I realised that I can reply to you here! Hope I didn't sound too challenging, I just enjoy a discussion,
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I enjoy a good discussion too and you're welcome. I am quite intrigued by blogs and have so many questions about them. It's amazing to me that people can write about the comments of their pockets and develop a following AND make money doing so. Blogs really are public journals. I wonder too how readers find them without advertising.I enjoy reading writers'/artists' thoughts about the creative process so I've enjoyed your posts. As to whether you should continue, I guess the question is- are you having fun? Anyway, all the best with your writing.
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