Confessions of a blog virgin
If anybody out there happens upon this, please forgive my inexperience in such matters. This is my first attempt at blogging. Or should that be blog posting? Or maybe posting a blog? Or on a blog? Anyway, since Carina UK published my first book (Dirty Minds) in the autumn of 2013, I have been on a very steep learning curve as far as social media are concerned. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would suggest that I am, at best, a 2.
The reason I'm writing this today is because I have just finished writing a book. The sensation I have is not one of accomplishment, but one of loss. After months of total involvement and commitment, suddenly it's gone. It's like losing a friend. If there are any authors out there who have had a similar experience, I would love to hear from them. Any suggestions as to how to get over this feeling would be welcome. Yes, I know, write another book. Maybe there's a halfway house?
The reason I'm writing this today is because I have just finished writing a book. The sensation I have is not one of accomplishment, but one of loss. After months of total involvement and commitment, suddenly it's gone. It's like losing a friend. If there are any authors out there who have had a similar experience, I would love to hear from them. Any suggestions as to how to get over this feeling would be welcome. Yes, I know, write another book. Maybe there's a halfway house?
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Apr 18, 2014 02:10PM
Well, after you read and edit that new book, T.A., I guess you can start promoting it. That's what I do when I've finished a book. I also have noticed that I'm much more likely to post on facebook and goodreads when I'm not writing a book. One comment about your profile: What's the point of having a genderless name if you're going to include your picture? I can see that you're a man, T.A. I wasn't born yesterday. In fact, if my math is right (I'm an English major), you and I were born the same year--1949. I enjoyed your blog, but make the next one longer. Check out one of mine if you want to see how blogging works.
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Hi Mary. Yes, neither of us was born yesterday. In fact as of a few days ago I am now in receipt of my old age pension. Things begin to ache, what's left of my hair drops out, glasses get stronger. But I take solace in the observation by a now defunct Irish comedian: 'I like the idea of getting old. It's always better than the alternative.'Thanks a lot for having a look at my first attempt at a blog. Thanks also for following my reviews. If I can work out the technicalities of it, I will reciprocate.
I solved my problem in my usual way: I started working on another book. I am fascinated by the First World War and I went over to Belgium and Northern France for a few days to see what kind of impression it made upon me. The answer is, immense. My third book which comes out in June is still in the same light weight mould as my first two, that I have introduced a slightly darker theme. The lead character discovers a box full of letters written by a soldier in the trenches. This got me started, but now I really feel the urge to write something serious set at that time. I am spending all my time reading everything I can about the war.
Yes, I take your point about my photo being fairly unequivocal with regard to my gender. I really wanted to use a photo of my wonderful old black Labrador, but the regulations made it clear that photos, if used, had to be of the person in question. Maybe I should follow your example and just remove the photo.
I have taken a good look at your blog and will do my best to emulate it. Thanks again. Stay in touch. Trevor
I'm happy to be your goodreads friend and fan, T. We forty-niners have to stick together. When you have time, read my March 9 or 16 (memory is a problem at this age) blog about turning 65. I said it was my best birthday since I turned 21. Here we get Medicare and usually Social Security when we turn 65. I look forward to hearing more about your books and reading at least one of them. My second book should come out in the next week or two. I'll "pimp" it to the Humor group and in a blog post once it's officially published.
Hi Mary. Thanks for being a Goodreads friend. I will definitely get a copy of your new book. Keep me posted. I'll search out your turning 65 blog post. That reminds me. I saw the Beatles back in 1960 something here in Exeter. I only saw them, I couldn't hear them. Hundreds of screaming girls made that impossible. But, when they sang about being 64, boy, did it seem old! 65 is the new 45. Remember that! Trevor
