Goodreads Authors/Readers discussion

I recently joined twitter and would like to meet some Goodreads friends. You can follow me at www.twitter.com/nadiabrown . I tweet mostly things that are writing related or can be useful to authors. Don Wallace who is a writer/actor/producer and my cousin starred in "Blue", a movie he wrote and produced in 2008. You can check out a clip of it on my Twitter page.

Hi Nadia,

I am also on Twitter & am now following you. However, the link you posted doesn't work, it has a period after your name.

Here is my Twitter page:

http://twitter.com/raiaren

There is also another thread here on Goodreads where you can meet oodles of other authors who are also on Twitter, if you like:

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

Happy tweeting! :)

Rai Aren, co-author of the award-winning mystery novel SECRET OF THE SANDS

Hi Rai-- thank you so much for the infomation. I will check it out.

http://www.twitter.com/sharoncathcart

Tweets are protected; just ask. :-)

Eric Marier

http://twitter.com/ericmarier

I'm brand new to the Twitter world.

http://twitter.com/darciahelle

Rai, thank you for that link. I hadn't seen that group before and it will definitely be a big help!

Hi Rai,
Thanks for the info on the group. I'm now following you.

Here's my info:
http://twitter.com/authorclaire

Rai wrote: "Hi Nadia,

I am also on Twitter & am now following you. However, the link you posted doesn't work, it has a period after your name.

Here is my Twitter page:

http://twitter.com/raiaren

There is a..."

Nadia wrote: "I recently joined twitter and would like to meet some Goodreads friends. You can follow me at www.twitter.com/nadiabrown . I tweet mostly things that are writing related or can be useful to authors..."

Hello Nadia,
I'm on Twitter too and I just clicked "Follow" on your profile :-) Hope you will do the same.
Angela (Twitter profile Angelpolaangel)
http://cheeriosandpearlsstories.blogs...

Here's my Twitter address--mostly weekly first few lines of blogs. http://twitter.com/sueannbowling
So far my tweets tell when my blog is updated--weekly postings, about half on writing/publishing and half on other topics, including science, health, technology,animals... Follow if you like a variety of 600-1000 word essays. with links back to my other pages.

Hey, did you hear that You Tube, Twitter and Facebook will be merging to create a new site? It'll be called YouTwitFace. Ha ha ha. Just popping in to be silly. Have a great day, everyone! I need to go back to doing me edits.

Nadia wrote: "I recently joined twitter and would like to meet some Goodreads friends. You can follow me at www.twitter.com/nadiabrown . I tweet mostly things that are writing related or can be useful to authors..."

Hi Nadia, I'm at http://twitter.com/SageKalmus and I just Followed you.

Eric wrote: "Eric Marier

http://twitter.com/ericmarier"

Hey Eric. We just did the Facebook thing, now how's about a Twitter Follow exchange too? I just Followed you, and I'm at

Sharon wrote: "http://www.twitter.com/sharoncathcart

Tweets are protected; just ask. :-)"

Aloha,

I just sent a request. I'm at

Rai wrote: "Hi Nadia,

I am also on Twitter & am now following you. However, the link you posted doesn't work, it has a period after your name.

Here is my Twitter page:

http://twitter.com/raiaren

There is a..."

Aloha Rai,

I just Followed you. I'm at

I think I'll spare you all the individual emails and just tell you all - Nadia, Rai, Sharon, Eric, Darcia, Claire, Angela, and Sue - that I've Followed you.

I'm at http://twitter.com/SageKalmus.

Mahalo and good luck with your books,

Sage

http://twitter.com/Angelpolaangel

Thanks, Sage! I followed you back.

I'm http://twitter.com/WestofMars

please follow me on twitter http://twitter.com/cindyvine

I followed you, Cindy.

Hi everyone,

If I managed to miss yours, follow me on twitter and I'll definitely reciprocate. This is a great idea!

Thanks again,
Claire
http://twitter.com/authorclaire

I've been on Twitter for about a year. You can find me at

http://twitter.com/HaemishM

Interesting, The Good Reads Twit Exchange. JoshuaCaleb75 is my handle. http://twitter.com/JoshuaCaleb75 Can't guarantee I'll follow any of you (already follow more people than I know what to do with :) But I'll check out your profiles, I still like to follow (or attempt to follow) people who offer interesting tidbits.

OOh OOh OOh! Me too!
I've been on Twitter a while...here is my URL http://twitter.com/ellenmaze

My main book character also Tweets her novel adventures at this URL: http://twitter.com/The_Beth_Rider

Please follow and I am going to follow all of you now..
Peace!
Ellen C Maze
Rabbit: Chasing Beth Rider

Ellen, I followed both. Your book grabs my attention!

For all you people new to twitter; its addictive! Follow me www.twitter.com/CJSalter_LA

DARCIA -- thank you sweets!! That means so much to me :)

COREY -- I sent a Twitter request!

Ellen C Maze
Rabbit: Chasing Beth Rider

Ellen,
I accepted & am now following you.

Chaeya wrote: "Hey, did you hear that You Tube, Twitter and Facebook will be merging to create a new site? It'll be called YouTwitFace. Ha ha ha. Just popping in to be silly. Have a great day, everyone! I ne..."

I like it! hahaha

Corey wrote: "For all you people new to twitter; its addictive! Follow me www.twitter.com/MrHillHollow"

I sent a request - why do you set it so you need permission to follow? I'm not yet really up on Twitter... but would appreciate a follow as well. http://twitter.com/TimothyJDean

Ellen wrote: "OOh OOh OOh! Me too!
I've been on Twitter a while...here is my URL http://twitter.com/ellenmaze

My main book character also Tweets her novel adventures at this URL: http://twitter.com/The_Beth_Rid..."

Hi again friend Ellen! Followed you - http://twitter.com/TimothyJDean

Joshua wrote: "Interesting, The Good Reads Twit Exchange. JoshuaCaleb75 is my handle. http://twitter.com/JoshuaCaleb75 Can't guarantee I'll follow any of you (already follow more people than I know what to do wit..."
did - and likewise please! http://twitter.com/TimothyJDean

Gary wrote: "I've been on Twitter for about a year. You can find me at

http://twitter.com/HaemishM"

done. http://twitter.com/TimothyJDean

Nadia wrote: "I recently joined twitter and would like to meet some Goodreads friends. You can follow me at www.twitter.com/nadiabrown . I tweet mostly things that are writing related or can be useful to authors..."

done! http://twitter.com/TimothyJDean

Ellen wrote: "OOh OOh OOh! Me too!
I've been on Twitter a while...here is my URL http://twitter.com/ellenmaze

My main book character also Tweets her novel adventures at this URL: http://twitter.com/The_Beth_Rid..."

Cool, I had thought of creating a Twitter account for some of my book characters(like the sentient computer matrix installed in one character's head), especially since I'm in the process of writing the sequel to Warped & Wired. I'm just not sure if I have the popularity or exposure to effectively pull it off.

@ Joshua -- aww shucks, they don't have to be popular...YET! They'll get popular down the line and it might be fun for your readers, new and old.

I have one draw-back to Tweeting for my character Beth Rider. I have to 'get into character' and Tweet what is happening from her perspective (the book is written in various POV) and it is stressful because she spends the majority of the book on the run. It is emotionally draining!

But I'm not complaining..just reporting :-)

Ellen C Maze


Rabbit: Chasing Beth Rider

Ellen wrote: "@ Joshua -- aww shucks, they don't have to be popular...YET! They'll get popular down the line and it might be fun for your readers, new and old.

I have one draw-back to Tweeting for my character ..."

Have you ever tweeted "in character" while writing the book? maybe little snippets here and there, nothing to ruin the story of course, just enough to keep readers intrigued about the coming sequel (or beginning novel).

@Timothy,
I set it where people have to ask permission for two reasons, one is I got tired of people asking me to join dating sites & I want to be able to decide who sees what. I accept most people, as I did you.

Corey wrote: "@Timothy,
I set it where people have to ask permission for two reasons, one is I got tired of people asking me to join dating sites & I want to be able to decide who sees what. I accept most peopl..."

I think everyone has different reasons for their privacy status. In my case, I was dealing with a stalker at the time I set up my Twitter account. However, I decided to leave the account "protected" so that I could weed out spam, porn, etc.

JOSHUA SAID:
Have you ever tweeted "in character" while writing the book? maybe little snippets here and there, nothing to ruin the story of course, just enough to keep readers intrigued about the coming sequel (or beginning novel).

ELLEN -- "I never thought of that. Good idea!"

Corey wrote: "@Timothy,
I set it where people have to ask permission for two reasons, one is I got tired of people asking me to join dating sites & I want to be able to decide who sees what."

Makes sense!

Hey. There are several Twit groups on GoodReads. It's nice to find another one. I've followed you.

Follow me back - http://twitter.com/Jaleta_Clegg

(Sorry, profile name change. It was time)
Thanks!

Thanks for all the adds everyone!

Timothy,
Thanks for your comedy. I love the YouTwitFace comment. Keep it up, everyday if you can!
Maggie

I have a friend whose done that. It's really fun to get in character. I was going to make a Facebook page of my character.

I have Facebook pages for both Trevor and Mitchell -- I've noticed my readers prefer one or the other in the classic bad boy/romantic hero conundrum.

I'd love more ideas of what to do with the pages, if you've got 'em!

Susan wrote: "I have Facebook pages for both Trevor and Mitchell -- I've noticed my readers prefer one or the other in the classic bad boy/romantic hero conundrum.

I'd love more ideas of what to do with the pa..."

I'm still trying to figure out the fb pages too. Apparently you have to know FBML(Facebook Markup Language) to make them really cool. Though with all the recent privacy upheavals I'm thinking of ditching fb altogether.

Ahh, lovely. Yet another proprietary language to learn. Sheesh. Talk about the Wild West...

Susan wrote: "Ahh, lovely. Yet another proprietary language to learn. Sheesh. Talk about the Wild West..."

Welcome boys and girls to the Wild Wild Web. Domains to settle, malware to fight, languages to learn and digital gold to pan. Yes, it's going to get rough.