Dear Reader Column 10-15-04

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Dear Reader,

I'm always excited about learning something new and my latest project is blogs. Everything I've read about blogs says that they can be highly addictive and that's what I'm hoping for. I've started a blog of my columns, thinking that it might be a good way to introduce more people to the book club.

A blog or weblog, if you're not familiar with them, can be a kind of journal, or personal diary on the internet. Really it can be anything you make it. If you feel the need to say it, you can say it at your blog. I got a book about blogs, created my own--complete with an artist's caricature of me and now I need to learn how to let people know about it.

So while I'm reading Chapter Ten: Publicizing Your Weblog Site, if you have any ideas, email and let me know. Oh, yes, if you'd like to visit my blog, or post the address anywhere, it's:
http://dearreader.typepad.com/dear/

Thanks for reading with me. It's so good to read with friends.

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www.DearReader.com

P.S. When I discovered the book "The Beggar King And The Secret Of Happiness," by Joel ben Izzy (our nonfiction selection for this week) it was one of those "perfect timing" moments. If you'd like to sample the book, go to: http://www.emailbookclub.com/alt/beggar1.html

I have 15 copies of the book to give away. Send me an email. Tell me what you think of the book and you're entered.

Comments

[Shirley]

Hello there, I'm glad you are enjoying your new blog life. I had one before, but I deleted it. I just can't seem to find enough time to do a lot of things after being a new author. I wish you a fun and worthwhile experience! I know I have said this before--but just thought another round won't hurt--thank you for your clever idea, creating a wonderful way to introduce new books and authors to so many booklovers. I truly enjoy every e-mail I get. I especially am a horror fan. Keep up the wonderful work.

[Pearlina Kline]

Hi, I read your Dear Reader Column and enjoy it, I am a new author and enjoy reading, and meeting others.