I've embarked upon a series of books. Not intentionally, but in response to my readers. When I read reviews asking "What's next?" for Zack Tolliver (my protagonist) I am buoyed by such enthusiasm and charged to respond to it. As a writer I am flattered when the characters I create take on a life of their … Continue reading For Whom Do I Write?
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Where Have All The Readers Gone?
Ever notice that there's no category for "readers" in Twitter? You can find writers in abundance. I suspect it is because virtually any topic can be associated with readers. As an author, if you want to reach readers you need to go where they hang out. Virtually, that would be places like libraryThing, Shelfari, and … Continue reading Where Have All The Readers Gone?
Your Niche Audience
Last Thursday evening found me at the Santa Maria Public Library's Shepard Hall talking about my book and, most particularly, about publishing in today's digital world. The attendees were a mix of young students and mature writers, and not much in between. I had been advertised as a local writer, which appeared to be the … Continue reading Your Niche Audience
R Lawson Gamble 