Last night I had my very first Twitter Author Chat with the teens at Teen Ink. It was wonderful. I’ve been thinking about it ever since.
Now don’t get me wrong. I’d be lying if I didn’t acknowledge that a huge part of everything I do involves marketing my first novel TOUCHING THE SURFACE. (See I’m doing it right now. I’m linking you to my Goodreads page in the hope that you’ll put me on your to-read list. Or *blushes* become a fan.)
In truth, I’ve been marketing and platform building almost as long as I’ve been writing this novel.
Why? Because deep in my heart, I’ve always believed that this book would make it. I’ve dreamed that this book would spark something in a reader and make a connection. A real link. A platform takes you places. It’s where you meet people. It’s how you start a journey. It’s possibility at it’s finest.
As I relived the twitter chat in my mind, I think I’ve made an important revelation. I’m always going to be working hard to sell my book and you can track that progress on my Facebook Author Page. (See–I did it again. LOL!) But I also know the truth. After that chat was over–I wasn’t thinking about how many followers I gained from the experience. I was thinking about this…
@teenink #teenink Writers influence the present and change the world, I believe that when @kimmiepoppins said that.
Written by Ashley Flow @ashlaf4ever
*heart squish*
Yes, I’m still smiling about that one. And as I think about those words, I understand that I’m not creating a platform for my book–my book is creating a platform for my life.
Thank you Ashley–for believing me.
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That's a great experience. What a journey you're on! And to think you're not even finished. The writing part is done and now the exciting part begins. Just think, your pub date will be here before you know it:)
Laurie
It is so exciting and I'm determined to enjoy every minute of it!!!! Thanks Laurie. <3