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The Social Media Connection! Facebook and Twitter
Ditto. Have been a fan and follower for days now. Thank you so much for doing this. I love GoodReads but it lacks some of the immediacy of the social networking sites.
Awesome! I am working on getting a few lists completed. Its a little slow going with both of them, but we're working on it! :D
I tried to follow on twitter but it says the user has blocked you....
Sorry this took so long to get to... I had some family things to handle. My apologies!FBC has not blocked anyone. At all. All are welcome to follow. Are you sure the account you checked was the proper one? Maybe there was an IP address glitch. That happens sometimes. Twitter is a bit buggy some days. Try again? :)
yay followers!! The tweets are a bit low at the moment, but this is due to the incredibly stressed social media mod going through the process of moving to another country AND attending grad school. I'm moving THIS MONTH, and we're in the final stages of getting things accomplished and I'm finally getting time to breathe YAY! (This means I have more time to tweet about topics *grin*)
Following both. Please follow me too, I am a fantasy author. @kevinbreaux
liked on FB, following on Twitter. :) my work is done for the day, I'm going home...I wish :P
Kevin, send FBC a msg on twitter, and I'll add you in. :)
I just joined twitter...is there a place that lists twitter addresses of others in the group so I can start following them?
Ok. I'm now following on Twitter. Have 'liked' on Facebook for a long time now.
Just a reminder that our Facebook page is alive and well. Like us if you're a Facebook member. Status and links auto-update to our Twitter account.
Adam wrote: "I just joined twitter...is there a place that lists twitter addresses of others in the group so I can start following them?"No, there isn't. But my Twitter name is sleo1, so you can search for me. Many Goodreads members are on Twitter.
Send a message to Viktoria to suggest it! She's our Twitter queen :)
Quick mid-summer update on the Facebook front. More and more readers have taken the plunge into ebooks, either through dedicated devices (like the Kindle or Nook) or their smart phones and free apps from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others, including me (Nook Color as gift from husband). Last Friday, a new blog, including a Facebook page and Twitter feed, launched called 'the Cheap' or 'Cheap e-Reads' with supporting Facebook pages for childrens' books (Nook Jr), young adult (Nook Teen), Christian (Casting Pearls) and romance (Nook Love). Sadly, no other genres were singled out.
So, I'm attempting to ferret out any fantasy fiction gems that pass through the flood of postings each day and share them via our Facebook feed (which is echoed in Twitter as well).
If you would like to see science fiction titles as well, let me know.
Enjoy,
Jon
Jon wrote: "Quick mid-summer update on the Facebook front. More and more readers have taken the plunge into ebooks, either through dedicated devices (like the Kindle or Nook) or their smart phones and free ..."
I saw that! Good job.
Excellent! I'd love to see more sci fi and fantasy titles. I've liked you on fB and will recommend to friends...
Alison wrote: "Excellent! I'd love to see more sci fi and fantasy titles. I've liked you on fB and will recommend to friends..."Thanks!
Nice one, Viktoria. Thanks for setting up on FB. Have "liked" on my page.
I have a Facebook page with over 1,200 followers. It is mostly used to support fellow writers. I put up writing exercises and tips everyday. We get into some great discussions.http://www.facebook.com/pages/Elle-La...
Michael wrote: "I'm 'liking' it :D"The more the merrier! :)
Elle wrote: "I have a Facebook page with over 1,200 followers. It is mostly used to support fellow writers. I put up writing exercises and tips everyday. We get into some great discussions.http://www.facebook...."
We're talking about the Fantasy Book Club Facebook page here.
J. K. wrote: "Hey all! I just like the FB and followed the Twitter account. I have a FB author page also: J. K. Miller II You can follow me on Twitter @JKMillerII"
Liked it! Please see: http://www.facebook.com/pages/fantasy...
Noor wrote: "Like for Like? http://www.facebook.com/pages/Noor-A-..."
Check out my http://www.fantasyREADERS.com site - great place (since 2002) to announce books, etc. (all free site).
Sandra aka Sleo wrote: "Elle wrote: "I have a Facebook page with over 1,200 followers. It is mostly used to support fellow writers. I put up writing exercises and tips everyday. We get into some great discussions.http://..."
I "liked" it! See http://www.facebook.com/pages/fantasy...
Our web site also has had over 400k downloads! It's free content (excerpts, etc.) but a great promotional site!
Sandra aka Sleo wrote: "Elle wrote: "I have a Facebook page with over 1,200 followers. It is mostly used to support fellow writers. I put up writing exercises and tips everyday. We get into some great discussions.http://..."
But, please consider the entire "thing" about Facebook is the "like for like" (viral capabilities). If people like like-minded sites, those people who follow/like/etc will find it! For example, we have over 2200 people who "like" our Facebook page, so I posted for people to check out The Fantasy Book Club FB page on the fantasyREADERS FB page so many of THOSE people will then go and (hopefully) like the Fantasy Book Club page (and Goodreads). It's a good thing to cross pollinate!
Dan wrote: "Sandra aka Sleo wrote: "Elle wrote: "I have a Facebook page with over 1,200 followers. It is mostly used to support fellow writers. I put up writing exercises and tips everyday. We get into some gr..."Fine. Like us and post on our Facebook page, not here.
@JKMillerIIwww.facebook.com/JKMillerII
I'll like you all!! Four days until my debut novel release!! Can you say #heartattackmeltdown
I'm @ziggystarduster on Twitter. Thanks :-)
I'm @GKMasterson on Twitter and http://www.facebook.com/GKMasterson if you're interested in following me while I work on my second novel.-- G
I use G+ instead of FB http://gplus.to/ena@enantoiel on twitter. I'm not very active on twitter,though
Jaq D wrote:I signed up for them but haven't worked out how it works. Any pointers?"
Following a person on G+ is similar to twitter. You add the person in a circle and start following their posts. That person do not have to add you back or permit you add.
Circles let you put your friends list into categories and G+ lets you choose which circles can view your posts. For example, you can share a post to those you have in your circles, or those who are in the circles of your friends (extended circles), or circles like family, co-workers etc. or you can share publicly. Public posts can be seen by anyone who view your g+ page. You can name your circles anything you want, people on that circle won't see the name of the circle you add them.
These are the first things that comes to mind. If you have questions, I'll be glad to help.
Become a fan of FBC on Facebook here. We will update with events to remind you of book discussions coming up!
FBC has also entered the Twitterverse! Follow us on Twitter! We'll keep you updated with news and discussion info. We also have a group of fantasy authors and great fantasy book blogs for you to check out for more book happiness. See you there Tweeps! :)