tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post8701280518118679963..comments2024-03-26T05:15:39.663-07:00Comments on Equestrian Ink: Promotion, Promotion and More PromotionJami Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-11696593186917010282011-03-27T10:28:48.467-07:002011-03-27T10:28:48.467-07:00Thanks Susan, Linda and Dreamin' for your comm...Thanks Susan, Linda and Dreamin' for your comments! I agree Linda--you and I NEVER would have met without the internet.:) I just have to really limit my time.<br /><br />Ebooks will be here to stay, I think Susan, just like the internet. Let's hope that regular publishing continues to create 'real' books. However, there have to be readers and buyers who want them. I meet young kids who LOVE books, just like we do. But I also meet too many who do not. SAD.<br /><br />Dreamin' it will be folks like you who tell us oldsters what the next new wave of technology will bring. I can't even imagine.Alisonhttp://www.alisonhartbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-80617246825896429802011-03-26T16:52:58.114-07:002011-03-26T16:52:58.114-07:00The virtual world is awesome! And, who would have ...The virtual world is awesome! And, who would have thought, even 15 years ago, what a key role the Internet would have for all of us.<br />In 1996 I taught in a laptop program. We were way ahead of the curve. We were excited that 2 computers could access the Internet at one time - woohoo!Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113432418609414054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-24168181735118320922011-03-26T11:39:14.575-07:002011-03-26T11:39:14.575-07:00Alison - I'd have to say that I really value a...Alison - I'd have to say that I really value all the friendships I've made online with other authors, animal lovers, horse owners, and book people. There are people I never would have met otherwise that live clear across the country, or the world, that I have so much in common with. While we might originally develop a website or a blog for promotion, it's those connections we make that mean the most to me. And since writers often spend a lot of time in front of the computer writing and revising, having an online friend to check in with, or just make a silly or knowing comment with, is great. I used to resent how much time I spent in front of the computer, but now I enjoy it. I just try to make sure I find some balance in my life, and that's where animals and livestock come in handy. They force you to go outside and spend some time in the fresh air. So I say, "Yay to both."Linda Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948970237555890150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-8308973829482969672011-03-26T09:22:12.753-07:002011-03-26T09:22:12.753-07:00I seem to be in the same boat as I use my computer...I seem to be in the same boat as I use my computer mainly for writing and book promotion. I have both a blog and a website, and I recently formatted my book so it's available as an ebook.<br /><br />I have mixed feelings about ebooks. I prefer paper books, but the ereader industry is making it so easy to create ebooks and get them in catalogs for free. You just can't beat it.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04986249712144982103noreply@blogger.com