Every year or so I get bored with the appearance of my blog and I feel it's time to do a little redecorating. It seems as though it usually coincides with Spring. Or at least when it gets close to Spring.
The other problem is I've been sorely neglecting this old blog. I guess I've been insanely busy with projects. But that's a lousy excuse because that's why I should be BLOGGING MORE!!
My good friend and consumate blogger Andy Fish has scolded me on the matter and rightfully so.
Let's be honest. If we don't put in the extra effort to promote our work, how will we get people to take notice?
Even though I try my best to do as many shows as possible during the year, online promotion is just as important.
What's that? Moot point because NO ONE cares about you, your book or your signature? Doesn't matter. Promote yourself anyways. How are you going to get people to care about everything mentioned above unless you do the leg work. Even if the leg work is using your fingers to promote online.
I don't keep a blog or frequent the social web because I think I'm famous. I do it because I want people to get to know my work and make connections.
Although, some of the projects I can only really hint at for the time behing because they're still in the planning stage.
However, I can tell you that I've been very busy working on the second and third book for author NE Castle's series Loogie.
Much like Paul Magrs's book The Ninnies, this has been a series I've been having a great deal of fun working on. The next two books are still in the works, but if you have not had the chance to read the first book Prince of Pranks, I highly recommend you order your copy today:
It's already getting some great press from the Feathered Quill and was awarded The Children's Literary Classic Seal of Approval.
Did I also mention my wife Syd makes jewelry and you should buy some? Well if I didn't, you should check out what she is currently selling on Etsy:
Treat your sweetie to a unique hand-made item by my sweetie!!
Well, that's all from me for now. I promise there will be more to come later on. Things like Sherlock Holmes on stage in Worcester.... OOPS! I've said too much!! I can say no more ;-)
