At the conference, I met brilliant and kind author, Martine Leavitt of Keturah and Lord Death fame. While she signed my book with an inspirational message, I gushed about how great her book was. I thought she was being gracious when she acted surprised. But then she surprised me...she told me that once a book goes into print, you expect to get a lot of feedback on it. Remember, Keturah is a National Book Award Finalist. Martine told me that she had probably recieved half a dozen fan letters.
I, of course, told her that many kidlit bloggers have raved about her book.
But it got me thinking.
So, I hereby declare Monday, July 16th, TELL AN AUTHOR YOU CARE DAY. You can...
1. Write a letter or email to a favorite author. I think JK Rowling and Stephenie Meyer receive plenty of fan letters. Think of an author you love that may need a little boost.
2. Write a positive review on Amazon and, if you want to, link to it in your blog.
3. Buy a book by a favorite author and give it to someone who will enjoy it.
4. Profile an author in your blog. I'm not talking just another review. Tell us a little about the author and mention at least one of his/her books that you love.
I was thinking about making TELL AN AUTHOR YOU CARE DAY sooner, but with the fourth of July next week, I decided to wait. Now you have plenty of time to figure out how you will celebrate the day. And why did I decide to wait more than two weeks? Well, July 16th is my birthday. So, by participating in TELL AN AUTHOR YOU CARE DAY, you are giving a boost to a favorite author AND sending me a birthday present. Thanks. :)
AND...since it will be my birthday...I would like to give you a present. If you leave a comment, telling me what you did for TELL AN AUTHOR YOU CARE DAY, you will be entered into a drawing. They say you should get presents for others that you would want yourself. I love gift cards that allow me to buy books...so I will send a 15 dollar Amazon gift card to one lucky winner. Sorry. I'm a little bit broke right now. That's the best I can do. BUT if anyone else wants to donate other winnings, let me know.
All right. Pass the word along. July 16th it is.
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I did just tell Kerry Madden ("mountainmist" on LJ) that I think her new book, "Louisiana's Song", should be a contender for the Newbery. :>) So I guess I've started already!
Jules at 7Imp
(I don't have a LJ ID, but I'm NTE, and my website is www.neverthateasy.blogspot.com)
I love to write PBs, wrote up the same info about SF, agent, and am known for my family and other photography. I always carry the camera with me...except, on July 3rd my camera went overboard,into the ocean while kayaking. It's pretty sad-I went through 4th of July without it-no documenting family fun, and on the way home from work yesterday, missed a shot of someone stopping traffic to rescue a huge snapper!
Pleased to meet you.
Mona
I feel cared for just thinking about it :)
Janet
Long time no see! Didn't you just love Dandi's class? I haven't gotten emails from anyone in the group so I'm glad to happen across your blog.
I just finished Katurah and Lord Death three days ago and I can't stop gushing about it. I wrote about it on my blog. (www.melindamorley.com/blog)I thought it was totally amazing! I'll have to send her some fan mail. My daughter has read it twice since I passed it on to her.
I'm in with you on the tell an author you care day. What a great idea. Good luck with your PB's. I really liked the one you workshopped.
Melinda (the one who started a novel)
Voila!
Thank you!
http://blbooks.blogspot.com/2007/07/tel
http://readingwithbecky.blogspot.com/20
http://fluxnow.blogspot.com/2007/07/aut
Oh, and I'm here via
http://saralewisholmes.blogspot.com/2007/0
How about reprising it next year? Of course, every day should be "tell an author you care day," but it would be nice to take the time to actually be organized and stuff. *chagrined face*