Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Come into my web said the writer to the... other writers

I was originally going to blog just about Pinterest, and the fun inspiration boards I have for each of my books. But then I realized there are probably plenty of you I haven't connected with on Twitter and/or Goodreads, too! I sure am spread all over the tinterwebs like jam on bread (blackberry jam, in case you're wondering).

So, here's a brief description of why I love each of these internet playgrounds and my linkage for each:

Pinterest!

A lot of people wonder what the heck Pinterest is all about. I think of it as a place to collect shiny, pretty things, like a raven's nest. Except organized. It's basically a huge collection of pictures, many of which have links to recipes, workout routines, and other cool stuff. You "pin" the pictures on pinboards you can name however you wish. Warning: it is insanely amazing and thus a dangerous time suck.

Land Without Dreams inspiration board (my MG fantasy)

Martinis with the Devil (nickname: Noir - adult urban fantasy)

Countless (adult urban fantasy)

I have a bunch of other boards, too, but those are my book boards.

Twitter!

Twitter is the perfect place to post random stuff in between blog posts. And I love random. You can have fun little conversations with people. And it's kind of liberating and challenging to have to limit each tweet to 140 characters.

Click here for my Twitter profile

Goodreads!

I used to get overwhelmed trying to remember all the books I wanted to buy. And then came Goodreads! Now when I see an awesome book whilst not in the bookstore, or having already depleted my readerly funds, I just add it to my Goodreads list. I also had great fun initially setting it up and trying to remember all the influential books I've read throughout my life.

Click here for my Goodreads profile

So, how about you? Let me know what you're into other than blogging so I can hit you up.

20 comments:

  1. I've ignored the timesucks pinrest and twitter, but waste a good chunk of time on Facebook and blogs. I dabble in Goodreads.

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  2. I do all but Goodreads. I am very new to Pinterest, but hope to find a little more time for it. I have also added Google+ to my list. Someone told me that google will give your name preferece over those with your name that aren't on G+ and since most people use google as their search...*wink* Now I am headed over to look at your pinterest boards.

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  3. I've not long joined Pinterest, and so far I use it to stack the books I've reviewed and my TBR pile. Other than that, I'm not entirely sure what to do with it ...

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  4. I just got an invite to join Pinterest, so I think I'm going to give it a shot -- maybe post some of my cover art with links to Amazon...

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  5. I'm a big fan of Pinterest for exactly the reasons you stated. I love collecting... LOL.

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  6. I'm avoiding Pinterest, because I know I would love it so much that I would spend way too much time there! Twitter is enough of a distraction for me right now. :)

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  7. Hi Alexia! I don't have a Goodreads or Pinterest account. I'm now following you on Twitter.

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  8. I'm so addicted to Twitter. It feels like a fun little writer's playground.

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  9. I'm pretty sure I'm following you on Twitter and Goodreads... Yep, I love Goodreads as a place I can write down my to-read books all in one spot where I can actually remember where it is! :)

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  10. I'm avoiding Pinterest because I can't keep up with what I have right now. I'm on Twitter although not as often as I should be, and I've really started to get the hang of Goodreads.

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  11. Already following your blog and twitter:) Just sent you friend request on Goodreads . . .not on Pinterest yet.

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  12. I'm not on any major networking sites other than Blogger, though I do have an account with Shelfari. I kinda wish I'd joined Goodreads instead, since that's where everyone else seems to be. :P

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  13. I'm familiar with all of those, though I'm less savy about Pinterest. I'll leave that one to figure out during some rainy weekend! :)

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  14. I love the other mediums outside blogging:) I'm already following you on twitter, and just followed some of your boards on Pinterest:)

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  15. I'm on all three too. Now following you. :)

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  16. I never thought about using Pinterest for my WIPs. Nice idea. And I'll find you on Twitter ;)

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  17. I must Devon Pinterest. I'm everywhere else, lol!

    Denise

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  18. No more time suckage!!! LOL.. Srsly, when I heard about Pinterest I wanted to cry. I'm so overwhelmed as it is, and they just keep coming. I'v heard a lot of great things tho about Pinterest and I have an account, and I may even one day pin some stuff up. lol

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  19. I'm on all three. I tweet less than I used to because I find that since I'm following more people it's hard to find conversations to jump into.

    I love organizing book lists on Goodreads.

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  20. Hi Alexia,

    I just added you on Goodreads and Twitter. I think we're already connected on Pinterest.

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