The Social Introvert

So I'm sitting here, taking stock of all my various media, and realizing that the modern day writer has much to manage.

I've got twitter, a facebook author page, this blog, and the boards I normally haunt, and a mailing list. About the only thing I don't have is a website, and well, that'll come eventually.

I look at the various boards and posts, of writers saying that you need the various social media networks to succeed, so I've got those. But, well... my focus is always going to be on the writing. I'll update as I can, but... it's definitely taking some adjustment. See, I'm a guy who struggles to answer the phone, and I have 4-5 different ways of connecting with readers.

And y'know what?

It's cool.

No, really, it's okay!

Honestly... I like writing. I like talking about writing, and not just my writing, but other people's writing too. I like talking about superheroes and dragons and random genres and sub-genres. Writing has only brought me joy. Reading has let me survive truly troubling times.

When I'm talking about books, my introvertedness cuts me a break, and I can let my inner geek shine through. And I DO!

So what I need to do, ultimately, is bring that attitude to this new medium.

That effort? It's going okay, so far.

I might not tweet every day, or hell, every week, but it's there if you want to tweet at me or ask me to follow you. I facebook a little more often, but not as much as I could. Still, it's there if you want to check out cool Dire art or see what events I'll be attending. And the mailing list is useful for sending out book announcements and free short stories, but aside from that I don't want to spam so I'm pretty quiet with it. And this blog? Well, this part's been easier than I expected. Blogging's fun!

So... what I'm saying is I'm a pretty quiet guy most days. But I'm still here, even when I'm silent. I'm still scratching away, working on the next Dire book, or one of my side projects or manuscripts.

And if you ever want to chat, well, the door's open! You know where to find me...

What's that? You're too shy? Well, that's okay. C'mere, sit down next to me, and crack open a good book. Let's be introverted together!