How readers can give back to authors

Loyal readers are an author’s greatest asset–and not just because you buy our books. Any time you share your enthusiasm with someone else, you’ve given back!

Here are seven suggestions for how readers can help their favorite authors–and most of these ideas are free.

Tell your friends. Word-of-mouth is the number one way that readers discover new books and new authors. So start talking, please! Whether you’re picking books for a book club, chatting over coffee, or surfing through social media...