Seven Ways to Bless an Author

Hello everyone. I recently came across a list I’d written while listening to a talk given by the talented and lovely Shannon Hargreaves (librarian and creator at The Cozy Bookery on Instagram). This was at the fabulous Mississippi River Readers Retreat over a year ago (which is coming up again this summer!) I liked the ideas she shared, so I’ve kept the note but never shared it. At the risk of seeming self-serving, I’ll share it with you now.

So you don’t have to try to read my messy handwriting, I’ll retype the list for you here.

7 Ways to Bless Authors:

Read their booksPost reviews online Request their books from the librarySign up for their newslettersEmail authors (with encouragement or suggestions)Follow them on social mediaPray for them

If you’re a reader who has done any, some, or all of these things, THANK YOU! If you are an author, what might you add to this list?