Creating a website to celebrate my art.
Every author needs a website that answers the questions, “What do you write and why does it matter?” After blogging for more than 15 years I am moving to a professional author website, which is currently under construction. It’s time to get serious about my writing.
But there are those questions waiting for me.
“What do you write?”
“Why does your writing matter?” Or in other words, “Why should I care about your writing?”
I want my site to reflect my love of plants, which shares my spirituality. The layout and fonts must be easy to read and accessible to all. I want the images to be joyful, even though I write about hard times and grief. Joy is actually the point of my writing. Joy answers the question, “Why does it matter?”
The colors of my site are inspired by my favorite socks. What is more silly, joyful and grounding than the perfect pair of socks?
There are a thousand details and decisions to be made. I’m lucky that I have a dear friend with the necessary skills to create my site and help me decide ways to show what my art is about. Yes, I’m paying them; this is their livelihood and I don’t take advantage of my friends. But if you’re looking for someone who understands the needs of artists, here is Tymn Urban’s website:
My website will launch in early June. After that, things get wild. The pre-publication calendar for Raising Rhia starts in earnest and there won’t be time for excuses to not market my book. I have a plan and soon will have a website. Time to get over any stage fright.
I won’t be posting here as often, but once my website is live, I’ll post a link. I would be honored if you follow me there and continue supporting me as I launch my book into the world. Thank you Community.
