Blog for Bridget

Yesterday morning, I met with my brilliant editor, Nancy Paulsen, and my wonderful agent, Ellen Geiger, to discuss the marketing of my forthcoming novel, Rogue. Nancy signed me up for Twitter and walked me through the process of getting on, uploading an image of Rogue, and following others. She also became my first follower, which also means she may be the first person to let me know if I tweet something really stupid.

As someone who has struggled throughout life with social interactions and social cues, I appreciate the efforts people have made to help me navigate the world. I appreciate the accommodations I have received that have allowed me to experience success and contribute my talents and unique perspective. I appreciate the patience people have shown as I've labored to master lessons and situations that others may pick up more readily.

Because the days of the lone author writing in the garret are long gone, and authors have to handle so much of their own marketing, the help others have given me in this area is doubly essential--and doubly appreciated. Without it, I know that my efforts would be nonexistent, ineffective, or even counterproductive. And that brings me to the Blog for Bridget.