Along Came a Spider question

Its kind of fun to know the background of the writer but then again, I'm reading because I enjoy the writing and the book's character. Its a bit like looking at the man behind the curtain (a la Wizard of Oz), when you learn more about certain readers. Do I want to follow them on Facebook? I don't, but that may be because I'm not of that generation that uses Facebook a lot.

Not important to me at all. If I meet and author in person, I am more interested in what they have to say, rather than what marketing content they post on line. I do like to be kept informed of when a new book is available, but other than that? No.

I agree with Sherri and Lynn. I read authors books because of previous books they have written. Their personal life does not influence my thoughts on their work at all! I do not follow them on Facebook.

I have no idea what any of this has to do with Along Came a Spider. That said, I enjoyed the book and I know little about James Patterson, so it certainly isn't a requirement to know much about the author. On the other hand, having read much about the life of Agatha Christie makes me enjoy her books even more. The same goes for Ray Bradbury, Edgar Allan Poe, and Robert Frost. Here on Goodreads I'm in touch with Charles Finch and Laurie R. King, two writers I enjoy very much. Hearing from them most certainly enhances my enjoyment of their writing.