As I sent in my updated author information, Michele McDannold, the editor of Red Fez, asked that I create a page at the Literary Underground Wiki. I hadn't heard of it before, but like any author trying to get as much publicity out there about themselves as possible, I checked it out.
Cool...really cool.
Created by Michele McDannold, the Literary Underground Wiki is a knowledge base used to compile info on the underground press. Set up in a Wikipedia format, authors can enter the site and create a page describing their accomplishments and author information. You can also enter or edit articles when you start up a free account.
I think this is a really brillant resource not only for writers but for readers, too. Author blurbs on books only tell you so much. The Literary Underground Wiki lets you supply a lot more information to the reader, giving them a glimpse into who you are as a person. Just like with Wikipedia, it also allows a place for you to post your links to your personal website or blog. This is another good promotional resource for authors struggling to build a platform and connect with readers.
So check it out! You can learn all about moi, Mary Ann Loesch, at my page there! Or you can create you own author page. If you do so, let me know so I can drop by and check it out!
I'm having a little trouble figuring the site out, but I'll keep at it. I can't find anything unless I click on "random page."
ReplyDeleteDid you click on people? That shows all the authors or others listed.
ReplyDeleteAh, those links over in the box on the right. I was looking at the tabs on the left, where you usually find stuff. Nothing is there!
ReplyDeleteSo the set-up is a little weird, but once I found the box at the right, I do find lots of stuff.
Thanks!