As writers we're told to keep using social media to promote ourselves. It's important to be seen regularly on Facebook, Twitter and Goodreads at the very least. But what happens when you need time out to deal with real life? Working on the internet. Over the past months I've been paid as a mentor to …
Is Social Media Losing Its Appeal?
Why am I asking this question? You see, I have a book published by a small company in the USA, so the people I need to reach are in a completely different time zone (for most part, a day behind me). My Twitter and Facebook are set to New York time, so I can …
Twitter and Me
This blog was originally published in 2013 and I was going to amend it before promoting it again, but I thought I should leave it as a snapshot of my thoughts at that time. I have a confession to make. I love Twitter. I like Face Book as well, but Twitter is like an ongoing …
Is Social Media a 24/7 Commitment?
Remember many years ago when some people had to carry pagers as part of their job? These poor individuals were on call outside of work hours and were paid a little extra for the inconvenience. I felt sorry for my friends 'on call' as they had to stay sober and not allow the weekend to …
Are you a Phubber?
Are you that strange beast who prefers your cyber life to your real one? Are you out with friends, but 'checking them in' on Facebook? Are you at a party that you're discussing with a follower on twitter? Then my friend, you are phone-snubbing (or phubbing). It's a new Australian term you'll hear more about. …
Sleeping in Sunday Morning
My partner lay against my chest, lightly snoring, in perfect peace. Up until recently this is something he wouldn’t necessarily do. Sure we cuddle every morning, and cringe on a work day when the alarm goes off, negotiating extra time in bed from the day that awaits. Mostly he insists on cuddling me, keeping me …
Is your Social Media Profile the New You?
I have a theory. In an age where we are losing the stores we grew up with, and replacing the art of browsing in the real world with the virtual version, I pose the question - Is your Social Media Profile the New You? At first the idea of shopping and social media don't really …
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