Tag Archives: social media

Maine Crime Writers enter the Blogosphere

Posted on July 6, 2021 by mainecrimewriters

Today, July 6th, we celebrate ten years of blogging as Maine Crime Writers. The cast of characters is ever changing but the mission remains the same: to make readers aware of the talents and diversity of crime writers in Maine, … Continue reading →

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A Writer’s Education and a Rant

Posted on June 25, 2021 by John Clark

John Clark: I’ve just finished the rough draft for what is my 13th book (either written or in some form of completion). Don’t Say It began four years ago as the following concept: Thirteen year old boy with OCD which … Continue reading →

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Social Media: The New Krystallnacht?

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Vaughn C. Hardacker

I believe that our country may be dealing with a schism greater than any since the middle of the nineteenth century. The division has become so great that I’m afraid we may never again be a single country. I spent … Continue reading →

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Anti-social

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Jessie Crockett

Jessie: In New Hampshire where the snow has melted sufficiently to expose cheerful clumps of daffodils. I’ve been thinking a great deal lately about technology and social media. With all that has been on the news about privacy violations and … Continue reading →

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Modern Society: Some Assembly Required

Posted on January 29, 2018 by bereksennebec

John Clark with a shorter than usual piece, but one that I need to write. Last night Beth and I were participants in the annual scholarship event run by our local couples club. We’ve been members for two years, like … Continue reading →

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Twelve Social Media Tips to Boost your Book Sales this Holiday Season

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Brenda Buchanan

A particular joy of crime writing conferences is the chance to meet new people, writers and non-writers alike.  At Murder By The Book, a two-day event at the fabulous Jesup Library in Bar Harbor this fall, I noticed Con Sweeney’s smile … Continue reading →

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Social Media for Writers

Posted on February 24, 2017 by mainecrimewriters

For the past few years when asked for marketing or PR assistance from my publisher and (yes) my former agent , “Use social media,” seems to be the mantra. I fully understand the importance of Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Of … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard About Thunderclap?

Posted on December 22, 2014 by mainecrimewriters

December 9, 2014: Vaughn Hardacker here. A few days ago I received an email from a fellow writer who asked me the title question. My answer at that time was “no”. He directed me to the Thunderclap website (http://thunderclap.it) and … Continue reading →

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