tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post4191198020484762119..comments2024-01-01T21:18:07.104-05:00Comments on Seekerville Archives: How To Build Your Fire When Your Wood's Still WetGlynna Kayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11914006944057671962noreply@blogger.comBlogger161125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-17628265879264415732017-07-19T15:53:48.490-04:002017-07-19T15:53:48.490-04:00Thanks for the blog post, Cynthia. As a reader, I...Thanks for the blog post, Cynthia. As a reader, I love learning more about authors and interacting with them on social media. If I love their books and feel like I "know" them, I enjoy helping to promote their books by reading/reviewing or being on their street team. <br /><br />I'd love to be entered in the drawing. What a fun giveaway! Winniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09906713469755821006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-59229832158104585932017-07-19T09:22:35.148-04:002017-07-19T09:22:35.148-04:00As an avid reader, I enjoy connecting with my favo...As an avid reader, I enjoy connecting with my favorite authors via social media. Getting to know them through social media makes me feel more connected so that, when I read their books, it's more like reading the words of a friend. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity! :)Holly Isonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11483998981072726347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-3219960257663511632017-07-19T05:06:54.494-04:002017-07-19T05:06:54.494-04:00Thanks for sharing the story. Lots of lessons lear...Thanks for sharing the story. Lots of lessons learned there. I'm not very tech-savvy but I'm also not a writer, just an avid reader. I tend to shy away from social media. <br />I love reading about authors' lives and what motivated them to write. MJSHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01882770313220588622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-44151672668805183152017-07-19T01:36:21.448-04:002017-07-19T01:36:21.448-04:00Hi Cynthia, very sorry to be SO late to the party ...Hi Cynthia, very sorry to be SO late to the party :( I have a heap of excuses...but I won't share...(aren't you glad?)<br /><br />Love your post! I wish you could make an infographic for all this info..is anyone doing that anymore? <br /><br />I'd like to share this post with my writer's group. We have so many "newbies" and they are FULL of questions, especially about Social Media and how to go about building that ever-scary "platform!" <br /><br />Your newsletters are delightful and you are such an encourager! <br /><br />Thanks again for a wonderful post!Kathryn Barkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17383094645935114716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-27730850120001187362017-07-19T01:14:42.890-04:002017-07-19T01:14:42.890-04:00So sorry to be late commenting, Cynthia. My husban...So sorry to be late commenting, Cynthia. My husband and I are currently on a mini-vacation with my dad and my uncle. <br /><br />I loved this article. However, I have to admit the thought of Poison Ivy had me itching. I'm highly allergic to Poison Ivy and Poison Oak. When Mountain Man and I were first married, he worked for a tree trimming service, and I broke out from Poison Ivy just from washing his clothes. Fortunately for him, he's not allergic. Unfortunately, since I was, he had to start doing his own laundry when it was his work clothes being washed. lol<br /><br />I'm slowly building my social media platform. I've purposely tried to be more active on Twitter and Instagram this year. I do have a blog, but it's still an area of weakness for me. I seem to do okay posting once a week or so for a few months, but then I get distracted/lazy and don't post for long periods of time. Sigh. I must do better.<br /><br />Thanks, again, for all the great info. I plan to put some of it into practice to help build my platform.<br /><br /><br />I Rhonda Starneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02796960355991639891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-20896175584806447062017-07-18T23:16:07.460-04:002017-07-18T23:16:07.460-04:00Hi Cynthia! I really enjoyed reading your post tod...Hi Cynthia! I really enjoyed reading your post today. I'm building my platform pretty slowly but it grows little by litte so something is working. :) <br /><br />I have my own blog and newsletter. I love to share the books I've read by having giveaways of them. That helps build my platform as well.<br /><br />I am on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest. I find that much of my platform building comes from sharing other peoples book giveaways and writing tips that I find. <br /><br />I also try to respond to everyone who comments on my blog or tags me in social media. It makes me feel good when someone takes the time to read my blog or share something with me.<br /><br />I love learning new things and I just heard about Klout this past week so I think I know what I am going to check out next.<br />Loraine Nunleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10283887476843849641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-47975749389800020822017-07-18T23:08:26.739-04:002017-07-18T23:08:26.739-04:00OMGosh, and I even spelled Tumblr wrong above. Ple...OMGosh, and I even spelled Tumblr wrong above. Please excuse my non-hipness. :)Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-37332881481074013182017-07-18T23:07:12.544-04:002017-07-18T23:07:12.544-04:00Tanya, I heard that about Tumbler and started a bl...Tanya, I heard that about Tumbler and started a blog on there several years ago. I think I blogged 3 times. LOLMissy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-6165680653970094192017-07-18T23:05:49.791-04:002017-07-18T23:05:49.791-04:00KC, so happy to see you!KC, so happy to see you!Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-46147517037202651422017-07-18T23:05:06.416-04:002017-07-18T23:05:06.416-04:00Thank YOU! Thank YOU! Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-90599310344700733422017-07-18T22:29:50.648-04:002017-07-18T22:29:50.648-04:00Hi TANYA! Absolutely agree that we should connect ...Hi TANYA! Absolutely agree that we should connect with folks at whatever medium we're comfortable with. <br /><br />Oh, and BTW - I really like WP as a blogging platform, while I'm sure others prefer Blogger. It's whatever you're most comfortable with. :)Cynthia Herronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388770492240305255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-77065228413691740282017-07-18T22:23:25.597-04:002017-07-18T22:23:25.597-04:00I LOVE SEEKERVILLE, too! *smoosh*I LOVE SEEKERVILLE, too! *smoosh*Cynthia Herronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388770492240305255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-42014218623680361332017-07-18T22:22:14.355-04:002017-07-18T22:22:14.355-04:00TERRI, so thankful to have you join my newsletter ...TERRI, so thankful to have you join my newsletter family! Welcome!<br /><br />By all means, if I can help you with anything in any way, let me know. If I don't know the answer, I'll do my best to find out! :)Cynthia Herronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388770492240305255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-25361349521513907902017-07-18T22:18:07.534-04:002017-07-18T22:18:07.534-04:00Hi KC, when the swelling continued, my parents too...Hi KC, when the swelling continued, my parents took me to the doctor who gave me two shots and a prescription for a steroid of some sort. They were most concerned about my eyes, but eventually, I improved. No lung issues, thankfully!<br /><br />Platform-building takes time. And like our stories, it's okay to be a work-in-progress. :) <br /><br />Thanks so much for your kind words!Cynthia Herronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388770492240305255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-42644633408424249532017-07-18T21:14:49.351-04:002017-07-18T21:14:49.351-04:00Time is always the issue! Everything takes me long...Time is always the issue! Everything takes me longer than it should. <br /><br />JanetJanet Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498270462296096254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-91784005045939542512017-07-18T20:30:01.219-04:002017-07-18T20:30:01.219-04:00Cynthia, Wow! Thank you so much for sharing the po...Cynthia, Wow! Thank you so much for sharing the poison ivy story, which packed a huge wallop. So glad you are comfortable now sharing the story as it was such a great lead in to your social media pointers.<br /><br />The only things I have to add are the following. Some people say Tumblr and some other media sites are good if you are trying to attract a younger demographic of readers. I have also heard that if you are more comfortable with either FB or Twitter to concentrate on the one you like more, but as with all marketing tools, and as you point out, if you like both, you will eventually reach more readers and they will get to know you.<br /><br />I have been using a Wordpress book to get my website up and running. Once I get back in the habit of blogging, then I will try to get a newsletter established. <br /><br />Thanks for the great tips. Your dedication really shone through!Tanya A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05906658024486668684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-31033417428246795162017-07-18T20:27:43.930-04:002017-07-18T20:27:43.930-04:00I love "my pleasure..." and I've nev...I love "my pleasure..." and I've never had the frozen lemonade or mints. Ruth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-68727314241154604072017-07-18T19:58:08.118-04:002017-07-18T19:58:08.118-04:00Cynthia the Cindy! Thank you for being such a wond...Cynthia the Cindy! Thank you for being such a wonderful hostess. Don't think I didn't notice you tidying up earlier. WE LOVE YOU!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-77835936637270987752017-07-18T19:58:04.018-04:002017-07-18T19:58:04.018-04:00And I just hopped on over to your website and sign...And I just hopped on over to your website and signed up for your newsletter!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18195716086187334305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-90437510594427122362017-07-18T19:57:11.800-04:002017-07-18T19:57:11.800-04:00KC!!!! So good to see you!!!KC!!!! So good to see you!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-36831797122094739702017-07-18T19:54:43.397-04:002017-07-18T19:54:43.397-04:00Cynthia, I stilll don't have a platform and de...Cynthia, I stilll don't have a platform and definitely need to work on building one. Thanks for sharing the links, they look so helpful! I have a website, now I need to get busy on my newsletter. Wonderful ideas and I'll probably be hitting you up for help. I love your online presence and you seem so at ease. Very admirable. Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18195716086187334305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-59612670400697096622017-07-18T19:48:04.471-04:002017-07-18T19:48:04.471-04:00Excellent!! Thank you!!Excellent!! Thank you!!Sharee Stoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06675587498734198262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-91909485759441933562017-07-18T18:32:30.385-04:002017-07-18T18:32:30.385-04:00Love your bio, Cynthia. :D
Curious about the pois...Love your bio, Cynthia. :D<br /><br />Curious about the poison ivy and fire. Were there any after effects? A friend's Mom ended up with lesions in her lungs after burning some wood with poison ivy. Perhaps that wasn't a problem for you. Sure HOPE NOT! Gracious!<br /><br />Ah platform.<br /><br />You have some good suggestions here. Still need to work on aspects of mine. <br /><br />Congrats on all your success!May the K9 Spy (and KC Frantzen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01300521279765705202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-33603436422445105282017-07-18T18:28:37.359-04:002017-07-18T18:28:37.359-04:00Thanks so much, SEEKERVILLE, for letting me hang o...Thanks so much, SEEKERVILLE, for letting me hang out with you today! You've been most gracious and I've enjoyed my time here. Cynthia Herronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388770492240305255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-43725702582132080212017-07-18T18:25:33.353-04:002017-07-18T18:25:33.353-04:00NICKI, yes, your platform will wait. You're ab...NICKI, yes, your platform will wait. You're absolutely on track with focusing on your craft and stories.<br /><br />I understand your desire in wanting to push things along at a quicker pace - I well remember feeling that way, but think of it like this - God's timing is perfect. Our grooming season's necessary for bigger blessings to come. :)Cynthia Herronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388770492240305255noreply@blogger.com