tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post1707317728377495456..comments2024-01-01T18:42:01.363-08:00Comments on International Christian Fiction Writers: The Fun in the Dream - Book GiveawayLisa Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358581487206184033noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-41979467642287258902015-04-15T18:09:05.631-07:002015-04-15T18:09:05.631-07:00I'm one who won't wait around for a websit...I'm one who won't wait around for a website that is slow to load. I like to see the author's books, and a short bio rather than whole life story. I do like them to look attractive and reveal something of the personality of the person. For example anyone who looked at mine would soon know what my favourite colours are. Congrats on the book. Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-52332138377003103302015-04-15T00:24:51.812-07:002015-04-15T00:24:51.812-07:00Thanks for your thoughts, Morgan :)Thanks for your thoughts, Morgan :)Kara Isaachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482245933455012714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-84359348053981743152015-04-15T00:24:20.038-07:002015-04-15T00:24:20.038-07:00Thanks, Lisa!Thanks, Lisa!Kara Isaachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482245933455012714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-8114958661498910552015-04-15T00:23:51.391-07:002015-04-15T00:23:51.391-07:00Thanks so much for dropping by :)Thanks so much for dropping by :)Kara Isaachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482245933455012714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-68436173842473387432015-04-15T00:23:22.565-07:002015-04-15T00:23:22.565-07:00Thanks, Rita :)Thanks, Rita :)Kara Isaachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482245933455012714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-87294929064353773782015-04-15T00:23:03.849-07:002015-04-15T00:23:03.849-07:00I'm with you, Narelle. If I have to sit around...I'm with you, Narelle. If I have to sit around waiting for a site to load I usually don't!Kara Isaachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482245933455012714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-4834582454503015142015-04-15T00:22:20.965-07:002015-04-15T00:22:20.965-07:00Thanks for the tip re email newsletters, Ian. I ha...Thanks for the tip re email newsletters, Ian. I had it as an option but didn't know how important it was!Kara Isaachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482245933455012714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-22541187819362513522015-04-15T00:19:40.945-07:002015-04-15T00:19:40.945-07:00Thanks for your thoughts, Caryl :)Thanks for your thoughts, Caryl :)Kara Isaachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482245933455012714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-40345788799470283542015-04-14T06:29:15.135-07:002015-04-14T06:29:15.135-07:00Congrats on being published Kara!! How exciting! I...Congrats on being published Kara!! How exciting! I like author websites that really showcase their branding and personality as well not being too cluttered or hard to navigate. <br /><br />morganleanna16@yahoo.comMorgan Tarpley Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04790344617323639949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-64818605712990055232015-04-14T01:07:37.361-07:002015-04-14T01:07:37.361-07:00I love getting to know new authors trough their we...I love getting to know new authors trough their websites!<br />mmyheartishere@gmail.comJennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16955897943936487866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-58377596430676450682015-04-13T23:53:06.984-07:002015-04-13T23:53:06.984-07:00So excited for you, Kara! And yes, do enjoy the jo...So excited for you, Kara! And yes, do enjoy the journey. I agree with Narelle that speed in loading is important. And I want to be able to find things easily. Books for sale, author info, etc. Lisa Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358581487206184033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-11829098520692324022015-04-13T22:42:07.780-07:002015-04-13T22:42:07.780-07:00Oh good for you Kara! Yes, it is an exciting time....Oh good for you Kara! Yes, it is an exciting time...enjoy every moment of it. Looking forward to And Then There Was You. A catchy title.Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-30248913030394043412015-04-13T19:38:57.080-07:002015-04-13T19:38:57.080-07:00Hi Kara, I like websites that load really fast. Sp...Hi Kara, I like websites that load really fast. Speed is more important than pretty, imho. If the site doesn't load quickly, I assume it will be a pain to navigate and I don't bother going any further. I also like websites that are device friendly and easy to read on phones and tablets. I love your photos and I'm glad you're enjoying the journey :) Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-8250686184275271542015-04-13T16:28:40.249-07:002015-04-13T16:28:40.249-07:00Kara, hi. This is a fun time prepping for launch a...Kara, hi. This is a fun time prepping for launch and yes, those edit days can be a real challenge. But trust in the Lord, He'll keep guiding you through the process.<br /><br />AUthor's website. What you put on it in some ones depends how you ultimately plan to use it. There are the essentials like: Bio, Book Info, How to buy book, Contact info and EMail Newsletter signup (very very critical this last step). If you don't plan on drawing your readers back to the site for some purpose (e.g., regular new content) then I reckon you can get away with the basics.<br /><br />Interesting that email seems to still be the best way for maintaining relationship with readers (well, those younger than 25). A few years ago everyone thought email would be replaced by social media but people still read majority of emails sent to them while FB, Twitter, etc can be missed/ignored. I'm not sure what the latest thinking is re: younger readers who haven't built a dependency on email.<br /><br />Enjoy this time, Kara.<br /><br />PS. Lovely photos, BTW.Ian Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-25883229922284686202015-04-13T15:01:01.419-07:002015-04-13T15:01:01.419-07:00Hey Kara, YES! Author websites are necessary! I...Hey Kara, YES! Author websites are necessary! I like to see a bio, their books, speaking schedule, etc.... Good luck on putting yours together! Then There Was You sounds wonderful. I'm looking forward to reading it. It's good to know that you keep great spreadsheets.....<br /><br />psalm103and138[at]gmail[dot]comCaryl Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446868830897710358noreply@blogger.com