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Maureen L. Bonatch

5 Places to Stalk Your Favorite Authors

I was going to mention that it’s the perfect time to curl up with blanket and read. Then I realized, anytime is the perfect time to read. No matter what season, there’s nothing like escaping into a good book.

When I find a book by a new-to-me author, the first thing I do is stalk them. No worries, authors are safe, it’s only cyber-stalking. Lucky for us, there are plenty of places on the web that we can go to find out more about the authors behind the stories we love, the development of the stories themselves, and when we can grab the next great read. Here are a few places I like to check out authors and find new books.

Website or Blog
Authors may keep the information about their books, perhaps what the order to read their books and what’s coming next. It’s their website, so it’s pretty much whatever they’d like to share. Other authors might have regular blogs you can subscribe to, or guests, or giveaways.

As an author, as well as a reader, my favorite part of the author website is finding their bio and reading about how the author got started in their writing career.

Amazon
If you want a quick overview of the author’s books and an ability to grab every book they wrote so you can binge them, you can usually find the author page on Amazon. If you follow the author you’ll receive a notification when they have a new release. That way you never miss out on a book. You might see other books like the one you enjoyed and discover a new favorite author. (Favorite authors are kind of like potato chips, you can’t have just one!)

I leave a review for almost everything I purchase on Amazon, because if you’re like me, reviews are one of the first things I look at when I’m deciding on what to buy. So be sure to show your favorite author some love and leave a quick review.

Newsletter
Most authors have a newsletter that gives you an extra behind the scenes look at the mysterious author life. (Hint, most aren’t all that mysterious, but they usually informative, and often fun!) It’s like you get to be a VIP in the author’s life.

Goodreads
Goodreads has a plethora of information on authors, books and groups that can help you discover new books. There are groups available it you want to participate in what’s like an online book club.

BookBub
BookBub is the latest hot spot for authors and readers. You can follow friends and authors and make and receive book recommendations.

Authors might also like to spend more time on their author Facebook page, Twitter, Instagram or any of the new social sites that are popping up every day—but usually those are indicated on their website so you can follow them from there.

Where Do You Find Your Favorite Authors?

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Maureen Bonatch grew up in small town Pennsylvania and her love of the four seasons—hockey, biking, sweat pants and hibernation—keeps her there. While immersed in writing or reading paranormal romance and fantasy, she survives on caffeine, wine, music, and laughter. A feisty Shih Tzu keeps her in line. http://www.maureenbonatch.com/