Monday Musing - (Ranting)

Or maybe I should say Ranting.  When I read and than review a book I try to link to the author's web page or some web page where the author has an on-line presence to the review.  Why is it that at this stage in the game that not everyone has some sort of web-site, or web-something. 

If you are an author you need to be out in cyber-space somewhere that is easy to find.  Having to look and search for information on an author is frustrating and not only that it is counter productive to the authors work.  If I can't find info on you, than how are you going to sell your books?  You need to be present, you need to be searchable.  Self-promotion may not be your thing, but we need to be able to find you.  Getting to know a bit about an author can really make a difference in the readers mind of how much they liked or disliked a book, and also if they would suggest the book to another person or not.  

When I read a book, I really enjoy, I want to know more about the author and doing a quick Google search should be enough to curb my interest.  What I'm saying is that if you are an author you need a web-presence of some sort.  If not I'm afraid that you and your works will be lost to most people.  We cannot ignore the power of the internet any longer, the future is now.

Authors please send web page, FB page Goodreads page, etc or photos and bio or no photos or bio will appear with the review.  I'm not hunting you down any longer.