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By: C.J. Ellisson

C.J. Ellisson — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:26:15 +0000

Too true! I never understood how someone could “friend” their boss and then not block out private photos or say stupid stuff about their job on there. Especially in a recession! Be glad you have a paycheck, you fool, when so many people don’t.

The disadvantage to a business page is you have no privacy settings (except for an age restriction, which I happily put into place on mine), so you have to be very careful what you post and what you say. I’ve made some mistakes in the past and I’m grateful the Facebook creators included a “remove” option when you’re the admin of your own page!

By: C.J. Ellisson

C.J. Ellisson — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:21:24 +0000

Thanks Jeanette! I think it sucks a lot of people in. I spent many many hours I’ll never get back trying to learn how to navigate on there usefully. Now, I’ve got a system that works with my writing schedule. But for a while there I ranked right up there with the people who waste time on it!

By: maered

maered — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:14:42 +0000

I think when used in responsible and sensible manner facebook, and other social networks are an advantage for any writer. Like it has been for you. I think it’s great you’ve been so proactive in your writing.

It just boggles my mind, though, at how people can be so stupid when using it. Like mocking your boss/company and getting yourself fired. Or putting confidential info on facebook.

By: Jeanette Juan

Jeanette Juan — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:11:22 +0000

Happy to hear that you’re taking such fabulous advantage of Facebook. I find it useful in some aspects of life but I find it ridiculous how some people can spend so many wasted hours just looking through other peoples’ profiles or playing the games. I also think you set a good example of HOW to use facebook properly. =)

By: C.J. Ellisson

C.J. Ellisson — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:50:36 +0000

Thanks so much, Helena! Like I said – the best decision I ever made! Glad to have met you and I’m thrilled you’ve enjoyed Vampire Vacation. Please, tell everyone you know!! I need all the help I can get.

By: Helena Gardella

Helena Gardella — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:18:53 +0000

I agree with Matt that “it worked.” Like Matt it was one of your ads that led me to your novel, and your writing that kept me there. I don’t know anything about the writing end of it, but it seems to have worked for you as far as getting the fan base and opinions you wanted. Now you have this great blog and others, and another novel in the works. I for one am grateful that you took the leap. I think your example helps other would be authors.

By: C.J. Ellisson

C.J. Ellisson — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:57:55 +0000

Thanks Matt! And the hoopla you’re referring to was more my own fault in offering a limited number of copies of my manuscript up to followers to buy in an “public” forum, rather than the fact I put a partial of my work out there for viewing. Live and learn! Next time I’ll make the offer to the private beta readers only (see, this old dog can still learn a few tricks)

Appreciate all the support! I’m eager to see how it will all play out as well. You just never know, eh?