Fabulous idea, Nan! I'm already brimming with ideas of writers to reach out to. Question: Is there a pub date requirement, i.e., is it OK to invite authors of books published earlier than 2025-26?
I don't think that should be a restriction at all. As long as they have Substack sites, and they have published work they'd like their readers to be aware of. Great question!
Nan, this is so exciting! I'm working with my VA right now to get my little one out into the world. I'll be ready next week and hope I can get a spot. Thank you for this. Amazeballs!
Thank you, Gloria! I'm so excited about it. There will be another announcement about this event format. Finalizing an arrangement with a well-known hybrid publisher to do 3 dedicated full-length slams with their authors for each of their publishing seasons. CANNOT WAIT to tell everyone about it. We have to step up to the way things have changed in the publishing industry and work with new parameters to get ourselves out into the world and get our words read. We can do this! xo
Thanks, Maureen, that's nice to hear. I hope you'll join us at these events. They're free, and they're going to be fabulous. We have two events this month. The regular slam, this month's Freedom or Fear? and our first Book Slam, with Jill Swenson, Elizabeth Rynecki, Susan J Tweit, and me. We'll all be telling 4 minute stories, and then, there'll be a discussion about Jill's new book, The Land of Everlasting Sky. It's such a great memoir. I hope you'll make it. xo
Nan, I'm so happy Rona Maynard introduced me to your Substack. What a great idea. I'm always dreaming of ways for creative people (writers, musicians, artists) to take control through community. This is exciting.
Hey, Michele! Welcome. Glad you're here. Rona's great. We have to do this, because Substack is great overall. They give us tools to succeed, but they're not so hot at promoting the less "well-known," shall we say? It's very hard to highlight so much talent. We have to come together, find our people and root for each other. If you write, consider signing up for a slam. There's lots to choose from! And, if it's within your means, please consider a paid subscription. It gets you into every live event for free! xo
Me too! Thank you, at this point, I’m in the red, but I think it’s a worthy investment of my time and $$$. Hopefully, others will see the value in it too, and come and have some fun with me. xo
Nan, what an amazing idea! A true gift to writers.
I think you may want to think about a Starter Dog relaunch for all the people on Substack…maybe?
I would love to and will be in touch about the format.
I saw your email, will respond tomorrow. Just wrapping up work for today. I'm ready for bed! xo
I LOVE this. I can't wait to attend as a reader and hopefully one day with my own book!
Thanks, Lauren! I hope you'll be able to do a book slam as an author one day, too. The first one is on July 25 at 3pm ET. Details to follow. xo
Fabulous idea, Nan! I'm already brimming with ideas of writers to reach out to. Question: Is there a pub date requirement, i.e., is it OK to invite authors of books published earlier than 2025-26?
I don't think that should be a restriction at all. As long as they have Substack sites, and they have published work they'd like their readers to be aware of. Great question!
Thanks! I'll be in touch. Again, great idea. :)
Thanks, Deb! I'm super-excited about this. xo
A fabulous direction in which to grow, Nan!
Thanks, my dear! I miss you. Let's chit-chat soon. I've been so busy...xo
I've been, too. The last week felt nonstop!
Yup. They all feel that way. Actually, what's a week? I just have one day after another....xo
Oh... Another great idea! What an amazing gift
You're terrific. Thanks Séverine! xo
Wow! Very innovative! Love what you have put together for authors.
Thanks! And we do regular slams once a month, if you have a desire to tell a story...check out the rest of the site!
Nan, this is so exciting! I'm working with my VA right now to get my little one out into the world. I'll be ready next week and hope I can get a spot. Thank you for this. Amazeballs!
VA?? Virtual Assistant? New book? xo
Yes! This lone puppy needed help, and it’s FINALLY in the technical submission process. Le’ sigh
I submitted my application. Thanks for all of your hard work to organize
I saw! I just wrote to you about the details and next steps. Let me know if you need anything. I'm around. And congrats! xo
Awesome!
I concur! Wait until our book slam next year, that'll be amazing. xo
Nan, this is bloody brilliant! I’m in awe and filled with gratitude for the writers who will flourish under this incredible offering.
Thank you, Gloria! I'm so excited about it. There will be another announcement about this event format. Finalizing an arrangement with a well-known hybrid publisher to do 3 dedicated full-length slams with their authors for each of their publishing seasons. CANNOT WAIT to tell everyone about it. We have to step up to the way things have changed in the publishing industry and work with new parameters to get ourselves out into the world and get our words read. We can do this! xo
Also, “snarky bios for you and your guests.” hahaha perfect
You're a gem in the world Nan! xo
Thanks, Maureen, that's nice to hear. I hope you'll join us at these events. They're free, and they're going to be fabulous. We have two events this month. The regular slam, this month's Freedom or Fear? and our first Book Slam, with Jill Swenson, Elizabeth Rynecki, Susan J Tweit, and me. We'll all be telling 4 minute stories, and then, there'll be a discussion about Jill's new book, The Land of Everlasting Sky. It's such a great memoir. I hope you'll make it. xo
Nan, I'm so happy Rona Maynard introduced me to your Substack. What a great idea. I'm always dreaming of ways for creative people (writers, musicians, artists) to take control through community. This is exciting.
Hey, Michele! Welcome. Glad you're here. Rona's great. We have to do this, because Substack is great overall. They give us tools to succeed, but they're not so hot at promoting the less "well-known," shall we say? It's very hard to highlight so much talent. We have to come together, find our people and root for each other. If you write, consider signing up for a slam. There's lots to choose from! And, if it's within your means, please consider a paid subscription. It gets you into every live event for free! xo
This sounds so so fabulous!
Thanks, darling! I'm super-excited. xo
Thanks for all you do, Nan, to support the storyteller in each of us- truly it is the ONLY job AI will never be able to replace.
This is the greatest idea! I can’t wait to see this take off and grow! Exciting, Nan 💫🔥
Thanks, my dear! xo
Such a great idea, Nan!! I hope this is wildly successful for both you and the authors participating!!
Me too! Thank you, at this point, I’m in the red, but I think it’s a worthy investment of my time and $$$. Hopefully, others will see the value in it too, and come and have some fun with me. xo
For whatever it might be worth, I have a very good feeling about this. 💖
That's worth a lot, my friend. Thank you. xo