As you all know, I’m a self-published author. I read an article last week about the “new gatekeepers” in publishing. It used to be that an author had to convince an agent of their talents. Once they did that, the agent had to convince a publishing company to publish the author’s book. In other words, literary agents and publishing companies were the gatekeepers. The article I read was about someone who was trying to create a website that would make them the self-appointed gatekeepers of the publishing world. They want to be the one that says “this is a good book” or “this isn’t worth your money.”
In my opinion, we already have gatekeepers. And they are the people who read our books. Honest book reviews from readers can take an unknown book from an unknown author like me and turn it into a success.
I’m excited to tell you about a fun event I’m participating in. Book blogger, Katelyn Torrey, is hosting a Book Blogger Love-A-Thon. It’s basically a day where book bloggers (and those of us who love them) visit, comment, tweet, and support each other’s blogs. It is scheduled for February 17th. If you’d like more information or want to join in on the fun, just click over to Katelyn’s blog to sign up!
Jillian Dodd - Glitter, Bliss and Perfect Chaos says
February 5, 2012 at 02:44It’s not for authors. It was started by and is for people who blog about books. And it’s goal is to give each other some love.
Katelyn Torrey says
February 5, 2012 at 00:34Jillian, thank you SO MUCH for participating in this event. You are so incredibly sweet, seriously <3 I cannot wait for February 17th to get here!
Jillian Dodd - Glitter, Bliss and Perfect Chaos says
February 5, 2012 at 00:57You’re welcome! I think it’s a really cool idea! I’m looking forward to it. And thanks for letting me participate!!
StoriesAndSweetPotatoes says
February 4, 2012 at 21:20That’s awesome. Love supporting my favorite blogs, books and authors. We are the gatekeepers! hehe
Tameri Etherton says
February 4, 2012 at 18:49What a fab thing to do! I’ll be at a conference that weekend, but will have my iPad and try to get on as much as possible to support them. Thanks for the info!
Angela Orlowski-Peart says
February 4, 2012 at 15:35Great idea, Jillian. I’m off to visit Kately’s blog.
Jillian Dodd - Glitter, Bliss and Perfect Chaos says
February 6, 2012 at 08:44Just to be clear, it wasn’t my idea at all. This is all Katelyn’s. I just thought it was a cool idea and wanted to share it with everyone I know!!!