I know there’s a lot of discussion about the value of social media, and for those debating whether or not Twitter is truly necessary for them, I present: ten things I learned on Twitter.
1. From Heather Osborn, I learned about this. And now I know in my heart that it is my one true love, the dessert of my dreams and the only one I’ll ever need. Except for those times when I need a little creme brulee.
2. From Shannon Stacy, I learned about this book. I’d buy it for the title alone, but it also has a Navy SEAL.
3. From Dorchester Publishing, I learned that Jeff Strand’s Bram Stoker Finalist novel, Pressure, is available now in mass market paperback, and it’s socially responsible, too. I have loved Jeff Strand’s work since How To Rescue a Dead Princess. I’m sure it’s equally socially responsible, if you want to pick up more than one Strand book to make your week complete.
4. From I Can Haz Cheezburger, I know whenever there’s a new lolcat. I think the value of this service speaks for itself.
5. From John Scalzi, I have learned many things about bacon. And cats. And bacon cat.
6. From Anya Bast, I learned about a good source for French lessons.
7. From Neil Gaiman, I learned about Crazy Hair. (I can always claim I bought it for my kids. Shhhh.)
8. From Powell’s books, I know when they are having a sale.
9. From Kate Rothwell, I learned that not everybody has the same kind of midlife writing crisis. Some of us want monsters and explosions, some want, er, something more serious and grownup.
10. From Holly Lisle, I get reminded of the value of doing what you love: "Do what you love because you love it. Doing something selfless means you get nothing out of it, that it’s meaningless to you, that you erase yourself by doing it. And yourself is ALL YOU HAVE. Never erase yourself. Never choose to do things that are meaningless to you, whether out of guilt or duty."
And there you have it. Life enhancement via Twitter. And it could be yours, too.
#1 *Swoon* if you make this, tell me how it is!
#2 OH MY!
#6 the boy is taking french in the fall!
#9 I can has monsters? 😀
#10 is Holly in Twitter??
I’m making it. I will post a pic, and a description, if I can write anything besides “ZOMGNOM”.
You can haz monsters! And yes, Holly’s on twitter:
http://twitter.com/hollylisle
Everybody I mentioned is in my “Follow” list.
you are ebul. Ebul i tellz you! I’m trying my darndest not to get sucked into the attention stealing black hole that is twitter, and you are tempting me with ultimate deserts… and people to twitter… and stuff. Ebul, i say. 🙂
P.S. Please to post picture of ultimate desert? 🙂
My ebul work here is done. *g* Seriously, I’m there for the fun factor, but it’s “work”, too. Like, when an editor has a hole and needs a ms., or a request for a type of ms., I know and can act quickly. It’s really very useful.
And besides, that dessert. ZOMG. I will post a pic when I make it!
Dang I’m DROOLING at the thoguht of that NOM!
I’m back from groc. store with all the ingredients. : D
I’ll admit that I’m not on twitter and have never followed it. To much technology for my brain to wrap around. I still haven’t figured out MySpace or Facebook.
OMG That cookie/pie/cake looks incredible. Let us know how it turns out if you make it!
I had no interest in a MySpace page, but I have Facebook and Twitter linked; it’s a good way to keep in touch with people, and it’s easier to use than groups. I’m not a fan of groups.
I will let you know about cookie/cake/pie after I’ve had time to sample and study the results. *g* Yum!