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connecting readers and writers, Goodreads, historical fiction, historical fiction survey, new dynamics in reading, power of social media, reading is a social experience
I am very pleased that the Historical Novel Society has posted an article about digital connections between readers and the books they read. Some very interesting insights on the use of social media and the interest people have in sharing what they read.
You can read all about it in on the Society’s Features page.
I came across your survey via the HNS feature. Congratulations on the level of response to your Historical Fiction Survey 2012 – some interesting and thought provoking results there
Many thanks, I’m finding it fascinating. I’m sure there are implications for writers and those in the publishing world.
Hi Mary, just been over to look at the HNS feature. Interesting that Amazon fared so poorly.
I love the photo at the top of your blog btw.
Thanks, Downith. My theory on Amazon is (1) readers see it as a place to buy, not a place for recommendations, (2) there isn’t enough social interaction on the site and it seems that HF readers love to interact, (3) everyone hears stories about the dreadful, self-promoted stuff that’s on Amazon and are being cautious, (4) they have blogs and other sites that they trust and have put time into exploring, becoming part of the community and so on. What do you think?