So nice to meet you. I'm Elise

Elise,

It sounds like you are well on your way. I’d love to hear about your publishing experience, both traditional and self. I’ve just started with the social media side (after resisting Facebook forever), so I’m interested in your blog/twitter history as well.

Glad you’re in the course.

Judith

So great to have you, Elise. It’s going to be fun to watch and help with your book launch. 🙂

Hi, Elise! Glad to meet a fellow teacher. 🙂 Do you teach computer lit?

Happy Saturday!

That sounds like a nice schedule. I teach ninth grade and eleventh grade English. Last year I taught six sections of ninth grade, which drove me crazy. This year I’m teaching three sections of ninth and two sections of eleventh. I really enjoy eleventh grade English because it’s American Literature. It’s a great relief from teaching Romeo and Juliet all day. (No disrespect to my friend, Shakespeare. But when you wake up in the morning quoting the prologue, you need a break. Just sayin.)

Nice to “meet” you Elise. I look forward to getting to know you better during the class.

Welcome Elise. I hope the Story Cartel helps you build those networks and find the like-minded friends you’re looking for. This is a great community to get support and find a group you identify with.

I’m looking forward to sharing stories with you.

So glad to meet another YA writer! Your book sounds intriguing.

Looking forward to interacting with you during the course!

Sunny

Hey, Elise,
Sounds like you have a thing or two up your sleeve. I shall watch and learn!! Good to meet you!!

Hi Elise! It’s great to “meet” an author who already has experience with self-publishing and working with an independent publishing house. I’m sure you’ll have plenty to share for the rest of us. 😉

Looking forward to learning from you and with the rest of the community.

Hi Elise! I’m looking forward to hearing about your self-publishing experiences, and to reading your work. Btw, I think your “standing in a room talking to myself” phrase is just so apt – just being on social media doesn’t guarantee an audience. I was once (and only once) the communications director for a political campaign, and ran into a similar feeling (on behalf of my candidate).

Hi Elise. It is so nice to meet you. (Thanks for following on Twitter; speaking of social media.) You have a great deal of writing, refining and publishing up your sleeve already. I am looking forward to learning from you, about you and reading your stories,
Best,
Lee

Hi Elise. I’m so glad you’ve decided to reach out to this writing community. I’m looking forward to getting to know you better.

Katie 🙂

Welcome, Elise! It DOES really help, to populate that empty room.

Hi Elise! I’m also from Ontario, about 45 north of Guelph, we’re neighbours! I’m really looking forward to watching and supporting your launch. You’re absolutely right about community 🙂