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A Gathering of Friends

7/7/2021

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Jonathan Evison, one of the writers I most admire artistically and, even more important, as a human being, once said that each day he tries to do something for a fellow writer before he does anything to advance his own career. As a recipient of that kindness, I can say it's not idle talk. It's the way Johnny faces the world.

It's an example that can be both learned from and emulated. In recent weeks, I've been teaching myself to make little promotional videos for books. (Look up "autodidact" in the dictionary, and there's my big, dumb face. Or should be, anyway.) For practice, and to put Johnny's ideals to practical use, I've been working up some videos for my writer friends, especially those who have recently released books. (I also did one for my wife, who deserves everything I can possibly give her.)

Because here's the truth: We all need help getting out the word about the good work we've done. This is as true for the writer who gets the choicest pre-publication reviews and bookshelf space as it is for the writer whose book makes barely a ripple. (I've been both writers. I am both writers. I'm speaking truth here.) It's a lonely business, one that can be stingy with grace and validation amid seeming torrents of rejection and self-doubt.

Please consider these books. I highly recommend each of them. If you love a book, consider buying it as a gift for someone else to love. Or tell someone. Leave a review. Reach out and tell the author. The words will be deeply appreciated.

And thanks for reading!

The Center of Everything | Jamie Harrison

BUY THE BOOK
JAMIE HARRISON'S WEBSITE

Best Laid Plans | Gwen Florio

BUY THE BOOK
GWEN FLORIO'S WEBSITE

Regarding Willingness | Tom Harpole

BUY THE BOOK
PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE

Cloudmaker | Malcolm Brooks

BUY THE BOOK
MALCOLM BROOKS' WEBSITE

The Second First Time | Elisa Lorello

BUY THE BOOK
ELISA LORELLO'S WEBSITE

American Zion | Betsy Gaines Quammen

BUY THE BOOK
BETSY GAINES QUAMMEN'S WEBSITE
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Tom Harpole link
7/8/2021 05:46:33 am

Craig, these pieces are terrific. Thanks for including my book!

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Craig Lancaster link
7/8/2021 04:11:58 pm

Tom, my pleasure. Your book is such a gem.

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