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  1. Harper Miller
    Harper Miller at |

    A great post, AF! Networking helps us all to thrive, and you’re so spot on, without our readers, we’re nothing. A few minutes out of your day to show your appreciation goes a long way.

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    1. AF Henley
      AF Henley at |

      Thank you so much! ❤

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  2. L. Wynter | 菈文德雯特
    L. Wynter | 菈文德雯特 at |

    I’m still working up the motivation to call my local libraries to ask about their LGBTQ section, as I’ve had this slightly crazy idea that if these libraries accept donations, then I’ve been contemplating helping support authors and publishers where I can by buying extra copies and donating them to my local library/libraries if it/they accept such donations (also contingent on if they even have such a section for people to borrow or read in the library). It’s not much exposure, I think, but I think it’s the most legal way to get people towards being exposed to an author without pirating online.

    Introvert and phones don’t go together (much less face-to-face), and I’m just not confident enough to walk into the library and ask about these things face-to-face. One doesn’t live in an ultra-conservative country for 10 years and not have those experiences hinder or propel thoughts and behaviors.

    I’ll make that a goal of 2017, though. Maybe someone can hound me once a month and ask “Have you asked yet?” XD

    Thank you so much for sharing. I was actually a little nervous that I would be seeing a certain post here too. Thankfully, that’s not the case.

    Stay upbeat, my friend! <3

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    1. AF Henley
      AF Henley at |

      What a great idea! Thank you for sharing it! ❤

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  3. heath0043
    heath0043 at |

    Very well said AF. All of us need to stick together. Writers and readers need to promote each other to grow this genre and make it available to more and more people.

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    1. AF Henley
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      Thank you! ❤

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  4. drawboy
    drawboy at |

    This is so very beautiful! So uplifting and shining and so much needed in these days now!

    Our species has this tendency when people with same interests coming together to build communities. It comes from the knowledge deep within our DNA that we know that doing something together makes it better for everyone even when someone is unable to contribute there is always the a way to support or to spark ideas and new thinking.

    In many native tribes in the past and today raising a child is seen as the task of all members of that tribe.

    It can be so deeply satisfying to show support and it can help to learn something for oneself, to gain new insights, and spread the word about it. I imagine how elating it must be to see that others support someone who in turn spread the word about another author and they again tell again another that she /he is not alone out there, that it is worth writing and joining that community.

    The creativity it can unleash is unimaginable and it helps to make the world a lot better and brighter for everyone.

    Thank you so much for this wonderful post, buddy!

    You truly have a beautiful mind!

    ❤️

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    1. AF Henley
      AF Henley at |

      You’re very welcome; thank you for your kind comment! ❤

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  5. Jack Frost
    Jack Frost at |

    Non-coherent reviews? I can do that. 😀 It’s like my forte.

    Well said. All around…..yup….huh what do you know. Sometimes these things can be short. Go figure.

    Absolute best in your upcoming blog tour. 😀

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    1. AF Henley
      AF Henley at |

      Lol! Thanks for the comment and the chuckle, as always! ❤

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  6. H.B.
    H.B. at |

    Well said. I do try to write reviews for a majority of the books I read but after a few years of doing it it’s tiring me out a bit. good to know non-coherent reviews will do tho.

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    1. AF Henley
      AF Henley at |

      There used to be, and apparently one day will be again, a site called y!gallery and some of the sweetest reviews were the ones that were just flailing and screaming in text-speak. :Do

      Thank you so much for reading and commenting! ❤

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  7. 16forward
    16forward at |

    Checking the LGBT section of the library is such a good idea! I have a difficult time finding any selections at the local Barnes and Nobles and even the Half-Price book stores. Usually they require you to order them online. How many YA have the ability to do that?

    I’ve consciously made an effort to post on both Goodreads and Amazon each time I finish a book in 2017. I’m even going back to those I’ve read in 2016 and never reviewed. This is seriously cutting down on my actual ‘reading’ time but I’ve found it fulfilling if it helps the authors who I admire so much.

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    1. AF Henley
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      What a nice thing to do! On behalf of everyone: thank you! ❤

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