Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

Today’s topic is: Are there other writers you ‘stalk’ on social media? Who and why?

And remember to visit my fellow writers to see what they have come up with. You can find their works here!

I’m not sure I am a massive fan of the word stalk, but I get where this one is coming from. An obvious shout for me, that I am sure many of you would guess by now, is Stephen King. Another author I follow is Neil Gaiman. I love his work, and his thoughts and insights, particularly into the adaptations of his works including Good Omens and The Sandman. He also posts a lot of wholesome stuff too. Often around the free use of his books to allow children the chance to read something. He even once said, upon hearing The Graveyard Book was one of the most stolen books from a school library, that though he didn’t agree with theft, he was somewhat proud that his work touched so many people.

I also follow a lot of other authors. Not the big names you all would expect to see on the big best-seller lists, on posters and billboards in public places, advertised on TV, or touted by celebs. Most are self-published. Many of them are in education, working full-time, writing when life offers up a little break in play – that glorious few moments of respite in which we can sit and put some words down. They form part of a wonderful community that is, for the most part, wonderfully welcoming, warm and supportive. There are often conversations going on about the craft, but also about the inane things that pop into our minds. Beautifully random, funny and enlightening conversations. And do you know what? Some of those conversations that have nothing to do with writing and books are some of my favourites.