The last few months have been an adventure in the world of social networking for me.  For quite a while I resisted Facebook, not really understanding what it was or why it might be a useful tool to communicate with readers, friends and fans. But after much urging from my staff, I decided to give it a try, and quickly recognized its benefits. 

 

It's actually reminiscent of the interactions I have with people during a book signing.  Visitors can tell me about their projects, comment on the books, or ask me questions, and I can fill them in on things of interest in the world of "not so big."  Readers can also post pictures of their own Not So Big projects, so if you've implemented any of the ideas you've read about in my books, feel free to add them to my Facebook page.  
  
Twitter entered the mix just a week or two after I started a Facebook fan page, and as with Facebook, I'm surprised to discover the allure and immediacy of tweeting - either from the road (now made easier by my new iPhone) or whenever a flash of inspiration hits.  Although I knew this was possible, there's something about doing it yourself that makes the world suddenly feel like a video game.  Amazing!

For me, it's a godsend that posts to Twitter and Facebook are required to be short.  I love words, and tend to write lengthy essays when given the opportunity.  This is all well and good for readers who have the time to delve deep and really ponder the meaning behind the words, but for this sound-bite world we live in, a sentence or two and a link is often all that's needed.

So if you want to stay up to speed on all things Not So Big, as well as on what I'm doing in my life and travels, join me - become a fan (Facebook terminology) or a follower (official Twitter lingo).  You can use the Facebook page to let me know what you'd like to see more of, and what you've learned and implemented from your engagement with my books, talks and websites.