I love this. I have strong feelings about the community of readers and writers (I cannot wait for Readercon), and these observations are so timely! Connection is key. Knowing that the authors behind stories are human and community minded is more vital than ever as we enter the AI slop era.
Shea Sullivan
My latest blog post is on how to hand-sell books without hating yourself.
https://www.marievibbert.com/hand-selling-books-without-hating-yourself/