After attending a writer's workshop, I left feeling rather inadequate. The topic was about branding as an author and I realized I had not done my job in that department. I'd been focusing on the writing with little energy spent towards marketing. Afterall, I've yet to publish a novel. At this workshop, I quickly learned that creating an online presence is crucial to selling a novel. Prior to offering a new author a contract, many publishers want to see proof that an author has established a website, blog, twitter account, facebook fan page, etc.  So, hello cyber space friends, this is my first blog post on my "brand" new website. I'd love for you to follow me on Twitter and Like my Fan Page on Facebook.