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Literacy Musing Mondays: Reasons to Read New Authors

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Welcome back to Literacy Musing Mondays, your stop for great posts about all things learning, writing, reading, and blogging. We had great post last week! This week we have great guest post from  who shares why you should seek out books by new authors. Her reasons are very compelling.

 

 3 Unusual Reasons to Read Books from New Authors

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There are many of us who would rather stick to the good old authors we enjoy. This is good in a way but limiting in the broader sense.

As a blogger, I am privileged to read resources from upcoming and fantastic writers. Sincerely, I do not subscribe to the idea of “Away with the Old, bring on the New.” You know why? Very soon today’s new will become the classics and all those beautiful writings and ideas will take the back seat!

As a writer, getting feedback from those who choose to read my book is very encouraging. Every writer craves to etch a good legacy that will live on, pass a remarkable message, and leave an audience wanting more of her writing.

As much as I equip my library with materials from veteran writers, I engage in discovering newbies. This way, I have a blend of both to enjoy and enhance my life.

Why should you read books from new writers?

  • As I mentioned before, every writer is blessed when someone encourages them through buying, reading and leaving a thoughtful note *if you can.*
  • You can never know how much potential a new writer has until you turn a page of her book. If she grows better, you know how she began as a writer.  Plus, you have someone new to follow and enjoy which makes you a better fan.
  •  Here is a secret for you, friend. If you are interested in writing a book yourself, a great place to start off is reading and studying books from new authors who write similarly to you. They tweak your thoughts and make you a better writer too!

Now your turn! Friends, have I managed to convince you to buy from a newbie? Do you have more reasons about why you would read a book from a new writer? Please share in the comments below.

More about 

Happily married to her sweet heart, Obiora Samuel, Ifeoma is an author, a blogger and an occasional speaker at various women’s conferences in South Africa. She uses her writings to share everyday life stories about God’s immense love and encourages her readers to appreciate and live a life full of God’s Love. She is a member of the Ruby for Women Blogger team; a monthly guest for allmomdoes.com; and a contributing writer at Faith’n’Friends. Ifeoma is also the author of My 30 Days Journey To a Fulfilled Life. You can follow her on Pinterest, Google+, Facebook, Good Reads, Amazon, and YouTube.

 

We also have some other news this week, new hashtag #LMMLinkup. As my co-host Leslie wrote: “The more you share it, the more people can find our linkup and read your great posts about reading, writing, and literacy-based learning.”

 

Now let’s move on to our weekly linkup and 

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Last Week’s Top Clicked Post!

Why I Don’t Read to My Baby

 by Leslie at Forever Joyful

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Leslie’s posts are always so informative and thought-provoking! This post is no different.  Her post about why she doesn’t read to her youngest child also created great discussion and receive lots of comments. Be sure to check it out.
Last week, we added a new feature of each host choosing their own favorite post to share.  My favorite post from this past week’s linkup was:

SHARING THE JOY OF READING

by  at PatAndCandy.com

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What I loved about this post is the nostalgia Candy shared of reading to her children through the years as her children grew up. I really recommend this post. She shares a lot of great resources too.
Be sure to visit the other co-host pages to see if your post was selected as one of their favorites for the week!
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Now, it is time to link up to the Literacy Musing Mondays hop! You will have until Saturdays at 12 p.m. now to link up! So come back often. :)

 

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Linkup Rules:

  1. Include a link back or the blog hop button linked to this hop on your posts.
  2. Link up the urls to your posts not to your blog.
  3. Please remember this is a family-friendly linkup.  Although we believe in the right for adults to read whatever they want to read, we prefer to read wholesome posts that feature literature that edify and uplift families. We reserve the right to delete any posts that are not family friendly. We love all kinds of literature and genres including family-friendly inspirational romances, fantasy, or science fiction. We do not welcome anything with excessive violence, sexual content, or cursing. These posts will be deleted.
  4. We also want to be loving community by supporting one another. Please make a point to do this this week! Visit the post next to yours and at least one other blogger’s post of your choice! I want to see lots of clicks on everyone’s posts. I know as a blogger, you know how it feels not receive comments, right. 🙂 Remember it is also nice to follow them on their social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook.
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Linking up the great linkups listed on my Linkup Parties page. I updated it this week so be sure to check it out!

 

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  2. I agree with you totally. I have had the chance to recently review a new author’s book and I had written one myself for the first time. So I know how valuable this is and how reviews and comments are encouraging!

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  4. Ifeoma, what a nice surprise to find you here at Mary’s place! I love to read new authors… most often I come across them thanks to mutual friends or a friends’ recommendation! I do have my favorites, but I love the diversity on our bookshelves! It definitely helps as a writer to read different voices and styles! Great post!

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  8. A great piece. It’s always fun to discover new authors and get acquainted to their world. Have you read The Defeatist by Sophie Bowns? I recommend the book and finished her book recently. She is someone I read for the first time.

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  9. I love to read – and enjoy exploring new authors. I am with you on the whys – and found myself smiling at the “today’s new will be tomorrow’s classics”. It never ceases to amaze me that there are so many fabulous writers out there and a lifetime isn’t enough to even touch the tip of the literary iceberg. Sigh. I loved “meeting” you Ifeoma! Thank you for the wonderful introduction, Mary!
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  11. Great post! I love discovering new books and new writers! As with all else, I think supporting and encouraging others goes a really long way, and if you genuinely enjoy and appreciate someone’s work, why not let em’ know and make their day? :]!

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  12. Enjoyed your post Ifeoma! I have mostly read older books, but these past few months I’ve been reading some newer authors which I have enjoyed very much. Some have been written by online friends of mine. I have yet to leave feedback, but you reminded me how much the feedback can really help new authors, so I am going to get right on that as soon as I finish the several books I’ve started. LOL Who knows, maybe I’ll even write a book one day. 🙂
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  13. Hello, Ifeoma! So nice to hear your words in this context! I agree! New books and new authors stimulate the gray matter and keep us from becoming stale. I’m trying to strike a balance this year between new and old. I long to re-read some old favorites, but am excited about the growing pile of new books on my night stand!
    Christianity certainly makes a case for literacy — we have been given a Word from the eternal God. Anything we do to heighten our appreciation for and understanding of Him — Excellent and well worth the effort!
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