Jean M. Cogdell

Do you want paper or electronic?

Published on November 18, 2015November 16, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell10 Comments

Remember the question, “Paper or plastic?”

What does this have to do with reading and writing?

Because I don’t believe hardback or paperback books are going the way of the dinosaurs.

I’ve two daughters, two son-in-laws, and five grandchildren. Although, they each have e-readers everyone of them prefers paper books to ebooks. They like the feel of a book. They all enjoy browsing the library stacks and bookstore shelves.

They even enjoy online shopping for books. I mean, who doesn’t enjoy the postman delivering a package to their door.

On occasion they do download an ebook, usually when they are in a hurry or traveling.

Me, I love my Kindle! I read more and faster on my e-reader. But I have to admit there is something profoundly personal about words on paper.

After the following article Darcy Pattison, I’m convinced more than ever that paperback books will last a very long time.

Think that as authors we need to make our books available in both.

I don’t foresee, in the immediate future, the demise of either medium.

EBooks for Kids? New Study Says Maybe Not By Darcy Pattison

What do you think? Which do you prefer? Which do your kids like best?

Let me know in the comments section. And follow me @jeancogdell on Twitter and jean.cogdell on Facebook!

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PS:

Please check out my new children’s book Tryouts for Ben.

Are you stuck in a blog rut?

Published on November 16, 2015August 6, 2019 by Jean M. Cogdell2 Comments

Well, get out of that ditch and read something new!

I know there are blogs, blogs everywhere!

Probably more blogs popping up than weeds in my yard.

So which ones do we follow? Read?

There is only so much time in each day. As writers, we need to stay current, not just in the writing world, but in everything else too. What is trending? Who is doing what? Elections, fads, fashion and family.

You might want to start with the following article.

Nellie and Co., listed 12 top awesome blogs to read and follow. After all, no ones get stuck in a rut, reading the same ole same ole day after day.

AWESOME BLOGS AND WHY YOU SHOULD BE FOLLOWING THEM

If you’re looking for fresh reading click the link to get you started.

Let me know when you find interesting new blogs. Are you following any of these?

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May the lights of Paris forever shine bright!

Published on November 14, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell2 Comments

This morning I’m filled with mixed emotions.

Joy, that my daughter and granddaughters were safe when the madness of cowards struck Paris, but sadness for those in Paris who weren’t.

Joy, to see lights all over the world shining in support of Paris, but sadness that for a brief moment in time the lights of Paris flickered. However, most proud that the lights never went out.

Je suis Paris!

lights around the world 2 — San Francisco, CA USA

This famous City of Lights holds a special place in my heart. Not just because my family lives there, but because there is no other place that is like Paris.

eiffel tower at-night