How 'Bout Some Information, Please?

So, I'm thinking the time has come to give my website a bit of a facelift. It's pretty much been the same, save for a few minor variations in color and content, since my first two novels released, and I'm ready to spruce things up a bit.

Now with that in mind, I have a few questions I'd love for y'all to weigh in on...

1)What components do you like seeing on your favorite authors' websites? What could I add that would make you want to visit regularly?

2)If you're a writer, would you enjoy reading a special section that gave specific tips about the craft, writing for publication, etc.?

3)Do you like websites that are basically the author's blog? Or a more of a standalone page like I have with links to everything else? Why?

4)Do you like receiving regular author e-newsletters? Why or why not? And if you like them, what makes one an absolute must-read?

5)Any other feedback/thoughts? Please don't hesitate to let me know...

In the meantime, thanks soooo much for your help, and be sure to look for the new website in the not-so-distant future! :)

Comments

[Amy Sondova]

1. Since you're on my feed reader, I visit whenever there's a new post. But if you wrote shorter posts and posted more regularly, I would read more!

2. If it was a special section, that would be nice. But not in the regular blog posts. I read your blog to know about you, not writing per say.

3. I like what you have now because I can easily access other information about if I like.

4. I newsletters alright, but I don't like to be added to them without my consent. I am more likely to read them if there's a contest or giveaway involved.

5. Umm...maybe the site could match the tones in your book covers?

You rocketh!
Amy

[Vanna Barr]

I'd love to see you discuss what it's like to be a Christian and the struggles to stay true to God. For example, how you write your novels or in what movies or books you decide to read or not read because of your Christian walk. Stuff like that.

[Christa]

Thanks so much for reading and for your thoughts, Amy and Vanna. :) It really helps me as I move forward with my website, blog, etc.