As the world gets more wired there are those using this medium to better connect with their audience. Musicians, Writers, and Movie Stars are just a small example of those engaging in a dialogue with their fans. For some this is the closest they can get to a personal relationship with those they admire. For others, these conversations draw them into the world of the personality making them fans. For me they have not only accomplished that but helped me stay inspired and focused on creating. Here are some of the people I read on a daily basis.
- Wil Wheaton (WWdN: In Exile) – Former child actor, Star Trek alumni (and occasional pariah), writer, and geek. His autobiographical books range from his days in the entertainment industry to the joys of fatherhood. I’ve always found his writing style to be easy to get into with evocative language that puts you right in the middle of his memories. A good place to start is his first book “Dancing Barefoot”.
- John Scalzi (Whatever) – Prolific blogger and Sci-Fi writer. His book “Old Man’s War” is one of the best science fiction novels I’ve read in a long time. I also meant it when I said “prolific”. The guy’s been blogging since 1998. Often funny, always opinionated, his blog is what first drew me into his published material.
- Neil Gaiman – An amazing fantasy author, screen writer, and comic book creator. He’s one of my favorite modern day storytellers. “American Gods” is an incredible take on mythology in today’s world. I don’t think “Stardust” or “Coraline” need any introduction. His stuff is always top notch. Did I mention “Sandman”?
- Hugh MacLeod (gapingvoid) – Cartoonist, blogger and creative entrepreneur. His upcoming book “Ignore Everybody” is an in-depth exploration of creativity peppered with great cartoons and witty insight. This piece in particular really resonates with me “Wolf vs. Sheep”.
Writing will always be a solitary experience. Yet having these blogs as virtual “water coolers” not only helps put together like-minded individuals but makes those toiling away on their word processors feel a little less alone.
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