Read this and become part of my platform.

Well hello and welcome - you are now part of my nefarious plan to build a platform. In olden times, the 1970's, this meant a deck, or something to put chairs and a BBQ on. But now it means building an audience of readers. Woofreakinhoo has been around for a while, and I know it gets read by the odd friend, or writing acquaintance (and I REALLY appreciate that) - but as I close in on finishing my next book, I know that there might be a chance that more people pop by.

So, I better get thinking about what I should be thinking and writing about. My finger hovers over the delete button on this whole post btw - but I will soldier on.

I don't read a lot of blogs regularly, but I do scan some from time to time. What brings me there? Process and back room stuff - for example, Joe Hill blogged about his writing process recently. This kind of info fascinates me - as do agents and editors talking about publishing. I might write a few posts about that in the future. I am also curious about what people are reading, or what movies they are buzzing about. It is not that I am looking for long detailed reviews, short snippets, where the personality of the blogger comes through are best.

And numero uno - be funny. I need to laugh daily, or even hourly. I am trudging away, wordsmithing (or illustrating) or when I am teaching, planning lectures and marking projects - so please, make me laugh.

I realize that this is kind of a circular post. I started out by saying, hey, come and be a part of my platform (I believe in direct and honest advertising). And now I am talking about how bloggers might do that.

I like when I can teach myself.

Now where is my hammer - I got some chairs and a BBQ that need placing.