March 12, 2023

“PLEASE READ”

I’ve seen an increase in the use of this phrase in the subject line of email messages lately–in both my work email and personal email. I wonder if it actually helps. I put out a Twitter poll a little while ago, asking if the directive made them more likely to read the email message. 75% said “no” and 25% said “yes”.
Frankly, I was surprised that anyone said “yes”, but maybe they are the ones who also use the phrase in their email subject lines. Hahaha.

I’ve gotten better about this, but still, it’s probably one reason why my TBR list and pile is ginormous. I want to read ALL the books. If you’re reading this newsletter, you might be able to relate, too. 

February was “I Love To Read” month in a lot of schools, in which case the plea of “Please Read” has a broader audience request. Maybe I’ll start looking at email subject lines in that way. “Yes! I agree! Everyone, please read!” (Even if it’s just that email.)

Question of the month: Do you track what you read? Do reading challenges? Reply to this email and let me know if you do and what you do for tracking or challenges!

Two bits of fun book news:

1. The audiobook for All I’m Asking will be available SOON. As in, before the end of this month ! I’m so excited for you to listen. As a newsletter subscriber, you are already entered to win the giveaway I will be hosting for that anniversary, which includes winning one of the following: signed copy of the print book, an ebook, or the sparkling new audiobook. If you reply to my question of the month (above), that gives you a bonus entry!

2. Do I sound like a broken record talking about the one book? (Do you even truly know the reference to “broken record”? Ha.) I’m excited to share that my next book, As Though You Were Mine, is getting closer to release! I hope to have more details in next month’s newsletter, but things are moving along with it and you'll be hearing a lot more about it in the coming months! The first chapter is previewed at the end of All I’m Asking’s ebook and print book, but as newsletter subscribers, you’ll also get an early look before the book comes out later this year.

Ever grateful for the little things, but also the big things, including all of you.