Guest Chick: No Reader Left Behind
This week I was invited to share a guest post on one of my favorite mystery blogs, Chicks on the Case. The topic of accessible books and web content is an important one, so I wanted to share it here, too.
Finding new readers is my part-time job.
It’s only second in importance to writing my next book. (Which I should probably be working on at this moment instead of procrasti-blogging…)
Today I’m sharing about a few services for readers with print disabilities. Publishers spend buckets of money connecting with potential book buyers. Authors are always on the lookout for Superfans who want to read every new thing we write. Shouldn’t it be a no-brainer to do everything within our power to make our books more accessible for all readers?
Click HERE to read the complete post on Chicks on the Case.
Kelly Brakenhoff is the author of 15 books and a seasoned ASL interpreter. She splits her writing energy between two series: cozy mysteries set on a college campus and children’s books featuring Duke the Deaf Dog.
Parents, kids, and teachers love the children’s books and activity guides because they introduce ASL and the Deaf community through fun, engaging stories. And if you enjoy a smart female sleuth, want to learn more about Deaf culture, or have ever lived in a place where livestock outnumber people, the Cassandra Sato Mystery series will have you connecting the dots faster than a group project coming together the night before it’s due.
A proud mom to four adults, head of the dog-snuggling department, and grandma to a growing brood of perfectly behaved grandkids, Kelly and her husband call Nebraska home.