AUTHORBUZZ.CO.UK - Creating a buzz for new authors

My intention with AuthorBuzz.co.uk was to create a site where authors can create profiles and raise their exposure. As the domain name indicates I am thinking very much of the UK author and publishing scene. Getting published is only half the battle - to get publishers actualy excited about you requires that you raise your game somewhat.

Along with AuthorBuzz.co.uk I also have obtained BookBuzz.co.uk and DearReader.co.uk wherein I hope to focus on books and readers. Speifically I am thinking of UK readers wanting to read UK books. I've not completed my thinking as to how exactly I want to do that yet.

I hope to begin working with these domains shortly to produce something a little special so I'd recomend bookmarking this site and revisitng every few months.

I'll give you a taste of what I am thinking here - the ability to create a profile (as on so many "social sites") but also a place to share excerpts from your work as well as dates of signings, speaking engagements and so forth. Along with that I was thinking of making sure that each author can tie together the reviews, events dates and press releases thus making it easy for columists and reviewers to "find out more".

I was also thinking of creating a joint "bookshop" where members work can be purchased. I was thinking of maybe partnering with someone like amazon.co.uk to ensure that the quality of service was high.