by Heather Kreke @HKreke

What is the BRRC?

The BRRC is the spot for readers and authors to connect in many ways. This is a no-fee program for readers and a small fee-based program for authors. The purpose is to help readers and book clubs take their reading experience to another level. We want you to be able to connect with authors in our program and be able to interact with them.

For readers, we offer:

• The BRRC website where Authors will be listed alphabetically so you’ll be able to click on their section and then the links to purchase their newest book.
• Each month, authors sign up and take over our Facebook group. They post about their writing, their process, their books, and lives.
• Facebook Live sessions where authors share what’s going on in their writing world.
• Surprise giveaways from authors who choose to participate.
• Reviews from other readers on BRRC author’s books.
• Authors may look for new members for their launch teams in this group.
• Book clubs can ask authors for Face time events for their meeting night.
• Authors may be able to help with resources for your book club like giving you discussion questions, etc.
• You’ll have access to other readers for suggestions on new books or new authors to read.
• Also, access to book clubs to ask how to start your own book club.

For authors, we want to assist you in connecting with your readers and new readers, too.

• Advertise up to three books on our website.
• Spotlight on one of your choice.
• Buy links (up to 12).
• One to two BRRC Facebook Live or Zoom scheduled events.
• One book trailer or video.
• Your book club resources for the BRRC readers.
• A link on your author page on BRRC for your newsletter or blog signup.
• Link to your website.
• For new authors, access to marketing expertise from our seasoned authors and industry professionals.
• Access to book reviewers on the BRRC website resource page.
• Monthly author panel scheduled events.
• Ability to participate in quarterly author group giveaways.
• BRRC assistance to help you promote your books on the BRRC Facebook group.
• Celebration of your achievements (contracts, awards, book birthday’s, etc.) in our Facebook group.

For further questions, feel free to email the Three Musketeers at: brreaderconnections@gmail. One of them will get back to you promptly. They are:

• Darlene L. Turner
• Debb Hackett
• Heather Kreke

Heather Kreke is a young adult dystopian fiction author, Blog Manager for BRMCWC, and a Coordinator for the Blue Ridge Readers Connection. In her spare time, she teaches writing classes at her church, has written for numerous blogs, and has completed coursework through the former Christian Writers Guild. Married since 2004, Heather has three daughters and is passionate about showing teens and young adults they can find hope in God’s plan for their lives – even through the darkest times. To connect more, you can find her on Instagram or online.

If you would like to be featured on Blueridgeconference.com e-mail her at heather@heatherkreke.com with the subject line Blog Query.