CONNECTING AUTHORS WITH READERS IN REAL TIME - ANYWHERE ON THE PLANET - NO TRAVEL REQUIRED
Hi and welcome to the best place in the world for authors, teachers, librarians, mothers and kids to all come together to talk about books - books we have written, books we love, books we learn from and more. Here is the place to meet an author to come into your classroom, your library, your bookclub.

Using technology such as Skype to bring authors into libraries, schools, and book clubs, even if thousands of miles away, opens the world up in amazing ways.

VIRTUAL CLASSROOM AND LIBRARY VISITS
For a child in a classroom, a simple Skype session with an author, whether he or she be an astronaut, a fiction writer, a scientist, a poet or a mystery writer, can inspire them to develop interests, hobbies, even possible careers they may never have felt were within their reach. As authors visit libraries virtually, they can bring information and discussions to people of all ages and stages of life. Little ones can sit in awe as an author, on a monitor, reads her picture book aloud, while seniors can listen to an expert author on the details of preparing for retirement.

VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB VISITS
Skype sessions with Book Club members make knowing the author of the book you just read, first hand, an amazing reality. This type of technology can and will bring authors and their audiences closer and closer. This cutting edge technology is the future and it is now. And it is far simpler to accomplish than you might believe, taking just minutes to set up.

 Authors - This is your arena. Here you will get to put up your 3 minute video about your book, your 3 minute video about how you will present your material when you are invited to talk about your book, be it in person or via Skype, and also of course you will be posting your Book Trailer here. (Don't have one? We can help you.)
Also, as a member of Authors Speaking you will have a chance to meet and chat with other authors, start your own blog, post your activities, biography, photos and much more.

* "Book Trailer" is a US Registered Trademark of www.cosproductions.com and used with permission.
 

Teachers - This is where you will find your next guest for your classroom. Don't worry if the author you want is across the continent. Just arrange a virtual visit. The children will love the excitement of 'meeting' a real author. Just look under categories to see who fits your classroom needs or just browse through all our authors.





Librarians - This is where you can find great authors for your library talks. Don't worry if the author you want is across the continent. Just arrange a virtual visit. Everyone who uses your library, no matter what their age will love the excitement of 'meeting' a real author. Just look under categories to see who fits your classroom needs or just browse through all our authors.




Book Clubs - Imagine the excitement of reading a book and then the author visiting you at your next meeting! Miles apart no longer matters. All you need is a webcam set-up and Skype. Don't worry if the author you want is across the continent. Just arrange a virtual visit. Look for the author of your choice in our listings of authors. If you can't find him or her, contact us with their e-mail address and we will invite them to join Authors Speaking.





Mommy Bloggers/Book Reviewers - Here is your chance to find your favorite authors. Don't worry if the author you want is across the continent. Just arrange a virtual visit.  Authors will enjoy being interviewed for your blog. Look for the author of your choice in our listings of authors. If you can't find him or her, contact us with their e-mail address and we will invite them to join Authors Speaking.