Yet another minnow in the blue ocean--yikes!

Hi there fellow Steemians!

I’m a little fish swimming in from California and am new to the crypto space—and Steemit.

I’m also a mom to five (of various ages) and wife to one (thank goodness!) I’m an author of children’s books and have written several young adult fantasy and suspense/mystery novels. (I love mysteries!) I’ve also written books on how to be an author. I know much about writing and publishing having walked this road for the last 8 plus years.
And, oh yes, I’ve also homeschooled my kids—only two left to homeschool at home—YAY! (I say the “Yay!” with great enthusiasm and clapping.) Since I have been homeschooling our kids for the last 20 years, I’ve learned quite a bit on the topic as well.

My favorite things to do are: writing, reading, learning (about almost anything), and singing worship songs. I love to hear people laugh and see them smile. (Even if I am an introvert, and prefer to write rather than talk…) I don't particularly love to travel but do travel a couple of times a year so I may also blog about this when I go.

Oh, and I love animals and have 3 pets for now.

I came across the crypto currency world almost two months ago, and have been intrigued learning about block chains –I have no programming skills or knowledge and am non techie. So, learning about cryptos has been exciting—like venturing into a new land with wild plants and animals I’d never seen before. Perhaps one day I will know enough to write about it but not yet.

I like the idea of peer to peer social media as opposed to having a centralized power (like FB) in charge –although I won’t consider myself an anarchist. I have listened to a few interviews with Dan Larimer and I think he seems like a smart person and feel this platform will do well, take off, and be the future of social media. In fact, I am going to introduce Steemit to some of my author friends.

Now that I am on Steemit, I want to share my knowledge with others…basically writing, copywriting (I also used to be a copywriter—BC—Before Children,) how to self publish, homeschooling, parenting and also marketing. I worked in advertising and love reading/learning about marketing techniques and suggestions so I would love to share these things here too. I am not sure what else to share on…maybe some stories…fiction, mostly.

I read we are recommended to take a picture with the date we joined Steemit so others know I’m a real person but I’m not going to cos I hate taking pictures. (Generally, I dislike taking selfies!) You can connect with me on other social media I am on: https://www.facebook.com/emma.right.author/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emma_right_author/
I teach author related things on this channel:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-_nX2JfgPohK08-QayW_nA/

My websites: https://yourauthorbusiness.com/
You can get free fiction books here: https://emmaright.com/

Please pardon me for not taking part in the upvote/ downvote issues just yet because I still don't understand how/ why and what it all means--like what is meant by 50% upvote etc.Once I read more threads here I am sure I will get it and then I will also do the necessary things...be patient with me for now--it's April 2018, btw.

As for earning money here--of course that would be nice. But I also realize that I am only starting out and have to prove myself with quality write-ups that add value to other people's lives. Hopefully with time I can gain "fans" (??) or whatever they call it here.

So glad to "meet" you all.
Emma