I’m on Facebook and often
express my political views, as well as posting about writing, my grandkids and
walks I take. I follow people who also share their political views. As an
author, this can be a two-edged sword. Some authors find that they lose
Facebook “friends” who disagree with their views. I had this one response
recently that I will share here: “I really like your books. I had wanted
to follow you on Facebook, but was kind of worried when I saw you live in
California, then I saw your posts. You can keep Nancy Pelosi and we will keep
Trump! I do like your books, just wish I could like you.”
I “liked”
this post because I enjoyed the comment but to set the record straight also
responded with this reply: “I like people of different political persuasions,
just ask my son-in-law who often posts opposing opinions. That's the great
thing about our country: we have different views. It would be too dull if we
all thought the same way. I'm glad you enjoy my books.”
I
then sent a friend request to this person. I don’t know if it will be accepted,
but what I stated is how I feel.
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