Eric DickeyFeb 28, 2023
Michael McCallister
My wife and I went to Barnes and Noble in Brookfield, Wisconsin yesterday to get pictures of "Mastodon for Dummies." The staff person who helped us find the shelf had me sign the book. Afterwards she said she'd add an "Author signed" sticker to the cover. That was fun!
Feb 19, 2023 at 5:51pmWeb
Show threadMichael McCallisterFeb 19, 2023
BTW, we are still looking for reviewers to read and comment on the book. DM me with your mailing address if you're interested. #MastodonForDummies
Show threadHughFeb 20, 2023
@workingwriter I need to read your book to find out know how to dm ☠️
Show threadMartin Vermeer FCDFeb 27, 2023
@workingwriter You may want to ask professor John Mastodon for a review. I hear he's good.
Show threadDec [{()}]Mar 2, 2023
@martinvermeer @workingwriter
He's here: @JohnMastodon
Show threadNordnick Feb 28, 2023

@workingwriter

It is currently available in english language only, i guess? So in which markets/countries is it distributed?

Show thread🦋 Ben West 🐒🌻Feb 28, 2023
@workingwriter hey Michael congrats! i would be happy to read or review.
Show threadNotThatKierMar 1, 2023
@workingwriter pick me!
Show threadChris MinnickFeb 19, 2023
@workingwriter It's always cool to see it in the store! I live 2 hours from the nearest bookstore that carries computer books, so thanks for posting this!
Show threadPhotodraft📷 📐✏️  Feb 19, 2023
@workingwriter Then there is a Mastodon book. I must get one. 📙
Show threadPete Prodoehl 🍕Feb 20, 2023
@workingwriter Nice! Anywhere else in Milwaukee to buy one? (Alternately, what is the best way to purchase online?)
Show threadMichael McCallisterFeb 21, 2023
@rasterweb Hey! Missed this note. Brookfield B&N is the only one I know right now. Otherwise, go to bookshop.org/p/books/mastodon-for-dummies-chris-minnick/19275233. This site is a consortium of independent bookstores. Click Choose a Bookstore from the book page. They will pop up a list of local bookstores if you allow location (or type in a zip code). They say the bookstore you select gets 30% of the book's list price ($14.99 in our case). Cool, huh?
Show threadQuokkaFeb 20, 2023
@workingwriter Congrats!!
Show threadRai Aren 🖖✨📚🇺🇦Feb 20, 2023
@workingwriter Very cool!
Show threadBob FreemanFeb 20, 2023
@workingwriter not related, but I grew up in Brookfield until the end of 8th grade. Small world.
Show threadMichael McCallisterFeb 21, 2023
@BadAlienBob Nice to meet you Bob! I grew up in Milwaukee, spent some time in Madison, then in Boulder, CO. Came back home, and wound up in West Allis. Small world indeed!
Show threadXavier Ashe Feb 20, 2023
@workingwriter Awesome and congratulations on the book. I've added it to #Bookwyrm:
https://bookwyrm.tech/book/575135/s/mastodon-for-dummies
Mastodon for Dummies - BookWyrm.Tech

A little birdy told us you needed to know more about Mastodon Ready to escape the drama of existing social media platforms and try something new and awesome in the world of social media? In Mastodon For Dummies, experienced tech trainers Chris Minnick and Mike McCallister show you exactly how to use Mastodon, the hot decentralized social media offering on the web and destination for thousands of social media migrants. Learn how to sign up for the service on your choice of server and get familiar with the rules of what's sure to become your new favorite app. You'll discover how to connect with other people, attract your own followers, and make yourself right at home in the Mastodon community. In the book, you'll find: Easy-to-follow instructions on how to choose the Mastodon server that suits you best Instructions for establishing new connections on a new social platform and learning the rules of the road Tips for conducting business on Mastodon and making a home for your home-based business or brand on the social media service Step-by-step guides on launching your very own server If you're ready to leave old social platforms in the rear-view and try something new, grab a copy of Mastodon For Dummies.

Show threadMichael McCallisterFeb 20, 2023
@Xavier Many thanks! Also for the reminder to update my bookwyrm account!
Show threadRyan Makes, DreamscaperFeb 27, 2023
@workingwriter congrats and bravo!
Show threadBrandt (ZS6DIFeb 28, 2023
@workingwriter Where can this book be gotten online? #blind guy here, thus hardcopy = no use to me.
Show threadSean GFeb 28, 2023
@workingwriter @feditips Cool!
Show threadbmazFeb 28, 2023
@workingwriter @Dr_phred Here is a thought: Mastodon is a hodgepodge of unusable garbage. Make it actually work and usable, and people won't need books to do even the simplest of things.
Show threadSon of a SailorFeb 28, 2023
@workingwriter Congrats, sir, from a fellow (former) FIS-er.
Show threadHeidi Helen PilypasFeb 28, 2023
@workingwriter That’s so cool! I want it!
Show threadMac HenniFeb 28, 2023
@workingwriter does Wiley sell it direct?
Show threadRyan PetersFeb 28, 2023
@workingwriter so cool!
Show threadAnneTheWriterFeb 28, 2023

@workingwriter
I was thinking someone needed to write such a book. I was tempted to start one myself.

Glad to hear you beat me to it! Congratulations on making it to the B&N bookshelf!

One piece of advice: ALWAYS post your #Amazon link on any #author #book promo thread. 😉 Plus, hashtag the heck out of it:

#WritingCommunity #Mastodon #MastodonTips #MastodonTipsAndTricks #MastodonHelp #MastodonApp #MastodonMigration #TwitterMigration #TwitterExodus #newbie #NewHere #NewHereQuestions #NewRelease

Mastodon For Dummies https://a.co/d/hdIcsSU

Show threadMichael McCallisterMar 1, 2023
@AnneTheWriter1 Thanks!
Show threadR.Feb 28, 2023

@workingwriter congrats on the book!  

I've uploaded it to @thestorygraph catalogue so users there can add it easily:
https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/2c51bcbb-0a74-4f59-8231-0113fefa4c4e

Mastodon for Dummies by Chris Minnick, Michael McCallister

 A little birdy told us you needed to know more about MastodonReady to escape the drama of existi...

Show threadMichael McCallisterMar 1, 2023
@apparentlyrolly @thestorygraph Many thanks! I've been poking around on StoryGraph as well. Check out Bookwyrm, https://joinbookwyrm.com/instances/ the federated book site.
Join Bookwyrm

BookWyrm is a decentralized social network for tracking your reading, talking about books, writing reviews, and discovering what to read next.

Show threadVincent St. Pierre 🇨🇦Feb 28, 2023

@workingwriter congrats, Michael!

I look forward to picking up the second edition, after some of the edits are implemented! Thank you for being so gracious about receiving feedback from so many! 

Show threadJess PerkinsFeb 28, 2023
It feels good to be a part—even if just a very small part—of what’s happening with #fedi right now. I’m happy to be here; this place is cool
Show threadNotThatKierMar 1, 2023
@workingwriter very cool!!
Show threadGreatApezMar 2, 2023
@workingwriter Congratulations, Michael!
Show threadMichael McCallisterMar 3, 2023
@GreatApez Many thanks @chrisminnick