thenewgreen has been making a point to drop a line to some authors when we are having a good discussion about something he or she wrote. I do think it's a nice thing. Thanks tng.
Sure thing mk, I enjoy it. If anyone has any suggestions on discussions that would benefit from having the author present, let me know. I'll do my best, though for obvious reasons I can't promise anything.
I contact them after some discussion has taken place. This way I know that it is a topic that some of us have an interest in. Plus, the author gets to see that their work has sparked some conversation. If I were to write something, I would appreciate knowing that it is being discussed and so far, the reactions from the authors I have contacted have been very positive.