A Blog Post Dedicated To A Very Furry Friend

I know you might ask yourself – a “furry friend”? And I’ll reply: Yes… VERY furry. The ones of you who read my blog regularly will probably know by now who I am talking about. For the clueless ones: Here he is:

 

The Story Reading Ape

 

Of course, we know him as TSRA, but as most of us know, behind this pseudonym a real man hides. His name: Chris Graham.

Chris is a writer supporter, an excellent blogger, an avid reader – and an amazing personality – a friend!

What is the purpose of “The Story Reading Ape’s’ blog? He writes on his “About” page:

What is the purpose of my blog?

1. To introduce YOU to new (to me) authors I’ve come across in my wanderings through books and the cyber forest.

2. To provide a platform (battered old homemade soapbox) for authors to introduce themselves to you. (See my Contact Me Section for Guest Author article Guidelines)

3. As an informal information service to authors, poets, or anyone else who is thinking of becoming a published person of that ilk.

4. To promote FUN and an OASIS OF CALM and Font of useful Knowledge and tips for Indies (please do NOT feed my naughty chimps or they may follow you home) from the woes and stresses of the real world.

But Chris does more than that. He supports, entertains, helps, consults, suggests and answers.

Whenever I have a question and don’t know where to go with it, I know I can ask The Story Reading Ape. If he can’t help, I know he’ll find a way or a person who can.

How often have I been crying on his shoulder (not literally though!) – and he comforted me. And he was there for me when I didn’t get anywhere with my book blurb – and again when I needed a cover designer.

Not to forget he was the one who spread the word about ‘Writer’s Treasure Chest’ to his thousands of followers, re-blogged my posts, published guest posts, accepted me into his author’s hall of fame and supported not only my writing but also my blogging significantly.

The Story Reading Ape has a soft spot for his readers, followers, authors – and fans.

To me, Chris is one of the cornerstones during the last few years of my writing and blogging progress and a valuable and appreciated companion on my path to publishing my book. It will take another while, but I know, whenever I need help, he’ll be there.

Even though I never met Chris Graham personally, I consider him a friend, and today I wanted to say:

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