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I\u2019ve had to reinvent myself several times in my brief life and this time I know far more than I did the last time I went through such a transformation.\u00a0<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>While I am writing my memoir, reinventing myself and learning more about the publishing industry, I\u2019ve been advised that I need to take advantage of different social media opportunities. \u00a0A few weeks ago I was researching some topics on writing and social media use and came across the site of Alexis Grant, a young lady writing her own memoir about her experiences backpacking solo through Africa. However, it wasn\u2019t her book topic that caught my eye, but the fact that Alexis offers her services as a \u201cSocial Media Coach\u201d. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alexisgrant.com\/\">www.alexisgrant.com<\/a>.\u00a0 Whether you\u2019re a social media guru or just starting to consider all the various options at your disposal, Alexis\u2019 site provides a wealth of information on how to effectively use blogs, Facebook, Twitter and other tools. I can personally vouch for her knowledge and recommend her services as a great resource.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Yet I\u2019m still a bit curious on how all of the various social media options work in conjunction with one another. So I\u2019ve taken yet another step in my social media experiment by establishing a Twitter account. You can follow me on Twitter at authorstanley. What are your experiences with social media in your business or personal life and how have they worked for you?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Looking forward to hearing your responses. 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