CHARLOTTE, NC:  "Using Social Media to Promote Your Books" will be held on Thursday, July 16 at 1 p.m. Eastern by WriteWellU.com and will feature author Gail Z. Martin, author of "The Thrifty Author's Guide to Launching Your Book Without Losing Your Mind."

Martin will explain how authors can use Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social media sites to build buzz about their books, extend relationships with readers and expand their platform as authors.

In addition to her "Thrifty Author" books, Martin is also the author of The Chronicles of the Necromancer fantasy adventure series from Solaris Books (The Summoner, The Blood King, Dark Haven, Dark Lady's Chosen).  Martin's books have hit bestseller lists and reach a worldwide audience.

Martin practices what she teaches regarding social media, with an active presence on blogs, Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, Shelfari, LinkedIn, Squidoo, BookMarket.ning, SmartWomensCoaching.com, and other sites. She is also the host of the Shared Dreams Marketing Podcast and the Ghost in the Machine Fantasy Podcast.