Authors seem to have mixed feelings about social media. Is it essential for success? Is it necessary at all? Last month’s Carnival of the Indies is case-in-point. In a featured article, Frances Caballo debunks common social media misconceptions. She assumes that social media activity is an important aspect of any platform, so authors should try to improve the quality of their online interactions. In this same issue, Yesenia Vargas of WriterMom offers a different viewpoint: “T