New app to keep you tweeting even after death

Who thinks of these things? A company called LivesOn is developing an app that will keep on sending out messages on Facebook and Twitter in your name after you have passed away. Apparently it will send out similar content to what you used to post, using language that you would have used. Why this is useful or appealing is lost on me, as is the question of who would read it, but no doubt there is a market for it. Click here to read an article about this from www.mydigitalfc.com.

Family fighting for right to daughter’s online legacy

I'm attaching a link below to the story of Alison Atkins. Alison was only 16 when she died, and her family wanted to access her Tumblr blog and Facebook accounts because they were worried that she had committed suicide. They wanted answers to try to ease the pain and shock of losing their precious daughter and sister. They also want to keep Alison's memory alive by allowing her friends and school mates to post on her Facebook page.

However, Alison's family is running into problems. The legal system and the policies of the companies who hold Alison's accounts are not providing access. They say the information is private and belonged only to Alison.

Family fighting for right to daughter’s online legacy | CTV News

As you read the story, think about your own family. Think about whether  you want to allow your parents, kids, grandkids, executor - or whoever else is close to you - to access your accounts. If you do, how will you arrange for them to have that access?

Appy Ever Afterlife

Those of you who want to leave that final status update on Facebook after you pass away are in luck. Now you can do just that. Click here to learn more about the If I Die app available on Facebook.

What happens to your facebook page after you die?

If you've ever wondered what happens, check out this article from Seniors for Living. Yes, there is a process for memorializing the page.

I've set up a Facebook page - please come visit!

I recently set up a Facebook page, and would love it if you'd drop by and see what's going on with me in my writing world. I'll be talking about new book release dates, signing and speaking events, upcoming books, works in progress, magazines I write for, the writing process, etc. I'm often asked how to get started in writing so will no doubt cover that too!

See you there: Lynne Butler -author Facebook page.