If you want to chat with the author while reading a novel online, you can do it in the following ways: 1 Open the novel website in the browser and use the shortcut keys "Shift + I" to open the "Author" page. On this page, you can find the author's information on the novel website and contact them. 2. Use social media to contact the author. If you're reading a popular novel on social media, you can contact the author in the comments section of the novel. If the novel was included on social media platforms, the author might see comments on the platform. 3. Use the novel website's email system to contact the author. If you are reading the free novels provided by the novel website, you can contact the author through the website's email system. You can ask any questions or suggestions in the email and ask the author for a reply. 4. When reading the novel online, you can find the author's contact information in the "Author" section of the novel page. Most novel websites would list the author's contact information, including email and social media accounts. No matter which method you choose, you should contact the author politely. Ask valuable questions or suggestions and ask the author for a reply. If you have any questions about the novel, you can discuss it with the author.