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Hi everyone. I'm Tasha and I live in Florida, United States.

I absolutely love reading, and I'm down to read and review almost any book, with the exceptions of horror; I don't like spooky things.
My favorite genres are dystopian/sci-fi and romance, they're super fun.

I'm super excited to join this group to meet new readers and authors... Can't wait to see where this goes :)

Hi all, I'm Margarita and I live in Cardiff, Wales, home to castles, mountains, rugby, Doctor Who and Torchwood, with my partner and three little mad dogs and I work for a well-known TV broadcasting company. I've been writing most of my life but was published in 2011. I write mainly paranormal romance/gothic horror but have also written a short story erotica with my bestie. Just stopping by to say hello...

Hey everyone! I'm Ahaana, and I read and review (mostly) YA books over at my blog Windows to Worlds!! You can find the link here: https://windowstoworlds.wordpress.com/

Hello all :) I'm Aino from Finland. I write fantasy stories (mostly epic/sword and sorcery with a sprinkling of romance) and released my first book (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...) last autumn.

Hi, I'm Ananta Govinda, a visionary musician, author, photographer, and multimedia producer from San Francisco. I am also a practitioner of Vedic sciences and bhakti-yoga for over 25 years, my work always blends tasteful artistic expression with eternal human values

I recently published my debut Fantasy novel Mirror of Desire, it is out on Amazon and trending # 1 in Science Fiction and Fantasy. Check here for more info: https://anantagovinda.com/mirror-of-d...



I truly believe that rediscovering our common heritage will help us overcome the tendency to divide and see each other on opposite sides of life.” In the allegorical storyline of the Mirror of Desire trilogy, white and black wizards compete for access to the mysterious land of the Pyramid. I wanted to show those two colors are the range of the spectrum, indeed they cannot exist without each other.

I love SF and Fantasy books, filled with mysticism and spirituality. I found that offers me a perfect escape when I need to set back a bit from the "real world".

In any case, hi to everyone :)

Hello to all from beautiful southeastern Arizona!

I'm Diane Hildebrandt and my pen name is Trana Mathews. After retiring and moving from the Midwest, a friend suggested I participate in NaNoWriMo in 2016. I'd always thought my third great-grandfather's life was fascinating and started doing research. I met the monthly goal of 50K words that November and kept going. When I contacted Marietta College's Special Collections Department, I received transcripts of personal letters written between family members. What a treasure trove!

My works are historical fiction based on facts known about actual people. The Mathews Family was self-published last January. This month I released Dr. Increase: Mathews Family Saga Book 2, the second novel in my family saga trilogy.

Mia wrote: "Hello everybody! I'm Mia and I'm from Italy, although I live in Germany (and at times in France).
I love reading and reviewing books, and often read my books in English, though sometimes the odd b..."
Hi Mia, I'm an American expat from New York City, now living in Torino. You can find the list of my books(23 in all!) on Goodreads. I'd appreciate it if you would choose a book of mine to review. Grazie mille!
Elaine Bertolotti

Hello Rolé, Mia, Tasha, Margarita, Ahaana, Aino, & Ananta welcome to the group!

Hi All. I'm John Wilson, an ex-geologist and, over the past three decades, author of fifty books, mostly historical fiction and non-fiction for teens and adults.
I live on the west coast of Canada and, since collecting my pension a few years back and not being able to tour schools because of Covid, I have been working on projects of personal interest and revitalizing out-of-print titles as ebooks and Print on Demand paperbacks. I am enjoying the freedom from publishers and am hoping, through this group, to talk about books, ideas, share my experience and, on occasion, solicit a review or two.
Looking forward to it all.
My website is: http://www.johnwilsonauthor.com

Hi John welcome to the group!

Hi, I'm Donna Michele Ramos originally from NYC but now living in California. I'm an author and journalist. I write multicultural romance novels, historical and contemporary. My latest interracial novel is CAN'T LET GO.

Inspired by a true story.

Shane wanted her but Shauna was married. He knew she wouldn’t cheat but there had to be some way that seemed innocent that would let him spend some time with her…He comes up with the perfect plan.

Once he gets her, what will he do? Can they survive someone close to them who secretly disapproves of their interracial relationship, undermining everything they do?

Shane David Hailey – 6’2, Fair skin, short spikey blonde hair, blue green eyes and a killer physique. Shane is a SWAT Sergeant in the Department.

Shauna Nichele Holder – 5’5, Chocolate caramel skin, medium brown eyes, blunt cut bob parted in the middle and slim with curves in the right places. Shauna is the Clerical Manager of the South Station.

Hello!

I've always been a fan of reading but right now I'm using almost all my free time to the exercise, so I'm loving to share thoughts with different people! Hope to talk and share ideas with all of you!

Thanks for reading ;)

Lorena

Yo!

I'm just your average, run of the mill, eccentric d00d living his best life in the middle of the Pennsylvanian wilds.

I write stuff and published my first story yesterday, in spite of my extreme OCD issues with letting any of my birds out of their cage lol.

Hey guys! My name is Jasmine. I'm an avid reader and will read pretty much anything I can. I do love horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and thrillers the most. I'm super excited to be a part of this group :)

Sam wrote: "Yo!

I'm just your average, run of the mill, eccentric d00d living his best life in the middle of the Pennsylvanian wilds.

I write stuff and published my first story yesterday, in spite of my extr..."

Congrats, Sam!

Jasmine wrote: "Hey guys! My name is Jasmine. I'm an avid reader and will read pretty much anything I can. I do love horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and thrillers the most. I'm super excited to be a part of this group :)"

Nice to meet you, Jasmine!

Bernard wrote: "Sam wrote: "Yo!

I'm just your average, run of the mill, eccentric d00d living his best life in the middle of the Pennsylvanian wilds.

I write stuff and published my first story yesterday, in spit..."

Thanks! I'm off and running on my next adventure!

Jasmine wrote: "Hey guys! My name is Jasmine. I'm an avid reader and will read pretty much anything I can. I do love horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and thrillers the most. I'm super excited to be a part of this group :)"

Good to meet you! I'm with you, I read it all - cept those Fabio covered ones I used to see in the grocery store... lol

Hi Donna, Lorena, Sam and Jasmine welcome to the group!

Hi, everyone!
I'm Steve, an ELA teacher in Michigan.
I read just about everything that isn't formula-genre, especially literary fiction, classics, semiotics, etc.
Writing in development (whose isn't?)

Have also done some voice work in reading/performance and looking ahead to my next literary adventure!

Hi Steve welcome to the group!

Hi all,
I was born and raised in Australia, and now live in the Cotswolds of England. I recently published a political thriller called Twelve Miles from Alice. It is set in Australia and based on real events that surrounded the dismissal of Prime Minister Whitlam in 1975. The link is below. The decisions and actions of the Whitlam Government were critical to my life and future career. Soon after coming to power, Whitlam ended conscription, brought all Australian troops home from Vietnam and abolished tuition fees. So instead of a gun and a fast boat to Vietnam on my eighteenth birthday, I was handed a free education at the University of New South Wales. How lucky was I?
https://www.amazon.com/Twelve-Miles-A...

Hey, everyone!
My name's Hope, and I live in New Jersey. I run a book review blog (The Book Suite) and I'll honestly read just about anything, though fantasy, young adult, and sci-fi books are definitely my favorites! I've also always loved writing and have a WIP or two that'll hopefully see the light someday, but I don't have any clear plans as of yet. I'm mainly just focusing on building my reading/reviewing community at the moment :)

Hi my name is annu, mum to 4 kids and an avid reader and dabble in loads of things from clip art designing to selling educational resources online and running my online bookstore .
I read any thing I can get my hands on, but my new fav is mystery and thriller with a touch of humor . I have had a blog since ever, I use to display my scrapbooking pages and book reviews on it but now I'm turning it into a book reviewing blog, lets see how it goes.
Love goodreads and use it to keep a list of books I have read and want to read.
I get really happy when I meet people who share my passion for reading.

Annu wrote: "Hi my name is annu, mum to 4 kids and an avid reader and dabble in loads of things from clip art designing to selling educational resources online and running my online bookstore .
I read any thing..."

Hi Annu

I wondered if you would be interested in a copy of my new middle grade children’s book – We're Moving Where?! – to review?

It tells the story of Harry, a young boy whose parents decide they are moving to a remote cabin in Canada. Harry is excited but then shocked to learn that there will be NO INTERNET!!!

I think the story hits a lot of very topical themes right now – the importance of family, anxiety around change and how important technology is to all aspects of our lives.

I’d love to hear from you.

Thanks

Glen

Glen wrote: "Annu wrote: "Hi my name is annu, mum to 4 kids and an avid reader and dabble in loads of things from clip art designing to selling educational resources online and running my online bookstore .
I r..."

Glen I am reading it, and will be letting you know about it by the end of this week. I have gotten a bit emotionally attached to it, because we have also recently moved and though I'm older then Harry, but I am feeling his emotions, they mirror my own.

Thank you! I did think I'd possibly been in contact with you already (sorry) but my records clearly need a bit of work!

I hope the story has helped in some way with your move.

Glen

Glen wrote: "Thank you! I did think I'd possibly been in contact with you already (sorry) but my records clearly need a bit of work!

I hope the story has helped in some way with your move.

Glen"

thats ok :) it happens

Hello! My name's Jason I'm a husband, dad, professional who loves reading and reviewing books. I post regular reviews on This Dad Reads

Looking forward to connecting with you all!

Hello! My name is Lindsey, I live in Minnesota, USA (yes its very cold here, at least in the winter).
I've been in love with reading my whole life and enjoy a wide range of genres. My favorites are historical fiction and thrillers, but I enjoy a good romance, fantasy or biography. Really just depends on my mood. I post reviews here on Good Reads.

Hi!
My pen name is C. E. Cannery, but my actual name is Star. I live in Washington (state), USA, but I have lived in other states and countries.

I like to read fantasy, mystery, history, literary, and sci-fi. Dearest to me, is fantasy (especially epic fantasy). Although, I have to admit I do get annoyed at this genre sometimes as well, but I normally find my way back.

I do read and post reviews, but I also write. I'm a self-published author of two epic fantasy novels (and some others that I'm now too embarrassed to claim as mine.)

Nice to meet you all!

Hello all,

My name is Ian Mikkelsen and I reside in North Carolina. I have recently gotten back into reading in a big way as something to take a break from my day to day work in research. I've been interested in getting into reviewing, but have thus far not strayed too far into it.

I'm hoping to see how it's done from you all and hopefully start writing something of use. I'm mostly into speculative fiction when reading for fun, but have also done some biographies, historical fiction, and other genre's depending on what I have around me.

I think I'll start writing actual reviews on my Goodreads reviews after this current book I'm on, but not sure yet. Anyways, glad to meet everyone!

Rolé wrote: "Hi all. My name is Rolé and I'm from Calgary, Canada. I love reading and have a blog for book reviews https://hookedbythatbook.com. I also post my reviews on Goodreads, and sometimes Amazon. Amazon..."

Hi! Love your blog.

Hello Everyone!
I read any genre except for erotica.
I'm a published poet, a cartoonist and illustrator, keynote speaker and avid reader currently in Austin, TX. I love learning and I enjoy hearing other people's POV. I'm a colorful character with many perspectives and an ability to acclimate to life as it comes.

Hello Stephen, Ian, C.E., Jason, Lindsey, Hope, Annu & Engie welcome to the group!

Check out this podcast, guys. Where I read an excerpt from my YA fantasy/mystery novel "BENJAMIN JONES - The Call of The Shaman" Chapter 1, titled "A boy with vision."

https://anchor.fm/asael-rodriguez8/ep...

Hello, thank you for having me!

I am a book reviewer with a blog and growing bookstagram. I love to read and review mainly young adult, fantasy, thrillers and historical fiction and I often post other fun bookish stuff and book promotions too. I love to connect with other bloggers, readers and writers.

If you want to connect with me you are more than welcome to add me as a friend here on Goodreads where I am very active.
You can follow my blog here
& my bookstagram here

Thank you! :)

Hello Lousbookstuff welcome to the group!

Hi there, my name is Lea and I'm in Vancouver, Canada! I just learned about and started writing reviews on goodreads last year. I loved to read when I was younger, but when I started university reading for fun took a backseat to all the textbooks and academic papers I was reading. Now that I'm out of school (and there is a pandemic) I've had evenings and weekends free to rediscover my love of reading. Last year I read mostly non fiction but this year I'm getting into some fiction as well (really enjoying the thriller / suspense genre). I started writing reviews on instagram (@readbtwthewinesbookclub) and hope to start an all things book (and wine) related blog soon! Hoping to make some connections in this group :)

I’m Alexis. I live in Florida. I love to read young adult fiction, graphic novels (fiction and nonfiction). I also love suspense and literary fiction. There’s not much I don’t read. I’m also a middle school teacher so always on the hunt for new books.

Greetings everyone from The Land Of Enchantment and the Home of the Alien (Roswell, NM).
I’m a Baby Boomer, happily retired and enjoying spending my time reading mystery/suspense/thrillers.
I’m a Moderator at Snag A Read For Free.
If you like mystery/suspense/thrillers, please come give us a visit and more so if you like freebies of all kinds.
I’m not a big group joiner due to running my own and wanting time to read.... but when I saw this from a new member of ours, I couldn’t resist!
What a great job! I’m envious!
Happy Reading Everyone!

Hello Lea, Alexis and Foxy Vixen welcome to the group!

Hi all! My name is Philip. I am mainly writing a book series right now, Splattering Yet Endearing. I am much more of a writer than a reader...though I have read my own writing more times than I care to count...lol. In the meanwhile, I am glad to chat with writers and actual readers!

"Widowing is a fatal disease, targeting and killing one person in every impacted couple. No treatments exist, or a solution, or survivors. Some think if Widowing targets one gender…intentionally.

Porma needs to move in with someone. Iteni, his high school crush, allows him to move in with her. He’s stoked to get to be with her. So what if no one know how to spot Widowing? Porma can possibly get with Iteni! He has multiple odd jobs to do too, as he seeks romance and adventure at his new Maine home.

Iteni’s been biting herself though. In the bathroom, leaving teeth marks on her skin. She wants to talk about her hand marks, and get help."

https://ptsphiltellsstories.home.blog...

If you are a writer, I also make writing advice blog posts:
https://ptsphiltellsstories.home.blog...

Hi!
I love to read history, historical fiction, and contemporary novels and am always looking for suggestions. I am a professor who publishes about topics in American history. My book America's Early Women Celebrities: The Famous and Scorned from Martha Washington to Silent Film Star Mary Fuller came out earlier this month. Please put it on your to read shelf and on lists! I also write a blog "Women Celebrities: Remembered and Forgotten" https://womencelebritiesrememberedfor...
Nice to meet you all!

Hi, I'm Amy.

I'm a reader/reviewer/blogger from Raleigh, NC. I'll read anything! My favorites are mystery/thriller, sci-fi/fantasy, and historical fiction.

Hi Phil, Angela & Amy welcome to the group!

Welcome everyone!

Hi everyone!

I'm a book reviewer on Instagram that loves so many genres but if I had to choose a few it would be mystery/thriller, historical fiction, memoirs, and spirituality texts. I live in Charlotte, NC and read as fast as lightening. I work in the logistics industry during the day and just snuggle with my cat and read at night. I am about as extroverted as they come so I'm always here for a good conversation. I cannot wait to connect :)

www.instragram.com/whataginger.reads

Hello everyone! I have been on Good Reads for a while, but now joining groups. I love to write--am a frequent blogger on a large health and fitness site. My second book was published in January of 2021--'You Don't Have to Be a Star to Shine ..A Guide for writing Creative non-fiction and fiction. .. It was a joy to write--where I gladly share the most important things i know--whether it be non-fiction or fiction. I look forward to meeting new people and adding friends. My pen name is Shanna Lee James.

Ariail wrote: "Hi everyone!

I'm a book reviewer on Instagram that loves so many genres but if I had to choose a few it would be mystery/thriller, historical fiction, memoirs, and spirituality texts. I live in Ch..."

Hello! It is nice to hear your enthusiastic note! I also love mystery thrillers--and my first book published was my memoir: ... writing brings such joy and I look forward to meeting new faces!