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Oh! I'm a new author as well!

Hello all! I'm Karen. I read a variety of fantasy and sci-fi books. My TBR is mainly indie books at this point. I love supporting the community, but I can be a slow reader from time to time. Hopefully I can help out a little through this group. Excited to meet you all!

Hello Don and Karen, and welcome to the group!

Hello guys , my name is Leane Redmond , i am a self publisher, i write cookbooks and my favorite genres are non fiction books, romance , history and biography books ..... Looking forward to sharing knowledge and ideas from the scholars in the group , i'm a newbie into the publishing business and i hope you all treat me nicely , i promise to always be active in the group by giving honest reviews on other publishers books in favor that i get the same for my cookbooks , thank you all and God bless.

Leane wrote: "Hello guys , my name is Leane Redmond , i am a self publisher, i write cookbooks and my favorite genres are non fiction books, romance , history and biography books ..... Looking forward to sharing..."

Hello and welcome to the group.

Howdy. My name is Austin and I write...well, fiction, usually boy meets girl, though under interesting circumstances, detective meets killer girl (with psychopathic teddy bear), chef meets chef (with cannibals in the mix), preacher (who commits accidental miracles) meets bartender, haunted psychologist (who sees ghosts) meets police officer (who arrests him), and coming soon...timid librarian meets haunted house (and also a boy).

Austin wrote: "Howdy. My name is Austin and I write...well, fiction, usually boy meets girl, though under interesting circumstances, detective meets killer girl (with psychopathic teddy bear), chef meets chef (wi..."

Hello Austin, and welcome to the group!

Hi! I'm Jane, and I'm publishing my debut sports romance in October. I'm also an avid reader of romance, fantasy, and mystery novels, and I love finding and supporting new indie authors :). I live in Florida with my family.

Jane wrote: "Hi! I'm Jane, and I'm publishing my debut sports romance in October. I'm also an avid reader of romance, fantasy, and mystery novels, and I love finding and supporting new indie authors :). I live ..."

Hello Jane and welcome to the group!

Hello my name is Jennifer.

I love to read and write anything paranormal romance. My favorite characters are those with dry sense of humor and that don't need rescuing all the time.

I'm looking forward to both finding new reading material through this group, and possibly showing my work to others in hope that they enjoy it!

Jennifer wrote: "Hello my name is Jennifer.
I love to read and write anything paranormal romance. My favorite characters are those with dry sense of humor and that don't need rescuing all the time.
I'm looking f..."

Hello and welcome to the group, Jennifer!

Hi All, I am Kia, I write across non fiction (how I had my first baby at 50 years old) and fiction (hollywood romance) and children's activity books all under two different imprints. I love to read non fiction as well as fun, fast paced fiction. Looking forward to doing some good reading with you guys!

Kia wrote: "Hi All, I am Kia, I write across non fiction (how I had my first baby at 50 years old) and fiction (hollywood romance) and children's activity books all under two different imprints. I love to read..."

Hello Kia, and welcome!

Hello everyone. I'm Archer. I finally finished my memoirs and published to KDP. I'm new to writing and I honestly have no clue if I'm any good or not...lol. I poured my soul into my biography tho, so hopefully someone gets something out of it. Looking forward to becoming an active participant here and hopefully getting some great feedback on my writing as well.
Cheers!

Archer wrote: "Hello everyone. I'm Archer. I finally finished my memoirs and published to KDP. I'm new to writing and I honestly have no clue if I'm any good or not...lol. I poured my soul into my biography tho, ..."

Hello and congratulation on publishing!

Lynn wrote: "Archer wrote: "Hello everyone. I'm Archer. I finally finished my memoirs and published to KDP. I'm new to writing and I honestly have no clue if I'm any good or not...lol. I poured my soul into my ..."
Thank you!

Good Morning,
My name is Amy Wyatt and I just registered on Goodreads. I am a new author who is hoping to have my first two books out soon.

Good Morning,
My name is Amy Wyatt and I am a new author hoping to have my first two books out before Christmas 2024.

Amy wrote: "Good Morning,
My name is Amy Wyatt and I am a new author hoping to have my first two books out before Christmas 2024."

Hello and welcome to the group, Amy. And congratulations on your forthcoming books!

Hello! I’m Kalvin M. Madsen, a writer from Pasadena, CA, working to publish my debut short story collection, Platforms and Stations. It’s a mix of speculative fiction stories, some of which are deeply personal while others tackle broader, thought-provoking themes. I also manage a small literary magazine, Low Hanging Fruit, which has given me insight into publishing on a tight budget. I’m here to exchange ideas about book promotion, indie publishing, and storytelling—and hopefully find a few like-minded creatives to connect with

Wendy wrote: "Hello!"

Hey, I'm Kalvin! I hope you are well

Kalvin wrote: "Hello! I’m Kalvin M. Madsen, a writer from Pasadena, CA, working to publish my debut short story collection, Platforms and Stations. It’s a mix of speculative fiction stories, some of which are dee..."

Hello and welcome to the group, Kalvin!

Hello Everyone,

I am a new author and avid reader/audiobook listener. I am really into works of fantasy. Currently listening to the new Stormlight Archive book and enjoying it. I recently wrote and published my first book this past month. Proud of it, but a little embarrassed to show to friends and family as I have no idea how it holds up and feels a bit like exposing myself ya know. If you got some advice pertaining to that I would appreciate it a ton.

Hello all,
I am a new author, just published my first book through Amazon KDP last week. My story is about relationship and romance, and this first book is about betrayal. I'm new to everything about publishing a book or being an author and I want to learn from all of you here.

Hello Crow and Jona. Welcome to the group and congratulations on publishing your books!

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Hi everyone.

I'm Nilesh Prabhu

I just recently published my debut YA Fantasy fiction and hoping to get some honest reviews here. Be happy to review other books as well.

Nilesh wrote: "Hi everyone.
I'm Nilesh Prabhu
I just recently published my debut YA Fantasy fiction and hoping to get some honest reviews here. Be happy to review other books as well."

Hello and welcome to the group, Nilesh. And congratulations on publishing your YA fantasy book! Be sure to check out the Quick Guide to RWR Club & Getting Reviews Here to help you get going with the group and getting some reviews for your book.

Hi! Excited to be here.

I am an indie author with (currently) three available books. Not Ideal and Other Stories (2023), The Unlovable Molly Barr (2024), and Bound: A Collection (2025). I'm new to Goodreads, so I am still getting my footing here. Excited to see what this group is all about!

N.C. wrote: "Hi! Excited to be here.
I am an indie author with (currently) three available books. Not Ideal and Other Stories (2023), The Unlovable Molly Barr (2024), and Bound: A Collection (2025). I'm new t..."

Hello N.C. and welcome to the group! The Quick Guide to RWR Club & Getting Reviews Here is a good place to start to help you get going with the group and getting some reviews for your books.

Hello everyone. I'm Em Brooks. I'm an indie author of fiction. All of my books contain a combination of clean romance, action, adventure, mystery, and twists and turns. I've been writing for over 30 years but just started publishing 2 years ago. I have thirteen novels published so far, with two series and a collection of short stories among them. I'm always learning so I'm looking forward to seeing what I can learn here.

Em wrote: "Hello everyone. I'm Em Brooks. I'm an indie author of fiction. All of my books contain a combination of clean romance, action, adventure, mystery, and twists and turns. I've been writing for over 3..."

Hello Em and welcome!

Hello,

My name is Chris. I've been writing for 20+ years but I'm just now getting around to publishing. I like reading and writing most in the fantasy genre though I also enjoy science fiction stories.

Christopher wrote: "Hello,
My name is Chris. I've been writing for 20+ years but I'm just now getting around to publishing. I like reading and writing most in the fantasy genre though I also enjoy science fiction sto..."

Hello Chris and welcome to the group!

Hello, everyone! 👋

I’m excited to join this group and connect with fellow book lovers and writers! My name is Linda Ann Sánchez, and I have a deep passion for storytelling, especially when it comes to sharing personal journeys of resilience, identity, and healing.

I love discovering new reads and supporting indie authors. I know how much heart and dedication goes into self-publishing, and I’m always eager to engage in meaningful discussions about writing, books, and the creative process.

I’d love to learn more about this community—what genres do you love to read or write? What’s a book that has deeply impacted you? Looking forward to connecting and growing alongside you all! 📚✨

Ibrahim Yassin, an Egyptian poet, writer, and editor based in Johannesburg. He has published three books through traditional publishers, including two poetry collections in Arabic—"Adam, Eve, and My Demon’s Mural" and "Bohemian Monk", as well as a book in literary letters, that employs narrative prose and poetic language.

Psalms of Diaspora is also his fourth book and his third poetry collection.

He has also participated in numerous international book fairs.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law and has pursued studies in various fields, including literature, language, and mental health.

His works delve into the complexities of the human psyche, exploring themes of love, identity, culture, and the broader human experience. Through the interplay between self and other, he employs symbolism and surrealism to reveal hidden truths, seamlessly blending rational thought with the unconscious. Rooted in both personal and shared experiences, his writing bridges imagination and reality, integrating these elements within a holistic view of the surrounding world.

Hello Linda and Ibrahim. Welcome to the group!

(Relocated this misplaced introduction.)

Kristina wrote:
Hey all!

I’m new to this group but also new to publishing. I recently self-published (through KDP) my very first poetry book. It features my original romantic poetry and multi-media artworks. I would be happy for anyone to check it.

Thank you for your time. I look forward to exploring this group more.

https://a.co/d/bkZ3m76

Kristina wrote: "Hey all!
I’m new to this group but also new to publishing. I recently self-published (through KDP) my very first poetry book. It feat..."

Welcome to the group, Kristina!

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Be sure to read through the Quick Guide to RWR Club & Getting Reviews Here to help you get going with the group and getting some reviews for your books.

Just a girl. Struggling to stay in the black and now reading to learn and not to escape.

Friends and recommendations would be nice.

Kori wrote: "Just a girl. Struggling to stay in the black and now reading to learn and not to escape.
Friends and recommendations would be nice."

Hello Kori and welcome to the group!

This group is heavy in the fiction genre, but we do have some non-fiction authors and books. You might check out the "non-fiction" and "memoir" shelves of the Group Bookshelf to see if anything there looks interesting.

Hi everyone! I’m M.A.R. Pereira, a new member thrilled to join this group.

M.A.R. wrote: "Hi everyone! I’m M.A.R. Pereira, a new member thrilled to join this group."

Hello M.A.R. and welcome to the group!

Hello everyone, I’m Josh. I’ve authored one book and am currently working on two more. I love sci-fi, dystopian, and dark humor fiction. Always looking to find new people to connect with and discover aspiring writers. There aren’t many avid readers in my circle of friends and family, so I’m really hoping to find a place to discuss a mutual love of literature. Thanks!

Joshua wrote: "Hello everyone, I’m Josh. I’ve authored one book and am currently working on two more. I love sci-fi, dystopian, and dark humor fiction. Always looking to find new people to connect with and discov..."

Hello and welcome to the group, Josh!

Hi everyone,
what a lovely place to be!
My name is Cathelijne and I am a Dutch SP author of the metaphysical non-fiction kind. So far I have written 7 books for adults in this genre and 1 for kids. The 9th book is on the way to the printer as we speak;-)
The only downside is they are all in Dutch and I am not sure if there are any Dutch authors / readers in this group.
Still trying to figure out how all the reviewing works, but am an avid reader so would love to join in.
I love curling up on the sofa with a good book, and my four cats whilst hoping my hubby will bring me a cup of tea;-)
Looking forward to getting to know other authors.

Cathelijne wrote: "Hi everyone,
what a lovely place to be!
My name is Cathelijne and I am a Dutch SP author of the metaphysical non-fiction kind. So far I have written 7 books for adults in this genre and 1 for kids..."

Hello Cathelijne and welcome to the group!

Hey Everyone! I'm Clarissa, and I've got two novels out (my third is due out later this year). I've been on Goodreads for a long time, but I haven't been very active. It's time to change that! I crave new, offbeat, usually indie books, so please friend/follow me so I can hear about your recommendations. Also, I'm always looking to connect with new readers who might be genuinely interested in escaping for a little while into the universe of my books and my blog. Please come on by my author's page and see if it's anything you might be interested in (or just stop by and say hi!) Also, 3 little known facts about me: 1) I actually like doing laundry; 2) I used to be a DJ/karaoke host; 3) I once met Whoopi Goldberg, and by "met" I mean I got to shake her hand at an event as she passed by and blurt out to her oh-so-smoothly, "My mom and I love you!"

Clarissa wrote: "Hey Everyone! I'm Clarissa, and I've got two novels out (my third is due out later this year). I've been on Goodreads for a long time, but I haven't been very active. It's time to change that! I cr..."

Hello and welcome to the group, Clarissa. What a great story about meeting Whoopi Goldberg!

(I similarly "met" Robert Englund (from V and A Nightmare on Elm Street), although I don't remember what my smooth comment was. :) )

Hey everyone!
I'm Belle, and I just started my self-publishing journey this June. I'm really excited to be part of this group filled with amazing indie authors where we can support and learn from one another.

A little about me — I'm a Canadian immigrant who moved here three years ago. I saw this as the perfect opportunity to reflect on and wrap up the first chapter of my life — the one I spent in Hong Kong, the place I once called home.

With deep roots in both Hong Kong and Macau, two cities shaped by colonial histories, I’ve always been inspired by the rich, hybrid cultures that bloomed there — especially the food. One of my favorites is the iconic egg tart, which inspired the title of my book: Yellow Tart.

Feel free to check it out if you get the chance — I’d truly appreciate any feedback!

Pui Ying wrote: "Hey everyone!
I'm Belle, and I just started my self-publishing journey this June. I'm really excited to be part of this group filled with amazing indie authors where we can support and learn from o..."

Hello! And welcome to the group!