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Hi everyone!I’m excited to be here! My name is Jack P. Sri, and I’m an indie author who loves writing horror, folklore, and supernatural short stories. I’ve recently published Japan Ghost Stories and Korean Ghost Stories, blending traditional myths with eerie twists for modern readers.
I’m passionate about storytelling that creeps under your skin—especially tales inspired by Asian legends, yokai, spirits, and forgotten rituals. I also enjoy experimenting with horror-comedy and have a soft spot for anything that mixes the spooky with the strange.
Looking forward to connecting with fellow writers and readers here. If you enjoy folklore, ghosts, or dark tales with cultural roots, I’d love to chat!
Thanks for having me, and I’m thrilled to learn and grow with this amazing community.
Hello Sage & Jack! Welcome to the group!
Hi Everyone! I’m Nadia, an avid reader of fantasy romance and historical romance (especially anything with men in kilts!)
I have self-published two fantasy romance novels to date (Blood and Oaths Series) and am currently working on a Scottish historical romance novel.
Cheers! 🇨🇦
Nadia wrote: "Hi Everyone! I’m Nadia, an avid reader of fantasy romance and historical romance (especially anything with men in kilts!)
I have self-published two fantasy romance novels to date (Blood and Oaths ..."
Hello Nadia and welcome to the group!
Hello everyone. My name is kerry and I’m so happy to meet everyone . Have finally completed my 32 year passion project and have published my debut novel on Amazon .https://amzn.eu/d/3AAR1d9
Kerry wrote: "Hello everyone. My name is kerry and I’m so happy to meet everyone . Have finally completed my 32 year passion project and have published my debut novel on Amazon ..."Hello and welcome to the group, Kerry.
Hi, I am Mayur. I have self published my first book on self-care and wish to write more. Glad to be a part of this amazing community.
Mayur wrote: "Hi, I am Mayur. I have self published my first book on self-care and wish to write more. Glad to be a part of this amazing community."Hello and welcome, Mayur!
Hey, I’m 21, queer, and a writer who lives somewhere between literary fiction and neo-noir — you know, morally questionable characters, poetic violence, and the kind of dialogue that sounds like it’s been chain-smoking.I tend to write about quiet chaos, inner unraveling, and people doing the wrong things for the right reasons (or vice versa).
Socially a bit awkward, but I’m here to learn and connect. Really glad to be part of this space.
M.K wrote: "Hey, I’m 21, queer, and a writer who lives somewhere between literary fiction and neo-noir — you know, morally questionable characters, poetic violence, and the kind of dialogue that sounds like it..."Hello M.K, and welcome!
Hi all.I’m Tony Scott, Esq. and I’ve released 2 books this year, “Unlocking Potential: Insights, Tips & Strategies for Young Black Professionals” and “Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: You Belong at the Table!” I’m still trying to figure out what I’m doing here. I will let you in on a secret….come here, closer…I do NOT have my ‘ish together (hence a book on Imposter Syndrome. Lol). Thanks for the add and welcoming me like the old AA meeting I got kicked out of (that’s actually a true story, so, hope nobody found that offensive).
Anthony wrote: "Hi all.I’m Tony Scott, Esq. and I’ve released 2 books this year, “Unlocking Potential: Insights, Tips & Strategies for Young Black Professionals” and “Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: You Belong at ..."
Hello and welcome, Tony!
Hi! I’m Celine and I’m an aspiring author. I’m on the road of thinking about self publishing my book but I genuinely think that maybe my book isn’t all that good? Like you know when you really like your book but aren’t sure if others would? That’s my dilemma now
Celine Mati wrote: "Hi! I’m Celine and I’m an aspiring author. I’m on the road of thinking about self publishing my book but I genuinely think that maybe my book isn’t all that good? Like you know when you really like..."Hello Celine, and welcome to the group!
Hi everyone! I'm Kim and I'm so excited to join this community and connect with like-minded indie authors and readers. I was previously agented and recently decided to self publish my multi-genre novels that have historically been deemed unplaceable because they're a bit of everything: speculative, sci-fi, romance, family saga, literary, thriller, and more.My work is for readers who love Kazuo Ishiguro, Jennifer Egan, Sarah Pinsker, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Emily St. John Mandel, Ted Chiang, Liu Cixin, Andy Weir, and the like.
I'm a global Tech Product leader who practices creative writing in my free time with a strong interest in the intersection of humanity, technology, and society. My creative work has been published in Poet’s Choice, Beyond Words Literary Magazine, Months to Years, 3rd Wednesday, Free Spirit, 42 Stories Anthology and Ariel Publishing, LLC.
I live in the Washington, D.C. area with my family and our sprightly old beagle and guinea pigs, and when I’m not attending my kids’ sports games or planning our next hiking adventure I’m usually training for a race of some kind.
Kimberly wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm Kim and I'm so excited to join this community and connect with like-minded indie authors and readers. I was previously agented and recently decided to self publish my multi-genre n..."Hello and welcome to the group, Kim!
Hi everyone, I’m Danny.I’m new to the group and new to publishing in general. I’ve always loved sci-fi, so I decided to try my hand at writing a short story which turned into my first self-published piece, Broken Code. It’s been equal parts exciting and terrifying to finally put something out there.
I’d still call myself very much an amateur, just learning as I go, but I’m enjoying the process and looking forward to picking up tips from others here.
Danny wrote: "Hi everyone, I’m Danny.I’m new to the group and new to publishing in general. I’ve always loved sci-fi, so I decided to try my hand at writing a short story which turned into my first self-publis..."
Hello Danny, and welcome!
-tentative wave-Hi! I'm Matthew. I'm an Indie writer & reader from New Zealand. I enjoy writing and reading speculative science-fiction fantasy with LGBTQIAP characters and elements. The more diverse the story, the more likely I am to read it and I love to celebrate authors of all walks of life.
Right now I am worldbuilding on my new novel. I finished one recently but haven't decided if I'll publish it until later. I am really focused on this book series and haven't had time to polish the other yet. I love the writing and creating process the best.
What is your favorite part of being a writer or reader?
Matthew wrote: "-tentative wave-Hi! I'm Matthew. I'm an Indie writer & reader from New Zealand. I enjoy writing and reading speculative science-fiction fantasy with LGBTQIAP characters and elements...
What is your favorite part of being a writer or reader?"
Hello Matthew and welcome to the group!
I'm honestly not sure how much other members check in this thread, so you might want to post your question as a new topic in The Write Section and/or The Read Section.
Hello all.33 year old married father here. Writing and reading are hobbies for me and not a get rich scheme, I'm a software developer by trade.
A little bit eccentric and very nerdy. Give me some Horror and Thriller books to read. Always open to suggestions.
Hi everyone,I’m Chelsea, an indie author from the UK. I’ve always been drawn to the darker side of the mind in my writing — memory, fear, all the little cracks that make people interesting. I love books that make me second-guess what’s real, and I try to capture some of that feeling in my own work too.
Outside of writing, I read a mix of things (though thrillers and psychological twists are usually my go-to). Looking forward to chatting with people here and hearing about what everyone’s working on or reading!
I am looking for a new genre to try out so if anyone has any suggestions please do let me know!
thanks for having me.
Alexander wrote: "Hello all.33 year old married father here. Writing and reading are hobbies for me and not a get rich scheme, I'm a software developer by trade.
A little bit eccentric and very nerdy. Give me som..."
Chelsea wrote: "Hi everyone,
I’m Chelsea, an indie author from the UK. I’ve always been drawn to the darker side of the mind in my writing — memory, fear, all the little cracks that make people interesting. I lov..."
Hello and welcome to the group, Alexander and Chelsea!
Lynn wrote: "Alexander wrote: "Hello all.33 year old married father here. Writing and reading are hobbies for me and not a get rich scheme, I'm a software developer by trade.
A little bit eccentric and very ne..."
Thanks Lynn. Happy to be here
Hi everyone! I’m Meghan Saint, a Canadian indie author writing darkly funny women’s fiction with bite. My debut, Through (dis)Honest Eyes, is launching October 7 and blends sarcasm, grief, and identity crisis into a story about what happens when the personas we build start to crack.I come from a background in project management and book marketing, so I love the behind-the-scenes side of publishing almost as much as the writing itself. I’m currently revising a romantasy series (Whispers of Shadows and Gold, May 2026) while slowly turning coffee into plot points and procrastination into “vibes.”
Looking forward to connecting with other authors here—always happy to trade book talk, launch ideas, or mutual “how do I blurb this thing without screaming?” moments.
Meghan wrote: "Hi everyone! I’m Meghan Saint, a Canadian indie author writing darkly funny women’s fiction with bite. My debut, Through (dis)Honest Eyes, is launching October 7 and blends sarcasm, grief, and iden..."Hello Meghan, and welcome to the group!
Hey there everyone. My name is Paul Petera and I'm brand new here! After a 30+ year career in financial services, I retired earlier this year in part to write my first book. I'm proud to say that I'll be releasing it on September 15th. As I'm new to the self-publishing world, I've been trying to learn as much as possible through the process, and am excited about learning from others who have been on the journey a bit longer. Thanks for having me here!
Hello everyone,I'm James Emmanuel from Nigeria, an author passionate about history, humanity, and storytelling. My works explore pivotal moments and complex themes, including "Nigeria’s journey to nationhood, the origins of the Holocaust, timeless tales of courage, and hidden struggles within human relationships."
Some of my published books include:
Nigeria: Search for Nationhood
The Holocaust Genisys
The Great Achilles
Entertaining the Enemy Unaware
Through my writing, I aim to educate, inspire, and provoke thought-shedding light on stories that shape our world and the human experience.
Thanks for having me here
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Paul wrote: "Hey there everyone. My name is Paul Petera and I'm brand new here! After a 30+ year career in financial services, I retired earlier this year in part to write my first book. I'm proud to say that I..."Hello and welcome, Paul!
James wrote: "Hello everyone,I'm James Emmanuel from Nigeria, an author passionate about history, humanity, and storytelling. My works explore pivotal moments and complex themes, including "Nigeria’s journey t..."
Hello and welcome, James!
Hi, I'm Fenella a new author of romantasy/erotica! I love roller skating and hanging out with my guinea pigs. Nice to meet you all!
Fenella wrote: "Hi, I'm Fenella a new author of romantasy/erotica! I love roller skating and hanging out with my guinea pigs. Nice to meet you all!"Hello Fenella and welcome to the group!
Hey everyone, my name is Tyray Trice. I’m the author of Debt Collectors to the Pros and a dedicated consumer advocate. My mission is to help people who are struggling with debt understand their rights and learn how to protect themselves—without needing an attorney. I’m excited to connect with you all.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ2LKPMK
Ty wrote: "Hey everyone, my name is Tyray Trice. I’m the author of Debt Collectors to the Pros and a dedicated consumer advocate. My mission is to help people who are struggling with debt understand their rig..."Hello and welcome to the group, Ty!
Hello all. I'm Sa'idu Sulaiman. I live in Kano, Nigeria. Furthermore, I'm a retired lecturer, and have been a writer of novels and academic books for some years. I'm happy to join you.
I look forward to supporting fellow indie/SP authors, sharing my books with readers, and discovering new books to feed my reading passion.
Sa'idu wrote: "Hello all. I'm Sa'idu Sulaiman. I live in Kano, Nigeria. Furthermore, I'm a retired lecturer, and have been a writer of novels and academic books for some years. I'm happy to join you.
I look fo..."
Hello Sa'idu, and welcome to the group!
Hi everyone! 💜I’m Sophia Raymond, a software engineer turned indie author of The Purple Pulse series.
I’m absolutely passionate about storytelling, reading, and creating magical worlds that make you smile, dream, and get lost in adventure.
I’m excited to share books, swap fun thoughts, and connect with all you amazing book lovers here! 📚✨
Sophia wrote: "Hi everyone! 💜I’m Sophia Raymond, a software engineer turned indie author of The Purple Pulse series.
I’m absolutely passionate about storytelling, reading, and creating magical worlds that make..."
Hello and welcome to the group Sophia!
Hi Everyone. Eliza Thorncroft, here. Canadian childrens book author & illustrator of Hedgerow Hollows Tales, The Mice of Moonlit Meadows, Crabby Tidepool Tales, The Kingswell Bears, and The Cozy Burrows Chronicles. All independently published by Hawthorn Quill Publishing.
Looking forward to connecting with you and sharing my stories with you.
Eliza wrote: "Hi Everyone. Eliza Thorncroft, here. Canadian childrens book author & illustrator of Hedgerow Hollows Tales, The Mice of Moonlit Meadows, Crabby Tidepool Tales, The Kingswell Bears, and The Cozy ..."
Hello Eliza and welcome to the group!
Hello,I'm Warren. I've been writing seriously for the past five years. My main genre is historical fiction with a secondary genre of action/adventure.
Goodreads has provided me with a positive community in the past to learn from fellow writing enthusiasts. I've collaborated with editors and beta readers.
I look forward to engaging with this group.
Warren wrote: "Hello,I'm Warren. I've been writing seriously for the past five years. My main genre is historical fiction with a secondary genre of action/adventure.
Goodreads has provided me with a positive ..."
Hello and welcome to the group, Warren!
Hi everyone! I’m Marlowe Cadence, and I’m so excited to be here — this is actually my first time joining a book group on Goodreads, so be gentle 😅I’m a poet at heart and by habit — I write and read poetry of all kinds and genres, from the delicate and dreamy to the raw and unfiltered. My latest book is called Sugar and Salt; Simple things, Complex feelings, and it’s out now. It’s a collection that lives in the space between tenderness and intensity — kind of like life itself.
I joined this group to connect, share, learn, and (hopefully) find my tribe — the people who feel things deeply and aren’t afraid to talk about it. Whether you love language, imagery, or just those small moments that hit like a lightning bolt, I’d love to hear from you and get to know what moves you.
Thanks for having me 🖤
Marlowe wrote: "Hi everyone! I’m Marlowe Cadence, and I’m so excited to be here — this is actually my first time joining a book group on Goodreads, so be gentle 😅I’m a poet at heart and by habit — I write and re..."
Hello Marlowe and welcome to the group!
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Hi everyone! My name is Sierra McCallister and I am new to the group :) I am a mom to 5 boys and constantly keep my husband and I on our toes! I am currently student teaching and it has been such an amazing experience! Earlier this year, I was contemplating ways to kind of get myself and my family through student teaching which gave me the idea to write a book. I didn't realize at the time exactly how much work was needed to put into it, but I am SO grateful I took that chance. I am very excited to get to know you all!
Sierra wrote: "Hi everyone! My name is Sierra McCallister and I am new to the group :) I am a mom to 5 boys and constantly keep my husband and I on our toes! I am currently student teaching and it has been such a..."Hello and welcome, Sierra!
Hi everyone ! I am Nathalie, French author and nomadic mum :) Joined this group as I recently translated my book in Englaish and got to know Goodreads through a friend (was more familiar with Babelio). I read various kinds of books and often go through phases :) . Currently base in Bulgaria. Thank you for having me in this group !
Nathalie wrote: "Hi everyone ! I am Nathalie, French author and nomadic mum :) Joined this group as I recently translated my book in Englaish and got to know Goodreads through a friend (was more familiar with Babel..."Hello and welcome to the group, Nathalie!
Sage Reedfields here, Started the SP journey this April, to me it was a discovery, I've always scribbled down notes and stories but never really pursued publishing. Through a friend I came to know about KDP and Self-Publishing and I was hooked.
Originally I am from Egypt, born and raised but I have been around a lot, my life a series of big changes, and now I reside in the North Star of the Midwest Minnesota and I love it here.
I host a podcast, narrate audiobooks, self-published author and a wanna be voice actor xD
I am now seeking Traditional Publishing also, that is a different game altogether, but in the meantime I am trying to hone my craft and be within the right communities, and I am so glad I came across this one!
Happy to be here and looking forward to interacting with everyone here!