A.F.’s Comments (group member since Aug 19, 2010)

A.F.’s comments from the Writers and Readers group.

Charlotte wrote: "Hi
The name's Charlotte, but I like being called Charlie.
I am an author and an editor/beta reader.
I write a number of genres, my best sellers being my non-fiction ones under the name C L Evans.
N..."

Welcome to the group.

Minnette wrote: "Hi, guys.... Just wanted to let everyone know that I'm coming back to the Muse and have starting writing again, full time beginning in January. I've got all new editions of my current books, and wa..."

Congrats. Glad you're back.

Philip wrote: "Hello, everyone. My name is Philip Dodd. I live in Liverpool, England, have a degree in English literature from Newcastle University, and I have been writing songs, stories and poem since I was twe..."

Hi Philip, and welcome to the group.

Feliz wrote: "“I don’t have to live in your world. I have created one of my own.”
Feliz Piez

Feliz Piez wants to die, write his book, and get to Cuba—and not necessarily in that order. So he hires a g..."

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Here's a couple of Goodreads lists. You might find something interesting there.
https://www.goodreads.com/places/857-...
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/9...

Saraya wrote: "Hello Everyone,

My name is Saraya and I'm new to GoodReads. I'm a writer/illustrator, currently working on a series of short stories. My work is inspired by the local folklore surrounding my coast..."

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Kee wrote: "Kee Hoo here. I am a reader. In the car, in a chair, or on a rock, at appointments in the waiting room; I read all the time. I'm retired, so have lots of extra time to read.

The catch is I only re..."

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Paperbacks do seem to be the better seller for the holidays.

The link you added goes to a Harry Potter book. I believe you may have copy and pasted a truncated link (Goodreads cuts off the end of longer links in posts so it is unwise to copy and paste from one).
Best to copy it directly from the book page.

Writers, have a question about how to market your books? Ask it here.

This folder is for promotional ideas, suggestions and tips. Also for questions or other marketing discussions.
PLEASE DO NOT post your books here. We have a sales folder, a giveaway folder, new releases, book blurbs and promotional threads for that. So please don't spam.

The link you added goes to a Harry Potter book. I believe you may have copy and pasted a truncated link (Goodreads cuts off the end of longer links in posts so it is unwise to copy and paste from one).
Best to copy it directly from the book page.

The link you added goes to a Harry Potter book. I believe you may have copy and pasted a truncated link (Goodreads cuts off the end of longer links in posts so it is unwise to copy and paste from one).
Best to copy it directly from the book page.

Brad wrote: "Hey all,

My name is Brad Abdul. I've been on Goodreads for a little over a year now. I primarily used it to search out new book recommendations and such but recently have started uploading some o..."

Welcome to the group.

A. J. Deschene wrote: "Like, how? I'm glad you think it's good, but it's not much to go on.
Anyway, in another group, I've had to make some revisions based on some of the opinions, so do you think this is better, or what..."

It's tighter, and the prose is better, (although I'd lose the "only" in the sentence "a set of Gates that has a mind of its own and only opens") but I think you lost a little of the impact and tension of the first blurb. But I could be wrong, see what your other group feels.

A. J. Deschene wrote: "{Edited} What do you think now?
A. J."

It's good.

A. J. Deschene wrote: "Thanks, what do you like most about it? And if there was something you would change, what would it be?"

I found it intriguing, and as a reader, it hooked me enough it consider checking out the book.

The third sentence is a bit long and might benefit from some tightening and this bit "the missing relative" is slightly impersonal; I'd add a pronoun instead of "the" at least. You also might want to consider a call to action at the end.

A. J. Deschene wrote: "Some of you may remember when I asked for your help on Land of Burning Roses and its blurb, and while I still very much appreciate your help, the story has changed and, consequently, so has the tit..."

I like it.

Paula wrote: "Yes, they are free online reads and in the public domain."

Great, thanks. Just wanted to clarify.

Question: Are all these stories you are posting about in the public domain and free of copyright issues?