authors please raise hands

[Maria]

Note to self: Avoid windows. Avoid planks...

[Feliks, Moderator-at-large]

Gritting my teeth a little bit now, ha. Because some of you seem to just have 'rock star' or 'WWF' author-names (like 'Sting' or 'Mako'). Others are missing private/external author-sites I want to add for you, like 'jonspoelstra.com'. That means I will have to go find an Amazon page or something for your entries.
Big Sigh.

[Maria]

Feliks wrote: "Grinding my teeth. Some of you just have 'rock star' or 'WWF' author-names (like 'Sting' or 'Mako'). Others are missing private/external author-sites I want to add for you, like 'jonspoelstra.com'...."

Or you can put what is provided. Since I sell on Kobo, Apple, Google Play, B&N and so on, I'd hate to have just Amazon listed.

I believe you have what you need from me, but just ask and we can go back and edit our original posts with whatever you need.

My blog: www.BearMountainBooks.com

GR page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

[Feliks, Moderator-at-large]

Your specific data is fine, I'm just looking for consistency among all the entries for all the authors. There's a certain format the 'directory page' eventually assumes, which makes for easy scrolling/clicking.

Unfortunately (in the case of authors with just a Goodreads page and no other site) I have to make a Hobson's Choice. No room to add all the book outlets for each author. An author can provide me with a Facebook page--or any other site of their choosing-- but I really need just two links.

[Feliks, Moderator-at-large]

Next tip: every author here should examine this section of the bookshelf:

https://www.goodreads.com/group/books...

...and verify that all the titles they've written are found *on this shelf* and no other

This is for when a reader wants to browse among your titles from within the group; this is where we can select your books for group features; where we can add custom tags, etc

Search on your name and let me know if your books are
either
(1) tagged-to-another-shelf
(2) missing titles
or
(3)not-appearing-at-all

[Linda]

Hi Feliks. I love mysteries so much that I write the Kyle Shannon mysteries series. Thanks for the support! Author site is lindamickey.com.

Linda Mickey
Linda Mickey

[Ellis]

Feliks wrote: "Good stuff. Thanks y'all. You'll see how beneficial all this is, in jig time.

My basic idea is to limit the 'repetitive'-style author promo that bogged down the group before.

In future, a reside..."

Feliks wrote: "Next:

Now, I know there's a lot of active authors in this group. [Don't hide in the back of the room, I see you].

What I would like all of *you lot* to do is either
(1) message me or,
(2) reply ..."

I don't know if this is the way to reply (haven't figured out Goodreads yet), but yes, I'm an active suspense author.

[Feliks, Moderator-at-large]

You did right. I'll add you...

[Linda]

Thank you Felik!

[Gary]

I'm published by Soho / Random House. The Athenian Mystery series.

My author site is GaryCorby.com.

On here I'm at Gary Corby

Death Ex Machina released just a few days ago.

[Carmen]

Thanks Feliks, I'm a thriller and mystery author best known for the Emilia Cruz police procedural series set in Acapulco. In fact, the film rights have just been sold! Here is the press release:

"Screenwriter and director Emily Skopov is pleased to announce the acquisition of film and television rights to the Detective Emilia Cruz series by mystery author Carmen Amato. The series, which includes the novels CLIFF DIVER, HAT DANCE, and DIABLO NIGHTS, as well as a collection of short stories, features Emilia Cruz as the first and only female police detective in Acapulco. Physically tough yet emotionally vulnerable, Cruz must be her own moral compass as police investigations pit her against Mexico's drug cartel violence, government corruption, and gender bias against a woman in a traditionally male occupation."

You can find the rest of the press release here: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releas...

My website is: http://carmenamato.net
Cliff Diver
Hat Dance
Diablo Nights

[Feliks, Moderator-at-large]

I'll attend to you latecomers presently..you won't be overlooked, I vow it!

[Frank]

Hi Feliks!

Yes, I am an author. My first book was pure mystery, while the second two are paranormal mysteries. The fourth has just come out and is more of a thriller than a mystery.

Frank

[Diana]

I'm a mystery author. Not sure if I've ever mentioned my books directly. Mostly use Goodreads to keep a record of books I've read.

[Alan]

I'm a mystery author. I hope something comes of this site. Feliks, thanks for your efforts.

[Jean]

Hey! Author Jean Holloway here. Contributed 3 short stories for anthologies titled "Suspect", "Deadly Sins" & "Java Jamz" (coming in Sept.) I wrote the Deck of Cardz series which consists of 4 risque suspense thrillers; "Ace of Hearts", "Black Jack", "Deuces Wild" & "Full House". Seriously, the TX DOJ has declared my novels contraband! Drugs, guns and Jean! LOL
Website: http://www.deckofcardz.com/

[Feliks, Moderator-at-large]

Good. I'll add you presently.

Some authors in my other groups reported increased interest in their books after readers saw them re-presented this way.

In addition to the 'authors directory' there'll be a 'titles directory' where your *very* latest book is displayed with a link. This is for those readers who (I figure) want to quickly zip through a list of recent-published books to find a new title.

That's not particularly my style of reading, but I gotta believe that's the way a lot of readers behave these days. So...

[Feliks, Moderator-at-large]

Ellis, Gary, Carmen, Frank, Diana, Alan, Jean--all added to the 'directory' on our group front-page

But, I'm dissatisfied. I don't like the way that page looks, and I don't like how its giving incomplete and even crude info.

I think its time we moved to the next phase of Feliks-ization.

Carmen Amato, even without news of that movie deal--I've seen your name on Goodreads. You're a well-known authoress. I'd want to trumpet your good news to the readers in this group. Movie sales deserve big announcements. We are dropping the ball big-time.

Gary Corby--you just had a book release--!! If timing had been right, I would've made fanfare about this to our group members too.

So I'm fuming because I can't get my usual machinations together as quickly here as I am used to doing in my other groups. New book releases etc are always moved up to the top of the directories. Alerts are sent out. I'm nowhere yet ready to do this.

Right now, I have to poll all you authors now just to see what your latest releases are. Gotta collect ALL that data for the 'titles' thread. I've seen in the past how this alone can take two weeks at least.

Sigh...

[Feliks, Moderator-at-large]

For Gary and Carmen I've done what I could on short-notice. Bumped them to top of the measly 'authors directory' page.

Will also make them part of the 'books just out' area of the group.

Carmen, what specific book of yours should be featured?

[Feliks, Moderator-at-large]

Y'know, I'm gonna make a sticky thread outlining what you should do..look sharp, now..will place at the top of 'memos' section

[J.]

Amber wrote: "Good work, Cap'n."

Indeed. Thanks for all your work, Feliks.

[J.]

So I'm late to the party. Story of my life. I write mysteries, too, as well as short true crime things.

But I'm also a small digital-PoD publisher, Dingbat Publishing. So if any of our aspiring authors is seeking a home… and if that notification is out of line, Feliks, please do let me know. It's no fun when a group disintegrates into adverts.

[Feliks, Moderator-at-large]

Welcome Gunnar.

Yes, you can certainly cross-promote your publishing company.

And yeah I have it all pretty much set up so that spam-barrages can never really erupt around here again. It can and has killed many other groups. It nearly killed this one.

Anyway Gunnar I will see to it that you're represented in all the group slots where you oughta be. Glad to make your acquaintance...

[J.]

Feliks wrote: "Welcome Gunnar.

Yes, you can certainly cross-promote your publishing company.

And yeah I have it all pretty much set up so that spam-barrages can never really erupt around here again. It can and..."

Pleasure meeting you, too, Feliks. Cheers and thanks again.

[Mina]

Feliks wrote: "Next:

Now, I know there's a lot of active authors in this group. [Don't hide in the back of the room, I see you].

What I would like all of *you lot* to do is either
(1) message me or,
(2) reply ..."

Hi Feliks,

I'm an author, but I write paranormal adventure/fantasy stories for the most part. However, I do enjoy reading mysteries.

Wishing you luck & serenity in managing the group!

All the best,

Mina

[Feliks, Moderator-at-large]

Charmed, I'm sure! Thanks for the words of support.

Now, I must inform you that authors of any kind who are our group members, are eligible for the same privileges that mystery authors are afforded (within these precincts).

After all, you might someday write a mystery, even though you haven't yet so far.

So, your name will be added in with the others!

[Susan]

Hello. I'm new. I'm a mystery author also. I can understand some others here who said they were not strictly mystery writers. I have one other (currently out of print) book in another category. My current mystery novel evolved out of a short story that was initially not a mystery. A friend suggested I write a mystery, and I'm glad he did. Since then, I have been a more avid mystery reader as well.

[Feliks, Moderator-at-large]

Still. Policy of helping authors and readers connect (in this group) extends to all authors no matter what their genre

[Susan]

Good. :)

[S.D.]

Hand raised, sitting in the back of the room doing my homework. Actually, been lurking so I could finish my 16th book which is now out. Whew...don't know why this one took so long!

[[deleted user]]

Hi Feliks! I am an author of the Ward Lowe Suspense Series. I thank you for making us speak up. I wish I knew how to use this resource better. Maybe this will help me.
Annay Dawson
www.annaydawson.com

[Robert]

Feliks, thank you for creating organization out of confusion. I'm a mystery author with two novels under my belt.

Robert Downs

I will now hang my head and walk the plank in shame for failing to raise my hand sooner.

[Patricia]

Hi, I am the author of Brownstone Burial, a 1963 mystery with ghosts, a cold case, more murder, brownstones and an airline reservations office. Also, Downsized To Death, a travel agent mystery.
Patricia Gulley
www.patgulley.com
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

[Jane]

Sounds like the kind of story I'd enjoy reading!

[David]

Only just caught up with this thread. I have written two legal suspense novels to date - Hatred Ridicule & Contempt, and Infernal Coalition - and am currently working on my third, Craven Conflict. My blogsite is here: -

http://davidcooperbooks.blogspot.co.uk/

and it includes the opening extracts from all three, as well as some occasional posts on issues of personal interest other than writing.

[Feliks, Moderator-at-large]

Well done. I will add you to the 'windowfront' (aka doorstop) threads. All ya gotta do from that point is just verify I have your info accurately worded, and then just let me know when your next release is due.

[Patricia]

Feliks, did you add my book? I went through the 26 pages and didn't see it.
Patg

[Feliks, Moderator-at-large]

Your name is unusual and ..actually doesn't ring a bell. I might have missed you. Maybe some of these other latecomers too. For example 'Susan Joy Clark'--I'd remember that one too. Have to get on this tonight.

p.s. What '26 pages' are you referring to?

[Feliks, Moderator-at-large]

Alan wrote: "I'm a mystery author. I hope something comes of this site. Feliks, thanks for your efforts."

I think I've got everyone now.

Yes, authors *do* report increased traffic and sales thanks to these small techniques.

But I do it because I think its good for the genre. The best purpose of a group like this is to keep the genre thriving. Anything really, to fight the wave of romance reading and BDSM insanity.

p.s. Authors, I can't always run down every single title on my own. Its in your best interest to see all your books get added to our shelves. Each book in a group bookshelf has a 'tag' or 'pitch'. Its a way to help connect with readers. Take advantage of it!

[Patricia]

Feliks, on the page for this group there was a link to books that you seemed to have listed. There were 26 pages of them.
Thanks for doing this.
Patg

[Feliks, Moderator-at-large]

Aha. You mean our group bookshelf .

Yes. The purpose of the group shelves is to represent titles we talk about in discussion, or recommend to each other. Sometimes we want a quick way to glance at a series or title.

Maybe it isn't clear but what I did (in addition to simply sorting and categorizing all the works) was to create a shelf just for Goodreads authors who participate in this group. That's where you all should have all your titles listed.

Its useful for many reasons, I can assure you. If you dont see your books in that shelf:

https://www.goodreads.com/group/books...

Let me know.

[Patricia]

I can't find either of my books by scrolling through the list. Brownstone Burial comes up in the 'search' but not Downsized To Death. Both are listed in GR.
Patg

[Feliks, Moderator-at-large]

added

[Jeff]

I know I'm late to the party, but I'm a published author and a member of this group. After penning three amateur sleuth mysteries, I decided to embrace my dark side, which led to the release of Death and White Diamonds in December 2014. I'm proud to say that Death and White Diamonds received a Lovey Award for Best Thriller and a David Award for Best Mystery.

[Daniel]

Hi Feliks,

I am an author. I am also a procrastinator, which explains the lateness of this post. I made a Goodreads author's page, and you can read more about my stuff there.

[Mary]

I'm an active author. And a procrastinating one, as evidenced by how long it took me to respond to this request. Sorry . . . I keep meaning to become more active on this site and just can't find the time. I promise to turn over a new leaf in 2016. Meanwhile, I have 2 books coming out in the next month and three in 2016. Funny how authors love to write, yet they have less and less time for that these days.

[Feliks, Moderator-at-large]

a diller, a dollar...alrighty..I've got ya on my radar now. You were actually already on the 'author rankings' on our groups' windowfront page. But under 'Mary Miley' not 'Mary Miley Theobald'

So, all you need to do is PM me a few weeks before your next book release and provide me with all the info I need in advance, to feature that event.

[Feliks, Moderator-at-large]

Had a bit of free time to get caught up on my moderating duties this weekend.

Still not sure I caught every task I assigned myself. It becomes confusing when a mystery author is in both of my mystery groups.

Jenny Milchman, Kayne Milhomme, JR Lindemuth, JR Rogers, Lisa Albers, Maria E. Schneider, Jerold Last, A.C. Efverman, and John Addieggo --you all 'gave me fits' this month! ha. Like they say in baseball.

The good news is that --at my call for volunteer help--a member of Mystery Lovers! has stepped forward to assist me.

Three cheers for Mallory Heart! Mallory's gesture is a fine and generous one. She'll help me keep up with duties around here. Just need to find some time to show her the ropes.

We may even introduce some new features (or, features we've never got around to implementing before).

Oh well. Those of you I named above, make sure I got all your news items correct; and you other authors who have books due out soon--send me the info I usually need, approx three weeks in advance.

See, when I do a "group activity update" I need to have it all at my fingertips; its quite complicated and consumes an entire afternoon. So, thank you in advance if you can make it smoother.

[Feliks, Moderator-at-large]

Jeff Markowitz, added you to our author ranks & your books to our shelf!

[Mina]

Hi Feliks! I'm an author. *Waving at you from TX!* While I usually write paranormal romance and fantasy, sometimes I slip and slide in mysteries. Also, I'm an avid mystery reader. :)