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Thanks for getting this started!
The three moderators/creators of this group are all indie authors -- women blazing a trail in this crazy world of self-publishing (attempting to, anyway). We've each recently released debut novels. I'll add them to the bookshelf, but you can also find them on our Goodreads author pages, Amazon and our website at www.threewritersofromance.com.
We're all busy women juggling jobs, kids, husbands, households, volunteer activities, etc. We'll take turns telling our stories and talking about the women in our lives and fiction!
Hi! My name is a Renee and I'm a long time reader, once upon a time magazine publisher, civil servant, and now a mother, wife, and soon to be author (debut launching April 9th). I love reading books with strong female leads and a bit of controversy.
I have all sorts of links and would love to connect.
Blog: https://reneeericson.wordpress.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ericsonrenee
Twitter: @EricsonRenee
Hullo all,I'm about to release my debut novel and I'm an utter newbie. I'm hoping to ground with a group like this - a place to talk shop and get support without the frenetic intensity of blogging.
I've lived all over (9 states and Germany). However, I did high school and college in the Midwest. After many years of soul searching in Boston and San Francisco, I've returned to the Midwest and am accepting my "roots."
I minored in Women Studies and consider myself to be a traditional feminist (instead of a modern fem). I prefer strong, indivual female characters and just wrote a blog post about romantic character devices.
You can find me on FB and Twitter:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ellen-...
Twitter: Ellen Harger @motherstuttered
My blog: http://mymotherstuttered.blogspot.com/
Cheers!
Ellen
Hi! I've been an Indie Author for a little less than a year (July 4, 2012), and recently finished the second book in my "Spy Sisters" Series, out in a few weeks. You can find me on Twitter (@martinbeks), Facebook (I'll have to come back with the link), and my blog, http://themodernjaneausten.blogspot.com.
I got my BFA in Creative Writing (Screenwriting) from Stephens College in 2009. I got next to no marketing education from them, but I got a decent writing education.
Upon learning about Indie Publishing, I took matters into my own hands, finished the book, Sugar and Spies, and uploaded it to Kindle and Smashwords, where it has basically sat.
I still know nothing about marketing, but I'm definitely learning and trying new things to generate sales.
Rebekah wrote: "Hi! I've been an Indie Author for a little less than a year (July 4, 2012), and recently finished the second book in my "Spy Sisters" Series, out in a few weeks. You can find me on Twitter (@mart..."
Hey Rebekah! I'm knee deep in marketing my book right now. I'd be happy to talk shop with you if you'd like.
Renee
Hello,My name is Celia Kennedy and I live in Washington State, so hello from the Evergreen State, Jill.
Like many of you, I have recently published my first book, called Charlottes Restrained (available in Kindle format on Amazon). I have two other books partially written, but became side tracked by an idea in September and am now finishing up the first draft. Tentative title is Venus Rising.
I am a Writer/Landscape Architect/Architect/Stay at Home Mom. However, if I were going to do something else, I would start a business that would help link women who need inspiration/motivation with women who are working in a profession they are passionate about. I feel very strongly about women being more than Damsels in Distress. (Though I do like an old fashioned romance novel from time to time!).
I write a blog, http://womanreinventsself.blogspot.com. I followed Ann Lamotts suggestions in Bird by Bird.
I look forward to hearing more from you all, reading your work, and seeing where this takes us all. Good luck!!
Celia
Great to "meet" like minded ladies. I am following all the links on this page. See you in the blogosphere!
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Looking forward to seeing your work and chatting about cool women!
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My name is Celia Kennedy and I live in Washington State, so hello from the Evergreen State, Jill.
Like many of you, I have recently published my first book, called Charlottes Restrained (av..."
Celia, LOVE your idea of a "business" to link women with mentors. In my debut novel, my heroine also feels strongly about helping high school kids connect with mentors and finding their passion!
Hello, I'm Tessa (or BC) ... invited to join by Darlene.I am NOT a writer, but I am a voracious reader and I rate/review every book I read, posting that info here on Goodreads and also on Shelfari.
I grew up in Texas but came to Milwaukee at the age of 17 to attend Marquette University. I fell in love with winter that first season and I've lived in Wisconsin ever since.
Married, no kids, no pets. Work in healthcare administration (looking forward to retirement in about 3 years). When I'm not reading I enjoy gardening, travel, music, and attending theater (especially musical theater - from opera to revues).
Just getting oriented here, but hope there are some good discussions of books and characters.
Hello everyone! I self published in 2012 (The Doctor's Daughter: Journey to Justice). I got offered a publishing contract but when I looked at the terms decided I would just do it myself. If I am going to work that hard, I am not giving almost all of it away. I'm married, three grown kids and work for a doctor (of course). Always have to have my hands in the dirt (if it ever thaws again). I am about to start the sequel so getting my brain in gear. (I just read the group rules that popped up and it said not to promote your book. Feel free to delete my post but I kinda thought we were supposed to talk about it.)
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Dear Belle, not to worry. We want to know who you are, and being an author is obviously part of that! :-)
Thanks for joining the group!
Oh, I'm a bit late in saying hello, officially, and can offer no links since I am not a published writer though I have penned a few stories over the years....mostly children's stories. I am Marriage Family Therapist and use my stories during children's therapy sessions considering I penned these stories to deal with children's issues such as foster care, alcoholic parents, child abuse, parent/sibling relationships, anger management, etc. I've also written a few poems (one published in Readers Digest years ago)...,most recently I wrote a poem entitled, An Alzheimer's Christmas, which was inspired by my recent therapeutic work with Alzheimer's patients in a nursing home (such a heartbreaking experience). In my early 20's for a few years, I wrote and sold greeting cards to various greeting card publishers. That was really fun...not much money...but I didn't do it for the money.....enough that it filled my vehicle's tank more than a few times. LOL!Nonetheless, I am a voracious reader and discovered Darlene on GR, which resulted in her invite to join this group. I am a proud supporter of new authors and when I discover a well-written and engaging debut novel, I do my best to post reviews and recommend. Any genre is worth my time; however, lately, I've been on a romantic suspense kick.. I will watch this link for links to new books written by you all...
Nice to meet each of you....(BTW... I live in Southern California....my name is a nickname and not a reference to my age...LOL!)
Teen, Thank you for your Alzheimer's work. My mother had early onset and developed it at the same time as her adoptive mother (though I think hers was more garden variety dementia) and my father-in-law. Those were some intense years and my stomach still ties in knots when I think about them. Our society is so ill equipped to deal with this awful devastating disease. I always appreciate those who try to help.
Hugs, Belle! This disease effects so many more then just the patient. I have so many wonderful experiences working with the families.... I see how this disease has aged them, spirits broken, emotionally depleted..yet, they show up every day/week and show love to their family member. You, and people like you, are the ones who should be thanked.Note|. You should write a story with this theme, Belle. With your experience and nursing background, I would expect to be rich with true emotion...jus saying..
Teen, could you email me? I was going to message you but apparently I can't.I have often thought about writing a story but not sure exactly where to go with it. Might end up a character at some point. Horrible, horrible disease, not the happily demented kind that gets portrayed.
Teen & Belle .... have you read
Still Alice by Lisa Genova? Told from the point of view of a woman diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's. Very moving. You can find my review of the book here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...My mother is in the end stages of Alzheimer's .. though hers is not early onset (she is in her late 80s).
I have! I even corresponded with Lisa Genova afterwards. It was a good one.
I have not read this book but Belle recommended, too. Since I'm a therapist, I read a lot of professional journal articles and non-fiction on this subject but not fiction. However, considering the author is a PhD in Neuroscience, I imagine she knows enough to write a compelling perspective. I'll check it out...And, I'm so sorry your mother suffers from this disease, BC. Horrible horrible horrible disease...
Book Concierge, I totally missed your last line. I too want to express my sympathy and empathy for where you and your mother are. Early or late onset, it all ends the same. If you ever want to talk about it feel free to message me.
is one of my favorite books read in the last few years.
Hi all, get to know another side of me and take a quick trip down my memory lane with my posthttp://4broadminds.blogspot.com/2014/...
Hi, if you have a minute, check out my Mother's Day Giveaway for my novels
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. hope you enter and win. follow the link to my FB author page
best, carol
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Carol-...
Hi all, CAPE MAYBE is a Digital Book Today Great Read. You can check it and other books on the list here.http://digitalbooktoday.com/2014/08/0...
Thank you Chick Lit Central for a terrific and thought provoking review of PEACE BY PIECE http://www.chicklitcentral.com/2014/0...
Hi all, I've been around the group for a while. Have some big changes going on in my life that have me thinking about Living Life on Purpose. I share my thoughts in a guest blog at http://gardenlilie.com/Stop by if you have a few minutes. Would love to hear your comments on Living Life on Purpose. thanks carol
Hi there! I'm Anna from Virginia and I just found this group! Hope you are all having a great weekend. Looking forward to the wonderful conversations!
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Let me start off by saying I grew up in Washington state on a farm with seven siblings. I love the North West area and enjoy writing about its great characteristics and friendly people. However, I'm currently living in Texas.
I self published my first book, Finding Pride, on October 20th 2012. Book two, Discovering Pride, was released on January 31st 2013.
Here are my links to my site, blog, FB, & twitter. Hopefully this is the right place to put these. I would love to follow everyone else.
Thanks,
Jill
Web: http://www.prideseries.com
Blog: http://www.prideseries.com/blog.htmls
https://twitter.com/prideseries
FB: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pride-S...