Authors Connect

[Ashley]

Authors, please feel free to post here with your links, pages, book info, anything you feel like sharing!

[Ashley]

I suppose I'll start this one off. :)

Daughters of Night: Sanctuary and Daughters of Night: Possession are my two books. The links are below:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ASBZ0JM
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009372F4K
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ASBZ0JM
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009372F4K
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/daugh...

I love doing guest blog posts and interviews, though I'm completely open to other forms of promotion if someone's willing to host me! :)

[Jenni]

my book is not yet finished, I have written and published factual books but am aiming for a fiction.
I am trying to write 2 chapters a month, sometimes the story goes off the rails a bit , never know whether to just discard the bits I'm not sure about or save them somewhere. What do you do?

[Carole]

I write darkest gothic horror with some romance.

Here's a recent quote about my writing:

"In the attempt to find the just measure of horror and terror, I came upon the writing of Carole Gill whose work revealed a whole new dimension to me. The figure of the gothic child was there. Stoker's horror was there. Along with the romance! At the heart of her writing one stumbles upon a genuine search for that darkness we lost with the loss of Stoker."
Dr. Margarita Georgieva ~ Gothic Readings in The Dark

I am writing the four-novel series The Blackstone Vampires

Book 1 The House on Blackstone Moor is on sale.

http://www.amazon.com/The-House-Black...

Free on Amazon! Book 1 of the Blackstone Vampires Series

http://www.amazon.com/Unholy-Testamen...

Unholy Testament - The Beginnings is book 2 and is on sale also.

Book 3 Unholy Testament- Full Circle will be on sale shortly!

Thanks!

[Jenni]

Before you publish who reads your manuscript? How many people would you recommend comment on it before publishing?

[Ashley]

Me personally, I let the story tell itself. Every writer is going to be different, though. If I stick to an outline and don't allow myself to deviate from it, I end up with something I'm not happy with. Some authors change their outline as they go along to match the story, some-myself included-just let the story unfold as I go along. But I'd be interested in hearing what other authors have to suggest!

[Carole]

I think this whole publishing thing is a learning game!
I love being indie. You know where you are all the time. Being with an unsatisfactory publisher is awful and I am glad to be free and in control.

Ashley, I just tweet (selectively and not too many)
i do believe firmly in blogging and in making posts as interesting as possible.
as for any serious marketing--i just try stuff and see if anything works!

thanks for the invite!

Ashley wrote: "I suppose I'll start this one off. :)

Daughters of Night: Sanctuary and Daughters of Night: Possession are my two books. The links are below:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ASBZ0JM
http://www.amazon..."

[Michala]

Jenni wrote: "my book is not yet finished, I have written and published factual books but am aiming for a fiction.
I am trying to write 2 chapters a month, sometimes the story goes off the rails a bit , never kn..."

Determining what works best for your life is a bit trifling. You have to learn to compromise. I gave up television in 2012 and still in 2013. I allow myself a specific time to catch up on my fav's via hulu and netflix, but only after I get my writing goals completed. Maybe getting up an hour earlier or staying up an hour later just to write is more your thing. If you feel good about 2 chapters a month...don't let others goals misdirect your own. Find what works best for you. Cheers! Michala w/www.bitemybook.com

[Michala]

Jenni wrote: "Before you publish who reads your manuscript? How many people would you recommend comment on it before publishing?"

It's best to find two (or even 3) people who are close to you but honest enough to tell you whats good and bad about your story. Then take their critiques with a grain of salt. Sometimes they will say something that will improve your novel and other times you will shrug it off. If you can't find someone near you...find a network such as here and ask someone, maybe trade services. Others may charge. Cheers-Michala w/www.bitemybook.com

[Nadia]

Hi here are my novels.
Reflection is Urban Fantasy/Romance
http://www.amazon.com/Reflection-eboo...

Love Curse is Edgy Young Adult Paranormal Romance
http://www.amazon.com/Love-Curse-eboo...

[Ian]

I have three sites up;

http://www.planettommo.com
http://theunsuspectingbachelor.com
http://thethiefandthestalkerstone.wee...

2 books finished but not yet published and two more on the way.

Thanks for looking if you do.

[K.S.]

Hi, my first book is now available on Amazon, I'm still very new to all this and would appreciate any help and advice! I'm also looking for reviews, so if anyone could get in touch here, or message me that would be fab.

Oh yes, book, almost forgot.
The Shadow Rises

[Olga]

Thanks for this opportunity. I've been trying to build up my publications (I've been writing for years but not everything came to much).
I have a novel: 'The Man Who Never Was'
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009TWRT22
Also in Spanish version 'El hombre que nunca existió'
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009TWEGC8
I have three novellas in the same series 'Escaping Psychiatry':
'Cannon Fodder'
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AKWO8Z6
'Teamwork'
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AKWSQJA
And 'Memory'
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AKWVRCS
And last weekend I published a YA novella 'Twin Evils?'
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BDRA9DM
Also available in Spanish version 'Gemela Maldad'

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BDRLLX4
Thank you and good luck all!

[Lee]

Hi Everyone,
I've been writing for a long time just for fun but only recently published a trilogy of 3 novels about a latina accountant who practices Santeria. The stories are all funny paranormal mysteries with a touch of romance. My web site also has links to my books on Amazon and Barnes & Noble (www.loroberts.com). I'm currently writing a book about teenagers who solve mysteries. I like the writing part but I haven't been able to sell anything so I just give them away. Any ideas on how to get a book signing? I think I've been rejected by every store in North Carolina. Hard to get attention as an indie.

Lee

[Angela]

I write short stories and poetry, exploring alternative ways of looking at the world. Here is my website link www.angelaebrooks.com/ My eBook Girls Night Out... and other stories is available on amazon.UK
http://www.amazon.co.UK/Girls-Night-o...

[Clare]

Hi everyone,

I have been writing for several years, with my local writers' group, but have only put work online during the last year. I have one novel and several short stories online, and the links are below. Unfortunately, I can't seem to make the links stay active when I copy and paste them, so I apologise for my stupidity! (Any suggestions would be very welcome - I have a Mac, not a PC, if that makes any difference.)

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...

http://www.feedbooks.com/search?query...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Tranquill...

[Clare]

Brilliant. They went live when I posted them!

[Jenni]

Michala wrote: "Jenni wrote: "my book is not yet finished, I have written and published factual books but am aiming for a fiction.
I am trying to write 2 chapters a month, sometimes the story goes off the rails a ..."

Michala wrote: "Jenni wrote: "my book is not yet finished, I have written and published factual books but am aiming for a fiction.
I am trying to write 2 chapters a month, sometimes the story goes off the rails a ..."

I like the idea of giving up TV, I'm going to try this out soon. Thanks

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[Lovely]

Hi everyone,
I created a critique group on facebook. Feel free to join. https://www.facebook.com/groups/12335...

Here is my author fanpage https://www.facebook.com/pages/Author...

[K.L.]

Hi all. I'm very grateful for this group and this post. I'm an aspiring writer, just recently published the first in my fiction series "Blood of Zee: Unfinished Business". Blood of Zee: Unfinished Business is actually a short story, an introduction to the forthcoming novella.

I would love some feedback, as I've barely gotten any support from family and friends. I'm actually having a contest to try to garner reviews via my blog: http://thegirlatwar.wordpress.com/201...

Author blog page which includes links to my eBook on both Kindle and Nook: http://thegirlatwar.wordpress.com/aut...

My FB fanpage: http://www.facebook.com/GirlAtWar


Twitter: http://twitter.com/theGirlatWar

I'm really looking forward to checking out your works and supporting my fellow writers. If you'd like me to mention your books, short stories, poems--any of your creative writing on my blog, please, just let me know. Cheers.

[Miika]

Hi everyone,

This group is a great initiative! Our book (this is a joint project with me a my brother) Fargoer hails from Finland, with the original already published in our home country and the english translation coming out on March 3rd. First of all, I invite everyone in this group to join the release party:

https://www.facebook.com/events/60976...

We of course appreciate Likes in FB and follows in Twitter. Our book has already gotten great reviews and I highly recommend it to any fantasy book fans. All the relevant information about Fargoer can be found in www.fargoer.com.

Best regards,
Miika

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I am working on an idea. I have found a person to write about who has been deceased for over 100 years. This story was a newpaper article from that time. I want to use basic facts of the person's life like date of birth. How do I cite my sources in a fiction book? Is it ok to write about someone who has passed?

On the Mercy of the WorldMiranda Thomason

[Kaitlyn]

I recently just published my first novel on Smashwords.

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

BlackMoon Beginnings is the first in the four-part Prophesized Series. It is a YA Paranormal Romance. It's currently on Amazon, but I'm waiting for Amazon to change the price. It's free on Smashwords right now! It's only been up for two days and I've already gotten two five-star reviews! That may not seem like anything special, but this publishing newbie, it means a lot!

I have more details on my blog: http://kaitlynhoyt.blogspot.com

[Ashley]

Hey folks, I believe I have it set where you can add your books to the group if you wanna. So feel free to add your books to the group list! It's good to have your book(s) on lists to get the word out. :)

[Carla]

Miranda wrote: "I am working on an idea. I have found a person to write about who has been deceased for over 100 years. This story was a newspaper article from that time. I want to use basic facts of the person's l..."

I always use The Chicago Manual of Style (http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/h...) to answer questions about citing sources. It's also a terrific general resource for writers. They have a free monthly Q&A on their site that is a must-read. You can get on their mailing list to be notified when the current month's Q&A is posted.

I hope that helps. :-)

[Sharon]

Hi

My books are Modern Fantasy / Supernatural set in an alternate reality Scotland

UK www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009JBKV96
US www.amazon.com/dp/B009JBKV96

I'm always looking for reviewers, and am open to review trades with other authors.

I've got a free promo coming up on Amazon the first week of March if anyone's interested! (5th & 6th March)

[Ashley]

Hey, all! I've been a bit on the busy side, what with the blog tour and that pesky thing called life that keeps getting in the way.

I hope everyone is doing well, reaching out to one another, sharing, collaborating, the whole nine yards! I personally am planning to start reaching out to folks by the end of next week to get you on my blog. I'm also going to be hitting up bloggers very soon to schedule a new blog tour for late spring. As most of you know, the work of an indie author is never (ever!) finished. :)

If anyone has any questions, suggestions, comments, random thoughts, or just needs a shoulder to cry on, shoot me a message!! I'll peek in here as often as I can, too.

[Jenni]

Kaitlyn wrote: "I recently just published my first novel on Smashwords.

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

BlackMoon Beginnings is the first in the four-part Prophesized Series. It is a YA Paranormal ..."

Hi
I have just downloaded a copy, so will have a read when I've got time and leave a review. Well done and good luck.

[Kaitlyn]

Jenni wrote: "Kaitlyn wrote: "I recently just published my first novel on Smashwords.

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

BlackMoon Beginnings is the first in the four-part Prophesized Series. It is ..."


Thanks! It's now available for free download on Barnes and Noble and Kobo for free download if you have a Nook or Kobo! :)

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[Jan]

Hello everyone. I need 10 Author volunteers for my Blog. More of that in a moment. First let me introduce myself. I'm an Author and a relative newcomer to Goodreads. I write fast-moving plot-based suspense thrillers with strong characters. My gritty, action-packed debut novel BLOOD POOL is available on Amazon http://amazon.com/dp/B00AR0XFX2

Other links for me are
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Author-...
Twitter https://twitter.com/Jeryder5Author
My Blog http://JERyder.blogspot.co.uk

My (very new) Blog was chosen recently as a recipient for the fun LIEBSTER BLOG AWARD. I’ve completed my task and now it’s my turn to make the nominations. If you are an Author Blogger with less than 200 followers, and would like to take part, please let me know. To see what’s involved I suggest you take a look at my Blog. Remember that it’s meant to be fun. http://jeryder.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03...
Thank you for your help!

[Ashley]

J.E. wrote: "Hello everyone. I need 10 Author volunteers for my Blog. More of that in a moment. First let me introduce myself. I'm an Author and a relative newcomer to Goodreads. I write fast-moving plot-based ..."

This looks like great fun, J.E., and I'd love to take part! You can find me at http://www.drunkenspacepenguin.blogsp..., or email me directly with me at ash.torbeck@gmail.com. Looking forward to connecting with you!!

[Alla]

HI! I have a friend that has two novels out on Amazon Kindle. and

I"m helping her promote! :) We'd love for anyone to read or review! :)

[Erren]

I have followed those who listed their twitter addresses. If you would like me to follow you on twitter, my address is https://twitter.com/errengreywolf. Tell me you're from Goodreads!

My book is a science fiction adventure called, Beneath the Surface: The Lost Boy. My name is Erren Grey Wolf.

My website is www.errengreywolf.ca.

It's not really fair for me to list my facebook page when I cannot like anyone back from it, but here it is: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beneath....

I can help other authors by adding you to my Goodreads blog. If you email me at errengreywolf@yahoo.ca and list the name of your book, your author name, a brief synopsis, and a link to your book, I'll blog you as my guest author. This Goodreads blog is linked to my website as well. Just make sure you let me know you're from Goodreads.

My book is located on Amazon.com at: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_...

[Elise]

Hey everyone! I'm the author of an urban fantasy/vampire series called the Amaranthine Blood series. I have two books out now, Vendetta and Insurrection, and the third is due out soon!

My series is NOT the same-old vampire stories that have glutted the genre today as evidenced by nearly every reviewer's surprise, which you can read for yourselves :)

I'm thrilled to meet everyone, and all those who posted their twitters, I will be following. For the record, I generally followback authors who follow me, so if you haven't posted your twitter or post after I do, follow me and you'll get a return follow.

My sites/links are as follows:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EliseValente
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EliseValente
Website: http://elisevalente.blogspot.com/

Vendetta (Book 1): http://www.amazon.com/Vendetta-Amaran...

Insurrection (Book 2): http://www.amazon.com/Insurrection-Am...

Thanks, and I look forward to getting to know everyone!

[Athena]

Hi all my name is Athena Brady and you can find me at these links.
My book link http://amzn.to/VgvpOU
http://athenabrady.co.uk
http://linkedin.com/pub/athena-brady/...
http://twitter.com/athenabrady
http://pinterest.com/athenabrady1/

[Robin]

Hi Robin Leigh Morgan here.

I’m on the following sites =
http://www.mypennameonly.blogspot.com
http://www.mypennameonly.wordpress.com or
http://www.mypennameonly.webs.com [my website/blog]
and finally I’m also on
http://www.mypennameonly.tumblr.com

You can follow me on
FaceBook http://www.facebook.com/mypennameonly
Twitter http://www.twitter.com/mypennameonly

I’m also on LinkedIn where I have to groups :
Authors/Writers Helping Authors/Writers http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=41...

Young Adult Book Authors
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=45...

If you have a blog and interview authors, I'd love to me interviewed just send me a private message.

[Carla]

Erren wrote: "I have followed those who listed their twitter addresses. If you would like me to follow you on twitter, my address is https://twitter.com/errengreywolf. Tell me you're from Goodreads!

I just followed you from two Twitter accounts: @CCWordPlay (https://twitter.com/CCWordPlay) and @Authors4Authors (https://twitter.com/Authors4Authors)

I will follow everyone else in this thread over time too. Twitter gave me some crap for following too many people at once, so I need to spread it out.

:-)

[Ian]

Carla, was the problem with Twitter due to ratio's? Twitter has an anti spam ratio. So for instance once you follow 2000 followers it only allows you to follow more once your followers reach around 1950 or so. Then it tells you it's a no no or yes. However if you know this and it was a just another Twit mess up apologise for butting in.

Followed by the way :)

[Carla]

No problem, Ian. You're not butting in. I appreciate your taking the time to respond. :-)

I'm not really sure why they got upset. I think it's because I followed a lot of people each day over the course of several days. They banned the account, but told me they would reinstate it if I "changed my behavior." Ha! So I guess I did, because it's back up. Whatever.

Thanks for the follow. I followed you back. :-)

[J.]

Hey everyone, followed everyone (I think) on Twitter, Facebook, posted links to my blog an books (in their respective sections) also, since I probably won't check this group as often as I should (sorry about that), either get to me on FB, Twitter or email me at: therevdr23@gmail.com and let me know what I can help you with (helping me get the word out about my stuff would be appreciated too!). Thank you! Great group! Will look out for the hash tag #AHAG and will retweet. One more thing: here's a link to my author page at the Indie Author Network: http://www.independentauthornetwork.c...

[Ronda]

Michala wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Before you publish who reads your manuscript? How many people would you recommend comment on it before publishing?"

It's best to find two (or even 3) people who are close to you but ..."

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1-3 really good people who are honest, good at cutting out the "dead wood" & who care about you are great. OH - and if 1 of those is published and maybe has won an award or 2, even better, because they've proven their metal.

If you make it open season, you run the risk of wannabes dickering over commas rather than substance.

Once you're "finished" or mostly so, opening it up for some proofing help & comments from the peanut gallery can be very helpful.

Follow your bliss!
Ronda Del GBoccio, the Story lady

[Ian]

I really relate to these comments. My issue is my wife who is also my best friend. However and here is the thing.... No critic there. She will read and comment on sentence structure but not on the story. I know I can't write perfectly but all I want is story specific critique. So for the sake of our otherwise happy life I'm going to bug you people!

[Michala]

Ian wrote: "I really relate to these comments. My issue is my wife who is also my best friend. However and here is the thing.... No critic there. She will read and comment on sentence structure but not on the ..."

I'm always open to reading and helping out a bit. I tend to reply more towards the story specifics over sentence structure anyway. I can commit to 3 chapters and if the story holds my interest I would feel comfortable giving honest advice. If it doesnt' hold my interest I'm a firm believer my advice wouldn't help. LOL
Let me know,
Michala www.bitemybook.com/bitemybook@gmail.com

[Michala]

Carlos wrote: "Download of my political thriller, THE HOUSE OF WAR: Book One of The Omega Crusade, today!

http://theomegacrusade.blogspot.com/p..."

I checked out your website. Just a comment...the cursive writing makes it a bit hard on the eyes. I wish you the very best in all your endeavors!!!!

Cheers,
Michala

[Roy]

Open the book Satan's Whiskers and see what you think. I'll wear my thickest skin if you want to comment.

USA. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_sab...

UK. http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_n...

[Ella]

Jenni wrote: "Before you publish who reads your manuscript? How many people would you recommend comment on it before publishing?"

I'd recommend having a critique group, or at the very least, 3-4 people to critique. After those revisions, I send it to 3-4 beta readers, then a content editor for the few chapter because that's where I have the most problems. Becuase I have an agent and a editor at a publishing house. If I was self-publishing, I'd have the whole MS reviewd by a content editor. I still send my MS to a copy editor.

IMO, if you're self-publishing and want to be taken seriously, you have to have editors review your books.

[Ella]

My first book, The Seduction of Lady Phoebe will be on pre-order in April. I'll post the links when it's up.

[Joyce]

Ella wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Before you publish who reads your manuscript? How many people would you recommend comment on it before publishing?"

I'd recommend having a critique group, or at the very least, 3-4 p..."

I heartily agree with Ella. I am an Indie author. When I complete my first draft of a novel, I send it to several beta readers. That results in a revision. Then I send that revision to another group of beta readers. When I believe it's as good as I can make it, I send it to a professional content and copy editor. If there are major changes, I send it back. Finally, there's the proofing group. I send it to several people for proofing.

[L.F.]

Jenni wrote: "my book is not yet finished, I have written and published factual books but am aiming for a fiction.
I am trying to write 2 chapters a month, sometimes the story goes off the rails a bit , never kn..."

I wouldn't completely discard anything until you're certain you're entirely finished. I've had stories grow out of themselves. Sometimes it's for the better, sometimes not, so it's good to be able to go back and recapture your previous work if necessary.