Introduce yourself....

[Brenda]

Stopping by to say hello, I'm mostly an avid reader of anything I can get my hands on (although I'm more critical of romance), so I love the premise of this group. :)

Also, Pottermore is mean to me.

[Robert]

Hi, my name is Rob and I am an author who has not been very active here on the site. I have two titles that were print published by Saga Books in 07 and 08, then I stopped writing fiction in favor of judging, reviewing, and nonfiction pursuits. Last year I decided to rewrite both my novels to make them better for readers, but gosh, it took seven months--much longer than I anticipated. Both second edition books were digitally self-published in January. I'd like some feedback on how successful the rewrite was from a reader standpoint.

[Barbara]

Hello! My name is Barb Cerny. I have written four novels in four years: three are historical romances and one a fantasy romance. I have two in editing right now, the sequel to the fantasy romance and a dark fantasy. I am currently working on three more - a modern murder mystery, a biography, and another historical romance. On top of this, I work full time, have two kids and a husband, folk dance, ballroom dance, sing in the choir, do mission work with the youth group, and somehow find time to sleep. Writing is my PASSION. Always wanted to write but life got in the way. I wrote the first one at the ripe old age of 45 which proves it is NEVER too late. Just do it! Please check me out at http://barbaratcerny.com/ . I am more than happy to provide eBooks to folks who would like to review them!

[Barbara]

Crystal wrote: "Hello! My name is Crystal Tadlock and I love LOTS of book types! I read just about anything except for erotica. I have 3 kids, 2 girls and one boy and live in Topeka, KS. I have tried writing and u..."

Chrystal, NEVER give up. You have been on a little hiatus, that is all. Go with your heart always, even if it isn't always possible to enact upon it immediately. Your time will come. Write that story in your head over and over again and when the time to put it on paper comes, you will be ready for it. That is how it happened for me at 45 years old. The book rumbling around in me for nearly 30 years was finally able to be written. Thus, Of Angels and Orphans was born. https://www.allromanceebooks.com/prod... . Barb

[Beverly]

HI Everyone, My name is Beverly Price and I am a new author for Siren Publishing. I write erotic romance books. I currently have my first books out "Just her Luck (Lucky, Montana)" and the second is due out May 16th "Unlucky (Lucky, Monanta 2).. If you like how cowboys, I have just the things. Take a peak and let me know what you all think..

http://www.amazon.com/Lucky-Montana-P...

[Rubina]

Barbara wrote: "Hello! My name is Barb Cerny. I have written four novels in four years: three are historical romances and one a fantasy romance. I have two in editing right now, the sequel to the fantasy romance a..."

Would love to do a review of some of your books. But I have a review list lined up. If you don't mind waiting till mid May, I would love to do review of your books.
Thanks
Rubina
http://rubinaramesh.blogspot.com/

[Barbara]

Rubina wrote: "Barbara wrote: "Hello! My name is Barb Cerny. I have written four novels in four years: three are historical romances and one a fantasy romance. I have two in editing right now, the sequel to the f..."

That would be great, Rubina! Thanks so much. May would be fine. My email is cernyb_c at sbcglobal dot net. When you are ready, let me know! Barb

[Laurie]

Hello! I'm Laurie, and I'm an author and editor. ("Hi, Laurie!") I write contemporary fiction. Lovely to meet you all.

[Kandy]

Hey Laurie! Welcome!

[Rubina]

Hi Laurie. Welcome!

[Laurie]

Hi, Kandy and Rubina!

[LotusFlower]

Hi there! I am so happy to have found this group! I am a hugely addicted reader. I mean stay up all hours reading, ebook hoarding book fiend. I have a blog I am active with that has everything books on it. I also am working on my first ya novel and also writing a children's book with my 7 year old daughter. It is so much fun! I host many book groups and I also do read for reviews since so many authors seem to find me and ask for help. I am glad to be here to review more books and chat with all you other book enthusiasts!

[Rubina]

Welcome Lotus. Even I love reviewing book simply because I love them. Happy to see u here.

[A.D.]

Hello There, I'm A. D. Morel. So glad to find some kindred spirits who like reviewing as well as fiction writing. I'm a scientist with stories going on in my head all the time. I'd go out of my way for a truly Good Read.

[MissIngrid]

Hello I'm Ingrid - I'm such an avid reader I figured I could start reviewing books as well. My favourite genre is New Adult/Contemporary Romance and have started to look out for Indie writers as well.
Excited to join this group!

[Kandy]

Hey Todd!
I just started your book and find it most amusing. To that end, I would love to review your others.

[Vanessa]

Attention authors: Please do not solicit reviews in this thread. If you would like to solicit reviews please create a thread under R4R and post your synopsis, book cover and contact info. Or you can message me and I will do it for you. Thanks guys! <3

[Brandy *Ahviel*]

Hi :)

My name is Brandy and I run Great Romance Promotions.
I have some great authors lined up for tours and reviews and I am looking to add to our growing list of reviewers and blog hosts.

If anyone is interested in joining the Host Team, please contact me @ greatromancepromotions@gmail.com

Also please check out my site http://greatromancepromotions.wordpre...

I look forward to hearing from you

Thanks

brandy

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Hey everyone! I'm Maria Dee and I've just published my second book (contemporary fantasy, paranormal) on amazon called ENDECA. It's part of a series. The first book is called ESCAPISM, and it's available for only 0.99 cents. ) I would love to get some reviews from all you amazing readers! Is there anyone who would be willing to do a review for my books?

A university student, Xenia decides to devote all her time to some serious soul searching, literally. Along her shocking path to self realization, the first strange thing Xenia discovers is she’s a Diplozoe. She meets Nicholas, a Diplozoe who guides her at a popular nightclub, Styx into a mystical transitory world, a mortal portal between two worlds where the souls of the living and dead intermingle. The second strange thing is Nicholas is part dead…
The third strange thing is she's in love. Leave it to Xenia to fall for a dead guy.

Two travelers seek out Xenia for guidance. There’s a problem though. Something or someone is hindering her awakening…

http://www.amazon.com/Escapism-The-Se...
http://www.amazon.com/Endeca-The-Esca...

[Shanti]

Hi, everyone! I'm Shanti, a stay-at-home mom of two boys (15 and 12), home educator, part-time college student and newly published author. In other words, my life is crazy hectic, but I honestly wouldn't want it any other way. I love all the aspects of my life, even though teaching a teenager isn't something I would have chosen if I didn't think it was to his best benefit.

I love to read YA, paranormal, fantasy and some mystery. About the only romance I will read is historical. My favorite authors of all time are Mercedes Lackey, Marian Zimmer Bradley and Ray Bradbury.

I'm looking forward to being part of this group and reviewing some amazing reads :)

[Che-che]

Hello, my name is Che Che
I work from home but I am an addicted reader I love romance, paranormal, paranormal romance and ever since fifty shades of grey I am a erotica addict LOL
I am also insanely addicted to my nook ereader :)

[Nazia]

Hi, I am Nazia and I just started a book review blog at That Artsy Girls's Book Blog.
I've always loved reading books and after joining Goodreads and seeing so many reviews from other blogs, starting one seemed like a fun thing to do. I would love to get more exposure for my blog. So please do check it out.

[Jay]

Hi everyone: I'm Jay Phillips, a writer, and I recently published my first novel, Kingdom of Heroes. I'm always looking for reviews and feedback. Thanks.

[Matt]

Hi. I'm Matt and I've recently published my first novel via kindle, entitled The Watchman. It's 3am and I really should be going to sleep! But what the hell. A big, sleepy 'hi'!

Matt Langford

[Anne]

Hullo, my name is Anne and I'm a debut author who sent off copy edits for a second book last night. I'm e-published with MuseItUp, Mariah's Marriage and when I navigate the site will be donating e-copies of Mariah's Marriage for review.
I'm a Wife, Mum, Granny, committee person and dancer.

[Laura]

Hi, I'm Laura and I run a book blog at http://a-reader-lives-a-thousand-live... please check it out and follow for regular book reviews.

I love reading and started my blog so I could engage with other people about the thing I love!

[Emma]

Hi everyone I'm Emma from Kew West London. I have just self published my Intimate Erotic Memoir "First Tango In Paris" I am actively seeking reviews. If you think you can help please get in touch. You can visit my book blog here also http://emmajstyles.wordpress.com/

First Tango In Paris

[Evan]

Hey Yall,

Name's Evan. I'm into writing, and I typically dabble in horror, scifi, satire, and some other zaniness. I'd love to exchange stories with other authors seeking reviews. Just lemme know!

[Kimberly]

Hi there,

I write young adult paranormal romance. :)

[Melissa]

Hello! I am Melissa a law student for the moment and on summer break with lots of time to review. I am a part time editor and love reading. Generally, I choose romance, thriller, or non-fiction but I find myself all over the board mostly. I did mention I love to read??? So, if you have something, pass it on over!

[Barbara]

Hello, Melissa! I will sending you the four I have listed here in Goodreads. Have a great read! Look forward to your reviews on Goodreads!

[Carrie]

Hi my name is Carrie. I enjoy many different genres: PNR,UF,historical romance,YA, fantasy, steampunk, some science fiction and I love a good mystery, suspense and thrillers. I also like historical fiction and classic literature.

Lately I've been hooked on New Adult/Young adult, coming of age stories. I give all stories a fair chance if written well and if I find the story interesting.

I post my reviews both here and on my blog (I Can Has Books?) http://icanhasbooks.blogspot.ca/

[T.]

Hello Everyone,

My name is Thad. I live in Florida with my wonderful family. I'm a firefighter by trade, but have always loved reading and had a passion for writing. I've finally been able to bring this dream of writing to life.

I write under the name T. Allen Diaz. I'm new to the writing scene. My debut novel was released in February on Kindle and has just this month been released in print!

I am doing rewrites to the sequel and am five chapters into a first draft of an unrelated story. I look forward to finding good recommendations here and might even make a few of my own.

Thad

[T.]

Cindy wrote: "Hello, my name is Cindy...

Cindy, It took me twelve years to get Procythian Reign published. And that was not my first attempt at writing. So, never give up, if it's something you really like. It is my experience that certain aspects of writing get easier with practice...others do get harder. But it's a lot of fun and worth it.

[Christie«SHBBblogger»]

Hey everyone! I am a book lover who reads daily. Anything romance but I read any sub-genre of that. Although I have kind of drifted away from historicals for the most part. My favorites are YA/NA, Contemporary, and Erotic. I would love the opportunity for more ARCs to review.

[Holly]

Hi. I'm Holly and I write YA fantasy mostly, but have branched out into paranormal with my new ebook, GOING LUCID, of which I'm looking for some people to review in advance and after the release date. I'll also do reviews when I have time. I'm a college student and really busy, so I appreciate short novels. I can do those over a weeks end, but long books usually take me a few weeks.

Hope to meet some great people here!

[Kristy]

Hi all, my name is Kristy and I read alot! :) I really enjoy reading all types of books, though I tend to stick to fiction. I am still new in terms of writing reviews, but I really enjoying being able to provide my thoughts to authors.

[Lisa]

Hi all

I'm Lisa and I write new adult romance (paranormal and contemporary). I've just released my first book (Soul Ties) and finding myself on a roller-coaster ride of emotions! I'll add for review. I'm working on the sequel currently

I also have a NA contemporary coming soon which I'm also nervous & excited about.

Hello to you all!

[Daelynn]

Hi everyone!

I'm Daelynn Quinn, newly published author, SAHM and drill sergeant of three whiny boys, and a hopelessly optimistic dreamer. I've recently published my first YA novel, Fall of Venus , finished the second draft of my second book, Crimson Return , and getting ready to start writing the third in the series next week. It's been a busy year to say the least! I hope to get to know you all better.

[Donna]

Hi! I have been here a couple months. I enjoy reading what everyone has to say, don't always agree, but that's ok. As you can see from my profile I enjoy reading almost anything. My name is Donna Jo. Enjoy reading everyone.

[Adam]

Good morning! I'm Adam Santo, a little known author making a big splash ... somewhere. If you felt the wake of my writing cannonball, there are towels stacked on my lounge chair near the swimming pool entrance for your convenience.

[Mara]

Hello everyone! I'm Mara and I write YA and NA fantasy. I love to read fantasy of all sorts (paranormal, urban, epic), and am venturing into the sci-fi side of reading as well. I'm trying to review more, so this group is a really great find. I have a few lined up right now, but I am looking forward to reading your books once I free up enough to commit. :)

[Jo]

Hi my name is Jo, and I live in Christchurch New Zealand.
I work in the perfect place for a bookworm like me, a bookshop. I look after children's and young adults and adult fiction and also write the stores book reviews. I own a kobo e reader which I love,and am halfway through a library and information diploma. I post all my reviews on goodreads and on my blog http://jharv321.blogspot.com

[Piia]

Hi, I'm Piia and I write historical fantasy & urban fantasy with mystery elements (and humour).

I love chocolate (surprise!) and my hobbies are cat-wrangling and having no life outside the interwebs.
What else... Oh, I once worked in a Zoo and got bitten by a monkey. Good times.

Nice to meet you all!
-Piia-

[Michelle]

Hey everyone!! I'm an online Professor at Remington College :-). Have 2 boys and love, love to read..haha!!

[Lynn]

Glad to see you here

[Kim BookJunkie]

Hi! My name is Kim, I am 37 years old and live in San Diego, CA. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) yet have not worked for a 3 years now due to a neck injury. As time goes on and I become more accepting of my new, sedentary life of chronic pain, I have finally been able to identify 1 positive aspect of my situation.... I have much more time to read!

I have always loved to read. If you asked me a year ago what I liked to read I would have said romance, chick-lit, psychological thrillers, memoirs, and more. I don't know exactly what happened but for almost a year now, all I want to read is EROTIC fiction! 50 Shades of Grey was definitely the catalyst because ever since I read those books, I have been eager to explore what else is out there. So far I know I do enjoy reading explicit, erotic stories with BDSM, ménages, m/m, f/f, m/f and every other combination! I am not afraid of taboo topics (I am actually hoping your authors can, "get my eyes dirty")! I still do love a good romance (even if it is not explicit) as long as I can fall in love with the characters and their love story. Books written by Danielle Steel and Fern Michaels did intrigue me when I was 12 years old but I no longer care for these types of books at all. I do still enjoy biographies and memoirs but I am not into anything historical or nonfiction. I enjoy reading about people who have endured trauma, abuse, drug addiction, alcoholism, prostitution, etc. The more taboo and strange the better!

I think that's enough about me! I look forward to seeing you all around in the group and learning more about you too!

[Donna]

Good morning Kim, nice to meet you. I live in Sacramento Ca. Born and raised Californian. Prune picker :). I'm a mother of 5, Grandmother 4 and I have a Great Grandson. Been married 50yrs. I guess you can say jack of all trades and a master being a wife, mother, Grandmother and have enjoyed all of my 75yrs. Interest are beading, knitting, crochet, walking, and of course reading. I'm not a deep reader I read for the entertainment of the story. I enjoy everything for Nora Roberts to Christine Feehan and many more authors. I have a nook and love to share. Well enough is enough. Hope you enjoy a good book. Donna Jo

[John]

Hi all, my name is John and I love doing book reviews and ARCs. If you have anything that you would like reviews, please send me a request through GR, and we will see what we can work out. I read just about anything, although we all have our favorites.

Love finding new authors, and especially like reading first time authors and giving a very honest review from someone who has read thousands of books!

If you want a review done, please let me know, would love to talk to you!

Happy to find the group! Cheers!

John

[R.J.]

Hello! My name is Richard, and I write under the name RJ Kennett. My debut novel is out, and I'm still on the learning curve for this whole indie author business, but it's going well and I'm looking forward to being part of GoodReads!