What would you like us start with?

[Atta]

This is my first experience. Love to contribute

[Doreena]

Thanks for the invite! I'm excited to be in on the beginning! :)

[Craig]

Thanks for the invite :-)

[M. Joseph]

Thanks for the invite. Nearly everything I read now is by indie writers.

[Heidi]

Might I propose that we each list a book by an indie author that we would like to vote to read that month? It would be cool if we could maybe have a group discussion afterward with said author. I propose Angels & Warriors: The Awakening by Dawn Tevy. It is a fun fantasy romance and I know Dawn would be more than happy to do a chat with the group at the end of the read. Just a thought.

[Doreena]

Heidi also has an awesome book that she is not telling everyone about. It really is a great read!

[C.M.]

Thanks, so much for the invite, it is great to be at the beginning of a new group. I am an Indie writer and would be willing to offer my books to contribute as giveaway prizes (ebooks) and I am sure, as I have a lot of indie author contacts in the blogging world I would be able to provide books by other indie authors for your needs.

[Emma]

Thanks Ashley.
I think I fist found you online back in late 2011. How time flies!

[C.M.]

Yes, that was when I first started blogging and had no idea what I was doing. Times does change things.

[Heidi]

Ah Doreen, thanks for mentioning my book ;) I was trying not to be self-serving! Of course, if the group wanted to read it, I would be thrilled and would be willing to provide prizes for contests, etc.

[Denise]

Love to start this. What book do we need to read first? Is there an order? Angels and Warriors, the Awakening sounds good, as I love to read and write Romance. Please advise, as I want to do it correctly. New to all this. Thanks!

[Faye]

I am also an independent author and would be willing to give free copies of my book in exchange for reviews... I'm a part of a different reading group on here, and they make a poll for which books to read... Perhaps after a few suggestions, a poll can be created and the link to it can be sent to us all, so we can vote? And since most indie titles are unknown, perhaps a synopsis or blurb about each option could accompany the message that is sent to us (with the link to the poll)? And if we do want to read each other's books, then perhaps that can be the first few reads we do? Or at least the first poll? Just some suggestions - what does everyone else think?

[Denise]

I am in with whatever the group chooses-I am totally into letting a story take Mr where it takes me.

[Claude]

Hi everyone! I'm glad to join you here. Thanks for the invit'.

Claude Dancourt

[Ashlyn]

Thanks for the invite, Ashley. Can't wait to see what the group comes up with :)

[Allison]

Thanks for the invite Ash! :) Cant wait to see where this road leads us! :)

[Gladys]

My first book is free at the moment on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/The-Man-Dreams-..., iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/book/man-..., Sony: https://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/gla..., Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view..., Scribd: http://www.scribd.com/doc/117250979/T... and as a pdf on my blog: http://thedreamseries-gladysquintal.b...

by Gladys Quintal

Warning: The book mentions an episode of sexual abuse and contains unsettling and horror themes....

[Eleonore]

Thank you for inviting me to this group, Ashley. I would also look forward to reading and reviewing fellow writers works.

[Frank]

Hi all Looking forward to participating as I find time

[Deanne]

I found my invitation today. I'm trying to learn about Goodreads. This is my first experience with a reading group and I'm looking forward to it. I'm an indie author and avid reader. So, I'm thinking this should be fun! (If you're interested, my Christian suspense WREN'S NEST is free for Kindle until 11:59 tonight)
Best, Deanne

[Angela]

Thank you for the invite! I just found it today. I'm just getting used to Goodreads.

[Gerald]

thanks for the invitation.

[Ashley]

Dianne wrote: "Thanks, Ashley. What can we do to get this going?"

Hi, Dianne!

Things will really start rolling once the automated forms are in place at http://IndieBookWeek.com. It will streamline the entire process, and let author post news at their convenience.

For now, any author who would like to share news about a new release, a book trailer, a contest or blog tour, a free book, or to suggest a guest blog post, please email me at ashleybarron@thepriyas.com.

Soon, we'll be adding "The Daily Rafflecopter," which is only for e-books! If you'd like your e-book to be scheduled, please email me and we'll get you on the calendar.

I'm open to any other ideas for helping authors to promote their works and to find and connect with new readers. Just let me know! :)

Thanks,
Ashley

[Ashley]

Atta wrote: "This is my first experience. Love to contribute"

Hi, Atta! What a life you have lived! Your book sounds like it has the making of a Hollywood film.

Do you have a blog? That will help me know which options to focus on for IndieBookWeek.

Thanks,
Ashley

[Ashley]

Doreen wrote: "Thanks for the invite! I'm excited to be in on the beginning! :)"

Hi, Doreen! I'm with you!! The full site is coming soon. If there is anything you want to share before then (new release, free book, guest blog post), or if you want to have an e-book scheduled for "The Daily Rafflecopter" giveaway, please email me.

ashleybarron@thepriyas.com

Thank you for the enthusiasm!
Ashley

[Ashley]

Craig wrote: "Thanks for the invite :-)"

Nice to see you here, Craig! If you have news to share on http://IndiebookWeek.com before the forms are activated, please let me know.

My email is ashleybarron@thepriyas.com

Happy reading!
Ashley

[Ashley]

M Joseph wrote: "Thanks for the invite. Nearly everything I read now is by indie writers."

Oh, I like to hear those words, Joseph! There are so many wonderful stories, and writers, and ideas in the indie author world.

If you have news to share on http://IndiebookWeek.com before the forms are activated, please let me know.

My email is ashleybarron@thepriyas.com

Thank you,
Ashley

[Ashley]

Heidi wrote: "Might I propose that we each list a book by an indie author that we would like to vote to read that month? It would be cool if we could maybe have a group discussion afterward with said author. I p..."

What a fun idea, Heidi! The IndieBookWeek.com book club! Let me take a look at the development logistics... Once I know what's involved, a timeline can be established for launch.

If you have contact information for Dawn Tevy, would you please email it to me at ashleybarron@thepriyas.com?

Thank you for suggesting this idea!
Ashley

[Ashley]

Doreen wrote: "Heidi also has an awesome book that she is not telling everyone about. It really is a great read!"

Hey, Doreen! That's good to know.

Heidi Angell, if you would like add your novel to a giveaway, or talk about trading author interviews, please email me at ashleybarron@thepriyas.com.

That goes for you, too, Doreen!

Thanks,
Ashley

[Ashley]

Carolyn wrote: "Thanks, so much for the invite, it is great to be at the beginning of a new group. I am an Indie writer and would be willing to offer my books to contribute as giveaway prizes (ebooks) and I am sur..."

Wonderful, Carolyn! Soon, you will be able to upload your news right to http://IndieBookWeek.com.

Until then, which should be sometime in late April, please email me at ashleybarron@thepriyas.com so we can get this ball rolling!

Thank you!
Ashley