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[Linda]

Greetings to all, it will be most entertaining interacting with writers who create fiction. My genre is non-fiction - though I have considered finishing a sci-fi book that I began 10 years ago or more, non-fiction suits me.

A lifetime writer, news-journalist and publisher I finally wrote the damn book. The subject matter is timely, The issue of cops gone wild is nothing new - Prisons are for crooks not for Broken People. Religion creates an evil beyond reasoning - it divides people just like governments. So, these are the topics I address in my book. What say you?

[G.G.]

Hello and welcome aboard Linda. Indeed, there are not many non-fiction writer around. I'd say it's because fiction is so much easier.

[Ann]

Welcome aboard, Adam :3

Hi Linda, I agree with what G.G says, lots of research and dedication for non-fiction :3

[Linda]

Hi! Thank you Bisky and G.G - Somehow I didn't see it that why for myself, but you are correct. I do write for all readers, I want the average person to feel at ease, not be intimidated with nonsense and vocabulary words. I don't need to impress anyone looking for information. I just want them to think about it, if anything- another point of view with the experience to back it up.

[Linda]

G.G. wrote: "Hello and welcome aboard Linda. Indeed, there are not many non-fiction writer around. I'd say it's because fiction is so much easier."

I appreciate that G.G.
Linda

[Adam]

Bisky wrote: "Welcome aboard, Adam :3

Hi Linda, I agree with what G.G says, lots of research and dedication for non-fiction :3"

Thanks Bisky!

And I agree as well, and that can be hard to admit, being a fiction writer. Non-fiction takes real discipline, and I respect the ones that can do it, and do it well.

[Polly]

I have total writers block because I haven't sold many of my first book but I am improving my social media presence daily

[Linda]

Adam wrote: "Bisky wrote: "Welcome aboard, Adam :3

Hi Linda, I agree with what G.G says, lots of research and dedication for non-fiction :3"

Thanks Bisky!

And I agree as well, and that can be hard to admit, ..."

Thank you, positive input. I will consider this message while I work on my next project. Thank you Adam, Bisky and GG

[B.C.]

Bisky wrote: "Hi B.C! I looove scrivener ^^

Yeah. I'd be lost without it!

G.G. wrote: "Hello and welcome aboard B.C.
LOVE urban fantasy! Good luck with your books. :)"

Thanks. :)

[Linda]

Polly wrote: "I have total writers block because I haven't sold many of my first book but I am improving my social media presence daily"

Try something adventurous to remove the block, something you have never done before but wanted to do. I hope you don't have to go to extremes like myself (jumping out of a plane) - Just a new experience will unlock the block!

[Linda]

Linda wrote: "Polly wrote: "I have total writers block because I haven't sold many of my first book but I am improving my social media presence daily"

Try something adventurous to remove the block, something yo..."

Also, if the first book bothers you for lack of sales - ask others what you could do to improve your work.

[Polly]

thanks for the message Linda, I know my book is quite good because I got a publishing contract, but I couldn't afford the publishers fee so I chose to self publish with Amazon. I would never jump out of a plane, you are brave

[Ann]

Polly, publishers shouldn't charge you. That might have been a vanity press. They try and trap want to be authors by making them pay huge amounts.

There is a topic about it here:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Doesn't mean your book isn't great though :]

[Polly]

thanks for the comment Bisky. I was glad I chose Amazon because I have a future with them, my book will always be printed. I've just found Google + 6 weeks ago, I am making a great online presence with G+.

[Amanda]

Hello! I'm writing a MG fantasy currently titled The Ghosts of Wareville. It's a setting-driven story about a place that's lost its history. Sounds like there's a lot of great writing going on in this group and I'm excited to get to know you all!

[G.G.]

Hello and welcome aboard Amanda. Your book sounds interesting. :)

[G.G.]

Hello and welcome aboard Polly. Don't give up hope. I heard it can take up to five years before a book/author takes off. You acknowledged knowing your book is good so why stop writing?
I also heard that new authors need at least three books out before it happens...so you see, that should be an incentive to get rid of your author's block. :)

[Ann]

Hey Amanda! Welcome aboard :D!

[Linda]

Polly wrote: "thanks for the message Linda, I know my book is quite good because I got a publishing contract, but I couldn't afford the publishers fee so I chose to self publish with Amazon. I would never jump ..."

PTSD makes us do nutty things to feel alive... And, I am too angry to be afraid. Haha.

[Aric]

Hi everyone!

I am writer as well. I currently have my first book out of a series titled The Saga of Lyn. I am a huge fan of fiction and love to read. I look forward to sharing with everyone.

Sincerely,

Aric

[G.G.]

Hello and welcome aboard Aric. Love the name btw.

[Everette]

So I have been off the Goodreads scene for a while. My work and kids consume most of my time. I finally was able to finish my first kids book. I was going to make it an interactive app, but I just did not have the time. I have released it on Amazon and waiting for it to be accepted on ibooks. Anyone have any advise to pass along on marketing tips etc. I have the info on Goodreads. Just Search for Penguin Brother Adventures :) any feedback would be greatly appreciated

[G.G.]

Hello Everette, welcome aboard. I wish I had the answer you seek but sadly I don't. Good luck ditch your book.

[Nicole]

Hi Mike! Welcome! :D

[Ann]

Hello Everette, Aric and Mike, welcome aboard :D

[G.G.]

Mike wrote: "I'm Mike. I began writing mystery novels in 2012 and have self-published five to date."

Hełlo Mike, welcome aboard!

[Thomas]

Hi Everyone! I'm new to GoodReads and wanted to say Hi to everyone here. I'm constantly trying to add more books that I have read - trying to remember them all from over the years while also working on my novel called The Harem. :)

Thanks to all my new friends here on GoodReads! Everyone has been great. :)

[Nicole]

Heya Thomas! Welcome! :D

[G.G.]

Hello Thomas, welcome aboard. Good luck with your novel.

[Ann]

Welcome aboard, Thomas :]

[Javoniel]

Hello all, I'm Javoniel Trowers. I'm a teen author who writes fantasy/science fiction novels. I occasionally write contemporary but usually on in short stories. I also write poetry but I'm quite bad at it. I am currently working on two novels. One being the first of a fantasy series of somewhat epic proportions and the other a stand alone science fiction "war drama" story. I love to read (though I may just be a compulsive book buyer more than a reader). :) Hi everyone.

[G.G.]

Hello and welcome aboard Javoniel. I think many people are like you and buy more books than they read. That's what book lovers do. :) Good luck with your two novels!

[Ann]

Hey Javoniel, welcome aboard. I like to buy books and handbags on impulse. (Handbags that can carry more books)

[Javoniel]

Bisky wrote: "Hey Javoniel, welcome aboard. I like to buy books and handbags on impulse. (Handbags that can carry more books)"
Now that's hardcore. I'm pretty weird with the book buying too. I tend to geek out sometimes. Also one of my favorite smells is the smell of a new book :) Yeah weird me.

[G.G.]

Javoniel wrote: "Also one of my favorite smells is the smell of a new book :) Yeah weird me..."

If that's weird I think we're all weird then. Personally, I find weird someone who does NOT love the smell of new books! Barnes and Nobles has to be my favorite store. It has everything to please my nose: book smell AND coffee smell. :)

[Cem]

G.G. wrote: "...book smell AND coffee smell"

And strangely enough when we mix the two, we go ape. Go figure.

[Javoniel]

G.G. wrote: "Javoniel wrote: "Also one of my favorite smells is the smell of a new book :) Yeah weird me..."

If that's weird I think we're all weird then. Personally, I find weird someone who does NOT love the..."

I can totally imagine how epic that must be (Jamaican so-Never been to Barnes and Nobles) I'm jealous.

[Hamid]

Hi friends, I was away for a long time. I've gained my motivation for writing from two weeks ago and I've written a short story. One of friends asked where he could read some short stories. If one's interested in detective puzzle stories, he can read this last story by the link below.
I'm happy to contact with you again.
https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...

[Dionne]

Sorry I haven't been here of late. Presently I'm working on editing/revising my Sorceress Book 1 novel. And I'm looking for Beta readers and critiquers for it. If there's anyone out there like that, let me know. I'll get back here soon as I'm done. Oh, and I'm also working on The Sorceress Book 2, so a lot is on my plate right now, in between reading books too. I'm a very busy person.

[G.G.]

Hello Chris and welcome aboard!
Congrats on your first novel. :)
Any dog lover is a friend of mine. I have three doggies myself.

[Nicole]

Welcome Chris :)

[Jessi]

Hi there, I'm Jessica and happy to be here. :D
Uuum, I'm currently working on a supernatural romance novel and can't wait to finally finish my first book, ya know.
Anywho, hi there people!

[G.G.]

Hello and welcome aboard Jessica. Good luck with your book!

[Joel]

G.G. wrote: "Hello and welcome aboard Jessica. Good luck with your book!"

I second that! :-)

[Dionne]

Hiya there. Good luck with your book Jessica.

[Jessi]

Thank you for the welcome guys! :D

[Sharmishtha]

Hey! I am Trisha, I am at present publishing a set of fantasy short stories in amazon.

[G.G.]

Hello and welcome aboard Trisha. Congrats on the published book. :)

[Dionne]

Hi and congrats on the published book as well.

[Sharmishtha]

Bisky wrote: "Hello, its Bisky. I'm writing an Urban Fantasy novel called A Dance With Fury. What about you?"

Hey! This is Sharmishtha, right now I am working on a poetry book, a combination of poetry and paintings.