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[Christian]

Greetings. I recently published a new historical novel Spoils of Olympus By the Sword by Christian Kachel. I am interested in all things Alexander the Great but not until I took a class on him back in college did I learn about the unbelievable events that occurred after his untimely death without naming an heir. World wars from Afghanistan to Italy, fascinating personalities, intrigue, and general chaos- all culminating in the eventual Roman domination of his Mediterranean Empire through the final act of Caeser marrying Ptolemy's great-granddaughter 12 times down the line- Cleopatra. I've always felt that, despite great novels being written about the life and times of Alexander, few fictional works are written during this important time period in western history (Mary Renault and Christian Cameron notwithstanding).

Spoils of Olympus takes place soon after Alexander's death and follows the life of a young man who gets caught up in the epic wars of succession. During this time he becomes a warrior, falls for a courtesan, and gets embroiled in a secret society bent on saving Alexander's legacy and heirs from those that would usurp it.

I am a 3-time Army combat vet and have been deployed to some of the very places Alexander marched with his army. Being able to experience the smells, view the sights (not much has changed in some of these places unfortunately), touch the ground, interact with the natives- all inspired me to write this novel which is the first in what will be a series.

Spoils of Olympus is available in both Kindle and paperback

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

[Lizzie]

Hello, I'm Lizzie, an author, reader, reviewer and book editor living outside Paris, France (originally from New Zealand).

Here's my website www.editordeluxe.com - if anyone would like to review my books, I have a short story collection launching Feb 23, 2015 (available for pre-order now) and a memoir coming out in late May. And a series of thriller/commercial women's fiction starting at the end of the year. If you'd like to review Triumph: Collected Stories let me know!

http://www.amazon.com/Triumph-Collect...

Thank you! Lizzie

[William]

Hello, Everyone:

I'm Bill and I'm a writer as well as an English teacher. I also have a hard-boiled crime novel, "Bloodletting." I seek honest reviews if one enjoys the genre. Although I love to read books, due to the demands of the semester, I don't really get to them until the summer.

Whether author, reader, or both, I wish you well!

Bill

[Werner]

Hi, I am Werner from Western Australia, I am the author and producer of the series for small children, called "Oliver and Jumpy". I began this series two years ago and it has progressed nicely. There are now 13 picture books available on most ebook platforms and another six books to come. All stories are also featured on YouTube. I have currently the book with stories 4-6 free of charge to download.

[Cynthia]

Hi everybody! I'm still a little new to Goodreads but so far absolutely LOVING this site! I'm an author, a reader and looks like a reviewer now :).

As I get up to speed with the site and rules of engagement, I'll start reviewing books for ya all and will humbly ask for your reviews as well.


Here's my author profile.

author:Cynthia Down|10684714]

[Gill's]

Hi everyone,

I am Gill and I love books.

I am a reviewer everything I read, on here, my own blog ://www.greatbookescapes.com and cross reference it wherever I can (Amazon, BookBrigr, BookLikes).
I review honestly but am always sensitive to new writers.

Good to meet you all :)

[Leanne]

Hey, I'm Leanne from the UK and I am an avid reader and reviewer of books

[Angela]

Hi!

I'm Angela from England and I love reading most genres with my favourites being real life adventures, mysteries, thrillers and romance.

I don't write fiction (or anything else at present) but in the past have written two technical books on machine knitting and was sub-editor of a UK machine knitting magazine for several years.

[Lincoln]

Hi,

I'm putting the finishing touches to my first novel and I'd be very happy if someone could review the extensive preview available at http://www.second-event.com

Tom Cosgrove is thrust in to a world where the rules no longer apply after an unprecedented solar flare impacts with the Earth’s atmosphere. Does he have what it takes to survive and keep his family safe whilst most of the country burns to the ground?

Any feedback would be fantastic, thanks

Linc

[Cora]

Hello, everyone! :-)

I'm CoraCora Pop and I love to read and to write.
I love science fiction and the fantastic in general (weird, gothic, occult, paranormal...)
I've recently published a collection of strange tales Wanderings on Darker Shores: A Collection of Strange Tales and Poems and I would love to get some reviews for it...

Best wishes from Montreal!

[Martin]

Hi, all.

Old writer (nonfiction) with new direction (fiction) here and new to this group. Need reviews and happy to do reviews. Adult (erotic) romance preferred.

MartinRinehart at gmail dot com

[G.K.]

Hello!

I'm a new author that's just joined the author's page on Goodreads. I've recently published my first book, Conformity and Non-Conformity in the Tim Burton Fairytale which you can see on my page and is currently being sold on Amazon. 100% of the proceeds from it is going towards buying books for the children at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

I’m the kind of person that likes to keep busy and jump around from one thing to another so there are a few projects going on at once. I’m currently waiting for the illustrations for my children’s book to be completed while working on a collection of other children’s books with an author whose work I absolutely adore. I’m also still working on a young adult fantasy novel. So far the first 10 chapters have been getting some absolutely amazing feedback from those I’ve been lucky enough to share them with so that should soon enter the big wide world hopefully.

I also do screenplays so I’m currently working on an adaptation of Sarah Rayne’s The Silence, a magnificent book that you have to read if you haven’t already, and pitching short film ideas to a production company which I can hopefully tell you about soon. And then finally, I’m ghostwriting short romance stories for a client and working on my film and literature website, Interlude: Unscripted.

Right, that's me! I look forward to getting to know some of you better!

Gurpreet

[J.M.]

Hi!

My name is Jules and I am a consummate lurker.

I'm also a writer, a reader, a reviewer (usually in trade, though if I like a book I always wind up posting about it and convincing everyone else I know to read it), and a publisher.

I write a little bit of everything and I read a little bit of everything, and I hope to find some wonderful reviewers here and also some wonderful books to read.

[Kevin]

Hello to all,

My name is Kevin and I am yet another author here in this crowded bar looking for love.

I'm 44, live in Belgrade, and like to read historical fiction but write YA's.

I'll post a specific pitch in a separate folder. For now, just wanna say hi and nice to meet ya.

[Trakena]

Hi!
I'm Trakena and I'm the author of a YA Urban Fantasy titled Cursed. I'm hoping to utilize this resource to connect with reader.

[Lorine]

Hi,

My name is Lorine S Thomas and I am a new author and would love some reviews/feedback for my book "Cross Your Heat". I live in New York and have been writing for a few years, mostly poems and decided to see if I can write a good novel. It is in the mystery genre and I hope you enjoy.

[Debora]

Hi y'all!
I'm a writer and editor/coordinator for 'Tween Girls and God digital magazine. The themed magazine is up on Amazon a couple of times each month and we give it away for free for 5 days of its first week of publication. It's pretty time-consuming, as I coordinate writers from around the globe. Our readership is world-wide, too, and it's an exciting project to be a part of.
But ... it has put my own writing goals on hold for a year or so. I've left a profitable ghostwriting career to do this volunteer ministry, so now it's time to reformat the magazine production and start to publish my own work.
Currently, I have a picture book on Amazon. I have one 4 star and one 5 star review for the eBook and am getting ready to publish it to print. Anyone interested in reviewing children's books (or upcoming Christian romance and thriller novels) let me know. I can hook you up! :) I hope to publish a couple of books per month this year. No, I'm not that prolific, but I have that many books waiting in the wings.
It's good to join the group and I look forward to reading some great children/Christian/romance!

[Amanda]

I'm Amanda, but call me Renea. I'm 18 and live with my fiance, my cat, and soon to add a puppy to the mix. I'm a somewhat new reviewer, but a very experienced reader. I don't bite so you can message me if you would like. If you want to message me, but not sure what to say try asking me about my cat, my puppy, my goals, my fiance, or PTSD service dogs. I love to talk almost as much as I love to read.

-Renea (I sign most everything I write)

[Harvey]

Hi,
I'm an avid reader and newbie book blogger. You can find my book blog at http://bookmarkedbookreviews.blogspot...

[Lorine]

How exactly does a blog tour work?

[Martin]

Good question, Lorine!

[Justin]

Good day all, I am looking to do a review swap for my latest novel. Anyone interested please email me on pessoafenech@gmail.com

Homo Ferus, an action-packed psychological thriller about a feral child raised by dingoes who is forced to come face to face with his humanity. A moral thought-experiment that delves into the nature vs. nurture debate, and, the question of when is it justified to kill.

Many thanks!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TCM9R60

[Harvey]

N.J. wrote: "Harvey wrote: "Hi,
I'm an avid reader and newbie book blogger. You can find my book blog at http://bookmarkedbookreviews.blogspot..."

Welcome to the group, Harvey. You mentioned that you have a..."

Hi NJP, I've only recently started book blogging and haven't really given author interviews/book tours much thought as I'm only really starting out in the blogging world.

[Lorine]

N.J. wrote: "Basically, you write a script of specific questions for the author, ie:when did you begin writing? what do you like to read? Which character do you like the best? It's up to you, just don't make th..."

Oh, okay thanks! Will look into it.

[Graham]

Hello everyone,

I'm Graham from the UK. I started writing in 1996, the year my TV was repossessed. Three years later I was evicted from my home for nonpayment of rent and forced to live in a tent. With no means of charging my laptop I swopped it for a mangy dog. Now the two of us travel the highways and byways reading discarded bus tickets and fast food wrappers. I am a spinner of yarns, a teller of tall tales and a compulsive liar. If you wish to know more, you only have to ask.

[Allyson]

Hi
I am new to writing and have two books that I could do with some reviews for. Countdown to Love: Humorous Valentine romance is a very short story and has two 5* reviews, but really need more if possible. Also Touching Ed has only just been published and has no reviews. both are romances and really aimed for mature audience ( I Am not sure of your age group so I hope I am not insulting you),
I would really appreciate a review if possible. Touching Ed does include some sex scenes, but not erotic. Please contact me if you need more details. Thank you

[Doris]

Hello everyone,
I am German immigrant who lives in the U.S. I love to read - and write - historical fiction. In early March, I will release my debut novel, Oktober Heat, on Amazon. Set in 1958 West Germany, it is a Cold War novel with a rock 'n' roll beat (a description will follow next week).
I am looking to connect with reviewers and book bloggers.

[Elizabeth]

Hello fellow writers and readers,
My name is Elizabeth Krall. I'm a Sydney-based self-published writer, author of two contemporary romance novels and a recently-released suspense/thriller with romance, plus a number of romance short stories.

Check me out here: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

It's nice to meet you all, and if any of my books take your fancy just get in touch.
(note: I do not participate in reciprocal reviews)

All the best,
Elizabeth

[Michael]

Hello everyone I am Michael and I would love for any and everyone to review my first Urban Romance Novel. Thanks for all who are interested.
I appreciate you for letting my join this group, allowing me a chance to introduce my book.

Tears of Joy

[Michael]

Jola wrote: "Hi, I'm Jola from Poland and I would really love to review some books!"

would love for you to review my book

[Liz]

Hi there, I'm Liz from the UK and I'm new to the group. I read constantly and I'm always on the look out for something new.

[Theresa]

Hi, I'm Theresa Larsen author of "Cutting the Soul: A journey into the mental illness of a teenager through the eyes of his mother." I enjoy playing tennis, boating, writing, and reading. Although I don't read as much as I used to because I become a little obsessed and can't accomplish anything else. I have not added all of the books I've read in my life on Goodreads, it takes a lot of time. I am interested in reviews, if anyone is willing let me know.

[Nanci]

I'm Nanci, a seasoned adult - "ha", wife, mother, and new grandmother, living close to San Diego, CA ! I'm an author of two (non-fiction books and many articles) and happy reader (of many fiction & non). I've been getting acclimated to the site, setting up my profile, enjoying the features, and generally finding my way around. (I don't want to mess up here or transgress group protocol!) Wheeeeeeeeeeeee!
p.s. The reason I chose THIS particular group?
---->ANNOUNCING new thriller/science fiction/mystery book, getting FANTASTIC REVIEWS! We need you, if you are a reader who is experienced in this genre. Title: *Animal Future* by Robert and Darrin McGraw. It's a compelling, creativity-to-max father and son collaboration! It has---> a CAPTIVATING, IMAGINATIVE story and premise; COMPELLING characters; RICHLY researched details; CAN'T-PUT-IT-DOWN-FAST action; LANGUAGE worth reading; SUPERIOR setting in San Diego, CA; MINDFUL LITERARY seriousness with humor!
It's here on GOODREADS...or AMAZON.COM ...
Search ANIMALFUTURE and Get ready for adventure!
Thank you so-oo much.

[Elizabeth]

Hey everyone I'm Elizabeth but my friends call me Beth , and I love to read all the time as you can see if you ever visit Pinterest because each and every month I put up a TBR book list that has about 28 books on it. I'm always looking for new authors to read and add to my book shelf.it doesn't matter if if it paperback,hardcover,nook or kindle,once I find a author that I like I keep getting their books.anyway I just wanted to say hi

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Elizabeth wrote: "Hey everyone I'm Elizabeth but my friends call me Beth , and I love to read all the time as you can see if you ever visit Pinterest because each and every month I put up a TBR book list that has ab..."

Dear Beth
I am looking for reviews for my latest novel, an adventure set mainly in the Bahamas. It's called 'Imaginary Cay' and is published on Amazon where you can check it out. If you're interested, e-mail me at ch@colinhodson.co.uk and I can email you either epub or pdf.

[[deleted user]]

Liz wrote: "Hi there, I'm Liz from the UK and I'm new to the group. I read constantly and I'm always on the look out for something new."

Dear Liz
I am looking for reviews for my latest novel, an adventure set mainly in the Bahamas. It's called 'Imaginary Cay' and is published on Amazon where you can check it out. If you're interested, e-mail me at ch@colinhodson.co.uk and I can email you either epub or pdf.

[Sandy]

The Glass Girl by Sandy Hogarth
Free giveaway finishes March1.Giveaway of The Glass Girl finishes on March 1st.
Reviewed as a 'page turner'.
Sandy says “I love exploring character under stress, relationships, and, perversely, lonely places”.
"This is certainly evidenced in ‘The Glass Girl’, which is a beautifully written book. It is an intricate story of betrayed trust, love, loss and hope written with a lightness of touch and at a fast moving pace. The central characters are totally believable and drawn with such depth that you really care what happens to them – sharing their joys and joining in with their tears. At its heart is the story of Ruth – her difficult family relationships and her struggle to overcome seemingly insuperable problems. To find out more you will have to read it yourself, and I guarantee you will not want to put it down!

[Stephanie]

Hello I'm Stephanie and I'm from Virginia and I love reading books. I also review books on my blog wherestephaniereads.wordpress.com. And I am happy to be here. How are you?

[Debora]

Doing great despite the cold, Stephanie! How chilly is Virginia this time of year? :)
Would you consider reviewing children's picture book? :) They're easy to read but tough to get reviews on because ... Well, I'm not sure why they're hard to find reviewers for! If interested, I can send a PDF or let you know when the eBook is free on Amazon (later this week).
Reviewing or not, it's nice to have you here!

[Marjorie]

I'm so glad I found this group! I truly am addicted to reading and mostly find my books at the library because I couldn't possibly afford all the books that I read. I've been a member of Goodreads for quite awhile but it's only been the past few months that I've been active here and am finding so many books that I want to read. I've been enjoying the new authors I've found here and have learned that a book doesn't have to be a best seller to be great. I'll gladly read and review books as time permits. I enjoy literary fiction, memoirs, mystery, suspense and women's fiction. Not much interested in romance or anything too light and fluffy. The deeper, the better!

[Bower]

Hey there! I'm new to the group (and to Goodreads, still finding my way around!). My debut novel, Patience, My Dear will be released March 24 by a brand new imprint of Simon & Schuster/Atria. I'd love some honest reviews from passionate readers. It’s currently available on NetGalley, and I have a small number of advance readers copies, as well. Here's the publisher's keynote:

In this quirky, romantic novel, in the irreverent spirit of Christopher Moore’s national bestseller Lamb, a young woman is getting texts from an iPhone-obsessed God, and she’s not okay with that. Her handsome new neighbor tries to intervene in the dispute, but is he on her side, or the Almighty’s?

Full description can be viewed on Amazon or the S&S website.

Please message me with requests or questions!

Bower Lewis

[Martin]

If there's a prize for "quirky" I think you've won it! Review copy pls!

MartinRinehart at gmail dot com

[Bower]

Martin wrote: "If there's a prize for "quirky" I think you've won it! Review copy pls!

MartinRinehart at gmail dot com"

Awesome! Thank you, Martin! Will shoot you an email now.

[Fictionophile]

Hello everyone,

By day I am a cataloging librarian for a large library system in Nova Scotia, Canada.
In my free time I read and review novels (mostly mystery, thrillers, historical and literary fiction.)

As well as posting my reviews to Goodreads, I maintain a book review blog "Fictionophile"

I sometimes post to Indigo.ca and Amazon.

I am a member of NetGalley, TLC Book Tours, and I am a Goodreads librarian.

[Michele]

Hello!
I'm an author and looking for critique partners as well as reviewers. I write what I like to call historical suspense & mystery. They are cleaner than the mainstream historicals, with a lot of action. My current novel, debuting next month, has a century old treasure hunt and murder to solve. I'm willing to provide eARCs for honest reviews. I am a Goodreads author, you can follow me. I also have a facebook page. Thanks!

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Hi,

My name is Celeste and I am from Washington. I am currently a learning coach for a virtual academy and a new author. I love fantasy, magic and a little romance mixed in with a generous dollop of humor when choosing a good book. I recently published my first fantasy young adult novel, 'Children of Odon'. I would dearly love a review of the book, and would be happy to reciprocate with a review of the same genre. If you would like to read an excerpt of the story please go and look at my blog. Link provided below.
http://www.celestewilsonwriter.com/bo...

The paperback and kindle version is available on Amazon.com. A link is provided at the end of the book excerpt on my blog.

Many thanks and I'm super excited to have found this group.
Celeste Wilson

[[deleted user]]

Hi. Name's Paddy Kildarra from the UK. If I've got the rules correct, I just say hello here and start thread in the Authors & Review Requests section asking for reviewers. So, hello. (I'm very house trained).

[Claire]

Hi I'm Claire, I currently have two books published and - I am looking to connect with anyone interested in reading my work and reviewing it so I can build on constructive criticism,

Look forward to meeting you all!

[C.A.]

Hi, I'm C.A. Pruit,
I'm a self-taught Paranormal Mystery Author.
Please check out my new website and get your copy of "The Chapel."
http://mysticscribe.wix.com/capruit

[Poise]

Hello all,

I am Poise, working on my first novel, excited and terrified at the same time lol. However, I am loving the gracious journey... Looking to connect and be friends with amazing people and talk books, more books and yeah life :).