Goodreads Reviewers' Group discussion


Currently I've three series on the go, an epic fantasy series, The Graeme Stone Saga, an urban fantasy/horror series, The Cornish Guardians, and a humorous urban fantasy series, Brian Helsing.
Pleased to meet you all :)

My name is Sivan and I'm an author / reader.
I joined Goodreads a few months ago and I really like the atmosphere! (Both from the reader's & writer's end).
I'm a member in the "Sci-Fi and fantasy" and "existential book club" groups over here.
I have just started writing my new book (will be happy to give you a taste soon).
Also writing a bit in my Goodreads personal blog… not that often but you're all invited (:
My first book is: "THE CONDUCTOR - Birth Rate: 0"
It is complete and available on amazon.
It is a dystopian FANTASY which involves a psychological- existential point of view. It deals with the question of faith, and meaning of life (with or without faith).
The main character is a bit of an allegory for human suffering and throughout the story she seeks meaning.
"In this psychological fantasy, a spiritual journey is imposed upon - Rien the most demotivated character of all three realms in a pre-apocalyptic world. When she is given a most unique opportunity, she struggles to abandon her sense of nullity. Will she be able to plant in a seed of hope?"
Looking forward to meet you all and chat around…


Hello all, lovely to meet you,
I have just published a historical novel on Amazon called Kraken the Ruthless . It is a most unusual pirate adventure set in the 18th Century.
Anyway, I really enjoyed writing the tale (with assistance) and I hope anyone choosing to take a look will quickly be drawn into the exciting twists and turns of Kraken’s dangerous world.
I know it is a lot to ask for someone to review a whole book, so what I’ve done is put the first three chapters here in the Goodreads creative writing section. Then, if you like the look of it and want to see more, I’ll arrange for you to have a free copy of the whole book.
Finally, I am more than willing to help others in the same way by reviewing their carefully crafted words.
Love,
Hypatia
(As instructed, I’ve started a thread in the Author's folder where I’ve put the book synopsis and further details)

My name is Linda and I want to promote my sister Jan Ruehling's book "The Adventures of AsparaGUS", defined as "The perfect Christmas Gift for Genealogist Grandparents".
If you are interested in a honest review exchange, please write me in private. You also have the last chance today to enter our giveaway and win one of the 5 copies of "The Adventures of AsparaGUS".
Here is the link: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
Thank you for your attention,
Linda

I am new to this group and glad to be here. My name is John and I have recently published my first novel The Brokenhearted Christian: Book One. I'm looking for reviews and friends on here, so please feel free to follow or add me. I'm still trying to figure my way around Goodreads, so it may take me a while to respond. My website is: www.thechristianbookseries.com for those who are interested. Looking forward to meeting great people here. Thanks!

My debut crime noir novel SOLD was released a few weeks ago.
Readers are loving it so far with great reviews coming in.
Check it out here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
Will provide e-books for considered reviews.
Peace, love and happiness to all!
BD

I'm Ken Calhoun is founder of Daytrading University, has helped tens of thousands of traders worldwide. As one of the original dot-com day traders from the 1990s, Ken Calhoun is a widely recognized expert in both intraday and swing trading techniques.

My name is Meer Janjua is highly trained and experienced in Biocellular Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Janjua uses both cellular and non cellular therapies, hyperbaric oxygen and mitochondrial medicine to get you the results you need.
Thanks,

I am looking for some reviews for my 4 published children's book, and my upcoming Historical Memoir about my Dad in WWII. I would also love to review for you as well, I am open to any genre except for Romance and Fantasy- those aren't my forte.

I am Sterling Keyes and I am and avid reader who is relatively new to Goodreads. I am also a short story romance author with some new books coming to Amazon Kindle in 2018. Would love to make some friends to talk about great books and to possibly review my books when they come out :) Great to connect with you !

I'm a young Libertarian Science Fiction author who writes with a co-author. We have written a Libertarian/Classical Liberal Space Opera Satire. We of course will provide a free copy of our book for reviews hopefully both here and on Amazon.
Learn more about the book here: https://theaetherverse.com
Contact: publishing@theaetherverse.com

I am Gordon Brooks, sometime naval officer and deep diver, one time astronaut (for a year - looks good on a CV). Ran a creative writing website for 5 years. Some commercial experience in AI.
Nowadays, I'm early retired and have time to think. Enjoy sailing and writing. My favourite genres are historical fiction, nautical adventures, Dark Age history and Arthuriana. But anything with well drawn characters and a captivating plot is good for me.
I am a co-author of the recently published Kraken the Ruthless


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Thank you!!
Happy reading and reviewing ... and Happy New Year! :)
Ebony

From a SPED parent.
Trish"
Thank YOU! Supportive parents are what makes all the difference :)

I'm an author that focuses on science fiction, horror/thriller novels and Biblical prophecy. I've been a pastor for 36 years and I'm now semi-retired, although I still preach in a small Baptist church.

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https://www.jessicalucci.org
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My blog: https://jameswolanykfiction.wordpress...

HAPPY NEW YEAR,
Ruth Zavitsanos

Dominic Bowkett began working in web development at the age of 14 years old. He self taught himself the basic markup languages to start and has since gain considerable experience in Javascript, JQuery, PHP, MySQL, Ajax, JSON among other skills. His main areas of expertise are now the mobile web - websites and apps, along with ebooks, general web design and more specialist pojects. Dominic Bowkett currently works for E-Media Studios as a consultant however also continues to take on freelance projects that are of ineterest to him.

I'm a poet and author from Malta! I will be releasing my second poetry collection in late February/Early March, depending on how the editing and proof copies go!
I like reading poetry books as well as other books (YA, fantasy) but I don't have as much time, so I'm lagging behind in that department.



Thanks for including me in the group. I'm new to publishing and grudgingly learning about the complicated world of marketing. (Tell me, who has time to write?!)
I've written a one-of-a-kind humorously illustrated book, Life Lessons from the Hive, comparing life in the hive and life as a Christ-follower. While encouraging the reader to examine their own walk with God, it takes readers inside the fascinating world of the endangered honey bee without the threat of getting stung.
Now I'm looking for honest reviews -- I think. :-)

You can call me Jack. I can't think of an interesting way to introduce myself at the moment, so I'll just shoot from the hip. I've been freelance writing for years and writing fiction on the side, but this is the first time I've been part of a reviewer's group--at least one as big as this. My interests tend to be pretty broad and tend to range the gamut from current events, to art, to novels, and very rarely, poetry. If we were introducing ourselves at a party, I'd describe my interests as "eclectic". I am grateful to have an opportunity to be part of such a creative and dynamic group, and hopefully interact with some fellow authors and reviewers as well.
Right now I've got something of a history bug, so I am thinking about history and historical fiction specifically. This is a completely new arena for me, so I am a little intimidated, but I'm excited all the same. I am also thinking about subjects related to art and music as well, but that really hasn't been defined creatively for me yet. I honestly don't know what direction I'll be pulled, but at least that half the fun.
As far as my involvement in this group goes, I'm leaning towards beta reading and ARCs, but I want to take it slow. Eventually I want to get around to writing and publishing works of my own in due time, but it's all about baby steps for me right now. I'd also be lying if I said I wasn't relishing the opportunity of talking to and working with all you interesting people, so my options are wide open. Other than that, I'm excited to be here. How about the rest of you?


My name is Heather Fadida but I write under Hadar Fadida my Jewish name. I have a blog comfort zone 3 kilometers about life 3 kilometers from the border between Gaza and Israel. I have written a children's book Spectacular Boy which I tried to upload on Goodreads Authors but I can't see it as registered, can anyone advise me as to what I did wrong?!



Marketing on a budget sounds like a great idea for a group read! I picked up a book a year or so titled "Make Art, Make Money" which is essentially an inspirational/how-to book using Jim Henson's life and career as one long anecdote. It's a little gimmicky at times and the author leans a little heavily on the self-promotion front but a worthwhile read for any aspiring creative. I've resolved to take a little more control of my life creatively since reading it but if anyone is seriously thinking about making writing or art a career I'd suggest reading it.

Nice to meet you! I'm a bit of a history buff too, but I'm sure you'll find plenty of people around here who share the same interests as you. AAB is a big place--lots of fun discussions to be had. Look forward to talking more with you in the coming days!
John

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Even if you've already introduced yourself in a previous thread, feel free to post again here.
Welcome to Goodreads Reviewers' Group!..."

This year I am going to release my very first novel. It's called Football Flyboy and it's about the letters my father wrote to his family during WWII. It has a lot of funny family stories but also shows the self-control my father had while he was away from home. He stayed true to my mother by writing every day to her.
I am so excited to meet everyone. I look forward to talking more with all of you!

Here's my favorite quote from the last book I read, "Glass Houses" by Louise Penny.
"If ever two men were made for cahoots, it was these two. They were cahootites."

Second, after seeing all the love and support here for new authors, I have finally decided to take a chance at self-publishing my first YA fantasy novel this year. I hope to be able to share it with you all soon!
Please follow my journey!
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Marketing on a budget sounds like a great idea for a group read! I picked up a book a year or so titled "Make Art, Make Money" which is essentially an inspirational/how-to book using Jim ..."
Thanks I'll look it up

I read a lot of literary fiction, but I like anything written with sincerity, good characters and interesting themes.
Website: www.bleaknorth.net
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BarryLitherl...

I'm an academic dean by day and university instructor/indie-author by night.
I write fantasy set in ancient Egypt and I really hope to connect with a lot of you, here.
Much love,
Amira


1) "Beautyworld," a science fiction work which recreates the 9/11 disaster and controversy in the 140th century: B004NNVK54
2) "Angelika," in which an 18-year-old German exchange student falls in love with her infatuated, but very proper 40-year-old teacher; what could possibly go wrong? B01M0PFKX5
3) "Eustacia's Secret," 2nd edition, in which two teenage boys fall in love. One is a well-camouflaged transgender girl and the other is a homophobe. Again, what could possibly go wrong? B01N1YYJJN
Review swaps? Tx!
David Bennett Laing

My name is Cheryl Breo and I've just become a published author with my first book titled "Happiness Is A Warm Gun-A Vietnam Story. My story is about being young and in love during one of the most turbulent times during America's history...about my relationship that was lived through love letters, phone calls, violence and determination to survive. We were two Baby Boomers, one who fought for his country; and me, who peacefully protested the war, making people aware of a new voice, reciting peace by non-violence. We were a couple whose love survived; against all odds, but in the end; whose lives were almost destroyed by the memories carried back from Nam.
Even though our marriage ended, our love and friendship never did; we remained friends until he passed away in August of last year.
I'm also an avid Beatle's fan since 1964; when I saw them on the Ed Sullivan show. My cats are even named after Beatle songs.

I'm Deborah Camp and I've had more than 50 novels published. I write both contemporary and historical romances and romantic suspense. I have a romantic suspense series/paranormal called The Mind's Eye. And I just released my newest historical romance, Lonestar's Lady on Amazon.
Last year, my novel Solitary Horseman won the Rone Award for best western era romance from InD'tale Magazine.

Hi, I'm Brian Trenchard-Smith, film maker turned author. If you like time twisting paranormal thrillers, a strong female protagonist, told with a degree of ironic humor, then this is the page turner for you. https://www.amazon.com.au/Alice-Throu...

Thanks for including me in the group. I'm new to publishing and grudgingly learning about the complicated world of marketing. (Tell me, who has time to write?!)
I've written a one-of-a-kin..." Heather
Hi I gave you an honest 5 star review loved it
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