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I am Amber aka Up All Night Book Addict. I think my blog name says it all. I have been book blogger since late 2011, early 2012, so I'm definitely not new to the book community. I try to be a well-rounded reader. I am always picking up new-to-me authors and reading books that might push my boundaries.
Hi everyone. My name is Mark Eklid and I'm an author from Sheffield in England, now based in Derby. I recently published my debut novel, a thriller called Sunbeam, https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1... which has been attracting good reviews so far on Amazon (much to my relief!). I'm new to Goodreads and still trying to work out how I can connect with everyone out there so we can help each other and I can spread the word about my novel. If you would like to review it or if you would like me to take a look at your work, I'm open to suggestions. Please get in touch.
Hi, all! I'm Danielle. I started a #bookstagram account (bookchara) on Instagram at the beginning of December and have made some amazing connections there. I have been a book lover my entire life and have recently decided to take that passion one step further by being more intentional about providing reviews and sharing my book joy with others. I feel like I have an eclectic taste in books but would say my favorite genre is YA fantasy. I just finished reading and reviewing Matthew Cody's The Peddler's Road (a Pied Piper retelling), if you'd like to check that out. I look forward to potentially working with some of you and hope books continue to bring each of you joy in 2020!
Welcome Amber! If you are looking for a new read, I'm always delighted to provide a free Epub, mobi, PDF or kindle edition of my mature YA romance Shakespeare Burning. Please feel free to contact me at ugarps@yahoo.comHere's a brief blurb:
He’s the boy who wants to disappear.
One mistake and seventeen-year-old Shake LeCasse lost everything. Now there’s no going back and no way to move forward. The once-popular Varsity hockey captain is living in the basement of a grandmother he barely knows, ditching school, avoiding friends and working hard on self-destruction.
She’s the girl nobody sees.
Cleo Lee survives however she can. Lie, cheat, steal, whatever it takes, and saving Mr. Popular isn’t part of the plan. Telling him the truth about the night that destroyed his life is downright dangerous. She needs to keep quiet, be smart and let the guy she’s been half in love with since middle school throw away a future she’d do anything to have. Too bad she sucks at playing it safe.
Up All Night Book Addict wrote: "I am Amber aka Up All Night Book Addict. I think my blog name says it all. I have been book blogger since late 2011, early 2012, so I'm definitely not new to the book community. I try to be a well..."
Hi Amber. I have a novel I think is a little different to the usual. It's essentially a thriller about two friends - one dead and the other slowly killing himself - who come to realise that in order to save themselves, they have to also save each other.
I can make it available for review in whatever format you prefer.
I have an author page (I cannot believe there might be two authors called Mark Eklid!) or you can email me at meklidbooks@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you
Hello! My name is Airess and just out of nowhere, a few years ago while on deployment, I fell in love with reading. I just recently started getting into the Bookstagram and BookTube communities. I do post about books on my IG but the majority of my reviews happen in short spurts while reading on Twitter and here on Goodreads. I also get asked for book recommendations because of this, so I try my best to read as many books as I can (although I am not a fast reader) and to be as honest as I can with my reviews. I am mostly into suspense, thrillers and mysteries, but I am open to just about anything. The only genre that doesn't seem to hold my attention is SciFi. I look forward to interacting with and working with everyone. Hopefully, this is the start to some great and lasting relationships.
Airess wrote: "Hello! My name is Airess and just out of nowhere, a few years ago while on deployment, I fell in love with reading. I just recently started getting into the Bookstagram and BookTube communities. I ..."Hi Airess - been on the deployments, understand how slowly time goes there, so I'm glad you found a way to fill the time. I've written a series of fantasy - if you are a kindle primer reader you can download them for free. Magic's Genesis: The Grey is the name of the first in the series. Book 4 just came out a few days ago - probably be six in all. Would love to get a review from you. (and from anyone else who happens to read this message.)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D6ZJFRW
Hi Everyone,My name is Monique Gliozzi. I am a new author and have published Foresight and hunted and had them reviewed by Goodreads and Indie reader reviewer. My third book, Vestige, is a ghost story and will be available very soon. I am looking forward to be a part of this group. Happy new year to all.
Hello my name is Emily and I've always been an avid reader. I'm dabbled in book reviews before, but now I want to actually take it seriously and possibly start a blog.I read most genres of books because I like to put myself out of my comfort zone and try something new every often. I would say my favourite genre is psychology thrillers, or fantasy.
I hope to make some amazing connections here and I look forward to reviewing more books!
Hi everyone!I’m Nicole Nadeau. I’m a new indie author and my first book, Death by Midnight: The Secret Life of Anna Goode series, just came out after I’ve been working on it for a few years.
Looking forward to connecting with everyone!
Emily wrote: "Hello my name is Emily and I've always been an avid reader. I'm dabbled in book reviews before, but now I want to actually take it seriously and possibly start a blog.I read most genres of books b..."
Hi, Emily. I have 2 books I would like more reviews for. There is a non-epic fantasy adventure that was shortlisted by the British Fantasy Soc for "Best Newcomer" in 2017 Exile and there is a contemporary fantasy set in southern England Shadows of Faerie . I can send ebooks of either one if they sound interesting
Hi, my name is Hattie Lou. I like to write books about romance. I also love reading them!
My second book "Fame You" came out last month.
https://www.amazon.com/Fame-You-Hatti...
My second book "Fame You" came out last month.
https://www.amazon.com/Fame-You-Hatti...
Hattie wrote: "Hi, my name is Hattie Lou. I like to write books about romance. I also love reading them!My second book "Fame You" came out last month.
https://www.amazon.com/Fame-You-Hatti......"
Hi Hattie, I hope you're doing well. I've written a YA Romance. Would you like to swop books and give reviews on them?
Hi Emily, thanks for connecting. I am also new to the group and am the author of Foresight and Hunted published last year by Tellwell Talent. These are suspenseful fast paced novellas that have been enjoyed by busy people who like to read but have little time.I love reading thrillers and biographies.
Happy New Year .
Regards
Monique
Emily wrote: "Hello my name is Emily and I've always been an avid reader. I'm dabbled in book reviews before, but now I want to actually take it seriously and possibly start a blog.I read most genres of books b..."
Hi Emily. I have a novel which has been out for a couple of months which I'm keen to put up for review. It's a thriller set in the north of England and is called Sunbeam. If you would like me to get a copy to you, send me an email to meklidbooks@gmail.com - Mark
Kathryn wrote: "Hattie wrote: "Hi, my name is Hattie Lou. I like to write books about romance. I also love reading them!
My second book "Fame You" came out last month.
https://www.amazon.com/Fame-You-Hatti......"
Sure I would love to read your book. I'll order it right now.
My second book "Fame You" came out last month.
https://www.amazon.com/Fame-You-Hatti......"
Sure I would love to read your book. I'll order it right now.
Hi my name is Hilary and I started reading books my freshman year of high school when Twilight came to theaters. I stopped reading after I reading after the second books, but have gotten back into reading 2 years ago.I love to read young adult fiction, dystopian/utopian, and I am trying to expand my genre of reading.
I would love to be able to read and review up and coming books before they come out. I have always loved writing and giving people my opinion on books.
I can't wait to see what everybody on here reads and find out about way more books.
Hattie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Hattie wrote: "Hi, my name is Hattie Lou. I like to write books about romance. I also love reading them!My second book "Fame You" came out last month.
https://www.amazon.com/Fam..."
You don't need to order it, I'll give you a free copy. Just give me your email address. :)
Hello my name is Jessica I am 35 and have been reading since I was a young child. I started reading romance books as a teen and would read any I could get my hands on. Now as an adult I know what I like more now. I love contemporary romance books I do not care for historical anymore. I do not care for books written in first person I like third person. I like all kinds of different topics in romance, military, sports, mountain man, family stories where each person gets a book. Some authors I love are Nora Roberts, Julie Garwood, Susan Stoker, Rachel Lacey, Katie Ruggle, Jill Shalvis, and many more. I have thousands of books and try to read daily. I have reviewed many books through Netgalley, Edleweiss and author review teams. I am always looking for new authors or books to check out and would love to reveiw some new ones.
Hello, my name is Monique Gliozzi author of Foresight and Hunted published last year by Tellwell. I live in Australia and only recently have been game enough to start writing fiction of the suspense, thriller , action genre. I'm excited about my new book Vestige, a ghost story, which has just become available on Amazon , Smashwords and also in electronic versions (kindle, e-book). www.moniquegliozzi.com is my website if you like this genre.
Nice to connect with you all avid readers/authors.
Hey everyone! My name is Rachel, and I'm a book nerd from the Milwaukee area. I've been an avid reader for most of my life. My favorite genre is fantasy, but I also enjoy sci-fi and historical fiction. I love to read new books and provide reviews. I'm currently active on bookstagram and am trying to start up a blog. Through this group I hope to find new reading material and be able to provide reviews for authors. Looking forward to these opportunities!
Rachel wrote: "Hey everyone! My name is Rachel, and I'm a book nerd from the Milwaukee area. I've been an avid reader for most of my life. My favorite genre is fantasy, but I also enjoy sci-fi and historical fict..."Hi Rachel,
I have a book in desperate need of reviewing. The only problem is that it isn't the genres you mentioned, it is teen romance. Would you be willing to give it a try?
HI there! My name is Kelsey and I am a bookworm living in Los Angeles. I've dabbled in reviews before but decided I want 2020 to be the year I take the time to actually write reviews of the books I read!Favorite genres: YA, Contemporary Fiction, Thriller, dystopian/Utopian.
Super excited to be a part of the group :)
Hi Kelsey! Welcome. Are you interested in reading a mature YA romance? Shakespeare Burning currently has 29 ratings and a 4.31 average. I am always looking for reviews and happy to provide an Epub, Mobi, PDF or kindle edition. Feel free to contact me here or at ugarps@yahoo.com. I hope to hear from you!Here's a brief blurb:
He’s the boy who wants to disappear.
One mistake and seventeen-year-old Shake LeCasse lost everything. Now there’s no going back and no way to move forward. The once-popular Varsity hockey captain is living in the basement of a grandmother he barely knows, ditching school, avoiding friends and working hard on self-destruction.
She’s the girl nobody sees.
Cleo Lee survives however she can. Lie, cheat, steal, whatever it takes, and saving Mr. Popular isn’t part of the plan. Telling him the truth about the night that destroyed his life is downright dangerous. She needs to keep quiet, be smart and let the guy she’s been half in love with since middle school throw away a future she’d do anything to have. Too bad she sucks at playing it safe.
Hi Rachel and welcome! Do you have any interest in reading a mature YA romance? I am actively seeking reviews and would be happy to provide an Epub, PDF, Mobi or Kindle version. Shakespeare Burning currently has 29 ratings and a 4.31 average. I hope you'll consider emailing me at ugarps@yahoo.com.
Rachel wrote: "Hey everyone! My name is Rachel, and I'm a book nerd from the Milwaukee area. I've been an avid reader for most of my life. My favorite genre is fantasy, but I also enjoy sci-fi and historical fict..."Hi Rachel!! Im from Waukesha County I love Sci Fi and Fantasy!! WE should compare books! Im a big reader myself!! So excited to see someone from my state here!! And we have the same fav genres, most people I know are all ROMANCE fans and I’ve never found anyone who truly gets a kick out of the stuff I like to read.. except my MOm who got me started lol!
Welcome!!
Mkittysamom
Hello lovely people! I'm Shel, an old-new author from Australia. Just published by first novel with a UK publisher and have a few more in the works back home.
Still on my "L"s at Goodreads but would like to build my connections. I write dystopian scifi with social issues at heart. I'm passionate about ableism, diversity and the power of the underdog.
Any other dystopia lovers out there? Thanks!!
Hi, I've just joined this group. I'm a relatively new reviewer just getting started on my blog and on Goodreads.
I'd love to get better at writing reviews, and I'm excited to be a part of this group!
Eleanor x
hi! I've just joined the group! I'm very interested in helping new authors review books they have being released! I love anything YA and most mystery/thriller books! happy to help in any way! I am currently writing my own book and will be looking for reviewers for it probably by summer! thanks!
Hi, all,I’m an author of humorous fantasies and reviewer (fantasy and mystery). My next book, HEXED IN TEXAS, Book 1 in the Baba Yaga Chronicles, will be published soon. My Goodreads author page is Kathy Burford and my email is kathy@kathyburford.com. I’d be happy to send you an ARC if you are interested and would appreciate an honest review if you enjoy it.
Thanks!
Kathy
Hello everyone, i am 30 year old first time author from memphis, tn. I just published my first book called "A Twisted Fantasy" and it is a page turner. It is available on Amazon for kindle and paperback. I hope you all can read it so that we can discuss soon.
Hi, I'm Joané I am a health nerd, writer, and home baker. I love desserts and recently published a book called: The Dessert Diet Club: The Indulgent Guide to Food Freedom
One day I hope to have my own cooking show and have recently started a food blog www.thedessertdietclub.com.
Hello all! I am a fantasy writer and I just recently selfpublished my first novel: The Sapphire Eruption. I am ooking to connect with readers, authors, and reviewers. A pleasure to meet you, say hi!
Hello! I am new to the group, and a first time self-published author. Thank you for having me. I released Sydrome on paperback on January 14, 2020, and then the Kindle version on January 17. I’m already writing my next book, which will be a novella.
I love writing. I’ve been doing it since I was in elementary school. I used to work in film and did some sports writing. Now I’m doing what I always wanted to do: write books.
When it comes to reading, I actually prefer audiobooks, just because that’s the best way I can retain the information. Plus, I’m always doing something productive, so audio allows me to multitask, even when I’m trying to go to sleep.
Here are some links:
Website: https://ryanwkrol.wordpress.com/
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/ryanwkrol
Syndrome is available in both paperback and Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Syndrome-Ryan-...
I hope you have just as much fun reading it as I did writing it.
Thank you,
Ryan Krol
Hi Ryan,Welcome to the group. My name is Dr Monique Gliozzi and I've just self published my third novella Vestige (a ghost story). I started writing in 2017 and published Foresight & Hunted in 2019. I always loved reading , playing sports, riding my motorbike and working as a senior flight instructor on weekends. My day job is in the hospital. I'm impressed with your resume. I am looking to make Vestige into a film, are you aware through your contacts of a producer/director who may be interested?
Feel free to check out my website to learn more about me as an author and my work on www.moniquegliozzi.com
I'm on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram. My email is Monique.Gliozzi@bigpond.com
Keep in touch.
Monique
Hi everyone! I'm new in this group. My name is Andrew Ramz and I'm an indie author. A Dream Come True is my first novel. It will be released in May. I never imagined someday I could write a book. But after listening to a beautiful song that made me imagine the plot of the story in my mind, I asked to myself, "why not writing a book?"
I originally wrote it in English. My dream was to publish my novel in the US.
It took me months to finish writing the novel, but I made constant changes because I was getting rejected by literary agents. (The changes were to make the story better)
I sent around 70 query letters throughout 5 months and everyone said the typical, "it's not what I'm looking for." That's why I decided to self-publish.
If you've sent query letters before, then you know it can be painful. But I believe that all these rejections made me give the best version of myself by showing a great commitment to make a great story.
Last Christmas, I received an email from Readers' Favorite saying that the review of my novel was ready. I was freaking out. My body was shaking as if I was a jelly. Before going to the living room, I prayed and beg God that the review can be good. When I log in in the website and find that my novel received a five-star-rating I broke down in tears. It was a biblical moment I will never forget.
All the bad times that I went through, all the rejections I received, all the good people that was behind me, supporting me, my grandpa that is gone.... it has been an extraordinary journey and I want to do this for the rest of my life.
So far, it has been difficult to promote A Dream Come True in social networks. Nobody has read the book chapters that I've post. I know that I'm new in this group, but I would like to ask you for your support by reading the first chapters of my novel that I'll be posting on my website (link below) Or if you like, reading an ARC.
I have tried with the Latin audience too. I translated the novel to Spanish, my native language, where it has shown a little more response from readers.
https://www.andrewramzbooks.com/
I would love to hear from you. Thanks for reading this.
Cheers,
Andrew.
Hello everyone,I'm a writer from Toronto, currently working on the third book in my series, called Changing the Rules.
The series is about three friends, young women in their late twenties / early thirties who are trying to figure out their careers and ... men. Of course.
I love writing, I love rewriting. I love finding the right word or phrase. I love talking to people about writing. I love being able to wear a onesie to work.
Dakota Light is a pen name 😉
Hi Andy congratulations. I think self publishing is the best way forward. Monique
Hi Dakota. Welcome to the group. I love writing fiction, suspense genre. Have published 3 books Foresight Hunted and now Vestige. www.moniquegliozzi.com
Hello all,I am a sci-fi author with two series that I am currently working on. I live in the Pacific Northwest, and I probably read just as much as I write!
Hi, I'm Zandria. I'm a avid reader who is new to goodreads, I also just started a book instagram. I'm looking to branch out in the community and find new authors.
I'm normally a reader of Romance, adult and YA. I also enjoy thrillers, historical fiction, and sci-fi.
I've been reading all my life and I would really like to spread my horizons by trying out new genres. I'm open to all books of all ages, as I can read them with my young siblings. I would prefer physical copies but I'm open to digital copies.
Thank you all so much!
Hi Zandria,I'm Monique Gliozzi- author of Foresight/Hunted & now my newest Vestige (a ghost story - 4.5/5 star Indie reader review). I'm in the middle of giving 100 copies of Vestige as Goodreads Giveaway. That's the best way to access it alternatively, there's abook funnel you can access
https://dl.bookfunnel.com/lgyhs217od
Feel free to check out my website to learn more about me.
Monique
Hi all,I am a hybrid author who mainly writes historical fantasy. My newest novel is set in 1854 in the Philadelphia Penitentiary, and it involves medical mischief, an animal mage and a very interesting (and rowdy) set of prisoners. If this sounds intriguing, I welcome reviewer queries. Glad to find this group!
Hello! I'm Aaron.I'm read self-improvement books in my spare time and I plan to publish one of my own to introduce graduates from high school and college to growth mindset and self-improvement hobbies.
Zandria wrote: "Hi, I'm Zandria. I'm a avid reader who is new to goodreads, I also just started a book instagram. I'm looking to branch out in the community and find new authors.
I'm normally a reader of Romanc..."
Hi Zandria. I have two fantasy novels that i would love more reviews for; Exile is a non-epic fantasy adventure with a thread of romance, Shadows of Faerie is a contemporary fantasy set in southern England. I can supply ebooks of either if they sound interesting to you. PM me your email adress.
Hi,I'm Maryam a very avid bookworm that spends pretty much all her time reading instead of revisiong
I'm also writing many books which somehow ended up into series (all YA with 2 fantasy, 1 crime/thriller and 1 dark fantasy)
Hi Everyone,I'm a new indie author who is starting out with YA contemporary with plans to extend into YA fantasy. And I'm an avid reader who loves suspense and thriller novels. Another favorite genre is fantasy.
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Shake LeCasse is hell-bent on self-destruction. Anything to dull the pain of the one mistake that cost him his family.
Cleo Lee knows better than to try and save Mr. Popular. His lips are high school girl legend, and she's social pocket lint. But her secrets won't keep and her heart can't resist. Even if there’s more at stake than a broken heart.