Goodreads Reviewers' Group discussion
New to the group? Introduce yourself here (3)
Hello everyone! Still trying to figure out HOW Goodreads works. We are new (as in this year) authors. First book, Wrong Guy, Right Room, came out last August and our newest, Dear Pink, in April. They are romantic comedies with a fun cast of characters. Currently both are on Amazon and in KU. We would LOVE to hear how authors and reviewers are using Goodreads. Thanks!
Hi everyone, I'm new to Goodreads and this group. I trust you're all doing well. I've recently self-published my debut novel, Heart of the Talisaar, on Amazon.co.uk & Amazon.com. It's a science-fiction story based on an idea I had as a kid. It evolved somewhat over the years and was finally released this May. From what I've seen so far, it looks as though Goodreads is a great place for authors and readers to come together and share ideas and express opinions, and I look forward to joining the community.
Hello!Mathematician, programmer, nerd, martial artist, author, husband, and cat dad here.
I'm new to the writing scene with one publication in my belt and another in the coming months. I prefer high/dark fantasy, horror, and humor, and have done what I can to get a good mix of that in my books. After finishing the third book in my opening trilogy, I have a sci-fi/steampunk stand-alone book in mind to place in the same universe as my current magic worlds.
Self-publishing is hard work, getting my name out there and people aware of my content. I'm always looking for beta readers and ARC reviewers.
Hi, I'm Martin Hilyard and I write historical fiction from the Age of Sail but always involving intrigue, crime and murder. So far I have written four books and would really appreciate reviews of Books 1 and 2 (Pretenders War and Succession) which are out on Kindle before finishing/soft-publishing Books 3 and 4. Happy to send excerpts, synopsis etc. Always reading (The Interpretation of Murder the latest), always writing!
Hi every reader and writers out there,Name's Reign. People call me R. Feel free to check my reviews and my 2021 Book Reviews in my Medium site in my profile.
Nice to meet you all!
—R
Phillip wrote: "Hello. My name is Phil, and I'm an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Soldier in the U.S. Army. I'm also a husband and father of three. My true passion is stories. I started writing because I had quirky i..."Phil, My reason for writing was born out of frustration but does involve a quirky idea and ordnance. Maybe we could read each other's work and offer some feedback?
Hi all,I'm Abigail! (They/them) Long-time reader and writer, and lover of all things Victorian-ish (Victorian and the briefer time periods surrounding it) and cottagecore. Also POC and LGBTQ+ so we live for some good rep. I started publishing my reviews this year, in addition to making a bookstagram (check out my profile for reviews and a link to my IG). I'm also publishing a book of poetry this year, so I'm looking forward to that too!
Hi! My name is Crane (she/her), and I’ve only been on Goodreads for about a year. Recently, I’ve started getting into reviewing books especially in the YA, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Romance and LGBTQ+ genres mainly on my blog (link in my bio) and on Goodreads, and I hope to share my thoughts on different books and maybe spread my love for reading with more people as well :D If you are an author of a book/books that fall under above-mentioned genres, I would love to get the chance to review them :)) Thank you for reading, and have a great day ahead ☀️
Hello everyone. I'm new to the group and wanted to say hello. My name is PD Alleva and I write across genres but mostly thrillers, science fiction, and horror. My most recent publication is The Rose Vol 1 A Dystopian Science Fiction Thriller, Vol 2 will be released this December. The book features a sophisticated and blood thirsty species of alien vampires who are attempting to subjugate the human population after World War 3. I also have a psychological horror thriller, Golem, being released October 5th and a young adult supernatural thriller, Girl on a Mission, that will be published this November. Looking forward to connecting with all of you, enjoy your day, PD
Hi, friends, my name is Simon Lee, and I wanted to introduce myself. I just released by first book to Amazon (The Watchman). I worked on it for a long time, and when I just couldn't get agents interested, I decided to have it professionally edited, and I self-published! I'm excited to get to know you all here.
Hi there! My name is Shelby and I'm a book publicist. Looking forward to getting to know you all!
Hi everyone! My name is Riya Goel, and I'm a long-time reader, but the recent author of The Gen-Z Book! I published via a hybrid publisher, and my book is available on all major platforms/retailers! I'm new to Goodreads, but I'm looking forward to connecting with all of you and hearing about your journeys in publishing or reviewing books. Best!
Riya
Riya wrote: "Hi everyone! My name is Riya Goel, and I'm a long-time reader, but the recent author of The Gen-Z Book! I published via a hybrid publisher, and my book is available on all major platforms/retailers..."Hi Riya,
Welcome to the group!
Warm Regards
Alan Meredith
Hello Crane and welcome. I would be delighted if you would consider reading and potentially reviewing one or both of my YA romances. Each title is a standalone with cross-over characters, a HEA and intended or 18+ readers due to strong language and explicit content. I've included links to Shakespeare Burning and Shatter below. Feel free to reach out to me at ugarps@yahoo.com if you're interested. All the best, Charisse
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Greetings everyone! My name is Erik Zidowecki. I'm a life-long reader and, in the past half-decade, an author and self-publisher of language learning resources.
HI happy creativesI am a reader of all YA and Ill give NA a go. I write YA - of course and just released B Beast so Beautiful - my take on GOT meets Beauty and the beast. I love book friends and finding new books to gush over current book favorites are Six of Crows, Bone Crier's Moon and the Curse breaker series find me here: https://linktr.ee/carlylelab
I am currently looking on reviews on A Beast So Beautiful GOT MEETS BEAUTY AND THE BEASTS (ebooks only at this time)
Hi everyone! I'm a paranormal romance reader and writer. I just released my new book Burning for the Beast and I'm looking forward to the discussions here :)
HiI'm an author and also work at an indie publisher.
Seeking reviews for a new crime novel called Volta by Nikki Dudley.
here's the book trailer https://vimeo.com/515532658
- let me know if you'd like to read and review the book.
many thanks
Kanga
Hello Crane,It's good of you to reach out to authors in this way.
You may be interested in reading my humorous children's fantasy.
To help you decide you will find it described on my website honeymountainbook.co.uk and there is a link to my blog on there.
My email is jane47taylor@gmail.com
Best wishes,
Jane
Hi everyone!My name is Samantha Ashbel and I'm a romance author who is new to goodreads. I just released my debut novel: Deal with The Devil (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0977Z5JDH).
I'm excited to connect with readers and other writers!
Hello Everyone!I am a new Indian author. Below is the detail of my first book.
Abhaya: The Story of a Fearlessly Incandescent Girl
It is a fiction story that has romance, drama and action. Currently available in ebook. Will be shortly releasing the paperback.
Hi Lovely people, My name is Swarnali Mukherjee. I am a writer and a journalist. Find my blogs and newsletters at https://swarnalimukherjee.substack.com/
Subscribe and leave a comment if you like what you see!
Hi Lovely people, My name is Swarnali Mukherjee. I am a writer and a journalist. Find my blogs and newsletters at https://swarnalimukherjee.substack.com/
Subscribe and leave a comment if you like what you see!
Hi everyone My name is Reina. I wrote long novels as well as very short stories. Come for a visit at https://reina-sasaki.mailchimpsites.com
Enjoy Reading
Hi!My name is Ivan and I am new to both this group and goodreads. I just released my new short story collection:
Diaries of the Damned
I’m not sure I introduced myself. I’m Ellen Pober Rittberg and I am a humorous nonfiction writer (Why is Grandma Naked and 35 Things YourTeen Wont Tell You, So I Will) and poet who also has a novel I’m about to put out there in the universe. https://ellenrittberg.com
David L WallaceHey, Everyone - I'm David L Wallace, author of two mystery thrillers and one children's chapter book. I'm currently working to complete a self-help book. I'm looking forward to making friends in this group.
One Heart - Many BreaksFree Review Copies Available
Hi,I am Sandeep Kumar Mishra. My first book"One Heart-Many Breaks" was Amazon bestseller and many award winning autobiographical debut poetry collection.It plunges into modern times, regrets, depression, and suicidal thoughts.Most of them are poetic reflections of personal emotions and situations I was laid in.
It is available for free review copies at Good reads. If you are interested to review,message me,I will gift a kindle copy to you.
Thanks
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https://www.sandeepkumarmishra.com/
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Cora wrote: "The last thread got a little busy, but you can view it here.Even if you've already introduced yourself in a previous thread, feel free to post again here.
Welcome to Goodreads Reviewers' Group!..."
I'm Tom Lyons, a 3 times published author. My 4th novel, titled Grumpy Old Man, will be published later this year, 2021. I will be advertising and asking for reviews and I'm willing to review other authors books as well.
Here is a brief synopsis of Grumpy Old Man. Thanks for taking a look.
Tom
Grumpy Old Man is a hilarious satire on modern day life in the East Bay Area of San Francisco. (Think Carl Hiaasen writing about California, not Florida) It’s also a perplexing murder mystery that takes place during, and just after, the Pandemic.
When millionaire land owner Ramsay Marshall turns up dead in Lake Tahoe waters, his daughter, Sophia, suspects foul play. She hires Palmer Doyle, a disabled Afghan War veteran turned private investigator and his oddball crew of PI’s.
Sophia and Palmer have history. Fifteen years ago, in Afghanistan, when Palmer was injured in a mysterious bomb explosion, Sophia was the Army trauma nurse who pieced Palmer back together. There was a spark between them then, but both are married.
Now, years later, both of their spouses are deceased; Sophia and Palmer are single and the spark between them is alive and aflame. Palmer, enamored with Sophia and to help win her favor, is determined to find out what happened to her father.
Grumpy Old Man is fast paced suspense thriller, chocked full of humor and odd ball plot twists that will keep you glued to the very last page.
The novel is approx. 100K words. The manuscript is finished and polished having gone through several rounds of professional beta reads and editing. It’s also primed to be a series.
Hi, I'm Ren Laws. I published my debut book TTEO Take The Emotion Out last month on Amazon. I am on a steep learning curve getting my head around the marketing aspect and of course obtaining reviews. Thanks for having me!
Hi All, hope you are keeping well. My name is Mathew - i am a former scientist and former investment banker - Sorry to barge into the discussion but I'm new to goodreads - I came across this group as I am marketing my book.So I wanted to connect with you all. I'm keen to find any non-fiction on climate change, net zero, or environmental issues which people are reading - I'm always looking to add to my reading list.
And if anyone wants any recommendations on Climate change books on a particular topic - I have made my way through 150 and counting so just give me a shout out!!!
Looking forward to some discussions!
Hi, my name is Ben Wann. I'm a controller/associate director for a cancer biotech manufacturer in Philadelphia. I spent the last year writing my book, Getting Shit Done: The No-Nonsense Framework for Closing the Strategy-Execution Gap. Here's my bio:
https://benjaminwann.com/about
Passionate Operational Manufacturing Leader dedicated to driving strategy-execution by demonstrating leadership and solving complex problems by improving, developing, and redesigning processes.I drive business results by building relationships, empowering others, unleashing analytics, and removing complexity.
Demonstrates leadership and technical acumen in leveraging relationships and analytics to increase the organizational impact of the finance function. I drive business results by building relationships, empowering others, unleashing analytics, and removing complexity.
Top Strengths (Strength Finder 2.0): Focus, Analytical, Learner, Ideation, Achiever.
✔Operational Excellence: Build strong relationships to understand and meet all business needs proactively.
✔Strategy-Execution: Influence culture and lead others to align workstreams to reach targets/milestones on budget and time.
✔Process Improvement & Re-engineering: Fix what's broken and design systems to serve the business- Not vice versa.
✔Deep Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of financial accounting systems, controls, financial modeling, compliance procedures, and industry best practices. Leverage learnings and share knowledge.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to form effective relationships throughout the organization and communicate complex analytical models/ financial concepts in a synthesized and concise manner. Excellent analytical, decision-making, and project management abilities.
Design, plan and manage the execution of organizational transformation initiatives. Experience building operating models, organizational design, process improvement initiatives, and leading transformation for individual teams and organization-wide initiatives.
A love for constant learning drives me. I continuously work to improve myself and strengthen my skillset. I have a personal commitment to reach an expert level of knowledge in my work.
Hi, everyone! I'm new to GoodReads! I'm also a new author, trying to figure out all of this social media stuff! I thought writing my first book was difficult. Yeah, I was wrong! Marketing and networking are so overwhelming! I could use the help :)
My debut novel Love Me To Hell And Back (a paranormal romance) will be out later this year! I'm over the moon!
Anyway, I'd love to connect with other authors and readers, so let's be friends! Also, drop me a line at:
www.instagram.com/author_elizmason
www.facebook.com/authorelizabethmason
www.twitter.com/eliz_masn
ps...I love talking about and sharing anything romance!
Hello!! My name is Emily, and the last several years I have really taken up reading. Honestly, I can read just about anything as long as it keeps me engaged. I would say my interests are as follows, and in the order: True Crime, Fiction, Occult, Spirituality, Historical Fiction. I am excited to be a part of this group, and get some more reading under my belt. :)
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1...
Emily wrote: "Hello!! My name is Emily, and the last several years I have really taken up reading. Honestly, I can read just about anything as long as it keeps me engaged. I would say my interests are as follo..."
Hi Emily,
Great name! Same one as my daughter.
Welcome to the group!
Are you interested in doing book reviews?
Warm Regards
Alan Meredith
Alan wrote: "Emily wrote: "Hello!! My name is Emily, and the last several years I have really taken up reading. Honestly, I can read just about anything as long as it keeps me engaged. I would say my interest..."
Hello Alan,
Yes, I am definitely interested in reviewing books, but I do have 2 coming already. I just don't want to overwhelm myself and not be able to give reviews in a timely manner. I did see you are the author of Shimmer. I would certainly be interested once I am done with others, if it's not too late.
I hope you have a wonderful 4th of July weekend!
Emily
Emily wrote: "Alan wrote: "Emily wrote: "Hello!! My name is Emily, and the last several years I have really taken up reading. Honestly, I can read just about anything as long as it keeps me engaged. I would sa..."
NP, no rush. If you want a taster to see if Shimmer is your cup of tea then you can check out the audiobook on youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
Weekend going well so far. I hope you enjoy yours too.
Warm Regards
Alan Meredith
Hi there, my name is Sam and this is my first time ever on goodreads! I am a recently self-published author on Amazon and am currently trying to figure out what to do next! I am currently in the process of editing and publishing a fantasy series called "Kings of Reality", with the first book out now on amazon. The idea of a community of authors and readers sounds fantastic and I would love to connect with other writers, as well as reconnect with my love of reading which has fallen behind a bit in recent years.Feel free to reach out to me. Thanks.
Hello everyone! I'm Lynessa, and I write romance suspense mystery thrillers. Sounds lime a 12-step recovery program, right? In some ways, I suppose it is. 😉
For more info, check out my GR author page, my website (with international & Indie bookstore links to my books, or hit me up on social media. Looking forward to interacting!
My books are available with all the usual suspects: B&N, Books-A-Million, Amazon, Walmart, Target, Powells, Blackwells, etc.
www.LynessaLayne.com
Twitter: @LynessaLayne
FB: authorlynessalayne
Hello. I'm new to Goodreads. And I'm a new author of "Mother Knows Best: A Memoir." Now I have to figure out how to make a post asking for reviewers.
Hi all! New member of the group here :). I’m a copyeditor with almost a quarter of a century of experience (old much?!) in editing, primarily fiction. I have worked for a well-known global online copyediting company and for over ten years, I’ve owned/operated my own editing business. This year, I moved into publishing with my label, designed to help independent authors publish. I originally envisaged it as an extension of my production editing services (formatting for print and digital, covers, flap copy, blurbs, and so on) but am now in the process of revamping my model to encompass both hybrid and traditional publishing methods since I have two award-winning authors on my roster and hope to secure a Hugo and Nebula winner too. Exciting times!
My very steep learning curve this year has extended my network to other authors, other copyeditors, proofreaders, sensitivity readers, designers, illustrators, marketers, beta readers (tho I always want more), journal reviewers, and the like.
If anyone has needs in certain areas of writing and publishing, reach out if you wish and maybe I can help or put you in touch with someone who can. I genuinely like to help writers, so I often offer help & advice when asked and put folks in touch with each other.
I’m a happily married part-time ex-pat Brit. I split my time between the UK and Istanbul, Turkey, birthplace of my wonderful wife. I enjoy reading, of course, as well as good TV shows and movies. I play tennis quite regularly … which gets increasingly more ache inducing as the years go by.
The editor in me knows that I should have made that last line the close.
Hello everyone, nice to meet you all!I am an author who is just starting to get serious about publishing. I am working toward (re)launching my first epic fantasy novel, as part of a plan to launch the sequel a few months later.
I am a big fan of the fantasy and science fiction genres, although I regularly sample other genres.
crane wrote: "Hi! My name is Crane (she/her), and I’ve only been on Goodreads for about a year. Recently, I’ve started getting into reviewing books especially in the YA, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Romance and LGBTQ+ genre..."Hi Crane,
Welcome to the group.
I have something for you to enjoy.
Please send me a message: darmonkow(at)gmail(dot)com
Have a great weekend.
I am 15 years old and a rising sophomore in High School. I would love this group to read my book, Kofi Chronicles and give me feedback and reviews!https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Thanks, Kashvi
Kashvi wrote: "I am 15 years old and a rising sophomore in High School. I would love this group to read my book, Kofi Chronicles and give me feedback and reviews!https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5......"
Hi Kashvi, how are you? I'd love to read and review your book in exchange for a physical copy, as I don't really have a good way to read ebooks. My review would be published on Goodreads and my book blog. I can also be reached by email at: justabookishblog@gmail.com
Thank you!
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Hi Krystal, welcome! What's your upcoming book about?