Goodreads Reviewers' Group discussion
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Abby wrote: "Hello everyone, I'm a Christian indie published author who joined Goodreads a couple of months ago. Soon, I'll be looking for reviewers for my short story, so if you'd be interested you can let me ..."Abby, I would be honored if you could review my work. Congratulations on your short story! Here is a link to one of my novels for your consideration.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09...
Kristofor wrote: "Jim wrote: "Hi,I am a retired book sales and promotion professional with 40 years in book publishing - retail, wholesale, publisher. Now a Board member of the PNWA and a reviewer. I read and post ..."
Hi, Kristofor,
My reviews are posted under my name Jim Harris. What is your book about?
Jim
Alpha Grisham is used to authority. After years of being raised by an overbearing father, Tyler Grisham is now in command of his own vessel, The Mayflower. His life soon spirals out of control, however, when he crash lands on an uninhabited planet--UP-117. It is here Alpha Grisham encounters a being that takes the shape of his most intimate and most powerful memories, including that of his estranged wife, his domineering father, and that of his dead childhood friend. But, there is a memory that he does not want to encounter--a memory that begins to hunt him down.
Kristofor wrote: "Alpha Grisham is used to authority. After years of being raised by an overbearing father, Tyler Grisham is now in command of his own vessel, The Mayflower. His life soon spirals out of control, how..."Hi, Kristofor,
Sounds like a terrific story but I do not read SciFi. Thanks. Good luck.
Jim
Hi Everybody,I am new to goodreads, and I am trying to become more familiar with the site. I am a new author, I just published my book called Love, Travel, and Volunteering Caring for the World. It is a diary entry travelogue about my volunteer and travel experiences. I volunteered as a nurse in Peru & Guatemala, with dogs in Jamaica & Mexico, and with children in Thailand & South Africa. I first started travelling & volunteering in 2017-2019. On each trip, I journaled almost daily for myself. In Jan 2021, I had a lot of time to myself, so I decided to turn my journal entries into a book. It captures what it was like living and volunteering in the various countries listed above. As well, my interactions with locals, the food I ate, excursions I did, and the many obstacles I overcame as a Solo traveller. My book is available on Amazon for 99cents, if you'd be interested in reading. I am looking to connect with readers and other authors who enjoy books based on travel & volunteering. Feel free to message me. I look forward to hearing from you :)
Good afternoon,My name's Isaac Nasri, an author from Washington DC that's into science fiction/cyberpunk. I'm the author to Heart of the Scrapdog and to my latest debut cyberpunk novel, Into the Violet Gardens, which is now even available on hardcover. The novel, still mixed with cyberpunk themes, discloses about the dark reality about human nature and our modern society.
I do look forward to meeting many in this group and gathering honest reviews from readers here. It would mean much to me.
Into the Violet Gardens
https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Isaac-Nas...
Hello everyone,My name is Henryan Arkson. My science fiction book Amperyall Star and the Egosyntonic Frequencies is already out. It has a good amount of illustrations in it to complement the storytelling.
Looking forward to gather friends and reviews.
Amperyall Star and the Egosyntonic Frequencies
Henryan Arkson
Thank you!
I am a book reviewer for : https://usbookreviews.com I love to read multiple books at once and have a soft corner for cozy mysteries. :)
Jayden wrote: "I started reviewing on Amazon back in 1999,,,,my reviewer ranking was once in the top 1000, but has since dropped (it really took a hit when Amazon changed the ranking rules) so that I'm about leav..."Hi, Jayden,
Amazon owns Good Reads. I post my reviews, unedited, on both plus Banes/Noble and edited versions on Powells Books. I also post on King County Library.
jim
Hi everyone!I'm a software engineer by trade, but I dabble in writing. I recently released my debut novel Different Vessels a few months ago.
Jonathan Lee
Hi everyone,My name is Richa. I love reading books and enjoy writing them as well. I have just published my first book through Amazon KDP.
I look forward to connecting with you all!
Hello! I'm a first time author of Poetic Poetry: A Short Collection of Poems. I'm currently working on a children's picture book about kids with autism spectrum disorder. I love to read and live in the Lowcountry of South Carolina.
Curiously, I haven't introduced myself here yet. I'm a terrible author and a worse review blogger, who loves horror and classic sci-fi. Fate has brought me into the pages of a lot of romance novels lately, and it's been weird. Anyway, nice mix of people in this group. I like it.
Hi Everyone!I'm Nishka, and I'm a high school senior from NJ. I'm an avid reader and my favorite genres are realistic, literary, and historical fiction. I just started writing brief book reviews, and they aren't so great—I'm hoping to improve, though, by reading all of your wonderful reviews!!
Hello everyone!My name is Almudena (24, she/her), currently writing to you from Madrid, Spain, where I'm from.
I'm an avid reader of romance, fantasy, new adult and literary fiction. I read in both Spanish and English and review books on my instagram (@littlecitycorner). I studied literature and journalism and am currently writing my first novel.
Other fun facts: I'm a huge Taylor Swift fan and love to hike.
Very nice to meet you all!
Hi everyoneI am new to the self publishing world and i have decided to start with kindle and audible. My main reason for doing this is i have always been an avid reader and during lockdown i set up a social enterprise which i am trying to build a passive income stream for.
I am more than happy to do review swaps :-)
Lynsay
Hello Everyone,I am new to the group. I have self-published two books, in the non-fiction genre and I love reading romance :). I hope to connect with authors and reviewers in this group. It is nice to me you all.
Sandra
Hi, I can't remember if I posted in this group with my last book, or the one before that. So, I apologize if I did. I can't find my thread. With that said, I am very happy to be part of this group. I hope to contribute. If I can snag a few reviewers who love apocalypse stories and friendships that would great. My current novel is a series, Time of the Lioness, Internet Apocalypse.
Hello! My name is Nicole and I'm new to the group. I'm an avid reader and read mostly fiction. I read a lot, but I'm looking to branch out. I'm a little stuck with reading the same stuff/authors! I love mysteries/thrillers, YA and contemporary novels. I've also been known to delve into fantasy when the mood strikes. I've been trying to read more diversely - more diverse authors and stories.I would like to start reviewing! Reading is a passion and while I often suggest books to friends/family/coworkers, I want to start doing it via social media. If you're open to a newbie, I'd love to read your work and share it!
Nicole wrote: "Hello! My name is Nicole and I'm new to the group. I'm an avid reader and read mostly fiction. I read a lot, but I'm looking to branch out. I'm a little stuck with reading the same stuff/authors! I..."Hi Nicole! You are in the right place, you'll find all authors open to receiving reviews, you'll have plenty of offers. If you think historical fiction/ action & adventure with a smattering of romance might be to your taste, I could send you a book in exchange for an honest review (If you live in the US, otherwise it would have to be a PDF). Gilding an Age. Set in reconstruction-era USA. If this seems interesting, drop me a note at kurt.burke1@gmail.com. Welcome to the group!
Hi. My name is Kandy. I have just published my book called Love, Travel, and Volunteering Caring for the World. It is available on Amazon for 99cents & is about my travel and volunteer experiences. I volunteered as a nurse in Peru & Guatemala, with dogs in Jamaica & Mexico, and with children in Thailand & South Africa. My book is a travelogue, diary entry style. I have written what it was like living and volunteering in those various countries. As well, the interactions I had with locals, the food I had, the excursions I did in each country, and the many obstacles I overcame as a solo traveller. At the end of each diary entry, I include a lesson learned, which includes the valuable lesson that I learned each day from travelling & volunteering abroad.I am interested in reviewing the books of others :)
Thanks.
Hi Nicole,I know you mentioned you read mostly, fiction, but that you want to branch out. I have recently, published my book called Love, Travel, and Volunteering Caring for the World. It is about my travel & volunteer experiences. I volunteered as a nurse in Peru & Guatemala, with dogs in Jamaica & Mexico, and with children in Thailand & South Africa. My book is a travelogue, diary entry style. It captures all my travel and volunteering that I did from 2017-2019. Originally, I journaled almost daily, while on my trips and in Jan 2021, I decided to turn it into a book. It is on Amazon right now for 99cents. Not sure if you'd be interested in reading it? :)
Hi Richa,I too just published my first book on Amazon called Love, Travel, and Volunteering Caring for the World. It's 99cents right now. It is a travelogue, diary entry style that is about my travel & volunteer experiences from 2017-2019. I volunteered as a nurse in Peru & Guatemala, with dogs in Jamaica & Mexico, and with children in Thailand & South Africa.
What is your book called?
Hi Kyarra,Nice to meet you :) My name is Kandy. I am a first time author. I just published my book called Love, Travel, and Volunteering Caring for the World. It is a travelogue, diary entry style that is about my travel & volunteering experiences from 2017-2019. I volunteered as a nurse in Peru & Guatemala, with dogs in Jamaica & Mexico, and with children in Thailand & South Africa. I have written about what it was like living and volunteering in those various countries. As well, the interactions I had with the locals, the food I ate, the excursions I did in each country, and the many obstacles I overcame as a solo traveller. Not sure if you'd be interested, but it is available on Amazon for 99cents. To see some of my travel pictures, you can check out my website https://lovetravelvolunteer.com
Hoping we can connect, as your book interests are similar to mine :)
Hi Paulien,My name is Kandy. It's nice to meet you.
That's great that you want to become a kindergarden teacher :)
Not sure if my book would interest you. I just published my book called Love, Travel, and Volunteering Caring for the World. It is a travelogue, diary entry style that is about my travel & volunteering experiences from 2017-2019. I volunteered as a nurse in Peru & Guatemala, with dogs in Jamaica & Mexico, and with children in Thailand & South Africa. I have written about what it was like living and volunteering in those various countries. As well, the interactions I had with the locals, the food I ate, the excursions I did in each country, and the many obstacles I overcame as a solo traveller. Not sure if you'd be interested, but it is available on Amazon for 99cents. To see some of my travel pictures, you can check out my website https://lovetravelvolunteer.com
Kandy, I would love to read it! I’ll look for it on Amazon :)
Nicole wrote: "Hello! My name is Nicole and I'm new to the group. I'm an avid reader and read mostly fiction. I read a lot, but I'm looking to branch out. I'm a little stuck with reading the same stuff/authors! I..."S.B. wrote: "Hi, I can't remember if I posted in this group with my last book, or the one before that. So, I apologize if I did. I can't find my thread. With that said, I am very happy to be part of this group...."
Nicole wrote: "Hello! My name is Nicole and I'm new to the group. I'm an avid reader and read mostly fiction. I read a lot, but I'm looking to branch out. I'm a little stuck with reading the same stuff/authors! I..."
Hi Nicole. I have two books in a series on Amazon, The Polar Bear and the Dragon, Dawn of an Alliance and Dream Jumper. They're adventure/fantasy for middle grades through young adult interested in "coming of age" and "magical realism." I can send you the link to either/both if you're interested and thanks for the offer! (fingers crossed!)
Hi Group!I'm Courtney and new to the group. I'm a new author set to publish my first Mafia Dark Romance in January on Amazon. I will definitely be in the need of reviewers.
I adore reading (of course). I'm also a mixed media artist.
Hi Everyone! My name is Rachel, and I'm a current student. I'm always on the lookout for a new recommendation- I love memoirs & mystery. I'm currently in a Stephen King rut for the fall time (it's the best time for reading!).
Kandy wrote: "Hi. My name is Kandy. I have just published my book called Love, Travel, and Volunteering Caring for the World. It is available on Amazon for 99cents & is about my travel and volunteer experiences...."Hi Kandy! I am very interested to read your book! I volunteered for many years with several social circuses. I travelled through Peru, India and Nicaragua offering free shows and workshops to different organizations, orphanages, and schools, so your writing sounds very fascinating to me. I like to read paperbacks but sadly it might be sometime before I get my hands on it. I live in Puerto Rico and there's a supply chain backup right now. In the meantime I am working hard to launch my own book, a historical fiction about the Welsh bard Taliesin. Maybe it's not your genre, but in case you're interested, I'd love to start tacking down some reviews. It should be published in the next month or two.
Hi Alex,It's great to connect with you, as we share some similar interests :)
The work you have done in other countries is amazing. So rewarding too. Nicaragua is on my bucket list. Historical fiction is not my genre, but I am open to reading any type of genre. You can add me to your launch team my email is lovetravelvolunteer@hotmail.com
Thanks.
Hello Everyone!I am new to the group and I am about to launch my first novel, Taliesin, Chief of Bards. This is a historical fiction novel set in 6th century Wales and it follows the coming of age of the poet Taliesin, a historical writer with an origin story steeped in myth. I am aiming to make the book available on Amazon and IngramSpark. Please let me know if you're interested in reviewing! I like reading fantasy/scifi, historical fiction, nonfiction, biographies and so much more. I'm excited to hear about everyone's different projects here!
Hi Alex!Historical Fiction is one of my favorite genres, so I'd love to read and review your book. :)
You can reach me at nishka.novels@gmail.com
Hi All,I'm a first time novel author, looking for reviews for Love & Loss in the Time of Covid.
I've posted in the 'Authors looking for reviews' section of this reviewers' community here (if the link works) : https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
The novel is based on real life and is not as miserable as it sounds, honest :) .
It was written in particular for anyone who has lost someone they love, particularly, but not exclusively, during the time of Covid we've all been living through.
If you would like to review it, that link, above, should go to a bit more information and how to get a review copy (he says, crossing his fingers that the link works).
Or you can email me here and ask for a review copy: phil.dourado@gmail.com
Hope it's of interest.
Love & Loss in the Time of Covid
Hello Everyone,I am new to the group, and am a first time published author. I would love to get feedback from my fellow readers, and hopefully you enjoy it. It is a suspense/thriller, that takes place during the apocalypse, but it is not what you are expecting by any means. I hope to engage with all of you! If you are interested, here is a link to my page!
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Thanks,
S.C. Shannon
Hi. My name is Sydney and I am a new author from BC Canada. I am the author of the new historical fiction novel, Princes and Kings, book one in the historical fiction series I am writing about the last king of Wales.
Hi Sydney, your book sounds really interesting, and historical fiction is my favorite genre—I'd love to read it!
Sydney wrote: "Hi. My name is Sydney and I am a new author from BC Canada. I am the author of the new historical fiction novel, Princes and Kings, book one in the historical fiction series I am writing about the ..." Hi Sydney! Is your first book available for purchase yet? I'm also writing a historical fiction set in Wales, but mine is about Taliesin and is set in the 6th century. I imagine the last King of Wales was later than that? I am also Welsh on my father's side, I still visit family I have in the Swansea area (I'm from the US and living in Puerto Rico now) If I can get a physical copy of your book I would happily give you a review. As our subject matter is pretty close, I would be really curious what you thought of my book Taliesin, Chief of Bards, but I'd want to wait until it's finished getting edited. I'm excited to hear more news about your series!
Hi Isabella...do you read fantasy books for middle grades/teens? And so you post on both Goodreads and Amazon? If so, let's talk!Debbie Watson
Author of a series "The Polar Bear and the Dragon"
Hi, I'm Anel (or Anna) and I'm new to this...well actually I'm new to Goodreads and I'm a bit lost. I know that my profile would say that I've been on Goodreads for a few years but I've only been active these last few days so I'm still figuring everything out!!Anyway, if you don't mind me asking, what exactly does this group do? I know, I know, I sound very stupid but the description was a little vague. Although it's probably because I'm not sure how groups work.
I know that this is a place for authors (and readers?), you see that's where I'm a bit unsure. I really don't want to barge in and if I'm unwelcome I'm sorry and I would gladly remove myself from this group :|
I'd just like this whole group thing thoroughly explained!! And besides, everyone needs to start somewhere!
Thanks!!
I would love a review...I have two books in a fantasy series for ages 10 and up...would you like to see both of them, and if so how would you like to read them?
Isabella, I'll have to pass right now...I'm at a show later this week and don't know if I'll sell out (would be nice!). Thanks for the offer though!Debbie
Anel wrote: "Hi, I'm Anel (or Anna) and I'm new to this...well actually I'm new to Goodreads and I'm a bit lost. I know that my profile would say that I've been on Goodreads for a few years but I've only been a..."Hi Anna! I am new to goodreads too. As I understand it, this group is for authors seeking a review as well as authors and readers who are willing to give reviews. If you have a book, or are almost finishing one and want somebody to review it, give us all the juicy details and see who's up for reviewing the book.
If you'd like to review a book, I am writing a lovely historical fiction set in 6th century Wales. It should be available to read in about a month, if that's your genre.
Welcome Anel. We are a group of indie and often new authors who are hoping for reviews as well as readers who are looking for great books. There's lots of book exchanges going on at all times. From my experience, everyone here is wonderfully supportive and helpful. Whether you are interested in sharing your book or offering reviews, I suggest providing some details. What genre do you read or write? I am an author of mature YA and would be delighted share my books with you. Cheers! Charisse
Hello! My name is Symone. I'm new to official book reviewing but love reading and discussing books so I thought I'd try it outMy favorite genres are YA fiction, romance, and suspense/thriller (think Dean Koontz and John Grisham), but I'll read just about anything that isn't autobiographical. Looking forward to connecting with you all!
Hello! My name is Mike Taylor and I write for children aged 5 upwards.
My books are designed to be a bridge from picture books to novels.
I write for children because I know that somewhere, in a home I will never visit, a child I will never know may have some enjoyment and happiness that may not have otherwise existed. And I hope to help children's reading explode into the beginning of a lifetime of reading happiness.
I have a new book of 30 short stories for kids (and grown ups who managed to retain the sparkle of childhood). It is a collection across genres (fantasy, sci fi, modern myths and legends) and was published a few months ago.
I have another published a year ago and one more in the pipeline for this year.
Please message me if you would like to read one (or more) of my books through the eyes of a child.
Kind wishes,
Mike
Hello Symone. Reviewers are always welcomed and appreciated. This a great place to find some wonderful reads in all genres. If you're interested in mature YA romance, I'd be delighted to share one or both of my books with you. They are HEAs intended for 18+ readers due to explicit content. I've included the links below. Feel free to contact me through this thread or via email: ugarps@yahoo.com. I'll hope to hear from you. Cheers! Charisse
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
Hi everyone,Apologies if I`ve already introduced myself. I`ve started to lose track to be honest! I`m Andrew, I live in Himeji, Japan, and I`ve just released my debut book The Short Story Collective: 13 Tales from Japan. Open to reviewers and available on Amazon.
Thanks!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
Hi everyone,My name is Bea, I'm female, British, and have been invested in story-telling for as long as I can remember. I released my debut book in the psychological-thriller genre back in March 2021.
If anyone likes young female leads, serial killers, psychological themes, suspense, and something a little different, do give my book 'Dale-Creek Hill' a read.
Always eager for feedback/reviews.
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Cornelius(epic name!) I have a murder mystery that reads like Murder on the Orient Express combined with Hardy Boys. Would be honored if you have it a review!