Goodreads Reviewers' Group discussion
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Hi there,My name is Alex Pearl. I'm a slightly shambolic and exceptionally short-sighted advertising copywriter. My first attempt at fiction was back in 2011 with a book I wrote initially for my kids. 'Sleeping with the Blackbirds' is a YA urban fantasy, which many adults have seemed to enjoy. If anyone out there would like a free e-copy or paperback to review, please do contact me here or at the book's website: http://sleepingwiththeblackbirds.co.uk
Many thanks in advance,
Alex Pearl
Timothy wrote: "Hi! I'm new to the group. I'm the author of six novels and have two in development, but I still have time to read other writers. I'm always looking for good stories to get lost in. Writing my late..."
Hello Timothy, nice to meet you!! I am both interested in reviewing your book and have a suggestion in the genre for you. Cyber One by D.R. Shoultz; check it out sometime.
Eldon wrote: "Timothy wrote: "Hi! I'm new to the group. I'm the author of six novels and have two in development, but I still have time to read other writers. I'm always looking for good stories to get lost in. ..."Thanks, Eldon. I'd love you to take a look at Three Legs of the Caliphate. Here's my Web site. I can send you a link to a free download privately. I looked at and downloaded Cyber One. Great suggestion!!! Maybe you could suggest my book to him.
Anxious to hear your feedback. Thanks.
Hello,I am new to the group, and new to publishing. In July I published my first book, a collection of (mostly) humorous essays entitled Pussy Planet and Other Endearing Tales. It is an adult humor book, dealing with everything from parenting to mental health disorders, and is definitely not intended for the easily offended. =) Hit me up if you're not squeamish, and willing to review.
Hi all! I just published my first romantic suspense novel this May, and I'm seeking reviews on amazon and here on goodreads. Set in early 1990's Boston, it is the story of a young woman who sets out to interview a reclusive cancer researcher and stumbles into a murder case that is gripping the entire city. The book is free on kindle unlimited and can be found at https://smarturl.it/RipplesNovel
I was very happy to find this group as I am trying to connect with other writers and learn from them. It's great to feel a sense of community with all of you. Thanks!
Hi, My name's Adele Rose. I'm new to Goodreads and have just published two ebooks on Amazon. Book One is called 'Awakening' and book two is called 'Possession'. Both books are part of a series called 'The VIth Element Series'.
In terms of genre, both books fall under 'fantasy', 'paranormal' and 'urban' and are aimed at Young Adults.
It's lovely to be able to share my books with readers and I'm always open and looking forward to reviews.
Here is the synopsis of Book One:
‘One person on their own may be able to save the world. But a team of friends, all working together, have a much greater chance of succeeding…providing that no-one succumbs to evil.’
Alex's Checklist:
Being targeted by a 'tangoed' PSYCHOPATH: CHECK!
Having a relationship life that currently SUCKS: CHECK!
Experiencing an 'AWAKENING': CHECK! Wait...what?
Before Alexandra Raven’s ‘AWAKENING’, her life could be summed up in one word – repetitive. Then, BOOM! In a pivotal moment, Alex finds out that she can control the element of water – something that she once thought was fictional and can’t believe her luck. However, is this gift a blessing or a curse? Alex is required to leave her old life behind, including her family and David - the boy who promised to stick by her no matter what and her best friend since she was five. What’s more, danger lurks in another dimension. This danger can only be destroyed through loyalty, perseverance and friendship and will turn Alex’s life, in more ways than one, upside down...
DIVE INTO A WORLD FULL OF FRIENDSHIP, DANGER, LOVE AND BETRAYAL...
Really looking forward to hearing from you,
Best wishes,
Adele Rose
Luca wrote: "Hello!I work as a project manager in the IT sector, but in my free time (read very early morning and late nights) I enjoy spending time writing. Being also a father of a lovely daughter (with a se..."
Hi, Luca. I've written six novels in various genres, but I think my latest might interest you. It's the most frightening story I ever wrote: Three Legs of the Caliphate. It's about cyber/financial manipulation (intense IT stuff), political corruption, and Islamic terror. What's scary is that this seems to be happening. I spent 30 years in the software business and spent 18 months researching this.
Let me know if you're interested, and if you'd like, send me something of yours.
Caio.
Hi, my name is Cindy Cowles. I'm an author from Louisiana. I write romance - both NA and erotic - as well as a little science fiction/fantasy. Nice to meet everyone! Quick question...do the reviewers also post their review on the goodreads page of the book being reviewed? Thanks!
Alexis wrote: "Hi all. I'm a Dutch business economics tax lawyer writing a romance novel in English (not my first, second or even third language), because why not? Lol. I plan to sell it for gratis to make up for..."Wow, that is really cool! You are very accomplished. Romance novels aren't usually on my read list, but one written by a business economics tax lawyer interests me. Plus I get the added entertainment of looking for idioms that don't translate well to English.
I'm also shocked that English was the 4th language you learned. It seems like it would be most peoples' first or second. 3rd tops. What are these other languages that you chose first?
Hello everyone,My name is Cyrano Cayla, and my first novel, Still Beauty, came out a few weeks ago. It's a Contemporary Romance / Women's Fiction novel with a strong emphasis on fine art and on how beauty affects the people who are open to it.
Happy to be part of this group and I'm looking forward to getting to know new readers and writers.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you find the book premise interesting and would like to review it
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Thank you!
Hi group! I'm an indie author new to the GR world. My novel, Strawberries, is out now, and you know I would love fr a review or two. It's basically a quirky thriller/horror, but more in the vain of Palahniuk than King. Thanks for having me, and I look forward to meeting some of you.
Hello fellow Goodreaders!My name is Michael Staples and I'm an author that also happens to be a psychotherapist, radiologist, Vietnam veteran and martial arts practitioner and former journalist. I just self-published a non-fiction narrative of my life called Focusing Emptiness.Focusing Emptiness: A Mytho-Poetic Journey to the Lost Child It is available via Amazon if anyone is looking for a riveting personal narrative to review - especially if you are interested in psychotherapy, warfare or the martial arts! Thanks everyone, look forward to further discussions. - Michael
Hello!I'm new to the group, I'm an author and I hope to connect with readers/authors....so hello everyone :) ! I offer free ecopies of my books to readers who are interested in reading/reviewing...I'll post more about that in the appropriate thread.
Timothy wrote: "Hi! I'm new to the group. I'm the author of six novels and have two in development, but I still have time to read other writers. I'm always looking for good stories to get lost in. Writing my late..."
Hi Timothy. Your Pirates story sounds interesting. Can we trade reviews? I'll message you details.
Hi Kate, I'd love to hear your opinions on my historical fiction adventure, Passage Oak. Here are the details and if you are interested, e-mail kmdelmara@hotmail.com. Thanks for considering this!Passage Oak
PASSAGE OAK, by K.M. del Mara
Amazon link:
https://www.amazon.com/Passage-Oak-Si...
As the 18th century came to an end in Europe, people of all classes were fleeing revolutions and persecution in their native countries and struggling to find a foothold on foreign soil.
Tino, a handsome Italian man, follows cousins to Cornwall and manages to build a thriving business while fishermen and miners go begging for work. Patrick, an Irish smuggler who had barely escaped death at the hands of a religious gang, is lured to Cornwall by another immigrant, the greedy and enigmatic Zephaniah Cobbs. Bianca, a young French woman who goes from riches to rags, helps young Sébastien escape the French Revolution, never predicting the torment he will have to endure as a virtual slave.
But being a foreigner is especially difficult for a bi-racial baby, accidentally sent to the wrong home from a London orphanage. In a community of fair-skinned Cornish girls, she would never truly belong.
Arriving one by one in a tiny, hard-pressed Cornish village, none of these newcomers find much of a welcome. How could the villagers be expected to greet them with open arms when jobs are so hard to come by, when fishermen's nets are coming up empty and more mine workers are laid off every day?
Time must be relied on to bridge some of the gaps. But the work of acceptance, it turns out, rests not only with the Cornish villagers.
madison wrote: "Hello!!My name is Madison Monroe and I am a book worm for sure. Although I love all books, the romance genre is close to my heart. There is nothing like getting under a blanket, cup of tea, and a..."
Hi Madison,
I've written a realistic/romance (ya) that I would love for you to read/review. If you are interested, please send me an email at rjabellbooks@gmail.com
Hi all,I'm Eleanor Elliott (Elle) and I'm an indie author, having just published my first book in July. I write in the epic fantasy romance genre (think Willow meets the Princess Bride!).
I'm looking to connect with other indie authors for advice and support and readers who are happy to give an honest review to help me improve :)
I'll pop more info in the genre thread for my book - if you're interested in reviewing, please contact me either on Goodreads, or through my email authoreelliott@gmail.com
I'm looking forward to being part of the group
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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!..."
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!..."
Hi there, I've started a 10 copy giveaway for THE HEADSMAN'S DAUGHTER, a metaphysical thriller with a strong female protagonist. It's getting some good reviews. Please enter, then read it on Kindle and hope to get lucky.... I promise you a page turner. Here's the trailer.https://vimeo.com/172389913
Hi, new to the group and wanting to introduce myself.I am a non-practicing lawyer in search of a forum where prose doesn’t include the terms “notwithstanding” or “but for.”
Human interactions and social context in all forms intrigue me, providing much of my literary inspiration.
My passion and insatiable appetite for music, art and literature led to my debut novel, The Death of Rock ‘n’ Roll, The Impossibility of Time Travel and Other Lies. The Death of Rock ‘n’ Roll is the first in a four part series. I am pleased to announce that Elm Grove Publishing has now published the second book, And Then They Ruined Everything, available directly from Elm Grove Publishing, Amazon, or on inquiry with your local book store.
In addition to The Death of Rock ‘n’ Roll series of novels, an un-named non-fiction work as well as a novel based in Sydney are presently in development. The novel will continue the exploration of social interactions through the experiences of young professionals trying to reconcile their own ambitions in a world beyond their control. A place where escape from previous choices isn’t always possible.
Taking a step away from fiction, the non-fiction work is aimed at the professional development audience, particularly those seeking ways to maximise the effectiveness of their presentations. This book is based on my successful seminar series, as well as professional experiences during my law practice and as a business consultant and similar to many of my LinkedIn posts.
Currently residing in New Zealand, I am fortunate to be married to someone whose career facilitates travel abroad. It is through travel that gain perspective and insight into human conditions that inspire my writings.
The arts should inspire us to achieve greater compassion and understanding; help us find our voice and articulate what we see around us.
Best in reading!
Hi Everyone, My name is Frank Bagnato. I'm new to the group. I'm an aspiring author and hope to launch my debut Thriller/Conspiracy series in the next few months. I think this is a great group and wanted to thank everyone for connecting! Hope to get to know some of you soon. I'm also holding a giveaway for 10 kindle books as a way to engage with some readers. If anyone is interested feel free to enter.
http://frankbagnato.com/giveaways/ult... Make sure you confirm your entry after entering and remember you get additional entries for sharing. Entering is very easy, you get an entry for subscribing to my email list, which will get you notification about future contests and news about my upcoming books. Good Luck to everyone! Frank
Hi, I'm Brian Trenchard-Smith, director of 43 films for Cinema, DVD or Television, of which I have written or co-written 12. The Headsman's Daughter is my first novel. I believe men will enjoy Alice's time tripping adventures as much as women. Expect the unexpected. Please check out the reviews and the giveaway of signed copies. Here's the trailer and the Forbes article on the book's release:https://vimeo.com/172389913
http://www.forbes.com/sites/dongroves...
Enjoy.
Hi everyone, I am a children's author that writes stories geared towards Minecraft with an educative purpose.
Currently searching for reviews, so if anyone would like a free copy of my book to review, I'd be happy to send :)
-M.C. Steve
Hi everyone! My name is Sarah Fischer and I am a book reviewer with a book blog called A Kiss At Midnight Reviews. We look at romance, mystery, historical, young adult, and fantasy. https://kissatmidnight.wordpress.com/
Very diverse selection :) Nice to meet you Sarah!!
Hi Sarah,Would you be interested in reviewing a historical fiction adventure?
If so, you can e-mail me: kmdelmara@hotmail.com
PASSAGE OAK, by K.M. del Mara
Amazon link:
https://www.amazon.com/Passage-Oak-Si...
As the 18th century came to an end in Europe, people of all classes were fleeing revolutions and persecution in their native countries and struggling to find a foothold on foreign soil.
Tino, a handsome Italian man, follows cousins to Cornwall and manages to build a thriving business while fishermen and miners go begging for work. Patrick, an Irish smuggler who had barely escaped death at the hands of a religious gang, is lured to Cornwall by another immigrant, the greedy and enigmatic Zephaniah Cobbs. Bianca, a young French woman who goes from riches to rags, helps young Sébastien escape the French Revolution, never predicting the torment he will have to endure as a virtual slave.
But being a foreigner is especially difficult for a bi-racial baby, accidentally sent to the wrong home from a London orphanage. In a community of fair-skinned Cornish girls, she would never truly belong.
Arriving one by one in a tiny, hard-pressed Cornish village, none of these newcomers find much of a welcome. How could the villagers be expected to greet them with open arms when jobs are so hard to come by, when fishermen's nets are coming up empty and more mine workers are laid off every day?
Time must be relied on to bridge some of the gaps. But the work of acceptance, it turns out, rests not only with the Cornish villagers.
Hello everyone. I am a multi-published author of romance fiction and you can check out what I offer on my website at www.zoedawson.com. I’ve been writing for many years and am glad to be here with you all.
Hello, I am a science fiction author with my first book, NAMUH out in August. While, sic fi is my passion; I enjoy most fiction. I am particularly fond of fiction that not only entertains but enlightens and causes introspection. Among my favorite author's are Mary Shelley,Michael R. Hicks( In Her Name) series and Carrie Ryan.
Hello all. Would be pleased to send a pdf of my thriller 'Desert Hunt' for a review on amazon and here. Please take a peek at my book trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSrf-...
This Dubai-based novel is about how Al Qaeda is trying to get a suitcase nuke design from a Pakistani agent.
Can review books too.
Great to know you. Would you like to have a look at my book trailer? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSrf-...
Your trailer is quite smashing. The presence of people like you here is appreciated. ksr.menon@gmail.com, ksrmenon.com
Hello,I am Sucheta and I love to read fiction. I have a blog dedicated to books, reviews and authors. Am going to take up reading in the next few months and looking forward to reviewing upcoming authors.
Because I only accept print books at the moment (thankyou dry eyes), I will not be able to read and review eBooks. But as an alternative, I can help promote the book via author reviews on my blog (with a short excerpt from the book).
I blog at scribblingowlet.wordpress.com. Interested authors, please feel free to contact me. Cheers!
Happy reading!
Sucheta wrote: "Hello,I am Sucheta and I love to read fiction. I have a blog dedicated to books, reviews and authors. Am going to take up reading in the next few months and looking forward to reviewing upcoming ..."
Hi Sucheta,
I'm a new erotic romance author and I'd love provide you with ebook copy of my current full length publication Saved. Hit me with a line when you'd like a copy.
Thanks, Cara :-D
My name is Julia Reding. I read just about any kind of genre fiction. I'm seriously addicted to anything with magic. I work hard at my day job so that I can indulge my book addiction. I entertain myself when I am between novels by writing paranormal romance.
Julia wrote: "My name is Julia Reding. I read just about any kind of genre fiction. I'm seriously addicted to anything with magic. I work hard at my day job so that I can indulge my book addiction. I entertain m..."Hi Julia, try my paranormal time tripping thriller The Headsman's Daughter. I promise you a page turner. Here's the trailer:
https://vimeo.com/172389913
Cara wrote: "Sucheta wrote: "Hello,I am Sucheta and I love to read fiction. I have a blog dedicated to books, reviews and authors. Am going to take up reading in the next few months and looking forward to rev..."
Hi Cara,
I am sorry, I forgot to mention I don't read eBooks because it gives me dry eyes...nevertheless, I am interested in interviewing you for my blog. Please message me your mail ID and I will get in touch with you asap. :)
Julia wrote: "My name is Julia Reding. I read just about any kind of genre fiction. I'm seriously addicted to anything with magic. I work hard at my day job so that I can indulge my book addiction. I entertain m..."Hi Julia,
You have a unique reading list I am sure :D
I am interested in having you interviewed on my blog. Drop me a message with your email ID and I will give you details.
Brian wrote: "Hi, I'm Brian Trenchard-Smith, director of 43 films for Cinema, DVD or Television, of which I have written or co-written 12. The Headsman's Daughter is my first novel. I believe men will enjoy Alic..."Hi Brian,
Would you be interested in an author's interview for my blog? Please leave a message with your mail ID and I will give you the details.
Please contact me at bts141@msn.com. We can skype.
Hi. I'm Chris Hinch and my publisher was doing a book giveaway on goodreads. Seeking Justice. They must have joined for me to promote my book. Thanks
Hi Chris. Welcome to the group. Wish your book success. :)
Hello my name is Shaheer Henderson, I am a first time Author who started writing my first short story in 2013.
Hello everyone!My name is Nam H Nguyen and it's a real pleasure of an opportunity to meet you all!
I'm a bit of a freelancer that does book reviews and short story dabbling so I'm hoping I'll just slide along in.
So Hi everyone! :)
Hi, my name is Miranda Atchley and I write historical fiction. If you'd like to check out my latest book,
I'd love for you to!
Hi,My name is Victor and I am the author of the book "Mal: An Odyssey of Non-sequential Segments of a Life", that someone described as a "Touching, Gotchi Bildungsroman, an incredibly dynamic novel, a post-modern study of identity and self".
I'd like to find someone available to read and review my book.
Also, my book giveaway has just started today. I invite you to enter it: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
Thanks,
Vic
Hi Vic. I have a lot of book reviews on my platter at the moment, but I will surely enter the giveaway and review your book at some point of time. Meanwhile, would you be interested in an interview on my blog?
You can drop me an email at - sucheta.scribbles@gmail.com
Hey, my name's Scott. I've got a few books. Some children's stuff and a hard-boiled mystery thriller (only about 10,000 words). Happy to provide free copies to reviewers, just PM me.
Scott wrote: "Hey, my name's Scott. I've got a few books. Some children's stuff and a hard-boiled mystery thriller (only about 10,000 words). Happy to provide free copies to reviewers, just PM me."I can
Hello, I joined about a month ago but have only just found this site!I have spent 20 years writing 'Candles on The Ganges' and now I just want to make sure I have done my best to bring it to public attention. Told as I journey through India seeking a Rishi to take me to the highest level of meditation, it is, I hope, an inspirational story of the six year spiritual journey I undertook following the death of my son, during which I trained as a medium and found myself being immersed in the mystical/spiritual world that surrounds us all. It is about the illusion we call life and the reality that lies beyond it. It is a book of spiritual growth wrapped up in an enthralling journey through India with my son always present but just out of sight.
It is available as an ebook at amazon kindle and as a paperback at all amazon sites. Thank you. petereupton@outlook.com
Hello, all!I'm a new author. My pen name is R. L. Blalock (R stands for Rochelle), but everyone calls me Shelly. I just published my first novel, Devour, this week. I published a novella a short time before that called The Darkest Days.
I will gladly provide review copies of either. Just send me a message or email me at rocblalock@gmail.com
I'm very glad to meet you all. This week has been so exciting and hopefully just the beginning of things.
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Writing my latest, Three Legs of the Caliphate scared the bejeezus out of me since it is not only feasible but might be happening in the world today. It's about cyber/financial manipulation, political corruption, and Islamic terror.
If anybody has any suggestions about other books in the genre, let me know. If anybody has an interest in reviewing my books, let me know.
Thanks!