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[Eldon]

Welcome to Fanta and Briane :)

[Anita]

Greetings and salutations!

My name is Anita, and I was born, raised, and reside in Western Massachusetts.

I work as an IT Support Analyst, I live with my boyfriend of 10 and a half years in a nice rural neighborhood. Basics about me:

I love my Red Sox and Patriots!

I read a lot; books, magazines, online articles and white sheets.

I spend at least an hour a day on my PS3 (Current obsession is Kingdom of Alamur:Reckoning).

I love love LOVE horror movies, especially cheesy B movies.

I also am interested in photography, we have a lot of wildlife that comes around and I like to show them off by posting the pics online.

Last but certainly not least, I would like say thanks for the invite to join the group, I believe I'm going to like it here!

[Nik]

Hi Anita and welcome!

We discuss horrors regularly more real and global rather than fictional though.
Wildlife, photography and even reading also go well-:)

Hope you'll enjoy and contribute (maybe some pic-s? Our gallery may require some upgrade-:))

[Marie Silk]

Welcome Jon, CrazyKiwi, Fanta, Briane, and Anita!! :)

[Eldon]

Greetings Anita :)

[Melonie]

Hi all. Nice to have you aboard!

[Quantum]

Anita wrote: "(Current obsession is Kingdom of Alamur:Reckoning)."

maybe a good discussion would be about the role of stories in single-player and online games.

Briane wrote: "I want to be able to write tonnes of blogs & articles someday! Looking forward to know & learn from you all!."

interestingly, a recent presentation discussed how blogging/tweeting competes w/our attention vs. book reading. see 11:50 in the video referenced in this post: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Briane]

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Nik wrote: "Hi Briane and welcome!

Looks like you've got an impressively eclectic taste in reading. Hope - likewise in discussing various stuff. What's the first language?

Hope you'll enjoy and contribute!"

Tagalog, I am born in the Philippines! : )

[Nik]

Gotcha, Magandang Gabi, then -:)

[Graeme]

Hi Fanta, Briane, and Anita (good to see you here...),

Welcome to WWW, it's a very busy group here - always something going on to get involved with.

Looking forward to seeing all of you on the threads.

Cheers Graeme

[Michael]

Nik wrote: "Hi Michael and Welcome!

With all the skills you have, we've got a lot of work for you here.
For example, just the other day, we were discussing setting up a graveyard on the Moon, where parachutin..."

Thanks

[Michael]

Graeme Rodaughan wrote: "Hi Michael, welcome to WWW."

Thanks

[Joanne]

Hello All,

My name is Joanne and I am here at the invitation of Alex G. Thanks Alex G! I met Alex at the Japanese Literature club or light novel cub. I can't remember which! I think it was the light novel one. I believe he was there when we were discussing the Kwaidan Ghost stories by Hearn.

A few things about me. Well..in terms of career, I've been around! During the past 10 years I've gone through a lot of changes. I was a children's storyteller at the public library for about 5 years. Then some things went wrong with that job and I felt that I needed to leave. I did some soul searching trying to find a place to go. For a while, I did story time for kids in a homeless shelter near me. That didn't last very long. Now I'm doing something so different that I sort of can't believe it.

In my current job, I am working as a volunteer at an therapeutic horse back riding facility. I help take care of horses and donkeys. I also help with the lessons. We work with people who have physical and mental challenges. The mental challenges range from autism to PTSD.

My reading interests are as varied as my job history. About the only books I don't like are ones that have a lot of explicit sex or violence. I tend to prefer fantasy novels and all different kinds of fiction.

[Joanne]

Alex G wrote: "Fanta wrote: "Hello everyone. I am Fanta from Japan. I am thinking about writing a book set in Japan. I would like to learn a lot of things from you guys here. Thank you."

you mean another one, ri..."My dad wrote a Sci Fi book but its really in its rough stages and not ready to be published. Would he be able to provide rough copies for people just for an opinion?

[Quantum]

Joanne wrote: "In my current job, I am working as a volunteer at an therapeutic horse back riding facility. I help take care of horses and donkeys. I also help with the lessons. We work with people who have physical and mental challenges. The mental challenges range from autism to PTSD."

Seems like you help kids a lot. You're a very caring person.

[Quantum]

Joanne wrote: "My dad wrote a Sci Fi book but its really in its rough stages and not ready to be published. Would he be able to provide rough copies for people just for an opinion?"

the road to publication and finding an audience is an arduous journey. sure, you can post in the " All Things Writing & Publishing" discussion folder. we have quite a few sci-fi writers here.

if your dad hasn't already read Publishing 101, I'd recommend it. i'm reading it now. he should also watch the video referenced in https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

he could also join us here in this group.

[Nik]

Hi Joanne and welcome!

Good luck with the new career!

Hope you'll enjoy this virtual community and contribute

[GR]

Nik wrote: "We would like to know you a little better. Please, introduce yourself and share what made you join. No formal CV/resume or last tax return are required -:)"

Nik, I like that last statement: No formal CV/resume or ... That's choice!

The reason I joined Goodreads, I was looking for Beta-Readers who could give me an honest opinion of my just written books, and point out the flaws and weak points before going to press.

I'm a retired US DoD employee, living in Germany, and have a fixed income. I can't afford to pay a professional to point out my story's defects. So, I'm always in search of a good Beta.

My passion is writing. I like to tell stories with a philosophical bent, and not just to be telling a story. I've written many stories, but have only self-published 6. I have 2 more in the works. I like the humorous side of life but my last was a tragedy of sorts--also my next. My site is: http://enheim.page.tl for those who are interested.

I consider myself a beginner, and not a polished pro. I am constantly learning the craft, so I need a lot of guidance. Anyone out there willing to guide me? I'm open for review.

[Graeme]

Hi Joanne.

Welcome to the group. It is very busy with many threads.

[Graeme]

Hi GR.

Welcome to the group. I've seen you around a bit on the threads.

[Nik]

Hi GR and welcome!

Why not to greet you formally, right? -:)
Glad that you enjoy living in Germany and engaged in your passion. The life is built in such a way that only a fraction of time we can dedicate to the things we really want to do. I believe the bigger the fraction, the more enjoyable is life. Hope now retired and in the place you like your percentage is near 100.
You might hook up with beta readers hear or just enjoy and contribute

[Joanne]

Alex G wrote: "Joanne wrote: "In my current job, I am working as a volunteer at an therapeutic horse back riding facility. I help take care of horses and donkeys. I also help with the lessons. We work with people..."We also help adults. Some veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It is amazing how horses can act as healers for so many people.

[Leer]

Welcome Joanne!
God bless your work!

[Marie Silk]

Welcome Joanne! You were the second person to review my debut novel when I started out in this writing adventure, and I am still so grateful! By some miracle, my books now have over 200 ratings on goodreads. In those early days, it seemed like I would be lucky to ever reach 10. Great to have you here :).

[Quantum]

GR wrote: "I've written many stories, but have only self-published 6. I have 2 more in the works. I like the humorous side of life but my last was a tragedy of sorts--also my next. My site is: http://enheim.page.tl for those who are interested.

I consider myself a beginner, and not a polished pro. I am constantly learning the craft, so I need a lot of guidance. Anyone out there willing to guide me? I'm open for review."

that is a good number. you can post a request for beta or other readers in "All Things Writing & Publishing".

[GR]

Alex G wrote: "GR wrote: "I've written many stories, but have only self-published 6. I have 2 more in the works. I like the humorous side of life but my last was a tragedy of sorts--also my next. My site is: http..."

Thanks for the advice, Alex.

[Zee]

Alex G wrote: "good that one your genres is romance as it seems we have a dearth of that kind of writer around here--in spite of the fact that i'd venture to say that many of us are romantics. ..."

Hey, I'm a romance author! I'm a romance author! ... and ahem, very much in the minority here, too :P

Welcome, everyone! Sorry I'm lumping ye all together. Just coming off huge work deadlines (I'm an editor) so my brian is all fried up!

[GR]

I'd like to know, what is exactly is a Romance? Is it an adventure between 2 people (a romanic comedy)? or is it an adventure of a time period? or what? What comes to my mind, is the 3 Musketeers.

Set me straight...

[Bob]

Thank you for inviting me, Nik.
I am an Australian storyteller with 15 published books. The 16th is on the way, and I am actually giving away free copies to get advance reviews. My hope is to have 100 reviews see the light on the day the book does.
Since MONEY seems to be a prominent concern, you might chase me out after all. My wife and I have lived in voluntary poverty since 1978, and have found it to be the secret of contentment. If you want to know why I am so crazy, go to my blog https://bobrich18.wordpress.com and read my essay "How to change the world."
Hope it's OK to mention it here, but at the moment my publisher is giving away 9 paper copies of my 15th book, Ascending Spiral, until 6th November. The link is https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
:)
Bob

[Alexis]

Hi everyone! I'm a Caribbean girl currently giving Europe a try. :) I've studied Business Tax Law and Tax Economics and am now writing adult romance with a hint (okay a lot of hint) of erotica that have nothing to do with taxes lol. Can't wait to type to you all. :)

[Nik]

Bob wrote: "and I have lived in voluntary poverty since 1978 ..."

Hi Bob and welcome to the group!
You have a misleading surname then -:)
Money is a concern, but certainly not the only one. Taken a brief look at the essay and it reads like something I'd endorse maybe with less emphasis specifically on nature.
We have an announcements folder, where your giveaway is more appropriate, but we'll cut you some slack, as it is-:)
Good luck with the g/a btw and hope you have those 100 reviews when #16 goes live. Very well done!
Hope you'll enjoy and contribute

[Nik]

Alexis wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm a Caribbean girl currently giving Europe a try. :) I've studied Business Tax Law and Tax Economics and am now writing adult romance with a hint (okay a lot of hint) of erotica that..."

Hi Alexis and glad to have you here!
Both your education and writing might come handy -:)
Good luck with accomplishing the book and adapting to Europe. Just yesterday Michel reported back a good number of downloads of his freshly released book and concluded that 'sex sells'-:)
Hope you'll enjoy and contribute

[Bob]

Alexis wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm a Caribbean girl currently giving Europe a try. :) I've studied Business Tax Law and Tax Economics and am now writing adult romance with a hint (okay a lot of hint) of erotica that..."
I'm a newbie too, but welcome. Which part of the Caribbean? I have an honorary granddaughter in Jamaica.

[Bob]

Nik wrote: "Bob wrote: "and I have lived in voluntary poverty since 1978 ..."

Hi Bob and welcome to the group!
You have a misleading surname then -:)
Money is a concern, but certainly not the only one. Taken ..."

"You have a misleading surname then -:)"
No, it's descriptive. I am rich in true wealth: contentment, the love of family and friends, a feeling of purpose, joy in creativity.
:)

[Graeme]

Hi Bob, Alexis, welcome to the Group.

It's lot's of fun.

[RavensScar]

Hi I'm Maria from Norway. Quirky introvert. Overthinker. Scatterbrained at times. Passionate reader, tvseries binge watcher, gamer and music lover. If anyone wants to know more about me then feel free to ask :p

[Nik]

Hi Maria and welcome!

According to your self-description - nice to meet you -:)
We welcome overthinking, however not sure we'll allow you to remain introvert that much -:)
Hope you'll enjoy and contribute!

[RavensScar]

Thank you :) nice to meet you too :D

[Bob]

Thank you, Graeme.
I'm currently in the middle of reviewing a book, and have just been sent two more, so am somewhat moderately being kept out of trouble.
But fun is always good for you. What do you have in mind?
:)
Bob

[Quantum]

Nik wrote: "Hi Maria and welcome!

According to your self-description - nice to meet you -:)
We welcome overthinking, however not sure we'll allow you to remain introvert that much -:)
Hope you'll enjoy and co..."

the internet is great for us introverts; we never have to leave the house.

[Bob]

Graeme, I thought I'd answered you, but the electronic gremlins must have eaten my message. I'm a bit over halfway reading a book for review, and when I need a break, I pop in to check the number of takers on my giveaway that has 7 hours to go, so I noticed the little red number next to the bell. So, here I am again.
Can you please point me to some of the fun bits?
:)
Bob

[Graeme]

Hi Maria,

Welcome to the group.

[Graeme]

Hi Bob,

There are great threads in all the categories, you'll find them soon enough.

[Bob]

Hi Nik,
I've tried posting a reply to Graeme twice in another topic, but both times it has disappeared. Any explanation?
:)
Bob

[Quantum]

Bob wrote: "Hi Nik,
I've tried posting a reply to Graeme twice in another topic, but both times it has disappeared. Any explanation?
:)
Bob"

which topic? is it locked?

[Nik]

Bob wrote: "Hi Nik,
I've tried posting a reply to Graeme twice in another topic, but both times it has disappeared. Any explanation?
:)
Bob"

Tara calls it postergeist -:) No idea, but I heard this happened on other groups to people. Hope it stops though. We checked among the mods and certainly no one deleted any of them.
On this thread though we see all your posts - message 598, 599, 604, 606, 609

[Graeme]

Hi Bob - now you're freaking me out!!!!

[Graeme]

Mind you. I went looking for an older comment, maybe 2 or 3 weeks ago on this group - and I couldn't find the thread.

It was something about "Election odds" - I couldn't find it?

(Found it - about 30 seconds after posting this comment (facepalm))

[RavensScar]

Thank you Graeme :)

[Jennifer]

Hi all, I'm Jennifer from Amsterdam. I've been following several discussions in this group for a while now yet somehow forgot to introduce myself. I'm a published author of two books (Down and Out in Kathmandu: Adventures in Backpacking and The Lover's Portrait: An Art Mystery) and still working out how to get my name out there. I enjoy reading about others experiences and marketing tips! Take care!