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[Nik]

Hi Joseph and welcome!

Writing and alcohol sound good -:)
We'll try to make you enjoy the same instead of struggling. They say if you can't suppress something - head it.

Hope you'll enjoy, contribute and take part in our weekend (starting Thursday) drinking mingling

[Iryna]

Hi everyone!

My name is Iryna. I am a young writer from Ukraine. I've published my first book almost a year ago. It is my biggest passion in life. I started to write as soon as I learn how to write. Hundreds of poems and short stories had been written since my childhood. All those years I was preparing my soul for something really huge - my first romance. Finally, I did it. I put all the feelings and thought into "Enslaved by illusions".

Now I really want it to be read. I wish the world will hear and appreciate my biggest work.
I know, the translation is poor. I will certainly improve it. But if it won't cause much troubles for you, please spread this book in your socials. Make a good deed and it will be rewarded. If you'll ever need my help - feel free to reach me at irynkaa88billy@ukr.net.

Here is the link to my book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXF5BJL


Also, I won "Write On Competition 2017" in Ukraine and you may read my essay here:
https://writeoncompetition.wordpress....

Thank you fo your attention.

Iryna

[Nik]

Hi Iryna and welcome!

Well done and congrats on publishing the first book and winning the competition. If the translation is poor, it may be problematic to attract audience, however there might be readers who like it unrefined. Is "Enslaved.." also available in Ukrainian/Russian?
No need to place the same info on multiple threads.

Meanwhile, hope you'll enjoy and contribute

[Iryna]

Nik wrote: "Hi Iryna and welcome!

Well done and congrats on publishing the first book and winning the competition. If the translation is poor, it may be problematic to attract audience, however there might be..."

Thank you, Nik.

Yes, I have the book in the Ukrainian language. But it was impossible to publish it on Amazon.

Would you like to read my book for free? I would be more than happy to share it.

Thanks,
Iryna

[Nik]

Iryna wrote: "Would you like to read my book for free? I would be more than happy to share it..."

Hi Iryna, thanks for the offer. Although romantic (sometimes), romances is not really my thing -:). However, if it's in paper, I can maybe give it a try (and see whether I'm missing a huge genre) and pick it up when in Ukraine next time to save you international delivery costs.

[Joseph]

Nik wrote: "Hi Joseph and welcome!

Writing and alcohol sound good -:)
We'll try to make you enjoy the same instead of struggling. They say if you can't suppress something - head it.

Hope you'll enjoy, contri..."

Hi, thanks for the welcome.

[Nik]

Just wanted to remind that we have this awesome introduction thread, which offers a rare opportunity for a spectacular, unforgettable entrance, if someone might be interested -:)

[J Russ]

So where can I tell you about the release of my second book?

[Tori]

Hello all!
It just occurred to me I haven't introduced myself, so I figured I should.

I've been interested in this group for a while--it seems very informative for the aspiring or present writer. I've been too shy to post anything until, well, now; anything mentioning politics makes me nervous. However, I figured it doesn't hurt to step beyond those boundaries and at least say hello. Nothing to gain unless you try, right?

[Quantum]

Welcome Melvyn, Andy, S.A., Joseph, Iryna, J Russ, and C.C.!

Be sure to check out the FAQ to find out all the great things you can do in this group:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

We're nominating books for our monthly group read coming up for September 2017. See:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Erik]

Greetings, everyone. I am a newly-published author looking to make friends and connections. I'm a science fiction and fantasy buff, but I've recently branched out into the classics, ranging from Aphra Behn to Jane Austen. Aside from reading and writing, my interests include politics, sports, finance, cooking, and home improvement. As you can probably tell, I am also a fan of the Oxford Comma.

Cheers,

Erik

[[deleted user]]

Hello, everyone. I, too, am a newly-published author looking to make friends and connections. For the past seventeen years, I have taught English, composition, and literature courses at the elementary, high school, and collegiate levels. My most recent book, "By a Prophet: A Collection of Christian Haiku, Vol. 2," is an exploration of embedded (found) haiku---"unintentional" poems discovered in "non-poetic" contexts. (Biblical prose is the context I examine). All of the poems I discovered contain unique syllabic, thematic, and literary patterns; many incorporate multiple literary devices at once: simile, metaphor, synechdoche, metonymy, personification, irony, rhetorical question, allusion, and various forms of parallelism, to name a few. I was also interested in examining how "creative" literary devices and elements are used in the construction of non-fictional narratives found throughout the Bible. In addition to teaching, reading, and writing, my interests include politics, international affairs, inter-textuality, eschatology, social and economic justice, and biblical prophecy.

[Quantum]

Welcome Hosea and Erik!

Be sure to check out the FAQ to find out all the great things you can do in this group:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

We just started our monthly group read for September 2017. See:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Andrew]

Hi, Andrew here. After 20 years as an indie filmmaker in New York City, finances and the desire for a life (i.e. a family and a house) forced me to bow out; in order to channel my creative passion (which seems to persist, finances and life notwithstanding) and make use of my craft, I adapted an original screenplay into a debut novel (posted on this group's promotional thread).

The steep and sometimes overwhelming learning curve for self-promoting/self-publication has led me to this group. My insights are likely to be pretty basic (e.g. over the summer, after running half a dozen paid boosts, I finally figured out that the best promotional material to post on facebook is video, not text blog), and I am wrestling with the additional time/energy demands of full time parenting my 15-month-old girl, but I look forward to sharing what/when I can!

[Erik]

Hi Andrew.
I just visited New York for the first time in June, and loved it. That said, I can see why a change might be necessary. It sure isn't a cheap city to live in!
But what an amazing city!

[Quantum]

Andrew wrote: "Hi, Andrew here. After 20 years as an indie filmmaker in New York City, finances and the desire for a life (i.e. a family and a house) forced me to bow out; in order to channel my creative passion ..."

Welcome Andrew!

Be sure to check out the FAQ to find out all the great things you can do in this group:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

We just started our monthly group read for September 2017. See:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

You're in luck. Today, we also expanded our book discussions folder to include film. See the "Let's discuss film too" post:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Nik]

It's never late to introduce yourself and likely to receive back cordial greetings. We bite only rarely -:)

[Freddie]

Exposing!!! The true meaning and definition of the word “Ye” which is stated in the bible. It is a secret hidden coded word that is substituted for the word “Woman”.

[Scout]

These don't seem to be words about yourself, Freddie.

[Michelle]

Hi! I'm a Goodreads author as well as single mom of a child with autism. Writing isn't paying the bills so I work a day job as a computer professional. I've been reading Think and Grow Rich based on a suggestion by a consultant. It's interesting. I'm working on manifesting my dreams and not giving up!

[Scout]

Welcome, Michelle. You'll like this group.

[Nik]

Michelle wrote: "Hi! I'm a Goodreads author as well as single mom of a child with autism. Writing isn't paying the bills so I work a day job as a computer professional. I've been reading Think and Grow Rich based o..."

Hi Michelle and welcome!

Hope someday writing too will bring some decent income and in the meantime you'll enjoy and participate here.

[P.K.]

Hi Michelle. Welcome. It's best not to think of writing as a way to earn money - it seldom does. But it is a way of liberating one's ideas and holding up a mirror to one's characteristics, which can lead to making money in another field. When you find your feet you could start a thread about autism; it is a very interesting subject and it is good that it is now recognised so widely and there is more help out there for parents who have to cope with autistic children. We would probably be surprised how many readers have experience in this field.

[Esther]

Hey! I'm Esther and I had began to write earnestly about 2 years ago. I haven't published yet, but hopefully will soon. I'm looking forward to reading the different articles and what not you guys have here!

[Quantum]

Welcome, Esther and Michelle.

Be sure to check out the FAQ to find out all the great things you can do in this group:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Vote in our lesser-known books December group read tie-breaker:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Join in on our open book December group read: Rich Dad, Poor Dad

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Nik]

Esther wrote: "Hey! I'm Esther and I had began to write earnestly about 2 years ago. I haven't published yet, but hopefully will soon. I'm looking forward to reading the different articles and what not you guys h..."

Hi Esther! You are welcome to read what we have here and even more welcome to hop in and participate in discussions -:)
Best of luck with the writing and publishing!

[Esther]

Thanks guys!

[Quantum]

"'Tis a consummation devoutly to be wished." (I had to ask my well-read daughter.)

[Nik]

Hi Iridescent and welcome!

Participating on multiple threads is an excellent starter and you can belong and fit in easily -:)
Hope you'll enjoy and participate

[Nik]

Hi Jon and welcome!

Glad you've accepted the invite. Yep, times ain't boring and profoundly reported. We try not to overlook what's worthy, but if we do, pls feel free to set up threads and draw our attention to any burning/melting issue.
Hope you'll enjoy and contribute

[Zach]

Thanks Alex, for the invite.
I’m Zach and I'm now semi-retired, having worked as an Accountant, CFO and business consultant for approaching four decades.

For my sins (and sometimes surreptitiously exposing them), I now write thrillers, murder mysteries and business guides.

I enjoy travel and I live in Scotland and France

[Nik]

Hi Zach and welcome!

Glad to have your book as a month's read and you as a new member.
With your experience and maybe a little bit of semi-retirement time, I hope you'll be able to contribute on each of our sections and enjoy being here

[Zach]

Nik wrote: "Hi Zach and welcome!

Glad to have your book as a month's read and you as a new member.
With your experience and maybe a little bit of semi-retirement time, I hope you'll be able to contribute on ..."

Thanks Nik
I'd like to and I'll try, but contrary to expectations, I now seem to have less, not more, time available

[Sarah]

Hi everyone,

I' m Sweetly ( pen name - Sarah) from India. I am an entrepreneur by passion in Medical Field - UK based for the past 12 years and by profession I am a teacher. I am an avid reader of books.

I am basically here as a flashlight to help my best pal. Also I am here to learn a lot from all established authors and their esteemed works.

I do plan to eventually come out with a self-published book in Children's Literature in November of 2018 and an enchanting and thought-provoking script that has the potential to be made into a movie. I enjoy gardening and I am currently pursuing a new hobby knitting.

Looking forward for help and guidance.

:-)

[Nik]

Hi Sarah and welcome!

Not sure we can help with knitting, but otherwise we are at your service -:)
Good luck with your book and script projects.

Hope you'll enjoy and contribute

[Scout]

Hi, Sara. Glad you're here. I'm a gardener also. I'm not much of a knitter, but I do some crochet. I'm no kind of writer, but I'm sure you'll find plenty of ideas here to promote your work. Welcome!

[J.L.]

Hello, everyone. My name is J. L. Brown, and I'm the author of the Jade Harrington series, political thriller books featuring a strong female mixed-race FBI agent. I love the world, writing, and wealth, so I thought this would be an interesting group to join. I look forward to the discussions.

[Scout]

Hi, J.L. Your work sounds interesting.

[J.L.]

Scout wrote: "Hi, J.L. Your work sounds interesting."

Thank you, Scout. I think so. :) I have an interest in current events, politics, and sports and try to blend them into my writing. Of course, someone has to get murdered, too.

[Nik]

J.L. wrote: "I love the world, writing, and wealth..."

Sounds like a perfect match -:)
Welcome, J.L., hope you'll enjoy and contribute!

[J.L.]

Sounds like a perfect match -:)
Welcome, J.L., hope you'll enjoy and contribute!"

I will. Thank you, Nik.

[Vince]

Hello all and Happy New Year. I am a first timer having just joined moments ago. Like some of the others I have seen in this thread I have been "other things" throughout my adult life but have always desired writing as a career. So several months ago I began writing my first novel and to my surprise after some basic character development the story began writing itself. As the author I have no idea whether it is any "good" or not although I did rewrite it several times trying to get it as good as I could and I just self published on Amazon two days ago. I am currently working on my second and when done will write the sequel to the first. I may be bouncing some ideas off all of you over the next several months and I would appreciate any feedback you may have. That's all for now and thanks for listening. I will definitely give back as much advice as a fledgling author can so if I can ever be of service to anyone please do not hesitate to ask.

[Esther]

Hey Vince and welcome to the group! Great job on getting published! I hope everything goes well for you.

It sounds like you are becoming very confident as an author. That's great! What is your book about and what is it called? I'm sure most of us here would love to read it, besides also giving you some feedback. 😁

[Nik]

Vince wrote: "Hello all and Happy New Year. I am a first timer having just joined moments ago. Like some of the others I have seen in this thread I have been "other things" throughout my adult life but have alwa..."

Hi Vince and welcome!
Congrats on launching your first book into the cyberspace and best of luck writing and promoting following ones. In our writing section you can find helpful resources you may want to have a look at.
Besides that, hope you'll enjoy and contribute

[Jasmin]

My name is Jasmin. I am 14 years old and I am leaving in Austria 🇦🇹.I like to meet friends and to go ice skating ⛸. I love to read romantic and nonfiction books 📚

[Nik]

Hi Jasmin and welcome!

Hope you'll make good friends here, enjoy and contribute to the discussions..

[Akash]

Hello, I am Akash from India
I am 25 year old
i am new reader hoping these group will help me lot

[Nik]

Hi Akash and welcome!

Hope you'll find what you are looking for, enjoy and contribute from your own

[Vince]

Nik wrote: "Vince wrote: "Hello all and Happy New Year. I am a first timer having just joined moments ago. Like some of the others I have seen in this thread I have been "other things" throughout my adult life..."
Nik,
Thanks for the kind welcome. When and if I can do so productively I will contribute. Have to get back to the day job now...
Vince

[Victor]

Thanks for the invitation to join. This sounds like an interesting group!

I'm a professor of legal studies with very eclectic interests outside of my primary field. I've been a professor or an academic administrator nearly all of my professional life. My textbooks, books and scholarly articles are primarily in the field of law, but I also write science fiction, speculative fiction and poetry.