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1. Hey, all! I'm Julia Imari (Pen name).2. I write contemporary romance. I love reading mystery/suspense, romance and YA genre.
3. Catching Lily will be released this coming May.
4. I love to shoot dragonflies with my close-up lens. I fail most of the time, though.
1. Hi all! I'm Raúl Sánchez Gilo2. I write non-fiction
3. Just Released: Sell More and Better, Eternal Sales Techniques beyond Internet
4. Spanish, engineer, traveller, salesman, chess player and writer. And not necessarily in that order.
1. Morton, which is my pseudonym. 2. Writing: private detective crime /mystery also fantasy. Reads: romance, crime/ mystery, fantasy and non-fiction.
3. Currently writing my fiction.
4. I once rode a very large, red roan circus horse bareback, in the circus ring, in front of the audience, for fun.
1. Heena Khan2. Literary fiction (adults, children .. etc)
3. Just published my book on inkitt.com, and entered it in a novel contest. First 100 downloads are free. Would love to know what all of you think of it. Link here: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/drama/...
4. I am religious, spiritual rather than an external show of religion. One of my short story recently got shortlisted for an upcoming anthology of nature writing.
1) T. Norman 2) I read and write mostly high or epic fantasy and fiction.
3) My first novel, The Ascent Archives: Blood Stained Heir is set to release on August 2, 2017. Here's the link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
4) I split my time between working full time, writing, playing with my two dogs, and most importantly getting ready for my daughter to be born in less than 2 months,
1) Bryan March2) I write a lot and tend to throw it out soon afterwards.
3) I've finished three books so far, but none I'd mention.
4) Just here to hang about and chat with writers on goodreads.
1. David Thyssen2. Write: First person stories based on real life situations. Thriller and novels. Read: Thrillers and novels with real people. I'm not a fantasy person, but real life based sci-fi can be nice.
3/ Forcible entry https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
4. I'm an avid surfer
1) Selaine Henriksen2) Very eclectic. I read and write everything from thrillers, horrors, romance, and mystery, plus slice of lifers. I love a good story.
3) Belonging, a gothic parnormal horror published by Bottom Drawer/ Driven Press. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
4) After years of focusing on short stories and novels, I've recently discovered the joy of writing screenplays and I'm really enjoying learning the structure.
1. Milissa L. Story2. Writing Sci-Fi, Alternative History. Reading, SciFi/Fantasy, alternative history, mystery, thrillers. Non-Fiction, history.
3. The Deceived, released April 15, 2017.
4. I enjoy knitting.
1) Janet Pywell2) Writer of Culture Crime Series; Enjoy reading almost anything but love a twist.
3) BOOK OF HOURS - book launch April 2017
4) I live with people and places in my head and writing is a good way for me to help them breathe. I'm pretty normal and I also live with my partner and puppy labradoodle 'Teddy' and cat 'Tango.'
1. Chandi Wyant2. Non fiction -- particularly travel memoir
3. Return to Glow, A Pilgrimage of Transformation in Italy
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
4. I have just moved to Italy
1. Ringo Gene Hayden 2. I write and read paranormal, fantasy, and sci-fi.
3. Nineteen Cuts
4. I used to be in a punk band in L.A.
Name: Kristine Jones-PasleyPreferred Writing: Non-fiction (business focused)
Reading: Romance
Most Recently Released Book: “You’re Not the Boss of Me! A Guide to Leadership Development” – book launch May 2017
Interesting Fact: I am an introvert; however, I have no problems getting in front of a group to teach.
1. Vishal Reddy2. To write: crime/mystery; to read: crime/mystery, literature, most genre fiction
3. Higher Ground (Equinox mysteries Book 1) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
4. I'm the first person in my entire family tree to be born in America
1.Steve R. Romano2. Sci-Fi/Fantasy and children's adventure stories
3.Tony and the Haunted Goldmine
4.I like the outdoors and enjoy exploring.
Hope A. Milamlgbt romance, fantasy and mystery. too wide a variety to name for reading
Three books so far: Mississippi Blues, All That Jazz and Breaking the Waves
One interesting fact? I'm a geek (sci-fi, Stat Wars, Tolkien, superheroes) and a huge football fan.
Hello, my name is A. Dudley Johnson, Jr.I have written my first novel called Adirondack.
It is a historical, fiction, romance.
Goodreads link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
An interesting fact? I used to write and produce for television - Diff'rent Strokes and Webster.
1. Ron Keith2. Write scifi and fantasy, mostly.
Read scifi, fantasy, mysteries, YA, non-fiction, and pretty much anything that looks interesting.
3. Nothing, yet, but one coming next week, I hope, once I figure out some newb publishing stuff.
4. I love k-pop.
Gina D'AgostaWrite- Humor/ contemporary literary fiction Read- Horror and contemporary fiction
Sinners, Saints, and Scratch tickets
When I was a kid my mom told me those little spots on potatoes were called eyes. I have been afraid of potatoes ever since.
1. Lea Sheppard2. Your Preferred Writing and Reading Genre Currently writing fantasy/superhero. Reading - everything. Really I read all over the map
3. The Broken Gate The Broken Gate
4. I love motorcycles. I own a 250 Yamaha although since I am recovering from a fractured ankle may not get to ride this season... sigh.
Hi all!1. Nancy O'Hare
2. Travel writing
3. Dust in My Pack - to be published later in 2017 (stay tuned for updates)
4. I lived in Nigeria, Oman, Switzerland and Australia and loved getting to know aspects of these cultures that lay below the surface. There are truly kind folks everywhere on our planet.
Hello!1. Kylee Jain Ridley
2. Horror, Erotica
3. Allison's Game (released yesterday!)
4. I performed as Magenta in a Rocky Horror shadow cast
1. G. Mlynek2. Fiction
3. An Animalish Man: How often do guys think about sex
4. I can speak 3 languages and have studied about 10 :)
Hi,1. Carol Devine
2. read all except paranormal, write steamy contemporary romance
3: NEW release May 17: MARIAH amazon link only
4. went to high school with Barry Obama
1. Lisa Eley2. Nonfiction - memoirs, inspirational, cultural
3. Thirteen Geese in Flight: One Black Woman's Ascent into Mental Illness (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...)
4. I'm a fan of martial arts cinema
1. Nicholas Rinth2. I write Fantasy and New Adult, while my preferred reading choices are classics and anything with a little romance. No erotica.
3. Heartstone: The Drowned Tower | https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
4. I’m a big fan of everything Noel Gallagher.
Happy to connect with you all :)
1) Sue Thibodeau Baumgardner2) Reading: Lit. Fiction, Family Saga, Historical Fiction, Paranormal, Murder Mystery
Writing: Lit. Fiction, Romance, Children/Middle Readers, Paranormal
3) GHOSTS HOSTS - True Ghost Stories
4) I believe; all my work seems to build upon that premise.
1. Your Name: Bethany Ebert2. Your Preferred Writing and Reading Genre: I like to write M/M romance and literary fiction. I like to read anything good. Lately that means classic literature, LGBT fiction, horror, poetry, and magical realism.
3. Your Most Recently Released Book (with Goodreads link if you like) if you have one: A short story that I published in November, called Steady. It's a horror story about sexual harassment and compulsory heterosexuality.
4. One Interesting Fact About You: I love to draw.
1. Helena Halme2. Write: Contemporary Nordic romance Read: Literary fiction, Nordic Noir, romance
3. The Good Officer: Can they love again? https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
4. I write in my 3rd language (in English after Finnish and Swedish)
1. Michael L. Lewis (I Should've gone with a pen name, since I share names with a bestselling author already.) ;-)2. Reading: historical fiction, classic lit, fantasy, sci-fi / Writing: sci-fi
3. The Twisted Galaxy (Book 2 in the Galaxy Series)
4. As a computer hardware engineer, I am currently employed in quantum computing research.
1) Frances Ixx2) I primarily write sci-fi, but I'll read anything. Except romance.
3) Working on my first published short story.
4) Let's see. I've been homeless on both sides of the English Channel. Does that count as interesting?
1) Ian J.M. King2) Many genres but I seem to read YA fiction mostly, fantasy and historic stories
3) The Girl Who Was Buried in Her Ball Gown - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
4) I was adopted at birth and have recently reconnected with a half blood brother.
1. Ann Shannon2. I read most things, no horror- but gravitate to romance, paranormal and shifter romance, paranormal urban fantasy, and scifi- love mermaid stories too! I write romance, sometimes it's erotic romance, sometimes it's dystopian romance, I've never written both at the same time though.
3. this is my year, I hope, to publish my first book.
4. I learned I could tell stories by writing fan fictions about Naruto. LOL
1. Jannie2. Writing: Angst and romance/ Reading: erotica, romance, thriller, mystery, horror
3. None
4. My boy name (my parents expected a son rather than a daughter) was supposed to Christian James.
Nice to meet everyone!
AnonCulture, philosophy, news, politics, anything good
About done with first part of a planned serial novel
I love traveling
I hope that by joining this group I can meet new folks, make friends, and get good advice about promoting material
1. Hey. I'm Gina Barlean and I write as G. M. Barlean2. I tend to read general fiction but I write suspense and mysteryish stuff with gen. fic. leanings.
3. Man With a Green Scarf... sort of a love story.
4. I'm a serial careerist and word makerupper.
1. marilyn shannon2. love fiction and non fiction, memoirs, and autobiographies
3. In Just One Afternoon - Listening Into The Hearts of Men - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
4. I have been watching soap operas since I was very very young
1. Cassidy Dwelis2. Reading - Fantasy, Young Adult (fantasy, science fiction), Middle Grade, Classic Literature. I write Young Adult Fantasy and Middle Grade Fantasy.
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4. I am a HUGE foodie. All of my works include detailed food descriptors and I go on crazy adventures to find new restaurants and food experiences!
1. Lisa Mullan2. Writing - children's stories representing DNA and cellular processes. Reading - anything at all (depending on my mood and time!)
3. That's Naughty, Seedy Tea!
4. I have actually forgotten my twin sister's birthday!
Cassidy wrote: "1. Cassidy Dwelis2. Reading - Fantasy, Young Adult (fantasy, science fiction), Middle Grade, Classic Literature. I write Young Adult Fantasy and Middle Grade Fantasy.
3. [bookcover:The Little Brot..."
What about DNA with the children's books would love to know
Marilyn wrote: "1. marilyn shannon2. love fiction and non fiction, memoirs, and autobiographies
3. In Just One Afternoon - Listening Into The Hearts of Men - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3......"
I love dives.
1. Alexandra Bittner2. I prefer to write fantasy but my bookshelves will tell you that I read just about everything.
3. Daughter of the Mara
4. My first novel, Daughter of the Mara, was, in part, inspired by a Metallica song.
1. David Thompson
2. Reading: Terry Pratchett. Lee Child. Indie Authors.
Writing: Adventure Action Suspense.
3. The Ian Tercaronni Adventures: Shipley Bridge
4. I once met Nelson Mandela.
2. Reading: Terry Pratchett. Lee Child. Indie Authors.
Writing: Adventure Action Suspense.
3. The Ian Tercaronni Adventures: Shipley Bridge
4. I once met Nelson Mandela.
1. Thomas McElhinny2. Fiction of all colors although I gravitate towards Fantasy more so
3. (The) Foreteller of Events Yet To Come
4. I've been a theatrical actor around my area for some time now.
1. Sydney Faith2. I write YA & middle grade fiction, I read the same, including Sci-fi, Fantasy, Contemporary and more.
3. My first and newest book, The All-Stars: Teen Rock Sensation
4. I am also a YouTuber.
1. I am Uke Emeka Solomon, my pen name is Rikudou En Sof2. I write science fiction, and Read fantasy and science fiction
3. Starl Keep
4. I am almost always stuck in the imaginary world(if you know what I mean)
1. Madalain Ackley2a. Preferred Writing Genre: Paranormal Romance, Science Fiction and Fantasy or a combination of the above.
2b. Preferred Reading Genre: Paranormal Romance, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Historical research
3. Your Most Recently Released Book :https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
4. One Interesting Fact About Me: I make dreamcatchers while watching TV.
1. Andrew Ahn2. I Love a good fantasy(but do not limit myself) and try to balance it with Non-fic in the esoterica or Psychology fields. I write the stories that pop up in my head without restrictions (though all fiction). Currently working on Paranormal Noir.
3. My indie release Is A Ghost of a Chance
4. I love acknowledging Archetypes (Loosely Jungian base) and breaking stereotypes. As a born Weirdo and Nerd I love to lift weights and box (fist-a-cuffs).
Thank you for this forum. I have watched silently from the shadow for a week now, absorbing all the wondrous info that I should've known about 10 years ago. And will continue to Lurk and Learn (Book title???)
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2. Alternate history fantasy; I read widely, but no vampires
3. The Garden of Hugo Vuerloz
4. I'm a medieval historian who spent 30 years working with computers.