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1. Karlene Froling2. Children's books; Sci-Fi, Horror, Children's book, Other genres
3. Salon: A Different Kind of Doll (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...)
4. I have terrible grammar :)
1. Dwimirnani (call me Putri)2. Read: non fiction, biography, fiction, fantasy, sci-fi
Write: non fiction, self help, also fantasy and fiction
3. Talk to Me (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...)
4. I'm a lighting designer and ex-musician
1. Elkin, or Elkin Hardcoves if you prefer2. Science-fiction, if I had to pick just one.
3. Not applicable.
4. I'm totally and completely blind, and am still learning this site.
1. Leonard Clifton2. Writing & reading YA Sci-Fi
3. New release
4. Cage dived with great white sharks in South Africa
1) Maureen Shigeno 2) romance
3) nothing out yet
4) I love reading/writing almost any sub-genre of romance but I rarely read anything else
1) Frank Linik2) War & Military Fiction to write and related poetry; Historical fiction and Thriller to read
3) A Matter of Semantics, A Young Officer's Decision: Duty or Loyalty in the Vietnam War https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
4) I'm a retired educator but used to work as a fly fishing guide.
1. Ariz Brune - a pseudonym, though I don't know why I still use it; my oldest daughter outed me already. ;)2. Writing: Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance
Reading: same, as well as horror, epic and high fantasies
3. Reflected: The Coverton Chronicles (releases 9-15-2018)
4. I can drive a standard 18 wheeler, but not a standard car... I'll strip the clutch every. single. time. O.o
1. Shintaro Mofujin, nice to meet you guys!2. Although they're super niche in the West, I love reading Japanese Light Novels and I write in a style derivative of them. Usually my stories are fluffy romantic comedy stories, but I might consider branching out one day!
3. My 2nd story just came out! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
4. I'm an avid Anime watcher/Manga and LN Reader who enjoyed those type of stories to the point that I wanted to try my hand at writing my OWN story! I'm glad I did, I might not be swimming in the big bucks, but it's heartwarming to see others enjoy the thing I wrote!
1. Mohini Durgampudi2. Food, travel, family, history
3. Sweet Neem: Sweet Neem
4. More than half of my bucket list is restaurants!
1. Kirsten Usman2. Write Children's environmental advocacy/legal book fiction adventures.
3. Judge Birdie #1: The Case of the Disappearing Amur Leopard Good Reads link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
4. I am the CEO of Planet Protector and an attorney.
1. Frank Mottl, but my pseudo writer name is Frank Wayne.2. I write literary fiction with elements of magic realism and stream-of-consciousness.
3. My debut novel is "The Cumberland Tales." https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
4. I feel obligated to write.
1. Joyce R. Alton2. I write fantasy, science-fiction, and historical fiction. I love to read the same genres, plus non-fiction, classics, adventure, and the occasional mystery or contemporary novel.
3. Trefury: Mendi's Curse https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
4. I love to do research.
1. Aneka Bernal 2. Literally anything. I even like reading the dictionary.
3. Currently editing my first novel, it is a psychological thriller.
4. I studied to be an opera singer.
1. Luke Newman2. I write mostly Fantasy and Sci-Fi (currently working on a Fantasy Series). I read everything but prefer Fantasy/Sci Fi and a good suspense thriller.
3. My most recent release is LEGENDARY: The Chronicles of Fayne, Vol 2. (The Mask of the Howling Storm)
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
4. I retired from the Army 2 years ago after 20 years of service. I'm also afraid of llamas. It's a long story....
1. Cana Gauthier2. Reading - Sci-fi and mystery; Writing - suspense, fantasy
3. 'The Child of 100 Years' https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
4. I love video games, especially the Legend of Zelda and Final Fantasy games.
1. AR Kingston...though you can call me Ana2. Writing: Mostly Fantasy, though I did write some YA novel in High School that I can't place.
Reading: Pretty much anything, I just look for a good story.
3. Current Book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
4. I have a pot belly pig named Reuben.
1. Hi! My pen name is Maria Quick.2. Currently, I'm only writing YA, but have ideas for everything... eventually. Reading-wise, my favourite genres are crime, mystery, adventure and noir.
3. Latest book is called Body on the Beach, first in a 5-book series.
4. At the moment, I spend most of my "writing" *cough* procrastinating time playing World of Warcraft.
1. Ondine Grace2. Writing: Poetry (though I am attempting short stories currently). Reading: Anything from Crime and Thriller to Non-Fiction to Contemporary and Literary Fiction and back again. As long as the story is good, I enjoy it.
3. Peppermint Tea (poetry collection), self-published on 23 July 2018 - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
4. I currently work in an SEN school with deaf-blind children.
1. Rebecca Winkler2. Writing & Reading - romance, mystery/suspense
3. SOPHIE Coming Home: THE ENGLANDS Book 2
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
4. Introvert
1. Nikkole Pruett2. YA/NA romance
3. Royal Oaks https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
4. I reside with a 15yr old cat who bullies me and likes to eat Doritos.
1. Hello! My name is Laura Mae2. I write fantasy, fiction and like to read in just the same, and some dystopian as well.
3. I released my first book Fliers in March this year.
4. I am also a graphic designer and freelancing in that as well.
Hi My name is Ajay NairI wrote a memoir. Come-Travel with me:10 Droplets which sets in South India. Takes you through the mind set of a youngster with the pressures and challenges he faces.
Currently writing a non fiction. Raw life of a lady who had to fight hard with her own family members and society to save her children and land.
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
I am also running a give away for my first book Come Travel with me starting this August 22.
Thank you all for the support and this platform to showcase ourselves.
1) Sarah Bucciero2) Reading - historical fiction
3) St. Jude Momma
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
4) I am donating $5 from every sale of my book back to St. Jude in my son's honor and memory.
1) Kyle Spencer
2) Fantasy, Horror, Sci-fi, Adventure
3) A Monk's Tail
4) I have downed an entire bottle of whiskey in an old, abandoned Scottish castle. At midnight. On more than one occasion.
2) Fantasy, Horror, Sci-fi, Adventure
3) A Monk's Tail
4) I have downed an entire bottle of whiskey in an old, abandoned Scottish castle. At midnight. On more than one occasion.
1. Emmanuella Hristova2. For writing, I prefer poetry, fiction and memoir. For reading, I love fiction, historical fiction, science fiction and non-fiction books about religion, anthropology, sociology, linguistics and history.
3. I just self-published a poetry collection called "The Day My Kisses Tasted Like Disorder"
4. I speak four languages: English, Bulgarian, Spanish and French. I'm a beginning in French, but still!
1) Kimberly Davis Basso2) I publish my non-fiction humor. I write non-fiction humor, YA, sci-fi, historical fiction. I read everything. Even labels.
3) I'm a Little Brain Dead by Kimberly Davis Basso
4) I've directed a ton of Shakespeare.
1. Val Grian2. I write poetry, historical fantasy and humorous fiction. I read pretty much everything except horror - the main thing is for the book to be of good quality.
3. Tramps, Thieves and IT: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
4. I've travelled to about 50 countries, but was much more impressed by the process of birth of my son.
1: Wolf Kraft2: I write science fiction, horror and fantasy. I'll read anything that catches my fancy.
3: God of Desolation: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
4: In my spare time, I make YouTube videos about the history of horror cinema.
Hello! My name is Nicole Gilmore and I am a new self-published author. The name of my book is The Five Steps To A Journey Of Healing which will be available 9/22/18. I look forward to connecting with other authors and learning how to make my launch successful. - Nicole
1. Madison Harris2. Reading- historical fiction and various genres, writing- YA fiction
3. The Stepsister
4. I like running and eating ice cream
1. Kaylee Dolat (writing under my maiden name)2. I prefer Young Adult and Fantasy for both reading and writing.
3. My most recently released book is Codename: Alexander. A demonhunting novel set in my town of residence. But, I have five other projects in the works.
4. I'm a crocheting travel agent. That writes and loves to read in a rocking chair. I guess you could say I'm an old soul.
1. Catherine Habbie2. Short stories, Family sagas, Humour, Romance, Fairy tales
3. The final instalment of the trilogy, The Tryptych has been released on kindle today..
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
4. Been a banker, teacher, writer...and many more hats still being donned in the hope of meeting the muse...
Hi, I'm John Leung, the author of inspiring contemporary Christian fiction that gives readers faith and hope in their lives. Since becoming an author last year, I have written two mini short-story collections. My debut novel Breaking Point is a story about a Christian hockey player that will be published in September. Born in Hong Kong but living in Vancouver since age 12, I'm a big Canucks and hockey fan.
1. J.R. Alcyone, which is my pen name, but you can call me Jen.2. Historical fiction, literary fiction, & non-fiction, but really I'll read almost anything as long as it's well-written.
3. I'm releasing my debut novel, Five Fathoms Beneath, in October.
4. I'm a published nature and landscape photographer.
1. J.D. Palmer2. Reading - Fantasy. Writing - Dystopian.
3. The Monster
4. I throw axes and play chess.
1. Lima Hansen 2. Reading - Inspirational, transformational, autobiographies, leadership & growth
3. Grace Brought Me Here - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
4. Where to start? It's in the book.
1) Paul Conant2) Historical Fiction/Mystery
3) The Baron (Just to clarify: I work for an new publishing company that got started a couple months ago, and joined this group because I want to share the works of our first, completely unknown author, of which the Baron is one of my favorites. I hope that this is within the rules of the group, but if not I totally understand.)
4) I can beat box and throat sing... but I can't whistle
1. Lorraine Baushke (Pen name: Raine Baushke)2. Write art mysteries. Read anything of interest.
3. My first novel is Mystery in Montmartre: https://images.gr-assets.com/books/15...
4. I love sharpened pencils, old majestic trees, babies and gourmet cooking.
Hi!1. B. Forrester
2. Urban Fantasy (both), also Historical Fiction
3. The Kingston Chronicles
4. I love to crochet, so much so that I think I'm getting RSI....
1. James Whyle2. Writing straddles genres, my reading tastes are catholic, but mainly nonfiction.
3. The Excavations - A History of the End of the World.
4. I've managed to earn a living out of typing, mainly television.
1. Adam Craig2. I write Fantasy and read anything that grabs my interest.
3. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
4. I'm a anime fan.
Hi there!Name: Leila Goreil
Preferred Reading Genre: Historical Fiction
Interesting Fact: Founder / Editor and Contributor for a digital quarterly magazine, MANUSCRIPT > manuscriptmag.ca
1. J. M. K. Walkow2.literature and science fiction
3. The Eager to Play - free Kindle edition until August 31st 2018
4. I look like James Bond
1. Ray Harvey!
2. Literary fiction
3. Gap-Toothed Girl: the story of a little runaway seeking balance in ballet
Gap-Toothed Girl: The Story of a Little Lakota Runaway Seeking Balance in Ballet
4. I'm a professional bartender (over two decades now) with 8 published books.
2. Literary fiction
3. Gap-Toothed Girl: the story of a little runaway seeking balance in ballet
Gap-Toothed Girl: The Story of a Little Lakota Runaway Seeking Balance in Ballet
4. I'm a professional bartender (over two decades now) with 8 published books.
Good afternoon! 1. Emilyrose Scott
2. Writing: literary science fiction, environmentalist fiction, YA, political -Reading: as writing but also fantasy, non-fiction and a lot of classic fiction.
3. The Cadet
4. I also have a sustainable publishing start-up called Guide the Wild
Hello! Good to be here!1. Hans Olafson (Pseudonym)
2. Writing: Science fiction, political non-fiction. Reading: science fiction, political thrillers, political & historical non-fiction
3. I am actually working on my first novel; it is a mix of ghost story, historical drama and a touch of mystery.
4. I am a veteran.
1. Camille Scheidt2. I prefer to read fiction and write nonfiction.
3. Unraveling Threads: How To Have A Sustainable Wardrobe In The Age Of Plastic Fabric
4. I am a strong believer that a good piece of pie can be eaten for any meal of the day.
1. Derek Walker2. Horror, Thriller, stuff that makes you see the world differently
3. 2,300 Steps: A Horror Short Story About Smartwatches, Unicorns & Sleepwalking
4. I'm developing a theory about a kind of reincarnation. Probably too long to post here. I'm thinking about starting a religion based on it.
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2. I love to read romantic comedy in all genres. I write playful, sweetly sensual and erotic Regency romance.
3. My latest book is The Jewel Thief. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
by Milly Jane Maven (Goodreads Author)
4. I adore Henry VIII