The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion
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Hello, I know that this is a little off topic! Our blog is looking for two new reviewers. If you are you know someone that loves to read, plus get free books message us! Here is our blog https://www.facebook.com/countrygalsr...Thanks!
Hi everyone, I'm Sacha Haughtee. I didn't plan to ever write a book, it just happened. I met this nice older gentleman client (Max), and he introduced me to the first girl that I ever played with (Little Lisa). I said something during our date that he thought was too funny. He told some buddies. They told him is was the funniest thing they'd ever heard. This is how Chapter 9 of our first book happened. We dedicated the book to Little Lisa. It is a true story.I wrote this book to dispel the myths about escorts, and to tell my own story. The title is: "ESCORT - The True Story of an Orange County Call Girl" by: Sacha Haughtee and Max Spacer
Here's my favorite excerpt:
"If only I knew at the time that this day would be the point of no return, that once a girl crosses certain moral and personal boundaries, there's no going back."
Book Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance, Memoir, Erotic, non-fiction, novel-length, true story, dual narrators, sexual self-discovery.
Length: 429 pages in print, approximately 115,000 words.
Notes and disclaimers regarding content: adult-themed content and language, explicit sex scenes, M/F mostly, some M/F/F, prostitution, daddy-complex, and some fetish activities.
You can read the first three chapters at the FREE Preview on my author's page or at CreateSpace:
https://www.createspace.com/Preview/1...
Our website has some hot pics, fun games and puzzles: https://sites.google.com/site/sachaan...
XXXOOO,
Sacha Haughtee
Hello, I'm Willow! I'm a 25 year old college student and I love love love to read. I heard about this challenge on the Dear Book Nerd podcast and I'm really excited about participating. Coming into this particular challenger in the middle, I don't expect to finish it...but I would really like to clear as many books as possible from my TBR pile, which includes over 100 books I physically own and shamefully haven't read yet.
MacabreGoblin wrote: "Hello, I'm Willow! I'm a 25 year old college student and I love love love to read. I heard about this challenge on the Dear Book Nerd podcast and I'm really excited about participating. Coming into..."Me too!
Hi, I'm Brenna and I am a fifth grade teacher in South Carolina. I heard about the challenge on the Dear Book Nerd podcast and thought it would be a good way to get through my ever expanding TBR pile. I don't read as much as I used to, due to the nature of my job, but I am so excited to get started with this challenge!
Hi new people! I started just over a year ago and my usual reading amount -- which I thought was pretty hefty has had a 400% increase since starting the challenge. My best friend who was the one who talked me into joining has had an even bigger increase in her reading, so it really does work!(The only problem is seeing/hearing about so many other good books that you'll add to your TBR....)
Good luck whittling down those TBR piles! ;)
Hi everyone! I am completely new to this. I am excited to try something that will push me to read more of my TBR list/piles. I also am in love with the nature of the challenge. I am an avid reader, but not a huge book challenge person. A new booky friends encouraged me to try this, so here goes!
Hello,I'm Naitasia and new to the challenge. I heard about it from Dear Book Nerd podcast and the synopsis given was very intriguing!
I am planning to jump in when winter starts and looking forward to it.
Where can we get the Dear Book Nerd podcast? is it a website or app?
I listen to it on my iPhone podcast app. Here is the website for the podcast. http://bookriot.com/category/dear-boo...
Hi everybody! My name is Drishti and I'm 14. I just stumbled onto this group while group browsing on Goodreads. The challenge appears to be an exciting one. I'm excited to join! :D
You are only 14 and you want to be with us. Great!
I have a busy studies schedules, but I absoutely can't live without reading. It's like rooted in my body system. So, somehow, I make time for it. :D
Genre favourites......ummm....... fantasy, mythology and anything YA. But, I hate the love triangles that the authors force into almost every book. I'm planning on starting paranormal books, too.
Hi! I'm Natalia and I'm 15 years old.
I'm from Poland. I'm a book worm but because of school i haven't got much time to read.
I'd like to join this challenge cause it seems pretty interesting and thanks to this it's easier to read new books
Hi. My name is Karrie and I love to read. I would like to give this a try and see if it expands the types of books that I read.
I'm Alice, a full-time student from England. I love to read and I read everywhere. This challenge looks great to do! I'll be promoting it on my various social media accounts. Feel free to connect with me here and on these accounts:Twitter: marriedtobooks3
Instagram: marriedtobooks44
Daphne wrote: "Welcome to all of you!"Thank you!
I am a school librarian and love all things about books and reading. I am looking forward to participating in my first seasonal challenge. I am interested in trying new types of books and authors and just having fun with books!
Hi, I'm Sara and I just joined the group today, after a GR friend mentioned it in another group. I don't know if I should thank her, or hit her with a book lol!
I'm an avid library nerd and get 99.9% of my books at my local library system and I usually have my holds list maxed out :D
I have eclectic reading tastes and like just about everything!
I'm an avid library nerd and get 99.9% of my books at my local library system and I usually have my holds list maxed out :D
I have eclectic reading tastes and like just about everything!
Sara2 {The Library Nerd} wrote: "Hi, I'm Sara and I just joined the group today, after a GR friend mentioned it in another group. I don't know if I should thank her, or hit her with a book lol! I'm an avid library nerd and get 9..."
I'm sorry/you're welcome??!!! Hehehe!
Tara Jo wrote: "Sara2 {The Library Nerd} wrote: "Hi, I'm Sara and I just joined the group today, after a GR friend mentioned it in another group. I don't know if I should thank her, or hit her with a book lol!
I..."
Lol! And here I was cutting back on reading challenges.... I swear it's an addiction hehe!
I..."
Lol! And here I was cutting back on reading challenges.... I swear it's an addiction hehe!
Hi, I'm Paula. I love reading and reading challenges. This seems to be the ultimate reading challenge :) so I look forward to participating.
Hey everyone! My name is Akhil, I am 20 years old and I am from India(southern part of the country to be precise).My love for reading started way back in high school where we had this school library and were allowed to borrow a book for a week, I was never much of a reader back then, always tended to be brief with my readings, one day my school hosted this book sale and the very first series I bought was His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman and since it was something I had purchased I wanted to stick with it for every page and before I knew it, I was completely in love with the story, the characters,the setting and almost everything the book had to offer. Within a couple of weeks I was done with the series and wanted more of this amazing experience and thus became the avid reader I am now.
The genres I normally go for is
-fiction
-contemporary
-a little of mystery/suspense
The moment I stumbled up on this website the one thing that stuck to me is the sheer amount of books that are out there for me to read is just overwhelming.
It's really sad that none of the people I know have a habit of reading but it's equally exciting for me to be able to talk to all of my fellow book readers and share my experiences.
I just can't wait to be a part of something this amazing.
Good going! Reading takes you to worlds normally beyond your reach and there will never be an end!
Hi,My name is Heather. I am a member of The Next Best Book Club and found this group through them. This group seems like a lot of fun. What a great idea! So glad I found it at the start of a new challenge. Can't wait to get started!
Hi!I'm Elysha, and I'm just getting back into reading for fun after graduating from university. I figure some challenges can help me out with this goal!
Goodreads is a great incentive to keep track and keep up with your reading.
My name is Natasha. I love reading and reading challenges. When I'm not reading, I enjoy playing video games, doing jigsaw puzzles, watching hockey, and playing with my reptiles.
Enjoying the challenges and exposure to different types of books! Books and cats - life is good!!!
Hi! I'm Alexandra and I'm 19 years old.I love challenges and what better than a reading challenge?!
I'll try to have fun and do as much as I can!
Other things that I enjoy are watching movies, listening to music and slacking in my studies!
Hi All....I'm Colin.I recently published my first book, "Is This Your Man?".
It's a self-help dating and relationship book based on 6 Real Men Telling Real Stories. My book equips women with the tools to become more aware of the games that men play in dating & relationships.
I look forward to interacting with group.
Best Regards,
Colin Tate
Www.IsThisYourMan.com
Available on Amazon & Kindle
Hi! I'm Mary Beth from Columbus, Ohio. I love challenges!I love to read and love Series. I love all genres but romance. My favorites are Mysteries and Thrillers.
Hi all, I'm Danielle from Ontario. I'm new to the "groups" portion of the site and looking forward to getting back into the books. Sounds like fun!
Hey guys, I'm Bobby from America but I live in the KSA I'm 17 going on 18 this Christmas (Yipe!!) and, I'm also new to goodreads as a whole. I love all genres but romance. Hopefully this will be lots of fun.
Hi, I'm Christina. It has been forever since I've been on goodreads. I hope to get back into reading.
Hey! I'm Gabriella, 21.I think this is an amazing idea, even though I won't be able to read books of every category because they are so many! I got really overwhelmed yesterday when I saw it. But I'll try, at least.
Gabriella wrote: "Hey! I'm Gabriella, 21.I think this is an amazing idea, even though I won't be able to read books of every category because they are so many! I got really overwhelmed yesterday when I saw it. But ..."
Gabriella, most of our readers go into the challenge knowing they will not be able to read that many books. The fun is in stretching your reading boundaries. Enjoy!
Donna Jo wrote: "Gabriella wrote: "Hey! I'm Gabriella, 21.I think this is an amazing idea, even though I won't be able to read books of every category because they are so many! I got really overwhelmed yesterday w..."
Thanks!
Yeah, I was reading some stuff here and I saw that everyone is pretty conscious that it's kinda impossible. Either way, I'm having lots of fun trying to choose a book from my shelves and put it into a category. But I keep changing the selection every day, so, I think I'll end up reading at least a good portion of the 271 books waiting for me.
Gabriella wrote: "Either way, I'm having lots of fun trying to choose a book from my shelves and put it into a category. But I keep changing the selection every day,..."Hi, Gabriella. Seems like you have found the fun for lots of us...as well as the indecision. :)
Hey! My name is Quinn, and I'm a 15 year old guy from Oklahoma. I've always liked reading, but ever since high school started, I've kinda found myself in a slump. I'm just excited to start reading some good books again!
Hello! My name is Danielle. I am an attorney in Texas. I love reading and heard about this group on the Dear Book Nerd podcast (which is excellent, by the way). Looks like some fun challenges for reading!
Greetings and Salutations! I'm really looking forward to joining the Spring 2016 Challenge and expanding my reading list to genres that I normally wouldn't pick up. I just started reading for pleasure again after a long hiatus. Why the hiatus? I would get terrible headaches while reading--it only took me 7 LONG YEARS to realize that I need bifocals!!!! AGH:) Thanks for the add....
Marie wrote: "Greetings and Salutations! I'm really looking forward to joining the Spring 2016 Challenge and expanding my reading list to genres that I normally wouldn't pick up. I just started reading for pleas..."Many welcomes to you Marie! Have you tried audiobooks? They have been a blessing to so many that can't read as much as they used to. :)
The Seasonal Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
Escort: The True Story of an Orange County Call Girl (other topics)Joy in the Morning (other topics)
To Kill a Mockingbird (other topics)
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Pretty late in commenting, but -- YAY FOR WEST VIRGINIA PEOPLE! ;)
And of course, welcome to everyone else too. haha.