Ultimate Indie Author List! Join?

[Elle]

Hi everyone!! It's me again.
So, I recently had an idea for a series of genre-specific listopia lists celebrating indie authors, called, well-- "Ultimate Indie Authors". I created the first one (for Childrens>picture books) here: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...

I thought it would be a great way to promote/organize all the indie-authors and their titles on GR. Would anyone like to participate? I'd be happy to list your books for you, if you haven't upgraded to your author page (only readers/other users can list your titles if that happens...)

If this works, I'm hoping to branch out to other genres (middle-grade, YA, fantasy, etc.) and turn this into an ongoing thing.

Comment if you're interested! And don't forget to join the official group: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...

Lauren :)

[Charon]

Sounds good, I write YA books

My 2016 releases:

Putsch: Volume I Chapter Sampler July 7th 2016

Schism: Volume I Chapter Sampler September 9th 2016

Upcoming books for 2017:

PUTSCH: Volume I Chapter Sampler (Revised Edition) 25th May 2017

UNTIL WE RISE (Debut book) September 2017

STEDFARST Chapter Sampler October 2017

[Elle]

Charon wrote: "Sounds good, I write YA books

My 2016 releases:

Putsch: Volume I Chapter Sampler July 7th 2016

Schism: Volume I Chapter Sampler September 9th 2016

Upcoming book..."

Hi Charon! Thanks for commenting! I'm happy to announce that we now have a YA Ultimate Indie Authors list, and your books have been listed. See them here: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...

It's also been listed in the group's index.

Thank you!
Lauren :)

[Lenita]

I have three YA fantasy books. They are Guardian of the Gauntlet, Guardian of the Gauntlet, Book II, and Guardian of the Gauntlet, Book III.

[Cathy]

Hi Lauren,

Thanks for posting your idea :)
I'd like to participate but my book doesn't seem to fit neatly into one genre. I think middle-grade and YA are best, although some reviewers have said otherwise, lol. It is completely clean and age-appropriate for younger readers.

It's called Meeting of the Mustangs and here's the GR link:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

Thanks again!

Cathy

[Ember-Raine]

Hi Lauren,
My books are YA Dystopian. I would like to partcipate as well!
Thanks,
Ember

Born For War
Born To Resist

[Elle]

Ember wrote: "Hi Lauren,
My books are YA Dystopian. I would like to partcipate as well!
Thanks,
Ember

Born For War
Born To Resist"

Lenita wrote: "I have three YA fantasy books. They are Guardian of the Gauntlet, Guardian of the Gauntlet, Book II, and Guardian of the Gauntlet, Book III."

Alright! Thanks for participating, Ember and Lenita! I'll add your titles to the YA list.

Cathy wrote: "Hi Lauren,

Thanks for posting your idea :)
I'd like to participate but my book doesn't seem to fit neatly into one genre. I think middle-grade and YA are best, although some reviewers have said ot..."

Hi Cathy! You're very welcome! Thank you for participating! I can only make one list a day, so I'll list your book under the YA list for now. It's okay if your book(s) fall into several categories; I'll just add them to multiple lists.

Thank you everyone! I'm glad this idea of mine is being well received!
Lauren :)

[Cathy]

You rock, Lauren.

Thank you!

:)

[Lenita]

Thank you, Lauren! :)

[Justin]

Is this only for Children's and YA books?

[Elle]

Justin wrote: "Is this only for Children's and YA books?"

Hey Justin,

The goal is to provide equal publicity and support for all independent authors on GR. However, since it's a public group, I'd like to keep the themes/genres at least semi-suitable for a general audience for the time being.

I may consider creating/passing the torch to someone to create an 18+ Ultimate Indie Authors group for more adult themes (horror, excessive violence, erotica, etc.), but not right now.

Thank you for showing interest in this project!
Lauren :)

[Elle]

Justin wrote: "Is this only for Children's and YA books?"

Hi Justin,
I just wanted to add that the group is now open to all types of genres, as long as these guidelines are followed: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

I hope to see you there. Have a good Thanksgiving!
Lauren :)

[Lisa]

Hi Lauren. I have a book I'd like to list but it's a memoir. It doesn't contain adult like content such as sexual content or cursing. It was published by a small press. Would this fit the guidelines or no?

[Elle]

Lisa wrote: "Hi Lauren. I have a book I'd like to list but it's a memoir. It doesn't contain adult like content such as sexual content or cursing. It was published by a small press. Would this fit the guideline..."

Hi Lisa,
Of course it fits! A new list has been created and I added your title here: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...

Have a good Thanksgiving!
Lauren :)

[N.B.]

Hi,

My novel, Heir of Locksley is due for release on December 1st and is published by a small UK press. I'd love to join the list, but I'm blind and there are certain visual tasks my software struggles with on Goodreads, so if someone could add me that would be great.

[Jennifer]

HI Lauren, great idea!
Honestly, I'm still trying to figure out how lists work. If either of my books fit, it would be great of you to add them.

Down and Out in Kathmandu: Adventures in Backpacking mystery / thriller / travel fiction

The Lover's Portrait: An Art Mystery art mystery / thriller

I'm happy to do the same, just let me know!

[Elle]

N.B. wrote: "Hi,

My novel, Heir of Locksley is due for release on December 1st and is published by a small UK press. I'd love to join the list, but I'm blind and there are certain visual tasks my software stru..."

Hi N.B.,

So I reviewed your book and I honestly have no idea where to place it if I were to list it. It uses preexisting characters (cast of Robin Hood), correct? I suppose I could fit it under YA, but I would prefer adding original stories with equally original characters to the list. But I'll have to think it over... I hope you'll understand.

Thank you for showing interest in this project!
Lauren :)

Jennifer wrote: "HI Lauren, great idea!
Honestly, I'm still trying to figure out how lists work. If either of my books fit, it would be great of you to add them.

[book:Down and Out in Kathmandu: Adventures in Bac..."

Hi Jennifer! Thank you!

I'll add your titles to the Fiction>Mystery list for now (since I currently haven't created lists for the other genres) : https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...

Thanks for participating!
Lauren :)

[Jane]

Lauren.

I have five titles on Kindle.

Two are most definitely mystery

Shall we gather at the river?

Who put her in?

I wonder if you would consider listing them?

[Elle]

Jane Jago wrote: "Lauren.

I have five titles on Kindle.

Two are most definitely mystery

Shall we gather at the river?

Who put her in?

I wonder if you would consider listing them?"

Hey Jane,

I reviewed your mystery titles. I'll list them, however there will be some limitations due to the content: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Your books are listed here: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...

Thank you,
Lauren

[Jane]

Many thanks Lauren. I have joined the group, will hope to be active soon.

Regards

[Alicia]

Are you just listing indie titles, or is there any vetting going on, and if so, by whom?

Lists are great - but quickly get filled with more than the average reader can handle.

[Jennifer]

Lauren wrote: "N.B. wrote: "Hi,

My novel, Heir of Locksley is due for release on December 1st and is published by a small UK press. I'd love to join the list, but I'm blind and there are certain visual tasks my ..."

Hi Lauren, Thank You! Again, anything I can do to reciprocate, just let me know...

[Harold]

I don't know how far-reaching you want to go. My historical novel, "Crossing the River," printed in 2011, is not YA fiction. Are you planning on having a historical fiction category? An American historical fiction category?

[D.K.]

Great concept! I don't know if our book fits this category, perhaps maybe the next category you choose will be a better fit? Anways here's our book if interested, Mystery Thriller Sci-Fi

[Elle]

Jennifer wrote: "Lauren wrote: "N.B. wrote: "Hi Lauren, Thank You! Again, anything I can do to reciprocate, just let me know..."

Hi Jennifer! You're very welcome, I enjoy doing this! No need for favors. Just keep being indie (unless you get a book deal. Then by all means GO FOR IT lol). You're more than welcome to join the group as well!

Harold wrote: "I don't know how far-reaching you want to go. My historical novel, "Crossing the River," printed in 2011, is not YA fiction. Are you planning on having a historical fiction category? An American hi..."

Hi Harold,

I hope to be able to provide equal-opportunities for all titles (provided they are appropriate for the general reader and/or follow these guidelines if not: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...). As to creating a historical fiction lists, it's in the works! Stay tuned...

D.K. wrote: "Great concept! I don't know if our book fits this category, perhaps maybe the next category you choose will be a better fit? Anways here's our book if interested, Mystery Thriller Sci-Fi
[bookcover..."

Hey D.K.! Gosh, I'm going to be backed with future lists at this rate! Not complaining!

Your book sounds like an exciting read (congrats to *both* of you!). However, can you tell me if there is anything content-wise that might not be suitable for a general listing? Review here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... and let me know. It's nothing personal.

Again, thank you all for your interest in this project! I've got my work cut out for me!

Lauren :)

[Dora]

Hi Lauren,

I have three books - a short story collection and two thrillers.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

Thanks for the opportunity. I also joined the group.

[Vicky]

I write historical fiction based on genealogical characters. I have four novels and am writing my fifth.
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

[Lisa]

Lauren wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Hi Lauren. I have a book I'd like to list but it's a memoir. It doesn't contain adult like content such as sexual content or cursing. It was published by a small press. Would this fit ..."

Thanks for the opportunity Lauren. Greatly appreciated.

[D.K.]

Lauren wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Lauren wrote: "N.B. wrote: "Hi Lauren, Thank You! Again, anything I can do to reciprocate, just let me know..."

Hi Jennifer! You're very welcome, I enjoy doing this! No need for f..."

Thanks so much for your response, Lauren. Our book was written with a 15+ audience in mind due to some violence that is in it, but overall it is pretty tame. If I had to compare it to a movie to give an idea of the type of language/violence that it contains, a good one would be Pirates of the Caribbean.

[Elle]

Hey all! Sorry for the late response. I had some things I had to take care of this week...

Dora wrote: "Hi Lauren,

I have three books - a short story collection and two thrillers.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3......"

Okay, great. Thank you for joining! We don't have a thriller list just yet, but it's on the list. Also if you could answer one thing for me, that would be great: 1) Is the content of your thrillers suitable for general readers (to a certain degree) or more geared toward adults (18+)? What about the short story collection?


Vicky wrote: "I write historical fiction based on genealogical characters. I have four novels and am writing my fifth.
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show..."

Sounds interesting! I've listed them here: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...

Lisa wrote: "Lauren wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Hi Lauren. I have a book I'd like to list but it's a memoir. It doesn't contain adult like content such as sexual content or cursing. It was published by a small press. ..."

You're welcome Lisa. Happy to help! :)

D.K. wrote: "Lauren wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Lauren wrote: "N.B. wrote: "Hi Lauren, Thank You! Again, anything I can do to reciprocate, just let me know..."

Hi Jennifer! You're very welcome, I enjoy doing this..."

You're welcome, D.K.! Okay great. Your book is here: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1... (I additionally added it to the YA list: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...)

Thanks again everyone!
Lauren :)

[Elle]

Hi everyone,

As of Sunday, December 4, 2016 @ 12:01:00 AM EST, I will be terminating this group. I thank and appreciate everyone who joined and participated in this project of mine. However, I think it would be better for me that I remain closer to my own niche as a writer. As for the lists, most likely they will be removed in the coming days, as this project will no longer exist. This decision is entirely personal to me. Thank you for the opportunity and your enthusiasm everyone. I wish you all the best for the holiday season.

Sincerely,
Lauren

[Jennifer]

Lauren wrote: "Hi everyone,

As of Sunday, December 4, 2016 @ 12:01:00 AM EST, I will be terminating this group. I thank and appreciate everyone who joined and participated in this project of mine. However, I thi..."

Hi Lauren, Thanks for all your effort. I wish you much success with your writing! I'm sure we'll see each other again on Goodreads...

[D.K.]

Lauren wrote: "Hey all! Sorry for the late response. I had some things I had to take care of this week...

Dora wrote: "Hi Lauren,

I have three books - a short story collection and two thrillers.

https://www.go..."

Lauren wrote: "Hey all! Sorry for the late response. I had some things I had to take care of this week...

Dora wrote: "Hi Lauren,

I have three books - a short story collection and two thrillers.


https://www.go..."

Thank you Lauren for all your work! We appreciate it so much.

[Elle]

Jennifer wrote: "Lauren wrote: "Hi everyone,

As of Sunday, December 4, 2016 @ 12:01:00 AM EST, I will be terminating this group. I thank and appreciate everyone who joined and participated in this project of mine...."

D.K. wrote: "Lauren wrote: "Hey all! Sorry for the late response. I had some things I had to take care of this week...

Dora wrote: "Hi Lauren,

I have three books - a short story collection and two thrillers.
..."


Thank you for understanding, Jennifer and D.K. ! You're most welcome.