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That's a great idea. I like several different types of books but mostly where a love story is prominent. I don't generally like fluff. I like to learn something about a time period, a place or an industry. And I do love a good steamy scene or two. I also like books that inspire me as a human being.
Effie wrote: "That's a great idea. I like several different types of books but mostly where a love story is prominent. I don't generally like fluff. I like to learn something about a time period, a place or an i..."Hi Effie. My first book, Babe Driven is a sexy romance novel, set on an island and involves a woman running a hot new and inventive business! It may be something you would enjoy reading. From Lizzie Chantree
I enjoy reading romance novels that have a happy ending. I also like mystery novels and am happy to jump into a book about travel or business. I will read anything that inspires me and a book that makes me laugh will stay on my bookshelf to be read again and again!
Lizzie I am going to look up your book now! I have a couple of books I need to read and review as promised but I will put it on my to read list. You may actually enjoy my book, Evanthia's Gift. The book goes back and forth between Greece and New York. There are two central love stories and it does have a happy ending!
Nice to meet you, Lizzie!
I just downloaded it on my kindle, Lizzie! Looks like a fun read.
Paul wrote: "I'm looking for something in the fantasy genre that's either young-adult or middle-grade. I like magic and powers and abilities, and I also like the feel of a LOTR type land and age.."I love the idea of this thread. Discovering books that appeal to you as a reader is not always easy.
Based on your interest listed above, check out my YA/fantasy series The Runes of Issalia.
Book one, The Buried Symbol, is similar to a super-hero origin story but set in a world that is somewhat similar to Renaissance Europe. The scope of the story, the cast of characters, and the magic system expand in books two and three, culminating in an epic confrontation against a dark force. Although it does NOT include traditional fantasy races (like LOTR), it sounds like the series might be up your alley.
Jeffrey wrote: "Paul wrote: "I'm looking for something in the fantasy genre that's either young-adult or middle-grade. I like magic and powers and abilities, and I also like the feel of a LOTR type land and age.."..."Thank you, Jeffery, I'll definitely have a look. The blurb looks very interesting!
Good idea, Paul. From what you described, I think you would enjoy ENDEN by David Kummer. It's a fantasy book, with a LOTR element to it. He's a very good young writer; I think you'll like him and the book.
As an author, I write clean, passionate Romantic/Suspense and that's mostly what I like to read. My latest release is Suspense and Romance with a bit of Sci-Fi mixed in.
As a reader, clean books doesn't necessarily mean boredom to me. I'm not dead; I like passion that makes you feel as a reader.
I hope you're doing well, also:)
Paul wrote: "I'm looking for something in the fantasy genre that's either young-adult or middle-grade. I like magic and powers and abilities, and I also like the feel of a LOTR type land and age. I've read LOTR and the Inheritance Cycle and that type of novel really makes me comfortable."I have an epic fantasy you might be interested in: The Wizard of Kharathad. The main character learns magic the hard way then travels the land to prove his worth on a mandatory quest reminiscent of knight-errantry. It's set in an immersive invented world during the equivalent of the 1400's, and it's been likened to The Lord of the Rings by several sources. You could call it young adult, though some of it's still on the lighter side, so I'd hope it could be enjoyed by anyone ages 10-25+. Like the author of the Inheritance Cycle, I've been homeschooled and I self-published TWOK when I was in my late teens. It's got all the traditional fantasy elements and races, but with original spins: elves, pixies, giants, gnomes, evil demons, ogres, trolls, and even some dragons!
If you like what you see, I can email you a PDF to read. Nice idea for a thread, by the way!
Lizzie wrote: "I enjoy reading romance novels that have a happy ending. I also like mystery novels and am happy to jump into a book about travel or business. I will read anything that inspires me and a book that ..."Hi Lizzie. I've just released Missing at Sea, which is a romantic travel mystery. I think you might like it.
I enjoy action books, like Wilbur Smith's, Dan Brown's, some autobiographies and romances and love books about horses.
This is a great idea. My tastes are similar to Paul's - his description of what he likes is pretty dead on for me: fantasy genre that's either young-adult or middle-grade. I like magic and powers and abilities, and I also like the feel of a LOTR type land and age.
Paul wrote: "Hi All, I hope everyone is well.I wanted to draw attention to the link between authors and their readers. Goodreads is the best site on the web for such intimacy between the two, and this group i..."
Great post Paul, you touched on some good points. What by the way is LOTR?
I enjoy reading similar books as you. I like less "magic" and more "innate abilities." Less to no hocus pocus stuff definitely for me. I loved the idea behind books like the "dragons of Pern", and Crystal Singer Stories." where most of the worlds were previously uncharted, or so I recall. Then again, I like the books that take place here on earth, and that I can identify with also. I don't mind some grisly details within reason though. I wouldn't do well with Horror stories.
Regarding your comments about Authors/Readers I find that I would love to be approached within reason regarding recommendations and the like. I don't have a lot of time to spend scouring titles and plots, and if someone has a suggestion for a genre that I like then I would like to be contacted with a recommendation. I do see a fine line though between, pushing beyond a certain limit, and a simple recommendation. Just my take/personal preference.
I enjoy a good thriller, they're what I read more than most, being a huge Jo Nesbo fan. Love his Harry Hole series.As an author, however, I write humour, which is a hard sell.
I find it hard to find readers in that genre. Sometimes I think i should write thrillers, as they are much more popular, then on another day I think 'No, stick to your guns Matt, write what you enjoy, not just what will sell.'
I was a writing coach for over a decade and I do agree with the expression, write what you enjoy, not just what will sell. However, it sounds like you also enjoy thrillers. There is a book called Laughing Screaming that is about the link between Horror and Comedy. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
I don't know if you need to read the book as the basic concept I want to communicate is simple: comedy is best when paired with something seemingly quite the opposite. This is because switching back and froth from laughing to screaming is a great roller coaster experience.
I suspect the same would be true with a thriller-comedy.
Also, both comedy and thrillers work by similar mechanisms. They require slight of hand... look over here (expect this one thing) and then you pull the rabbit out of the hat. In a thriller this is some unexpected twist. In comedy it's making some "yeah, come to think about it, that's so true" observation about reality. They're both, at heart, about exposing truth/reality, so I think they would go well together.
Kari wrote: "Paul wrote: "Hi All, I hope everyone is well.I wanted to draw attention to the link between authors and their readers. Goodreads is the best site on the web for such intimacy between the two, and..."
Kari, LOTR is Lord Of The Rings series made into very popular movies.
Kari wrote: "Then again, I like the books that take place here on earth, and that I can identify with also. I don't mind some grisly details within reason though. I wouldn't do well with Horror stories..."Hi Kari,
I don't know if you are interested in mythic re-tellings--a combination of "humanized" figures with a mythic backdrop. If so, you might be interested in my novels.
A Pomegranate and the Maiden is a re-telling of the story of Demeter and Persephone as told through the characters voices. Set against the mythic background, the novel explores mother/daughter relationships, coping with grief and trauma, and other very human experiences.
My second novel, Unsung Odysseys tells the story of Odysseus' return from Troy through the voices of women. Again, although the characters are derived from myth, their experiences and challenges are very human.
And I promise neither novel has elements of horror :-)
Paul wrote: "Hi All, I hope everyone is well.I wanted to draw attention to the link between authors and their readers. Goodreads is the best site on the web for such intimacy between the two, and this group i..."
Have you read any of the Fablehaven books? Lots of magic and powers and abilities in there. I bought them for my daughter and we both love them.Fablehaven
Effie wrote: "That's a great idea. I like several different types of books but mostly where a love story is prominent. I don't generally like fluff. I like to learn something about a time period, a place or an i..."Hi Effie,
I don't think there's any book I've read that was as immersive in another time and place as
It's a series though and the love story doesn't really begin until
Groovy wrote: "Kari wrote: "Paul wrote: "Hi All, I hope everyone is well.I wanted to draw attention to the link between authors and their readers. Goodreads is the best site on the web for such intimacy between..."
Ah, thanks Groovy! I haven't ever watched but a portion maybe of one of them.
Tamara wrote: "Kari wrote: "Then again, I like the books that take place here on earth, and that I can identify with also. I don't mind some grisly details within reason though. I wouldn't do well with Horror sto..."Thanks Tamara! I have seen "The lightning thief "(I think that was the one with Percy in it. Mythical movie). Sound interesting, and I might just check it out. I try to steer clear of things that war against God, and definitely steer clear of horror. (Thanks for the heads up there isn't any). I think I can read it an keep it clear in my head that these beings are mythical, and just try to enjoy the story. Thanks again.
Kari
Paul wrote: "Hi All, I hope everyone is well.I wanted to draw attention to the link between authors and their readers. Goodreads is the best site on the web for such intimacy between the two, and this group i..."
Great thread Paul!
Lizzie wrote: "I enjoy reading romance novels that have a happy ending. I also like mystery novels and am happy to jump into a book about travel or business. I will read anything that inspires me and a book that ..."Hi Lizzie, I wrote a romantic comedy, Ms. Medicine, that is a laugh out loud look at pharmaceutical sales. It's due out this summer. I'm attaching my website. If you sign up for my newsletter, I will send you the first chapter free (when it becomes available, in about a month or so, it's currently at my editor). Thx! https://www.oliviaarquette.com/
Paul wrote: "Hi All, I hope everyone is well.I wanted to draw attention to the link between authors and their readers. Goodreads is the best site on the web for such intimacy between the two, and this group i..."
Paul,
great post! I'm the moderator of Fringe Fiction here on Goodreads and I've had several people tell me they'd like to get readers posts and be more involved in the group. I'd like to extend an invite to you to join the group and bring up this post. I think this is a great idea.
Justin wrote: "Paul wrote: "Hi All, I hope everyone is well.I wanted to draw attention to the link between authors and their readers. Goodreads is the best site on the web for such intimacy between the two, and..."
Thanks, Justin.
I've just looked at the group and some good subjects are being talked about. I'd happily join and bring this topic up there, thanks for the invitation.
Paul.
Thank you to everyone else offering their suggestions. Some great books are being mentioned!
Lizzie wrote: "I enjoy reading romance novels that have a happy ending. I also like mystery novels and am happy to jump into a book about travel or business. I will read anything that inspires me and a book that ..."Hey,
May I suggest...
Yeah, it's one of my own (*blushes*)
But it features a Russian and girls who travel to Ibiza. Add in some danger and I think you may find this is your sort of thing.
Caution; it starts off very naughty.
Great thread Paul. As a reader I like to read historical fiction mostly 18th and 19th century and stories involving family interrelationships. I also like stories searching backwards into the past with a genealogical twist and a bit of romance but with good characters driving the story.
As a writer I write what I like to read. I write historical fiction loosely based on true stories of immigrants to NZ in the late 1800s and early 1900s and their trials and tribulations.
my titles are: The Disenchanted Soldier, The Cornish Knot, The Girl from County Clare, the Art of Secrets. I'm on Amazon and I have a website
My latest novel Gwenna is due out later this year. It is the story of a young confectioner who has emigrated to NZ and finds a lot of things go wrong for her before she can fulfill her father's wishes.
As an editor and beta reader, I am drawn to literary fiction, as well as works from writers in the UK. Novels that delve into the interior landscapes of the characters, novels that show the growth of characters, novels with quirky characters are of particular interest. Services and credentials can be found on my web site, The Writer's Reader, https://thewritersreader.word.press.com. I can be reached at sharonumbaugh@gmail.com.Sharon
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I wanted to draw attention to the link between authors and their readers. Goodreads is the best site on the web for such intimacy between the two, and this group is probably the best, hence the name. But what is the best way for a reader to find their perfect author and vice versa?
As an author, I am always trying to balance my promotion somewhere between impacting potential readers and not scaring them off. And, as a reader, I either haven't heard of such-and-such an author or they're making me gag with the force they're shoving their book down my throat (and then I forget their name because of post-traumatic stress anyway).
So, my question is this: who is interested in reading a book that is being forced on them, and who is interested in reading a book that has been recommended to them by someone else? For the majority it is the latter.
Therefore, I'd like to suggest something. In this post, readers should explain the type of book that most appeals to them. The only response they should receive is the mention of a book that exactly matches what they've specified, whether from the author themselves or another reader. The readers can then find knew favourite authors to follow, and the authors can earn the recognition they deserve. Everyone's a winner.
I'll start (as a reader, of course): I'm looking for something in the fantasy genre that's either young-adult or middle-grade. I like magic and powers and abilities, and I also like the feel of a LOTR type land and age. I've read LOTR and the Inheritance Cycle and that type of novel really makes me comfortable. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thank you for your time,
Paul.