Introduce Yourself

[Anthony]

Hi, my name is Anthony Fox and I've been an author for some time. Still trying to reach that audience, but I'm still honing my skills as a writer. I'm working on my 6th book, which is my 4th novel. I've been writing a crime novel, which keeps me sane in these insane times.

Good luck,
Anthony Fox

[James]

Hi. I'm James Lloyd Davis. I've been writing for decades, but had only published short fiction in literary magazines. Now that I'm "retired" I've been writing novels, but found it's infinitely more difficult to publish novels or to even get the attention of publishers or agents. Realizing that I don't have the time it takes to break through the gatekeeper class, I collected some of my best short stories and just published an anthology through KDP Amazon. It was a learning experience, but I loved it. Next step? Do the same for the several novels I've written in the past few years.

[T.C.]

Hi, I'm T. C. Weber. I mostly write speculative fiction thrillers.

Zero-Day Rising, the final installment of the BetterWorld cyberpunk trilogy, is out today. The trilogy is available in multiple formats from most online outlets; e.g.:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/bookseries/...

Book samples, short stories, writing tips, and more available on my website: https://www.tcweber.com/

[Jim]

Hello, folks. My name is Jim Sweet and a month ago I self-published my first book-Back To The Front Porch. It is an advice column to myself about how to slow life down using century old methods proven by modern science (meditation, journaling, gratitude, etc.). I am trying to learn as much as I can about this world and am excited to be part of this group.

[Loustella]

Hi everyone !
I’m new to the group & also Goodreads, in general. My name’s Loustella, but you can call me Lucy. I’m launching my first poetry collection on Amazon, in April 2021. & I have an poetry ebook that I update weekly on Wattpad. Check it out if you’d like https://my.w.tt/g4dfqvo2abb 💫

[Nicole]

Hi Everyone!

My name is Nicole Plumridge and I am an aspiring author. After receiving several rejections from literary agents, I am planning on self-publishing my contemporary romance novel through KDP in the New Year. My author website will be coming soon. I also have a website where I post articles relating to psychology, mental health and the human condition. If that interests you, check out: www.psychminds.com.

I'm excited to be part of this group and connect with you all!

[Jim]

Hi, Nicole! Good luck with your book. I just checked out your website and that stuff interests me very much. I had heard about the Stanford Prison Experiment but your post explained it to me.

[M.]

Nicole Plumridge wrote: "Hi Everyone!

My name is Nicole Plumridge and I am an aspiring author. After receiving several rejections from literary agents, I am planning on self-publishing my contemporary romance novel throug..."

Your website looks very interesting!

[Simon]

Hi all. My name is Simon Walter and I just published my first book under the Amazon KDP platform.

My book is called: Gen - Z Kickstart Your Future

The book is aimed at young people who have perhaps had their education interrupted or exams cancelled due to the pandemic, but it is also aimed at young people who are trying to make their way in the world. I have two teenagers who were due to sit final GCSE and A Level exams in summer of 2020 and I witnessed first hand the roller coaster of emotions they went through. I saw first hand how it effected mental health and left them with a feeling of being forgotten and incredibly nervous to move on to the next stage of life.

So, I wrote a book!

I shall leave it there or before we know where we are I will have typed the whole book here and it wont be worth reading the actual book! (I do tend to go on, annoys Mrs W immensely!)

Gen - Z: Kickstart Your Future

Simon Walter

[Lizzie]

Congratulations on your new book!

[Stany]

Hi,

My name is Stany Austinson. Excited to be part of this group.

I self-published my first book "The God Slayer's Handbook" back in 2017.
Still trying to find my audience. I am running a giveaway now.

It is also available for free on Kindle Unlimited.
https://www.amazon.com/God-Slayers-Ha...

Do check it out.

I look forward to connecting with everyone.

Regards,
Stany

[Tiffee]

Hello, I am Tiffee Jasso a writer of sci-fi, fantasy, and paranormal thrillers. I am about 73,000 words into Book Two of my Hattie Drake paranormal detective series. I hope to publish it by May.

[M.]

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[S.V.]

Hello! My name is S.V. Brosius and I am a new romance author. I usually write with a sci-fi or supernatural twist. I have one title published and it is a collection of poetry: On Her Side of the Cosmos: A Collection of Poetry and Musings. I have written my first novel and I submitted it to a professional editor for evaluation. While I await her recommendations, I am writing another poetry collection and have started three other stories.

[Adam]

Hey folks. Been a while since I've been on Goodreads. I've seven published adventure novels, but took some time away from marketing and social media as an author due to familial needs. Excited to get to meet some fellow writers again and find some new stuff to read!

[Fiona]

Hello, I'm Fiona Faith. I've been writing for over a decade and I write screenplays too. I write YA & Teen Fantasy Romance/Family under my full name and Supernatural Horror under F. F. Ross. I have a new book up for pre-order on Amazon, Tomb Of The Ruby Heart I hope you'll check it out. My last big publication was Flat Squirrel. The squirrel is currently undergoing a makeover and will be relaunched with a new cover. All my titles are on Amazon. Do hop over to my author page and ask any questions. I'd love to meet you.

[Marc]

Hi everyone,

Excited to meet and discuss the trials of independent book publishing with other authors.

My first novel, ART FARM, was released this past March. Here is some further info if you'd like to check it out: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

It is a dark comedy, with hints of horror/thriller aspects, but not what many would consider "genre" fiction. This has made it a bit hard to market and to find circles in which to promote it. So along with my intro, I am curious if any of you have run into the same situation or if you might have any tips or insight regarding this. I have tried posting on social media and getting my book into some local bookstores, but now am at a bit of a loss about how to get my novel out there into the world.

Thanks in advance, and looking forward to chatting with you!

Best,

Marc

[Heather]

Hi everyone I am an aspiring author I have tried writing over the years but this year I have started really working at becoming an author. It is a lifelong goal. I have written eight short stories three children's books all rough drafts three books in a series all rough drafts and working on the fourth. The first in the series is being professionally edited right now I hope to publish that one later this year. It has been exciting and confusing all at once. There is so much to do that I more often than not just start writing something else.

[Sunshine]

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[C.L.]

Hey everyone,

My name is CL, and I am a romance writer. I only have two books published and while my latest is doing considerably better than the first I would obviously love to see it do even better. So, if anyone has any advice on how to get exposure that will not drain my bank account, I would greatly appreciate it. And if I happen upon anything that works, I will be sure to share! Good luck, everyone.

[Vinquita]

I'm Vinquita Romaine (not really!)
Just published my first novel 'Evil at the core'.
An adventure-thriller, whizzing around the world.
Hope some of you will risk it, you won't be disappointed!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Evil-at-Core...

[Eric]

Hey there. I'm Eric Taylor. I just put out a book in May called the Roads of Oizys. It is a collection of short stories. About what you may ask? Imagine if North Korea cult of personality was in the fantasy setting. That's it. I am super stoked to be thank you for the invitation.
https://www.amazon.com/Roads-Oizys-Er...

[Seth]

Hello! I am Seth Hobbs. Check out my new Epic Fantasy Series! Book 2 coming very soon! https://www.amazon.com/Sword-Three-Ri...

[M.J.]

Happy Holidays!

I finally took the plunge to publish one of my stories, after nearly 30 years of writing privately. The Real Me Because of You was officially released last month.

As a teacher I can’t afford to do ARCs and buying for promotions… but I made a promise to my daughter and one of my students that I’ll make a real effort to promote my book if they both promise not to stress out about college acceptance.

Here is my “official bio’:

MJ Apple is a pen name. The writer and her husband have two teenage children and two puppies and raised them in various part of the US, most recently in the South. She currently teaches high school math and officiates swim meets. She advocates her children and students to embrace their talented passions of performing and visual arts and continuing to grow in their faith.

Follow her on social media and other book networks:

Instagram @authormjapple

Facebook: @authormjapple

Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/author/mjapple

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

[Eric]

Hi - my name is Eric Kao. I’m an aspiring fiction author and should be self-publishing my first book, The Shadow Spinner, this year. Looking forward to hearing from people!

[O.]

Olyn Warfield here. I write for middle graders, and being a storyteller, I share my tales with children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, every chance I get.

All about the adventures of a fierce pack of homeless dogs that start a town in a mysterious, merciless wilderness. K-9 Town. It's a saga that comes with exciting adventures, that test their unusual strengths -- and weaknesses.

I recently updated and reissued book two of my three book saga, Led By An Eagle. This adventure in rhymes can be found on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Led-Eagle-Omar...

[Alan]

Hi. I'm Alan Woodruff, author, teacher, editor. I'm just published my eighth legal thriller, "The Spiders Web," featuring Lucius While. I've also just published a textbook on writing a novel. "The Story is NOT Enough." I'd love to network with writers in my genre and help any new writers learn the craft,

[Pramila]

Hi, I am Dr Pramila Kudva, a teacher educator, retired as a principal of a high school and authored 2 books on pedagogy. I have published several articles both at the national and international level. Currently, I am busy writing for my newsletter on Linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/in/pramila-k...
I take upskilling workshops for teachers both online and offline. I would look forward to networking with writers in my genre.

[Michelle]

Good morning. I am a newer author, and recently revised my romance novel. I am happy to be a part of this group.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

[[deleted user]]

hi there loves! my name is rosie (my pen name is Adeline Fiona Moreau), i love writing and reading, and i write romance (particularly wlw novels) ! thank you for having me :) and feel free to add me for anything writing-related or just anything in general! i love meeting new people !

[M.]

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[Michelle]

rosie wrote: "hi there loves! my name is rosie (my pen name is Adeline Fiona Moreau), i love writing and reading, and i write romance (particularly wlw novels) ! thank you for having me :) and feel free to add m..."

Hi Rosie, would love to add you as a friend. I write romance. :)

[Muriel]

Hi 😊
Get a free copy of my self-published E-book from 22th till 25th of october 2023. Your one-way ticket to love is more than a poetry collection about love, trauma and womanhood. It’s a faithful companion on your journey towards healing and self-love. Enjoy here : https://read.amazon.com/kp/kshare?asi... ⭐️

[Raz]

Hi everyone! My name is Raz Mihal, and I'm thrilled to be part of this community. I'm an author passionate about exploring love, spirituality, and self-discovery themes. My latest book, Just Love Her, delves into these themes, offering readers a heartfelt journey through divine love and personal transformation.

When I'm not writing, I'm an avid reader with a diverse taste, ranging from spiritual literature to contemporary fiction. I'm always excited to discover new authors and genres, and I can't wait to engage with all of you here. Let's connect and share our love for books!

I am looking forward to getting to know you all better.

[Beth]

May I put this book on your shelf?



I know the author. It's a long story.... Several years after I had reviewed his book, I met him. We are now friends. At this time and for the foreseeable future the author is offline and busy transporting household goods within the Black Sea Basin.

My review is at: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

There are other reviews, far more insightful than mine.

Thank you for your consideration.

[Miriam]

Hello, my name is Mimi Rosen. I think I may have joined this group prematurely, because my first novel won't be published until the summer. It is currently with the proofreader. But I have much to learn about this next part of my journey to become an indie author. I'm eager to follow the discussions.

[Quinn]

Hi everyone! I'm Quinn Wayfarer, an indie author who loves weaving imagination and emotion into storytelling. Just joined and excited to connect with fellow readers and writers here!
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2...

[Richelle.]

Adventures of Alice & AurovyHello All,

This is Richelle a newbie in the world of authors. I have self-published my very first children's picture book - Adventures of Alice and Aurovy (Book1) a series adventure for kids between the age of 2-12 yrs. Illustrations (Self)

I am sincerely hoping to connect and promote my book in this group. For any authors with kids, I hope you do purchase this book for your kids or grandkids. I promise its going to a fun series with magic and fantasy, resilience , friendship and more!.

It's mostly available in major online stores for purchase (hardcover copy) in many countries . I have listed a few online stores below:
Lulu.com (Global Shipping - USA)
Booktopia - Australia
Blackwells UK
Wallmart Books
Dussmann (Germany)
Thriftbooks.com
Indigo - Canada

Adventures of Alice & Aurovy

I do hope some of you would buy it and post your reviews.

Also , I am looking for authors from UK for a specific purpose. If there is anyone within this group , please let me know!

Thank You,
Richelle

[Josephine]

Hello! Thanks for the great resource. I'm a new indie author and just published my first romantic suspense novel under my pen name, Josephine Jordin. I specialize in sweet and spicy romance sprinkled with suspense. Currently working on book two in the series. I added my novel, Ready for a Storm, to the bookshelf - hope I did it right ;).

Ready for a Storm: Storm Series: Book One

[Yevgeny]

Hi everyone!👋 My name is Yevgeny Murenets, and I’m an aspiring independent author. This summer, I published my debut novel on Amazon — Erik Meys: The Bracelets of Fury. It’s the first dark fantasy book in a planned saga.

The story explores an ancient conflict between the Upper Realm and the Nether Realm — a war whose echoes have reached into our time. The main events unfold in London in the year 2025. At the center of the story is a young archaeologist who, by chance, becomes the bearer of a powerful and sinister artifact — one that demons are desperate to claim.

I’m currently working on the second book in the saga, as well as a psychological thriller about mysterious killings under strange circumstances. That story will also take place in the Universe of Erik Meys.

[Tim]

Hi, I'm Tim Karney and I'm about to publish my first novel, SEX WHISKEY this fall. It's a humorous amateur sleuth mystery set in the Hunt Country of Virginia.
I'm in the process of setting up a website to co-promote amateur sleuth mysteries with other authors to give us all more visibility and drive sales. It's currently on my author website, but I'd like to migrate it to it's own address if I can get a few more authors to collaborate on content. You can see the initial pages at https://www.timkarney.com/amateur-sle...

[Danny]

Hi everyone, I’m Danny.

I’m new to the group and new to publishing in general. I’ve always loved sci-fi, so I decided to try my hand at writing a short story which turned into my first self-published piece, Broken Code. It’s been equal parts exciting and terrifying to finally put something out there.

I’d still call myself very much an amateur, just learning as I go, but I’m enjoying the process and looking forward to picking up tips from others here.

[River]

Hi, hello everyone!!

I'm River Flynn (they/them), and I write queer fiction, largely historical and sometimes with a dash of fantasy. You can find out more at https://riverflynnwriter.carrd.co/ if you're interested!

My debut novel A Gaze So Longing debuts on Sept 5, an I've been eager to connect with other writers outside of the usual Instagram spaces where I lurk most of the time.

I also write erotica as Rey Rider!

I'm looking forward to connecting with other writers!

[Douglas]

Hello everyone,
My name is Douglas Emerson. I’m a consultant and coach specializing in project management and goal-setting. Over the years, I’ve helped people move from vague ambitions to clear, structured results.

My debut book, Start at the Finish: The Power of Reverse Planning, presents a simple but powerful system for achieving clarity, confidence, and consistent progress by planning backwards from your desired outcome.

I’d be happy to connect with fellow readers and authors here. If anyone is interested, I can share a free copy of the eBook in exchange for an honest review on Goodreads or Amazon.

Looking forward to learning from this community and joining the conversation!

— Douglas Emerson
[See the book on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMK1KKLK)

[Francoise]

I’m Francoise, a Book Marketing Specialist focused on helping authors build visibility and grow their readership. My work bridges creative storytelling and digital marketing to help authors turn published books into personal brands that connect with readers globally.

[Francoise]

Miriam wrote: "Hello, my name is Mimi Rosen. I think I may have joined this group prematurely, because my first novel won't be published until the summer. It is currently with the proofreader. But I have much to ..."

Hi Mimi, welcome aboard!

You’re absolutely in the right place joining now is actually the perfect time. Getting involved before your launch gives you a major advantage because you’ll start understanding how to build visibility and engagement before your book even hits the shelves.

Since your novel is with the proofreader, this is a great window to start laying the groundwork think author branding, audience building, and pre-launch buzz. I’m a book marketing specialist, and I’ve seen how early preparation can turn a debut release into real momentum. Excited to see your journey unfold and happy to share any tips or insights along the way!

Would you like me to help you outline a few early marketing steps while you’re in this stage?