Love & Social Change discussion
Introductions
It's actually Babs that write the email, not Elizabeth. sorry for the confusion. Somehow it attached her post to my post. I will pm you my email. Thanks!
Hello brave souls! I'm new here, and messed up already. I put my introduction in the New Books file. Not very good at techy stuff. I look forward to taking this literary adventure with you. I write to love and love to write. I'm a devoted wife, mother, author and lifelong explorer of truth. I was raised in California, surrounded by 7 siblings, horses, real cowboys, and the occasional rattlesnake. My favorite work has been as a lay minister, journalist, and infant massage instructor with mothers and babies at risk. My debut novel is listed below in Books & Blogs for a Giveaway. I wish you days of wonder and incoherent joy! Thank you, thank you, thank you, Robin Gregory(Connect on facebook.com.RobinGregoryAuthor or Twitter @ tweety_robin. Or visit www.MadMysticalJourney.com for previous blog posts and whatnot.)
Hola people! I joined this site today... And I feel wonderful here.. Will love to make some new friends here...
Siddhi.. :)
Hi All,I'm a Goodreads newbie from Ireland. I'm a Firefighter and by some element of grace and great fortune I'm also a published writer. My first novel which was penned mostly in the firehouse or on the way back from call outs deals with how love and kindness transcends even life itself. It was chosen for representation by the renowned Curtis Brown Literary Agency in New York & was published at the beginning of August. Hence I find myself now on Goodreads and browsing for book recommendations from like minded souls. I look forward to reading your reviews and suggestions. Daniel
Hello. Daniel...Good to know you..! ^^
Congratulations on your book, Daniel! It sounds lovely!
Hi Siddhi thank you for the kind welcome. It seems we are both new here :-)
Yea... I joined this site yesterday... And also, alike you m an author... ! :)
Thank you Robin, I have three teenagers who, like all parents, I adore. Although they drive me crazy sometimes ;-) In my line of work far too often you see how people are here one moment then just gone! I wanted to give them something that demonstrated the enormous power of love and how it costs nothing to be kind. I got an email from Steve Kasdin an agent with Curtis Brown who said he loved it because it made him think about his life in ways that he hadn't done before. It's just that a small gift for my children - I've no illusions about a career (I like my job now) but it has been a madcap adventure so far
Daniel wrote: "Hi Siddhi thank you for the kind welcome. It seems we are both new here :-)"That's wonderful. There seems to be a lot of us writing, which is cool. You should set up your author profile so that folks can see your work.
Well... None of my work is published yet.. And i guess, i still need some modification in my work.. I still don't find it that perfect.. :)
Siddhi wrote: "Well... None of my work is published yet.. And i guess, i still need some modification in my work.. I still don't find it that perfect.. :)"Well don't give up if it's something you enjoy doing. Besides you can self - publish these days which so many people do. The very best of luck with your writing
Robin wrote: "Hello brave souls! I'm new here, and messed up already. I put my introduction in the New Books file. Not very good at techy stuff. I look forward to taking this literary adventure with you. I write..."I just spotted this now, well done Robin, I wish you every success with it :-)
Yea... Writing is essential for me... I have been writing since i was 9. And i have seen the changes, and. I believe i will keep on improving. Thank you Daniel...
Your really good to have a word with...
Hope I will get to talk to you soon again...
Take care..
Congrats on your book! ^^
have a nice day..
Sajith wrote: "Gary wrote: "So. . . .what does all that mean in our day-to-day, nuts and bolts living?"Hi Gary,
I didn't see your message earlier. Just noticed it. Would you like to read a copy my book, [book:..."
I would like to read it!
Daniel wrote: "Thank you Robin, I have three teenagers who, like all parents, I adore. Although they drive me crazy sometimes ;-) In my line of work far too often you see how people are here one moment then just ..."Wonderful, Daniel! If you got CB's attention, you must have "the gift." Good to connect with you as I can see we share the same values with our children.
Hello, everyone. Thanks, in advance, for accepting me to your group. I'm the author of the Transform to Freedom book series, and other books of investigation, factual research and cultural examination. I recently published my book Sex, Lies and Teaching in Japan, which is based on 8 years of life and work experience in Japan. My newest project is examining the culture & lifestyle of the Philippines. Of course I'm trying to get exposure for my books, but am joining groups merely of get to know people; what they read; what is popular and simply to discuss literature as a life-long lover of books. I look forward to interacting with everyone. Best wishes, Elliot Sabino.
Hi, everybody!I've been looking for a KIND group of people for a long time. Somehow anything I find revolves about some political conflict, so people only get united against a common enemy, or something?!
It's just that I was born in Ukraine and moved to Israel, and now both of these Countries are in the middle of violent political conflicts, which means I am mostly keeping my location secret from the internet to escape immediate hatred based on my passport :(
Anyway, I am very positive, talkative, and I try to write books and short stories that would inspire people and make them think (at least, these are my intentions...)
Frankly, finding this group just made me want to befriend ALL OF YOU!!!
I am a new member and it is great meeting you all. I have spent my whole professional life helping people reach their personal and career goals while working to create social change that improves our world. I have done this as a writer, career counselor, executive and leadership development coach and youth advocate. Recently my focus as a youth advocate has centered on my mission to lessen the incidents of bullying and sexual assault on and use of tobacco products by young people. My first novel Dawn of Hope tells the story of how a female teenage activist fought the acceptance in her town that young women could be bullied and sexually assaulted with impunity. It is supported by a website that is very relevant to this group titled workforthecommongood. The sequel Dawn of the Tobacco Wars will be published in November of this year and will focus on that same young woman’s fight to lessen the effectiveness of the tobacco industry killing machine. It is wonderful being connected with you all and I look forward to being a very engaged member of this team. Peter Prichard
Sophia, you are obviously a very strong person. Welcome.
Hello bro, I'm Huda from Indonesia. I'm eager to read your fiction novel, it's really interested theme. would you denote it to me? I think it's compatible with my working research, social pathology; jealousy in islamic perspective. considering murder cases occured in my city due to blind love. my email ; NurulHudaSMD@gmail.com
:)Hopefully...
My name is Lungelo Shandu and I joined the group today. I am a first time Author and I have just published a book called, “Success & Wealth through the Bible”. The book is destined to help all the people around the world with their daily challenges. It will guide you step by step on how to become successful; wealthy; heal your life; your relationships; and live the life you have always desired to live. Please feel free to check out my amazon page for more information on the book. Anyone who wants to live life without any limitations please let me know.http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0154ZYYY8
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www.twitter.com/luthephoenix
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lungelothephoenix@classicmail.co.za
Hi, I just joined yesterday (love was the key that drew me in). I write poetry and have published three poetry books this year: Matters of the Heart, Personification of Injustice and The World through a Poet's Eyes sold on Barnes and Nobel as well as Amazon. I thought I would leave a poem for you guys. I believe in getting understanding in every situation when dealing with people cause on some levels I believe understanding is key in building relationships that are based on love!!!!PROVERBS 4:7
Condensed and immediately
is the kind of information preferred,
not enough time to stay for the
vibration of signals in the words,
minimizing the flow of your awareness
To distinguish, by use of these brief
interpretations, of what is real;
forming the basis on a sum total of an
analysis of another, given rise to things
floating in someone else’s mind,
Seek and ye shall find, there is struggle
behind those brief lines; distress changing
the stream of perception flowing through
your mind as a result of those brief lines
of information,
Passed along but not defined in
understanding; when at last, upon
comprehending the struggles
behind those lines, sharpening
awareness, as you move
Subliminally through space and time
in an attempt to discover the whys,
stay safe and be wise, because just like
in the Bible, deciphering the words
being said the statement in my head
That always seems to rewind is:
“Wisdom is the principle thing
but in all thy getting get thee,
understanding; Proverbs 4:7
Spread some love and understanding as you go about your day!!!
Connie
http://www.amazon.com/Connie-Jordan/e...
Hi there. My name is Elisandra and I am from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I am a buddhist and I believe that groups like these are very important to our self-development and to make the world a place more tolerant and compassionate. Take care!
Hello everyone, my name is Eudora, and I am new on this blog. I just published my first novel, "The Wind of Change" The main theme of my novel is loving each other and having respect for humanity.The Wind of Change tells us that Changing the world begins when we change ourselves. Happy to connect with you all, and I am please to be in a group like this.
Hello all. I joined Goodreads just this last week. I wish I had known about it before. It seems like I was missing out on a great place to share in my love for reading. I guess it's better late than never.I was introduced to Goodreads because I recently published a book and learned of this wonderful site. I found your group and I love your mission of respect and kindness. I live in the Pacific Northwest with my wife and two-year-old daughter.
I look forward to finding a place in this group and getting to know you. If anyone has the opportunity to read my book, I would enjoy hearing your feedback. Please don't hesitate to let me know your thoughts.
Hello all ... I am new to the group ... I wish you all happy trails ...
Hello,My name is jo. I live in Texas with my husband and six of our seven children. I am brand new to Goodreads. I haven't published anything at all...but love to write. I am looking forward to seeing what this is all about!!
Hi everybody! Im Karen, I love movies, books, and am happily married to netflix :p. I love books that have good stories genre doesn't really matter to me, but I do love a good romance now and then. Not in school at the moment so I figured this was the perfect place to join!
Welcome newbies! I think you'll really enjoy Goodreads - it's my favourite website because most people are friendly and really helpful. You will meet some great authors here too.
Karen wrote: "Hi everybody! Im Karen, I love movies, books, and am happily married to netflix :p. I love books that have good stories genre doesn't really matter to me, but I do love a good romance now and then..."
Lol ... Welcome, new myself to this group.
Rita wrote: "Welcome newbies! I think you'll really enjoy Goodreads - it's my favourite website because most people are friendly and really helpful. You will meet some great authors here too."Lol @ newbies
I'm new to the group. My interests are in spirituality that is deeply inclusive and non-judgemental. I am also a writer. I wrote a book titled "Sophia's Web: A Passionate Call to Heal Our Wounded Nature." My wife having a PhD in English edited it. Sophia = Wisdom thus I speak to gender as more verb than noun. So these words enter your eyes and you conceive a response. Thus is the dance of yin and yang, female and male. In Taoism, this is known as the Way.
Hi!My works are into Christian inpirational and most people find my read sincere and sermon style with real application of the scriptural truths as they help us in our relationship, internal cohesion and goals pursuit.
Wishing to gather more review and make more friends too.
Especially, for the a Christian self help and inspirational read:YOU ARE A WINNER:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WISY0DA/r... @amazon
#FREE_COPIES are available on request for review on Amazon
Contact me at ibiloyeca@gmail.com
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Hi! I just joined the group and look forward to connecting with writers and readers who are unapologetically committed to practices of spiritual activism. I have a two-year old, so please forgive me ahead of time for any delayed responses....:-)
My Name is Carlos Barreda.I recently published Awki, a Novella about an adopted self made millionaire rich in material wealth but devoid of tradition and poor in spirit who brings his father from the Andes Mountains. His father is poor in material wealth but rich in tradition and spirit.
Am on the 2nd draft of The Greatest Soccer Player That Ever Was. (Not yet published).
I think that my style of fiction is the type of fiction that will appeal to members of this group.
Just finding my way around. Yes, I am an author, attempting to get my pivotal book, "Sophia's Web: A Passionate Call to Heal Our Wounded Nature" before the public. My goal in writing, and in reading (which I am avid about) is to research and foster ways in which humanity can come to peace. I am a deep believer that there are no separate gods to believe in, but that the Gods and Goddess are a "Pluribus Unim" (In the Many One, which is the US motto and which in the days of McDonald's - standardization, is a lot of bunk). My wife and I do interviews of visionaries of a just, sustainable and equitable future. We interview primarily people that are (a) into alternative lifestyles such as transition towns and permaculture; (b) spiritual visionaries; © alternative ways of doing business (this always makes me reflect on our show regarding "Lil Free Libraries") If you archive it, if I'm not mistaken, we did the show in 2013.
The big deal in this is that we love to interview authors. (Especially those struggling yet have a great message) We are also kicking around ideas about making the show better. So, we are open to suggestions.
One of the things that I have running about in my mind, (I haven't brought this up to my wife yet, so 'shhh', let me tell her (ask, you don't tell my wife)) is to get one or two others who would use the envision this platform to focus on making a better world, one in which we initiate, foster and support a just, equitable and sustainable future resulting in: health, happiness and well being in people, families and the world. Our shows are listed: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/envision.... We go back 3 years, I believe, so a lot of stuff you may enjoy.
Hi Everyone,I’m C. Bachan. In joining this group, I feel linked to kindred souls. I am happy to connect with all of you.
My love of reading and writing is so great, I think I must have been born with a book in one hand and a pen in the other. I have used these passions to hold different positions in the communications field. In the process, I have also helped others connect better with their inner self or true passion. I work to bring positive, loving energy to people/situations. I am now an author of a new eBook, “Miraculous! 30 Inspiring, True Stories of Incredible Miracles and Divine Love.” Do you believe in everyday miracles? Or do you believe that positive connections happen by accident? I invite you to explore these 30 true stories of unusual happenings I personally encountered, then answer the question. I am facilitating 10 free downloads of the book. The full details are posted in the "Books and Blogs by Group Members" discussion thread.
Looking forward to connecting,
C.
Hello everybody, my name is T.L. Wilmore and I am an independent author from Dallas, Texas. I just recently released my debut book Inner City Blues. Inner City Blues is an entertaining, emotional, fictional story based on real-life situations that many families face living in low-income areas in large metropolitan cities such as: Chicago, Detroit, New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Dallas and so many more.My goal of writing this book was to bring awareness to many issues that I believe should get more attention and provide resources to those who may need it or know someone else that does. The characters in this story encounter drugs, abuse, bullying, poverty, addiction, lack of education, lack of guidance, and neglect. I hope this book inspires readers to make positive changes not only in their lives but the lives of others.
Having lived and worked in Baltimore,MD for several years, I give you a thumbs up. I will be researching your book further and will read it.
Hello, social changers--I'm Mary, a working editor/book shepherd and author of an about to be re-released book about Dred Scott. I can almost see the gears in everyone's minds, trying to think about what books there are on this icon of American history, but relax: there are precious few. I and a handful of others have attempted to work with the scant biographical data to create fictional works about the man, not the infamous legal case. I joined this group last month, preferring to "listen" for a while before jumping in, so here I am/go!
The Dred Scott case is a touchstone for social injustice and racial prejudice. Dred Scott, the man, I believe was a humble, respectful, doggedly determined husband and father seeking to protect his family from the predations of slavery. Researching his story became an exploration of the culture of slavery and the relationships--good and bad--that that survived that time.
I'll be re-releasing my book (I now have full rights) next month, so please be patient with me if my posts are sporadic--this is a really busy, exciting time. Most exciting is that Lynne Jackson, the great-great-granddaughter of Harriet and Dred Scott, has written a new foreword for the book.
Why now? Because I've silently been watching over the last decade as our society erodes the civil rights and social justice gains of the mid-20th century, and unless I speak up, I know I am part of the problem.
I look forward to being a part of this group's discussions, to learning, to sharing. Speak Right on: Dred Scott
Hello all...just realized that I haven't introduced my self formally, though I was compelled to respond to some comments elsewhere in the group! Proselytizing of any form gets my goat (or my ram, as I've written). :-) Am a mainstream writer of multicultural perspectives on the social and human condition. My first book -
Humbling and Humility by Rian Nejar - is downloadable free of cost from Amazon today, Oct. 25th. HnH takes a good hard look at prevalent social practices in America, especially those that perpetuate unjust discrimination.
I'll be grateful for your thoughts and reviews...and look forward to getting to know you all.
-rian
By way of introduction - I am Guyanese-born and retired professor of journalism. My name is Erwin and I previously published with traditional houses. I decided to go Indie with my recent book of meditations. My website is: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Greetings! I'm pretty sure that I have neglected to introduce myself. I'm Kammie. I'm not a writer, just a lover of the written word! Right now I am working on a project to build a library for the group of underprivileged teens & YA I unofficially mentor, other than "my kids," my life is pretty much consumed with home-educating the 2 I actually gave birth to, & mom/wife duties. After a hard day of reading texts & children's books I like to unwind with more reading, playing in the dirt, or chatting with a friend. Sorry, this is awkward, I am terrible at introductions! Looking forward to discussions & getting to know everyone.
Kammie wrote: "Greetings! I'm pretty sure that I have neglected to introduce myself. I'm Kammie. I'm not a writer, just a lover of the written word! Right now I am working on a project to build a library for the ..."Hi Kammie . . . Hi Erwin . . . Hi Rian and everyone else. Being new to the group too, I'm finding it difficult to respond 1:1, but I'll get there. Please have patience!
I'm currently looking for more authors to interview for my website www.ritaleechapman.com. If anyone is interested, please contact me through the website.
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I'd be happy to donate a book to you!
If you could provide your email, I can send out a pdf version right away. Or email me directly at clairedorotik@yahoo.com
Thanks again!
Claire