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Which Member Author Would You Like to Do a Q & A
I would like a Q &A with L.E. Fraser (Lori). She is also a pretty regular contributor to the threads and has even been on the Hot Seat. Her first book is Simon Says: The Perdition Games and I really enjoyed it.
Yes, I've spoken to L.E. a few times on the threads. Her book is on my TBR list. I think she did the hot-seat too.
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Never heard of any of them. So many authors, so little time.
I've read L.E's book. More than happy to have her do a Q&A. the reading universe which includes Goodreads and this forum is so biased towards trad authors that anything that can be done to help us indie authors, especially those who engage with forum members, will be appreciated.
And on that note, on all the reading challenges and the Pick My Read challenges going on, I do hope the members cast an eye towards the books of us good citizen authors.
There are about 1800 members on this forum. If even 1/4th of them read our books, we would inch that much more closer to breaking out of anonymity.
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Look up Dave Edlund, member here author, scientist, professor in chemistry, expert on weapons.
Two great novels with a character called Peter Savage.
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I'm all for indie authors that contribute within our group do a Q&A but I'm not in favour of those that just want to use is as a self promotion tool and then disappear again. We've been lucky to get some big names in the past and I hope that continues. There are many traditional authors that I have listed that many haven't heard of. There are big names, there are lesser known names. I personally would just like a nice balance if at all possible.
I like the Q&As! (And of course, I have to agree with Ty on doing some highlighting of the indie authors. But agree with Janet that trad authors don't have it great either.)
I haven't said it is the trad authors fault.
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I'm looking forward to Mel Sherratt's Q&A, not only is she a lovely lady I think I may be right in thinking she may be self published author. Will be interesting to find out her story.
I would also like to suggest H.N. Wake who has her debut novel out. I see H.N. on the threads fairly regularly these days. I plan to download her book from Amazon if I don't win a copy in the GR giveaway!
Janet wrote: "I never said you did!I'm looking forward to Mel Sherratt's Q&A, not only is she a lovely lady I think I may be right in thinking she may be self published author. Will be interesting to find out ..."
I participated in Mel's Q&A in another group, and she is awesome. In fact, last night I went to Amazon and 1-clicked every one of her books, something I have never done before with any other author. She will be a joy to have here.
I agree with Janet. I love our own Good Thriller authors, but think anyone with good books should be fair game. Mix them up.
Christine wrote: "I would also like to suggest H.N. Wake who has her debut novel out. I see H.N. on the threads fairly regularly these days. I plan to download her book from Amazon if I don't win a copy in the GR ..."Thank you!
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Top authors attract more questions, and more members.
Indie authors do have a following here, and I very much enjoy having them as members, but as Janet said, I do get annoyed when they us ONLY to promote, and not be a semi-active member.
I know some author members have joined maybe a year ago added one post in that time and are members of 30-40 other groups and do the same.
To me it is give and take, we help each other, you help the group and we help you.
I also understand some authors are busy as well, traveling and promoting.
In our Q & A's a couple of our indie authors failed to get 5-6 questions, which is bad.
So the balance is just so important.
As seen above Steven says, I don't know any of the above authors, a fair point, although those were members here.
Ty and David, we know you and all the other active members, so as members get to know you better, a Q & A become more realistic.
Just my thoughts.
It's a fair and valid point, Sean. Janet mentioned doing a Q&A to me not long after I first joined the group, but I held back, wanting to become an actual member of the group first. Therein, my primary reason for regularly posting is because I enjoy interacting with the members, as a reader.
When I say anyone with a good book should be considered, I want to clarify that preference definitely be given to our own, like Ty and David. But I do think we can accommodate others as well, especially the more well-known authors to assure adequate participation. Of course, Ty and David are very well-known...(-:
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Christine wrote: "I would also like to suggest H.N. Wake who has her debut novel out. I see H.N. on the threads fairly regularly these days. I plan to download her book from Amazon if I don't win a copy in the GR ..."Christine, H.N was gracious enough to give me a copy of her book for review and I must say I was very impressed with the book. I have put up my review on goodreads as well as on my blog.
Indie authors need all the help that they can get, but I agree we should not be patronizing authors who only show up on the group to promote their books.
Indie authors like Ty, H.N, David are a very active part of our group and I would like to see a Q & A session with the authors who are active on the group.
Big name authors answering Q & A would be super fun too!!1
Hi Gopal!! I am so pleased you liked H.N.'s book as I definitely plan to read it too. I will go read your review now.Couldn't find it on Goodreads, Gopal, but read it on Amazon. Just excellent! Would you consider posting it on Goodreads so our group will make sure to see it? I know I read GR reviews much more than Amazon reviews.
Paula HawkinsMegan Abbott
Joyce Carol Oates (I know, tough get, but I do have a literary crush on her)
Robert Pobi
Stephen Dobyns (who seems like he might be reclusive)
Katie Crouch
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Megan Abbott is a friend.
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He joined goodreads just to do a Q & A for our group, as a favour for me.
Have a look on the authors Q & A you will see his there.
After reading the first Adrian Hell book (True Conviction: An Adrian Hell Thriller) I'll sugest James P. Sumner and according to member list he is one of us. What do you think Sean?
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Being new to the group I'm wondering how we're supposed to know who is and is not an 'author member' of this group? And just asking a Goodreads author to participate may persuade them to join. How about James Rollins or Joseph Finder?
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And only for this group.
Joseph Finder is not a member or James Rollins.
Many authors have sites and homepages, but done by their publishers, some very hard to get hold.
If you want to know who is a member, the only way for all of us, is go through the members of the group
Many of authors are featured/ or post in all the author areas, some are active members and post a lot.
You can find out if someone belongs to A Good Thriller by going to the group page, tapping "members" in the right upper corner box of selections, then filling in name in "search" bar that comes up on next page.
Do they need to be a member to do a Q&A? Both Joseph Finder and James Rollins are on my friend's list. I could ask them if they would do a Q&A for the group sometime. The worst they could possibly say is no.
Hi!I'm sorry I don't get on here all that much, but I'm thrilled at the idea of being put forward for a Q&A, and I'd love to do one with you guys!
Cheers
James
I would like to have Aussie author Susan May come do a Q&A with our group. Her book is Deadly Messengers which is starting to pile up some excellent reviews. I know she would offer her book free or for 99 cents. She has recently joined A Good Thriller and has participated A LOT on the threads so far. I think she would be terrific to have, Sean.
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Quite a few of her books look good, put on my to read books, let's get a few to read her books.
I think Burning Man will win our October Vote, and now we need to ask the author to join in.
Laura Griffin and Mary Kubica booked looking busy, only December free, but can try to read myself soon.
Christine wrote: "I would like to have Aussie author Susan May come do a Q&A with our group. Her book is Deadly Messengers which is starting to pile up some excellent reviews. I know she would offer her book free o..."Thank you, Christine. Here I am spying/stalking you and all my new friends in the group. Sean, I would love to do a Q & A here. I notice quite a few members have already read Deadly Messengers or are reading it.
I'd also like to nominate an author: Michael Robotham. He's an Aussie author and I've interviewed him and know him through that. Stephen King named his bookSay You're Sorry in his top 3 books to read of 2012. His latest book out is Close Your Eyes has just been released. He's a really smart nice guy and one of the top thriller writers in Australia and sells well overseas too.
I notice he also reviews books here, so is part of Good Reads. I tell you his book Say You're Sorry, you just can't put down. It's addictive from the first page.
I read and enjoyed a Robotham book, Susan. Really enjoyed it and will definitely read more. Not bumped into you on the threads before, so hi, and welcome to a great GR group.
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Thanks for the PM's and I think we should look at December and January for a read along and Q & A, maybe 3rd week of December.
Not read Robotham book myself, but I know popular here, and sometime early next year would be good.
I am a big fan of Michael Robotham I recommend starting with Suspect when reading his main character. I believe the second book is Lost. I have enjoyed every one in this series.
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With Q& A real along and our top authors Q & A
And 2-3 of our own authors reads.
As well as Book Pal
and Pick It For Me..
Sean, could you sum up who we have for Q&As and group read/Q&A for the rest of the year so we can plan our reading? Thanks for all you do for this great group!
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Dates to be confirmed, authors are so at replying.
But Laura Griffin, a BOTM in October and Q * A end of October.
Mary Kubica BOTM for November and Q & A for November
September for the month and Q*A David Saniforth
October BOTM and read along looks like The Burning Man, by the votes so far by Solange Ritchie.
November maybe if correctly wanted the second place voted book (either Susan Fleet or Martin Link)or both for December, if demand is there.
I think with all other things it is enough.
And the read along and Q & A is if the demand and voting is there, and authors agree for a Q & A at the time.
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Books mentioned in this topic
Say You're Sorry (other topics)The Darkening Sky (other topics)
Close Your Eyes (other topics)
True Conviction (other topics)
Deadly Messengers (other topics)
I personally like this idea, but also believe that these authors have to give to our group also, do you agree, maybe just a little time.
I know many are busy, but I do very much enjoy our regular author contributions, especially Ty and David, who are regular posters.
Here are a few names of authors who would like to do a Q & A.
Dawn Whidden, a few have read her first book.
Carla Kovach
Carla Krueger
Michael Rubin
Maryann
Martin Link.
Plus one I would like to get
C. L Taylor
Dave Edlund
Tom Bale(Micael Harrison)
L.E Fraser
Please add your comments, authors suggestions here.