Introduction

[Alec]

Hey, we need an introduction thread, so let this be it.

My name's Alec. Bullies hate me.

[James]

Hi, I'm Jim, and I'm constantly in and out of jail... because I work there as a guard. But that's just my day job. My real career is crime fiction writing. Right now, I have one book a crime thriller called Ice Rising, published and another book, a crime thriller/romance titled The Ballad of Johnny Carlo, in pre-launch.

[Alec]

James wrote: "Hi, I'm Jim, and I'm constantly in and out of jail... because I work there as a guard. But that's just my day job. My real career is crime fiction writing. Right now, I have one book a crime thrill..."

Hello Jim! Looking forward to reading your books!

[Anthony]

I'm Neil.

I'm a rapper.

[Alec]

We need to hear that demo, or I'm not gonna believe it.

[Anthony]

I don't need this sort of skepticism. I'm gonna bounce.

[Poppy]

Hello, I'm Poppy.
I work in hospitality: a plush establishment, patronised by more gentle, conservative folk. I work. I walk. I read. I work. I walk. I read.
I don't know just yet what I really wanted to read, I'm just picking books from the small library where I work. I hope to find friends and share thoughts on what I do read.
I'm very new to this: I'm all ears or should I say, "All eyes."

[Matt]

I’m Matt Orlando author, screenwriter, and director. I like to diversify my books (Truncated: Apocalyptic and Loving It! & Migrant) and screenplays between humorous and serious so that I can taste stories of many flavors and characters, and so I don’t let myself get put into a lane. I like winding roads… with many forks. Who knows, maybe I just like getting lost.

Check out my work on Amazon or my website: https://mattorlandobooks.com

[Lawrence]

Peeking in to say hi. Lawrence here. Avid reader, but lately i've had to stick to short stories of crime and noir. My attention span is struggling.

I'm not really a writer, but i've dabbled now while in semi-retirement. I look forward to following the group.

[Alec]

Poppy wrote: "Hello, I'm Poppy.
I work in hospitality: a plush establishment, patronised by more gentle, conservative folk. I work. I walk. I read. I work. I walk. I read.
I don't know just yet what I really wan..."

Hello!

[Alec]

Matt wrote: "I’m Matt Orlando author, screenwriter, and director. I like to diversify my books (Truncated: Apocalyptic and Loving It! & Migrant) and screenplays..."

Hello!

[Alec]

Lawrence wrote: "Peeking in to say hi. Lawrence here. Avid reader, but lately i've had to stick to short stories of crime and noir. My attention span is struggling.

I'm not really a writer, but i've dabbled now w..."

Hello!

[Daniel]

Hey all, Dan here. I'm new to this. I'm a musician by trade and I recently completed writing my first novel, a kind of rock and roll noir. I found a great indie publisher for the book and we're getting it in shape. Thanks for having me.

[Daniel]

Hey Kori. Two quick ones for you - James Sallis and Tony O’Neill.

[Jules]

Hi Everyone, I have two books published in my debut crime fiction series - Shadow of Justice, which are available on Amazon & KU https://amzn.to/4dMs4QP Book 3 is a WIP.

A tale of murder, intrigue, and revenge. Join NYPD Detectives Josh and Bobby in an international crime thriller set in New York and beyond. What to expect: suspense, paranormal, mystery, action and twists

I would greatly appreciate your support/follow/review in my new writing adventure, whilst it is "thrilling", it's also pretty daunting and scary out there all alone as an unknown newbie! T.I.A.😕

[PinkSparklyJess]

Hi everyone! I joined this group with broadening my horizons in mind. I am currently at the tail end of my maternity leave and have been reading like crazy! I love the idea of getting into more indie books but I don't really know where to start. Hopefully this group will provide me with some suggestions. My ultra specific niche favorite genre is: police procedural murder mystery, set in the UK, written by a woman.

Would love some more friends on here!

[G.]

Hi All,
This group seems like the best fit for me. I'm a one-time screenwriter for hire (not exactly hired gun territory, is it?) turned novelist. I've scratched out two self-published works--a Holocaust thriller and a winter -in-Detroit crime thriller--with another on the way. If I was a better marketer, I'd stick with the indie vibe but I'm considering a search for publishing world pros for my third book.

[Justin]

Hey Everyone,
I'm Justin. Just joined this group as it caught my eye. I'm mainly a horror author but I also write crime thrillers and have two out, an Asian crime thriller and a psychological crime thriller. I'm actually planning on writing a six-part crime series about the mafia soon so that'll keep me writing in the genre for a bit.

I also enjoy reading crime fiction, more real-life as it connects crime with horror. I watch a lot of crime shows, still watch Unsolved Mysteries even though it scared me as a kid and always looking for inspiration for my next writing project.