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Hello Goodreads-readers! Thank you for inviting me to join your vast group. I sure look forward to interacting with you all. I personally enjoy reading paranormal books, (currently reading one of Keri Arthur's - which I haven't updated here *my bad*) romance, and the occasional erotic quickie too. I primarily promote authors with the Twilight Fantasy & CGB Press label, although if I love someone else's work not related to the label, I'll promote it too - you just have to get me interested in it with a great blurb or book cover, synopsis or idea. I consider myself to be a passionate person by nature in everything I do; when I love something I will go all out to promote it. Same can be said if I dislike something - you won't hear a peep out of me about it, so the trick is getting me to like your stuff and entice me to read your work. Complicated? Well, I am female....ok, enough said or I'll have women's lib groups kickin' my ass from here till kingdom come. I especially enjoy being a sounding board for authors, helping them with the direction of their work, talking through story plots, ideas and best of all I offer my services for FREE! You just have to catch me online or drop me an email to organise a time to chat. I hate bullies, but love Toblerone chocolate, my four poster bed and my mum! To connect with me on facebook click and add the link below. I believe in helping others to the best of my ability with all that I have, and hope to meet like minded folk here too with the same spin on life. Helping others, sharing and paying things forward are the keys to making the world a better place. Looking forward to getting to know you! http://www.facebook.com/cgb.press.7

[Larry]

Oops! I forgot to thank Rick for the invitation.

Thx!

I love you.

Larry Winebrenner
To Steal an Election

[Lex]

Larry wrote: "Lex, why not No Purgatory? Seems there was another author that used the trilogy to good benefit."

Not sure we are on the same sheet of music, my friend, but the other author I would refer to is John Lennon in his song, "Imagine".

As to your suggestion "No Purgatory" rather than No Hell; well, the intended target is the originator of the Christian religion - the Roman Catholic Church(not true Christianity, but the belief system that eventually spawned all other Christian sects).

And to be true to John Lennon's song that inspired the title of the trilogy, "No Purgatory" simply wouldn't fit... ;o).

BTW, I'm not offended by your valediction - "I love you". Unusual, yes, in this context; but not offensive... ;o)

[Suzanne]

Hi everyone, it's great to be here, thank you. I'm an Australian, and I love reading Outback Stories in any genre. I read a variety of genres from, suspense, thrillers, romance, some paranormal, sci fi etc.

I'm not only a reader but a writer. I write Romantic suspense, or lately, suspense with a touch of romance. Stories written by a woman for women. Although I have had some male readers who have enjoyed my stories.

I've had four novels published with a small press publisher in print and e book, and my fifth novel Outback Fear, is INDIE.

Thank you for having me. :)

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Lilo wrote: "Hi, everybody,

My name is Lilo Huhle-Poelzl, and I have just come upon your group, which appeals to me for a number of reasons. One of them is your discussion about Nazis and WWII.

I was born 193..."

Isaac wrote: "Hello!

Rick invited me to join this group, so here I am :) Look forward to interacting with everyone

-Isaac"

Lex wrote: "Greetings All -
I am another of those pesky indie authors looking for readers... ;o).

But, I'm also an avid reader myself and as such, I'd like to recommend a couple of books to all and sundry..."

Larry wrote: "Oops! I forgot to thank Rick for the invitation.

Thx!

I love you.

Larry Winebrenner
To Steal an Election"

Anca-melinda wrote: "Hello to everyone and thank you, Rick for your invitation. I am a Romanian writer and my pen name is Melinda De Ross (which is also my Facebook page). I write romantic mystery with strong elements ..."

Lex wrote: "Larry wrote: "Lex, why not No Purgatory? Seems there was another author that used the trilogy to good benefit."

Not sure we are on the same sheet of music, my friend, but the other author I would..."

Suzanne wrote: "Hi everyone, it's great to be here, thank you. I'm an Australian, and I love reading Outback Stories in any genre. I read a variety of genres from, suspense, thrillers, romance, some paranormal, sc..."

Taylor wrote: "Hello Goodreads-readers! Thank you for inviting me to join your vast group. I sure look forward to interacting with you all. I personally enjoy reading paranormal books, (currently reading one of K..."

Welcome to all of you!!!

[Graeme]

Hello, I am a new member from Sydney, Australia. I manage a specialist GLBT bookshop there. I also write book reviews for the gay magazine DNA. I am also a writer, and have been published both traditionally with major publishing houses, and have recently self-published my own ebooks. I mainly read fiction, and also a lot gay-themed fiction for work.

I have a giveaway running over the next few weeks for my gay-themed novel 'The Indignities' if anyone is interested.
http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

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Graeme wrote: "Hello, I am a new member from Sydney, Australia. I manage a specialist GLBT bookshop there. I also write book reviews for the gay magazine DNA. I am also a writer, and have been published both trad..."

Welcome Graeme! Great to have you here!

[A.J.]

Rick Friedman, thank you so much for the invite. It seems as though this community is great and well rounded.

My name is AJ Wiliams, and I am an author of 2 books currently out titled Bounty for Hunter and Bounty's End, my third book in the series is scheduled to release next month Bounty for Love

Here are my links https://www.facebook.com/AjWiliams and ajwiliamsromanceauthor.blogspot.com

I look forward to chatting with everyone as well as getting to know some great people.

For those interested there are only a few hours left in my giveaway http://rafl.es/10HJ6J4 if you want to swing by and enter,

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A.J. wrote: "Rick Friedman, thank you so much for the invite. It seems as though this community is great and well rounded.

My name is AJ Wiliams, and I am an author of 2 books currently out titled Bounty fo..."

Wonderful to welcome you here, A.J.!

[Jennifer]

Hello fellow readers and authors! Thank you Rick for a most gracious invitation. My book From Dust to Man just published this February and now I am finishing book 2 in the Dust to Man series. This futuristic novel has quite a unique plot so I hope you will visit my website where you can read a 7 page preview. https://www.fromdusttoman.com
Also, I am giving away 10 signed books this month on goodreads. I hope you will help this new author get the word out about From Dust to Man.
And . . .
What do you think makes a truly wicked character?

[Jennifer]

Marge wrote: "My name is Marge and I have loved British literature all of my life (except for the works of George Meredith).

Jane Austen and Charles Dickens are the ultimate best!"
You said except George Meredith why is that?

[Jo]

Hi! Thanks for the invitation Rick. I live in Zimbabwe, and am both a reader and a writer. I've loved books from most genres, so picking favourites isn't easy. I enjoy mainstream literature, sci-fi/fantasy, humour, and horror. I've just started reading Unseen Academicals by Terry Pratchett, and am currently editing my novel, African Me. I have two short stories and the first book in a sci-fi/fantasy series on Amazon.

[Jonathan]

Thank you to Rick for inviting me to this group. Looking forward to working with you all. I am Jon, my debut novel just released on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/ORIGIN-ebook/dp...

[William]

Thanks for the invitation Rick. I write historical thrillers, including the Ethan Gage series of Napoleonic adventures, and my website is www.williamdietrich.com. I've also spent my life wishing I talked like James Mason.

[AuthorKatie]

Thank you for the invite!
My name is Katie Epstein and I am an author of Fantasy, Adventure and Romance novels.
I published my first book in 2010 called The Arranged Marriage, and I am just about to release book one of The Quest of Thorayen saga. I love a number of genres, but at the moment I seem to have a craving for paranormal and fantasy novels. It must be due to my need to escape from the real world every now and again! Hello to all members!

[Larry]

Lex wrote: "Larry wrote: "Lex, why not No Purgatory? Seems there was another author that used the trilogy to good benefit."

Not sure we are on the same sheet of music, my friend, but the other author I would..."

Lex, my friend---

You endowed me with more knowledge than I actually have. Pardon my ignorance, but I wasn't aware of the Lennon Trilogy. Actually I was referring to Dante's Divine Comedy. His three books are Heaven, Purgatory, and Hell---though not necessarily in that order. I read in while attending U-Miami FL back in 1952, so the details are a bit fuzzy. To tell the truth, the details were a bit fuzzy for me while attending college! At any rate, No Purgatory would replace No Religion, not No Hell.

Thanks for the comment about "I love you" not being offensive. It is a religious faith statement, not an emotional intention. The sig should tip one off, but I get various responses. I'm happy to apologize when it is taken in the wrong way---but most don't take offense.

I love you.

Larry Winebrenner
To Steal an Election

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Jonathan wrote: "Thank you to Rick for inviting me to this group. Looking forward to working with you all. I am Jon, my debut novel just released on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/ORIGIN-ebook/dp......"

William wrote: "Thanks for the invitation Rick. I write historical thrillers, including the Ethan Gage series of Napoleonic adventures, and my website is www.williamdietrich.com. I've also spent my life wishing I ..."

Katie wrote: "Thank you for the invite!
My name is Katie Epstein and I am an author of Fantasy, Adventure and Romance novels.
I published my first book in 2010 called The Arranged Marriage, and I am just about ..."

Jo wrote: "Hi! Thanks for the invitation Rick. I live in Zimbabwe, and am both a reader and a writer. I've loved books from most genres, so picking favourites isn't easy. I enjoy mainstream literature, sc..."


Rick wrote: "You wanna know who I am, this guy:

Dateline Minnesota For Immeadiate Release May 18, 2013

Serial Cyber-stalking, cyber-bullying ..."

Jennifer wrote: "Hello fellow readers and authors! Thank you Rick for a most gracious invitation. My book From Dust to Man just published this February and now I am finishing book 2 in the Dust to Man series. This ..."

A wonderful welcome to each and every one of you!

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Jennifer wrote: "Marge wrote: "My name is Marge and I have loved British literature all of my life (except for the works of George Meredith).

Jane Austen and Charles Dickens are the ultimate best!"
You said except..."

haha! that was one of the very first intro's back in 2009..also wondered about that..I happen to like George Meredith! But..great thing about books..diverse tastes!

[Alan]

Hello Rick, thank you for the invitation. My novel Project Overkill is available on Kindle and this is the UK link: http://amzn.to/OUcSoU My author Facebook Page is http://on.fb.me/OndS4S and my Twitter handle is @Billypike
Overkill opens with episodes from the early life of Mike Ambrose, the main narrator and central male character in the novel. He sees action in Kosovo as part of the United Nations force and the reader learns about his character and why the British Army sees it as essentially unsuitable for a combat role.
The action then moves to his civilian career in Information Technology where he encounters the mysterious and enigmatic Claire. He also meets and falls in love with Marcia.
A series of events then sets the scene for the main occult plot of the novel, which is associated with the ‘magick’ of the notorious English occultist Aleister Crowley.
It is set mainly in the medieval town of Shrewsbury, England – where I live - in 2008 but also moves to New York in the 1920s and 80s, London in the 1950s, Paris, and finally Chester for the climax.
Project Overkill is the first of a planned trilogy. I am currently 80,000 words into the second volume, The Shrewsbury Murders.

[Mary]

My name is Mary E. Dawson. It’s a pleasure to join this group, and thank you for the opportunity to announce the publication of “The River Way Home: The Adventures of the Cowboy, the Indian, and the Amazon Queen.” Set in the wild and mysterious Florida Jungle in 1914, “The River Way Home” is a fun and fast-paced multi-cultural coming-of-age tale for young and old alike. It conveys a strong environmental message and includes a section of old photographs and history at the end. You can learn more about “The River Way Home” and me at www.amazon.com/author/maryedawson or www.MaryEDawson.com . The ebook is available from Amazon. The paperback is available from Amazon, Barnes & Nobel, and other book sellers.

[Raymonds009]

Hello. My name is Ray. I am an ex-hipster, teacher, activist, writer, bar-tender, etc. (see my profile if it still exists). Now that I am up there I have dropped out of just about everything. This is a great way for me to keep in touch and practice talking to people.

I read fiction Nabakov, Borges, Burgess and I love a good mystery like Hillerman or Christie. Mostly I enjoy non-fiction--history, ancient civilizations, etymology and anything about exploration of this earth.

My guilty pleasures are Hollywood gossip and flying saucers. Time to get back to my dwindling chores. -R

[Lex]

Larry wrote: "Lex, my friend...You endowed me with more knowledge than I actually have. Pardon my ignorance, but I wasn't aware of the Lennon Trilogy. Actually I was referring to Dante's Divine Comedy. His three books are Heaven, Purgatory, and Hell---though not necessarily in that order."

Ah, Dante, didn't even occur to me, but that you mention it... hmmm. Really no connection to my Imagine trilogy. Since you've admitted unfamiliarity with John Lennon, allow me please to endow you with a little more knowledge... ;o):

Imagine
by John Lennon

Imagine there's NO HEAVEN, It's easy if you try
NO HELL below us, Above us only sky
Imagine all the people living for today

Imagine there's no countries, It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for, And NO RELIGION too
Imagine all the people living life in peace

You, you may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one
I hope some day you'll join us And the world will be as one

Imagine no possessions, I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger, A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people sharing all the world

You, you may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one
I hope some day you'll join usAnd the world will live as one

Peace,
Lex

[Michele]

Thank you so much Rick! Hello Everyone. My name is Michele Harvey. I am the author of From Confusion To Clarity: Vital Personal Growth in 30 Days or Less. In practical terms, my book teaches readers how to use personal loss to become a larger version of their authentic self. I believe this book can help anyone who is stuck in any area of their life, to some extent. The book contains 30 user-friendly activities designed to shift the reader's perspective from confusion to clarity in 30 days or less. This book contains a written introduction by the New York Times best selling author of Conversations With God, Neale Donald Walsch. To find out more, please visit http://micheleharveyauthor.com and From Confusion to Clarity on facebook for daily quotes from the book. From Confusion To Clarity: Vital Personal Growth in 30 Days or Less is available everywhere as an E book and in print.

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Mary wrote: "My name is Mary E. Dawson. It’s a pleasure to join this group, and thank you for the opportunity to announce the publication of “The River Way Home: The Adventures of the Cowboy, the Indian, and t..."

Raymonds009 wrote: "Hello. My name is Ray. I am an ex-hipster, teacher, activist, writer, bar-tender, etc. (see my profile if it still exists). Now that I am up there I have dropped out of just about everything. This ..."

Michele wrote: "Thank you so much Rick! Hello Everyone. My name is Michele Harvey. I am the author of From Confusion To Clarity: Vital Personal Growth in 30 Days or Less. In practical terms, my book teaches reader..."

Alan wrote: "Hello Rick, thank you for the invitation. My novel Project Overkill is available on Kindle and this is the UK link: http://amzn.to/OUcSoU My author Facebook Page is http://on.fb.me/OndS4S and my Tw..."

Welcome!! such superb intros!!

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Lex wrote: "Larry wrote: "Lex, my friend...You endowed me with more knowledge than I actually have. Pardon my ignorance, but I wasn't aware of the Lennon Trilogy. Actually I was referring to Dante's Divine Co..."

Larry wrote: "Lex wrote: "Larry wrote: "Lex, why not No Purgatory? Seems there was another author that used the trilogy to good benefit."

Not sure we are on the same sheet of music, my friend, but the other au..."

fascinating and enlightening posts!!

[Keith]

Hi everyone. I'm a brand spanking new author. Musa Publishing just released my debut novel, Kojiki, on April 19. It's a fantasy loosely base on Japanese myth. I'm working with my daughter on her YA dystopian book , a follow up to Kojiki, and a thriller.

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Gary wrote: "A displaced FBI agent and a teen singer are a universe's hope for peace. $0.99 KINDLE, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BVAYAVI/?...,"

looks like a great read!!

[Gary]

Hi folks. Thanks for the invitation, Rick. I have been remiss in contributing up until now but I hope to resolve that.

I am Gary Eddings, a retired fire chief and author of three published fiction novels all featuring Native Americans in contemporary settings. It is a collision of cultures that I think the reader will find interesting.

My latest book is "Heart of the Unsung," a sequel to "Song of the Unsung" that takes place in Arctic Alaska. It's a post-apocalyptic story of survival. Both are available in paperback and e-book on Amazon and Kindle.

The other work is an e-book available through the Champagne Book Group and Kindle,"Buffalo Hump," a story about gold discovery that takes place in Central Idaho.

I look forward to sharing and learning more as time goes on. Please check out my blog at http://www.garyeddings.wordpress.com to keep up with my journey as I sacrifice brain cells en masse!

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Gary wrote: "Hi folks. Thanks for the invitation, Rick. I have been remiss in contributing up until now but I hope to resolve that.

I am Gary Eddings, a retired fire chief and author of three published fiction..."

wonderful to welcome you here Gary!!

[Nancy]

Thanks for the invitation, Rick! I love James Mason! Must get out his old movies. I'm Nancy Means Wright, author of umpteen books: mystery and mainstream, and poems. My latest mystery is Broken Strings, set in Vermont, with a puppeteer sleuth. I love Austen and Dickens, too--and Mary Wollstonecraft. I've two books written in her persona. I guess you'd call her my alter ego. I'm working now on the third in the series. I live, write and read in Middlebury, Vermont.

[Ian]

Hi Rick,
thought I'd better stop by and let you know I'm still around, I've been busy with my new book. I know you enjoyed a couple of the others, 'RO', 'The Day the Ravens Died and 'The Undefended Land', well, I think my new one 'Reflective Vengeance' is by far my best yet of the tales of 'the all arms unit' and their war against terrorism. But then I would say that wouldn't I? It is available from Amazon inc. Kindle, priced at about $1 for the ebook as an introductory offer. I'd be interested in your opinion.
All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer] A.K.A. [Timothy Pilgrim author]

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Sugar wrote: "I love James Mason!"

Nancy wrote: "Thanks for the invitation, Rick! I love James Mason! Must get out his old movies. I'm Nancy Means Wright, author of umpteen books: mystery and mainstream, and poems. My latest mystery is Broken Str..."

Ian wrote: "Hi Rick,
thought I'd better stop by and let you know I'm still around, I've been busy with my new book. I know you enjoyed a couple of the others, 'RO', 'The Day the Ravens Died and 'The U..."

Just wanted to post my welcome to our super new members!

[Jim]

Hi, thanks for this wonderful community of readers and writers alike. I have just self-published my first novel, a metaphysical fantasy - Pursuit. Read about it here: https://www.createspace.com/4129884.

I am offering 5 free ebooks to members of this group for a review. Reply here and I'll send you the coupon.

I also just finished reading Dan Brown's Inferno and left a review here on GR.

Have a great weekend,
Jim

[Desiree]

Hi guys and today is going to b e the holidays well i have been doing a lot of reading and then blogging i am try to get caught up i am arc and beta reader and then you can see my reviews and my sites here and amazon if you are on fb add me and then tell me you want to have some one read

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Desiree wrote: "Hi guys and today is going to b e the holidays well i have been doing a lot of reading and then blogging i am try to get caught up i am arc and beta reader and then you can see my reviews and ..."

Jim wrote: "Hi, thanks for this wonderful community of readers and writers alike. I have just self-published my first novel, a metaphysical fantasy - Pursuit. Read about it here: https://www.createspace.com/41..."

Super to welcome you both!

[Erica]

Hi. My name is Erica Sutherhome. I have published eleven books. I write mainly romance, but some of my books have a mystery or thriller angle. You can see them all at http://ericasutherhome.webs.com/ Thanks!

[Dean]

Hello all. I'm Dean Lombardo, a sci-fi/horror novelist with two books under his belt and now looking to tackle other genres. I've been subscribing for a while and looking to be more interactive now. Kind regards, Dean

[Evelinn]

Hello everyone :) I'm really happy to be here. I'm an artist and author from Norway. I write sci-fi fantasy (in English), but I love reading books in any genre, and I've just started a review blog too so I can help spread the word for books in need of attention :) http://evelinnenoksen.wordpress.com/e...

[Azure]

Hi guys, I'm a mother, wife, and a writer. I write plausible romance and some not so plausible. With sex. I began writing around 5 years ago. Never wrote before, thought I'd help my husband with the finances!!! *cue hysterical laughter here* Yeah, so, it was harder than it seemed. I published my first book around 9 months ago. I've written 12 since. I traditionally published 3 and self published 9, co-authored 3 of the twelve (Archangels Creed series) Not too shabby since I have seven kids at home and I home school. Anyway, nice to meet you all. Thanks for the invite.

supermom

[Azure]

Okay I forgot to put my links! I guess I just need to put one http://www.archangelscreed.com

For those who love unique, this paranormal romance series is definitely that. My other books are listed there as well.

Azure Boone

[Neil]

I’ve been a thriller sci-fi writer for more than twenty years now and over that span of time my books have gotten the attention of numerous literary agents and publishers. In 2005, I signed with a major literary agent from a major NY literary agency. This agency had sold hundreds of books and film rights, some for as much as seven figures. I was very excited.

My agent loved all six (at the time) of my books and like all good agents edited them and provided insight to help make the stories more saleable, all without asking for a dime in advance. We had several exciting close-call deals and a few heart-racing moments while waiting to see what kind of money was going to be offered. My agent encouraged me to keep writing more books and truly believed that one day I’d hit it big.

Then something happened that turned my world around; a close friend was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. But here’s the kicker… he was given just two weeks to live. He went from his nine-to-five life, to knowing he had a very limited amount of time left. Having no close family and no money for a good hospital, he was left with little option except to die alone. It is then that my wife and I decided to hospice him.

It was an incredibly powerful experience watching as his life slipped away and how he dealt with it psychologically. When the day finally came that he passed on, I was there to shut off the ventilator and pull the sheet over his head. I’ve never been the same since.

As a writer, I wanted to capture something of the moment and relay what I learned from watching someone’s life end. Having never written a literary fiction novel before, I suddenly found myself in the throes of a powerful statement about the meaning of life. DROP OUT was written in a fanatic ten day period.

When I sent the completed manuscript off to my agent, he was extremely disappointed that I had gone this literary route and had no intentions of ever trying to sell the book. I had no intentions of letting the book sit in a drawer, so after a few emails and telephone calls we decided to end our partnership. I was devastated to be back among the ranks of agent-less authors.

Then something amazing happened.

I indie published DROP OUT a little over a year and a half ago, and since then sales have grown steadily each month. At this point, nearly ten thousand copies of the book have been downloaded and I’ve gotten to as low as 1,500 on Amazon’s paid sales ranking. But what is most heart-warming and gives me the most satisfaction is the emails and reviews that I’ve gotten telling me how the book has changed people’s lives. Almost every review is a five star and what the reader’s are saying… well, check it out yourself.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FX0K7U

I’d like to thank my former agent for dropping me (no pun intended) and giving me the freedom to publish my books on my own. Especially, for giving DROP OUT a chance to change people’s lives. When it comes to the world of big publishing, deadlines, competition, and profit, it’s good to know that by avoiding all that nonsense, a little story with a powerful message can make such a difference in how people view their mortal time on this planet.

To read more about me and my books please check out my blog: ALWAYS WRITING http://www.neilostroff.blogspot.com

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Neil wrote: "I’ve been a thriller sci-fi writer for more than twenty years now and over that span of time my books have gotten the attention of numerous literary agents and publishers. In 2005, I signed with a ..."

Very touching post Neil.... Thanks!

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Welcome!!! To all of our Great new members!!

[Urban Novelist]

Hello I am Urban Novelist Eureka and I am a fairly new author. I have been an avid reader and love a great tale.I love urban fiction,also feel free to check me out on Amazon or B&N also paperback. I look forward to a great relationship with my fellow authors and readers

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Eureka wrote: "Hello I am Urban Novelist Eureka and I am a fairly new author. I have been an avid reader and love a great tale.I love urban fiction,also feel free to check me out on Amazon or B&N also paperback. ..."

Terrific to have you here Eureka!

[Patricia]

What would you do if...?

Not only do I write amazing sci-fi/fantasy, but I've also written a very helpful book "Surviving Hard Times." You can find the book on my website: www.WillowbarkTea.com, along with other helpful articles to get you through our current economy.

[Janna]

My name is Janna Shay. I'd like to say hello to everyone and to thank Rick for the invitation.
I'm an author of contemporary romance and romantic suspense. My first book, Fair Play, was published in 2012, and my next one will be released in the near future.
I'm a freelance editor, an editor with Jules-Faulkner Publishing, an avid reader, and professional reviewer. I'm a tour host with 4 touring groups and also host & review for Entangled Publishing, a division of MacMillan Publishing.
I'm so happy to be joining this group.

[W.F.]

Neat stuff everyone! Wow... In NYC for the BEA and it's huge! Thanks to Thrillerfest for their support of my new national security suspense novel The Umbrella Option! http://walshbook.com. It was nice to meet everyone today. Book is doing great and featured new title. BTW... Give-away starts 1 June. Twitter: @billwalshtv

[Judy]

Hello, My name is Judy and I am a Goodreads author of historical fiction (not to be mistaken for historical romance. Though my novel contains a love story, it is more about a woman's struggle to help others). I also host a monthly book club and read books from different genres.For The Love of Ireland

[Brian]

I am a poet and novelist with a recently published book entitled Colorado Mandala. Here is a poem:

Bruising Easily
By
Brian Heffron
Copyright 7/20/2012
All Rights Reserved

I’ve bled too many stories.
Spilt out my tales like wine.
Blankets barely warm me.
Spooling out their line.
It seems I’m always bruising.
Always crying time.
Projecting out on others
Some weak imagined crime.
The cool naked feeling
Is that I try so hard.
To always follow kindness
And not be so on-guard.
But still there is a haunting;
A deep remembered crime.
That won’t wash off with water.
And will not pass with time.