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Bruising Easily
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Brian Heffron
Copyright 7/20/2012
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I’ve bled too many stor..."
Truly stunning poem, Brian..thank you so much for sharing it!
Hi everyone,My name is E.Van Johnson, author, creative writing teacher and lecturer.
I have four novel,
Dead Men Make the Best Heroes, a thriller set at the time of the Arab/Israeli conflict in 1974.
Transported for Life, an historical romance set at the time of the first transportation of prisoners from England to Australia in 1789.
Lost to the Sea, the first in a series of books dealing with the life a boy orphaned at 12 and his life and times before the mast in a Merchant brig and as a pressed man in a sloop of war, set in 1750.
Aphroditi's Isle, is a modern romance set in Cyprus and London between a Greek Hotelier and an English. businesswoman.
I look forward to any conversations on literature.
Many years ago, 1962 actually, I was a male model and part time actor and stunt man. My agent suggested I have a professional name and I chose Ebo Kern he was character in a spy thriller played by James Mason. Anyone remember the name of the film?
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welcome E....you refer to The Man Between..with Claire Bloom..I recall Mason having a German accent in that film
Hi everyone,I'm Gladys.
I have published 3 books & currently working on my 4th. one.
My recent book is about sex trafficking & is set in the 80's.
I also run a blog so if anyone of you would like to have a spotlight with your book please give me a shout.
Have a good Sun.
Gladys,
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I'm Gladys.
I have published 3 books & currently working on my 4th. one.
My recent book is about sex trafficking & is set in the 80's.
I also run a blog so if anyone of you would ..."
Wonderful to welcome you here, Gladys!!
Hello, and thank you for the opportunity to join and share with this group. I'm an aerospace engineer with a passion for writing. I just released my first novel on Amazon, B&N, etc. Earth is destroyed by the Goth Alliance led by a High Priestess controlled by a parasite in her brain, giving her mind control of humanoids. She must feed off humanoid souls to survive. The Duke of New Meyer must choose between defending his world or a long shot attempt to save the Imperium. A billion-year old race intervenes to protect their investment. First book in the Imperium Succession Saga. I'm looking for a couple of reviews. I'll provide free copies (.pub or pdf) to the first five people agreeing to write a review.
Hi, I am new to the group. My name is Marie and I write romance novels. For more information, you can visit my website: http://www.marielavender.webs.com/ Thanks for letting me join!
Greetings Friends, Lorne Holden here, author of the new book "MAKE IT HAPPEN in Ten MInutes a Day/ The Simple, Lifesaving Method for Getting Things Done." Delighted to be a part of things here! Note to other authors who feel they may not have time to write: I wrote my book in Ten Minutes a Day as I had no more time than that. It worked! The small time demand worked as both a trigger and procrastination killer. So if you think you don't have time to write, think again! Make it Happen in Ten Minutes a Day!
Hi everyone, and thank you for the opportunity to join this group and share with you.I'm currently running a Goodreads Giveaway for my novel Breaking Young Divinities. The giveaway runs until June 30th: http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
I am making the ePub edition available for free until June 30th as well: https://www.goodreads.com/ebooks/down...
I would absolutely love to get feedback from anybody who reads Breaking Young Divinities - so please just drop me a line here on Goodreads.
Thanks so much!
-Rick Talbot
Back cover text:
"Breaking Young Divinities is a candid and spiritual coming-of-age tale about a boy who grows up in the housing projects of 1980s Toronto and comes to grips with young adulthood in the 1990s.
He lives a sheltered childhood until high school, where he meets Jen, a mysteriously troubled young woman. She introduces him to his first tastes of passion, adventure, and sex.
In one tragic night, his world is turned upside down by an event that sends him on a misguided quest to come to terms with the world, with the God that he feels has abandoned him, and with the limitations of being human."
Hi! I wasn't personally invited to join, but I could not help but notice Rick's generous invitation at LinkedIn. Thank you, Rick! I'm so glad I did; what an amazing community. I love to read and I do write, too. More from me soon!
Hi Everyone! I'm Carlie Sexton and Alex invited me to join your group. I am about to release my debut novel Fallen for You (The Killer Next Door, Part 1). My romance thriller goes live on June 6th. I look forward to chatting will all of you about the books you are reading. As for me, I am working on finishing the final book in the series, book 3. So, I have put reading to the side for now to concentrate on writing. Book 2, Taken by You will be coming out around the end of June. Happy reading everyone!
Hey everyone... another chance to win! Like national security thrillers? I'm a huge Tom Clancy fan and student of his writing. Sign up to win a copy of THE UMBRELLA OPTION. Good luck. @billwalshtv http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
Hi Rick and all. Thanks again for letting me participate in this wonderful forum. May I promo the video trailer my publisher created for my latest novel, "Space Games"? Let me know if there is a more appropriate place in this community to share and discover info about books. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiiTsk...
Hey There! I am Carlie Sexton, author of debut release Fallen for You (The Killer Next Door, Part 1). My book is an erotic romance thriller that will have you guessing until the end. It has been pure joy to create my first book. I will be releasing book 2, Taken by You toward the end of June and book 3 Given to You in July. I am excited to be included in this group of readers/writers. I hope to have many wonderful discussions with you all;)
Carlie
Hi,I'm Toni (C. Toni Graham). I've written the first book in a YA fantasy trilogy, Crossroads and the Himalayan Crystals. It's on Amazon (averaging 5 stars), and available through all other booksellers. Right now, the ebook is $0.99 for all devices. I've also written a children's illustrated book, Gabby Giggles. I love to read and write as well as spend time reading and writing (nervous when talking about myself). I'm looking forward to discussions, book reviews, recommendations and shared promotions.
Hi! My name is DB Corey, and I'm a newly minted author. In August, my very first novel -Chain of Evidence- will be released. Imagine my surprise when I saw it listed here on Goodreads. It will be available on Amazon, B&N, and bookstores, So I hope anyone who loves crime thrillers will have a look and let me know what they think.
I know when I began writing it, I read many "first" novels from the likes of Vince Flynn, Lee Child, Greg Iles, and many more, just to see if I was doing it right.
But I'll let you be the judge.
Thanks so much for the invite, Rick.
Talk to you soon.
DB
Destined to overcome by paul billheimer
Sorry about that phone placed in the wrong area.
Hello All, My name is Jewel Webber. It's a pleasure to meet you all. I'm a freelance photographer. I wrote my first two poetry books, The Tattoo In My Heart & Straight Game. They are available on Amazon and on my website www.jewjewbeed.com
Hello everyone, Rick just invited me to join here, for which thanks. I read mainly historical and science fiction. I also write historical fiction set in the middle east at the end of the Late Bronze Age, around 1200 BC or so. My first novel, 'In a Milk and Honeyed Land', has had good reviews from the Historical Novel Society, Blue Ink, and a number of individual reviewers. A recent review read in part "Considering the depths of emotion explored, the lessons conveyed, and the story told, 'In a Milk and Honeyed Land' is an astonishingly easy read. More than that, it’s utterly beautiful." I am looking forward to being part of this community.
Hi everyone, First off I would like to thank Rick for the invitation. My name is Dora Graham, I write as D. E. Graham. My first novel, After Armageddon: THE CITY, was released May 2, 2013. This is a futuristic story as seen through the eyes of one boy.I always liked James Mason as an actor. Didn't he star in Lolita?
Dean wrote: "Hi Rick and all. Thanks again for letting me participate in this wonderful forum. May I promo the video trailer my publisher created for my latest novel, "Space Games"? Let me know if there is a mo..."Excellent trailer! Looks like a good book.
Hi, I'm L. Allen Stovey. I was born in Detroit, Michigan just as the Great Depression was ending and World War II was beginning. I have had a lifelong passion for books and have written two novels. Check them out at http://www.amazon.com/author/lallenst...
I would like to thank Rick for inviting me. I'm a US author who likes to write horror, mystery and other thrillers. I write about anything that really grabs my interest, as you'll see on my website. I have 10 books out and am currently working on a couple of sequels. You can read about them at: http://jmbarlog.com. I look forward to participating in many discussions here.
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L. Allen wrote: "Hi, I'm L. Allen Stovey. I was born in Detroit, Michigan just as the Great Depression was ending and World War II was beginning. I have had a lifelong passion for books and have written two novels...."
wonderful to welcome you!!!
HiMy name is Adrian and I have just joined the group. I have 18 books available on my own publusishing site: www.amazolapublishing.com
Just thought that I would introduce myself!
Luki and The Rocket Power ShoesHi Everyone, I have been a part of this amazing group for awhile and wanted to just share that I am a children's author/artist/poet. I recently published two very unique and interactive children's stories (Walk Like a Giant and Luki and The Rocket Power Shoes). The thing that is different about my works is that inside the book(s), children can illustrate their own pictures, act out the story and be creative among so many other cool things. I do not have a website just my books :) I hope you check them out as I have been receiving great feedback from my community, fellow educators, parents and kids (the pictures I receive to my email from children (via the parents of children) are inspiring and push me to keep on writing for the kids. It is my small contribution to engage and inspire our youth. Let me know what you think. xo
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My name is Adrian and I have just joined the group. I have 18 books available on my own publusishing site: www.amazolapublishing.com
Just thought that I would introduce myself!"
Great to welcome you Adrian!
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Hi Everyone, I have been a part of this amazing group for awhile and wanted to just share that I am a children's author/artist/poet. I recently published two very u..."
Wonderful to have you in our Group,Jill!
I want to thank Rick for inviting me to join this group. I am a retired war correspondent and photojournalist. I just finished my first novel From Rum to Roots and it will be released next month. I just finished reading Roberto Bolano's 2666. Really enjoyed that. Currently reading Sugar Street by Naguib Mahfouz in order to finish reading the Cairo Trilogy.
My interest lies in literary fiction. Life is hazardous enough without creating zombies, vampires, and werewolves. The family is the birthplace of human drama. Watch Jerry Springer and you will see the seeds of millions of novels on your TV screen...
Hello all. I want to thank Rick for the invitation. I am a novelist who writes about things that grab my attention. I try to avoid being a genre writer, though I enjoy horror and mystery. But I love to write about things that are out of the norm. There's so much more you can learn about me at my website: http://jmbarlog.com. For each of my books I have included an author's notebook to describe where the inspiration comes from for my stories. I hope to engage in many lively discussions here.J. M. Barlog
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Lloyd wrote: "I want to thank Rick for inviting me to join this group. I am a retired war correspondent and photojournalist. I just finished my first novel From Rum to Roots and it will be released next month.
..."
So very happy to welcome Lloyd and J.M!
Hello everyone, my name is Rick Roedel. I am new to goodreads and I am very excited to be apart of the community. I just finished publishing my first book, written on a topic I am very passionate about. The Polaris Effect: Who really holds the power in creating American Jobs? is more than just a book - it's a movement to bring back three million U.S. manufacturing jobs. Rather than rely on the government or other companies, I place the responsibility to bring back U.S. manufacturing jobs on U.S. citizens, whose wallets affect where manufacturing jobs are sent.
I was one of the individuals that had to restart my career at age 55, as my last occupation disappeared over night with the changes our country has gone though. Thus, the inspiration to write my book and share my experience with others.
Please check out my book and tell me what you think. I am very happy to announce the release to this community.
Best,
Rick Roedel
http://www.amazon.com/The-Polaris-Eff...The Polaris Effect: Who Really Holds The Power In Creating American Jobs
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Terrific to welcome you Rick!!
Argh...! Just fixed the links:Hi and thank you for the invitation. I write medical thrillers. There are 2 books so far in a series, Embryo (U.S.> tinyurl.com/7vjyqao & U.K. >http://tinyurl.com/8cw7abp ) and Embryo 2: Crosshairs (U.S. http://tinyurl.com/c7al8zb & U.K. http://tinyurl.com/pmmnvw5.) The science is pretty accurate: my husband did a lot of OB before switching to Cardiology, & helps with medical stuff which I interweave as I write. I'm really happy to be aboard & get to know you all better! :)
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Hello everyone,I'm Joyce and I'm a fairly new author and publisher. I started publishing in October 2010. There are seven books available on my site: http://www.agaphepublishing.com/. I love to write poetry with two of those and one children's book under my belt I've started working on my first fiction short story. I'm happy to be among so many talented people.
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Words are signposts to thoughts. Do they always point in the right direction?
Death of a ..."
Joyce wrote: "Hello everyone,
I'm Joyce and I'm a fairly new author and publisher. I started publishing in October 2010. There are seven books available on my site: http://www.agaphepublishing.com/. I love to..."
J.A. wrote: "Argh...! Just fixed the links:
Hi and thank you for the invitation. I write medical thrillers. There are 2 books so far in a series, Embryo (U.S.> tinyurl.com/7vjyqao & U.K. >http://tinyurl.com/8c..."
welcome..welcome..welcome!!!
hey guys I know I haven't posted on here in quite some time but I have huge news and if would please look at this group. it will help answer what the heck my profile picture means and why it says End It in my user name : http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1...
Hello, all! My name is Kim Headlee, and I also write as Kimberly Iverson. Eventually I will be submitting screenplays as Kim Iverson Headlee, but that's an entirely different matter! Dawnflight was first published in 1999 by Sonnet Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, and it received awards, award nominations, critical acclaim... and sales that didn't satisfy the NY bean counters, so my series languished in WIP-land for more than a decade.
In 2004 I got Harlequin to buy my female-gladiator manuscript titled Liberty for its (then) relatively new HQN Books line. More award nominations, more critical acclaim... and sales that didn't satisfy the bean counters. Are we sensing a pattern yet?
So last year I decided that enough was enough and started investigating the indie path. To that end, I have reissued Dawnflight 2nd Edition (substantial changes to the text as well as the interior art and cover art) in ebook and in print. I just released the ebook edition of Dawnflight's sequel, Morning's Journey. I still need to approve the print layout proof, but when that goes into retail channels, I will definitely start talking about it here!
Meantime I invite you to check out the book trailer for Dawnflight, which also features the outstanding voice talent of Dorothy Dickson, who performs the audiobook edition.
Thanks for your attention, and have a great day!
~kdh
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EndIt *Molly* wrote: "hey guys I know I haven't posted on here in quite some time but I have huge news and if would please look at this group. it will help answer what the heck my profile picture means and why it says E..."
Wonderful to welcome you!
I can't remember if I introduced myself here or not soo... Hi! I'm S.B. Roozenboom, author of 3 young adult paranormal novels. I was 17 when I wrote my first novel and I am now 22 :) Proud of my great work in such a short time at such a young age....
Greetings All.Rick, thank you for the invite. I am Gardenia Destang. My debut novel is Becoming Me and I am inviting all to join me on a Virtual Book Tour Celebration from 10-28 June 2013.
Check out the details at http://www.gardeniadestang.com/#!even...
I am giving away three copies of the book on Goodreads so feel free to enter the competition, which will run for the duration of the tour.
Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest at GardeniaDestang.
Thank you.
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Format:Paperback
The Raven's Warrior is a most fascinating and splendid read! The marvelous Vincent Pratchett has fashioned one of those great adventure novels that literally grab you with the first sentence and never lets go. What a truly wonderful literary ride it is!
The attention to detail, the sense of history and fantasy, the vivid characters who leap off the pages, are all seamlessly integrated to produce a most memorable read. Mr. Pratchett has a magnificent way with a sentence.It is as if there is not a single superfluous word..every word is integral to the whole.
The Raven's Warrior combines so many terrific elements..Celtic history, Arthurian Legend, the supernatural..and all fit in so well in the overall narrative. The adventures and startling life of Arkthar, from kidnapping by Viken raiders and descent into the Baghdad slave market is brought so vividly to life. When Arkthar arrives in the Middle Kingdom..the reader feels as if they have accompanied him on the remarkable journey. Everything a great book should be!
I must also applaud Mr. Pratchett for the immense amount of research that has obviously gone into THE RAVEN'S WARRIOR..there is quite a bit of fact mixed with fiction..together producing a rollicking adventure..and a must read!
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Hi, I am Shaun Hoilett, Author and Illustrator of 'The REDHOUSE Project,' 'Angelic Genesis,' and coming soon the very special 'Iceman Genesis.' These are three series I am starting, and the stories for each lead character will at times overlap. They all met in 'The REDHOUSE Project. After years of designing for others in a field that is more technical, I am finally taking some time to do some creative things that have been simmering and idling within over the last couple decades. I thank Rick for the invite to be here. Look forward to brain storming with the rest.
Luki and The Rocket Power ShoesHey guys hope all is well! Here is my latest children's book entitled "Luki and the Rocket Power Shoes!" #coolkidluki I hope you check it out and enjoy it. (Especially the kids!) :) There is also a giveaway going on right now for it... :) xoxo
-Jill Telford
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Rick, thank you for the invite. I am Gardenia Destang. My debut novel is Becoming Me and I am inviting all to join me on a Virtual Book Tour Celebration from 10-28 June 2013.
Check ..."
Steve wrote: "Thanks to Rick for this kind invitation: Here's an announcement for my new FREE ebook.
Quick Announcement!
My new FREE ebook is Now available at: Smashwords.com!
‘The Deliberate Poisoning of Eart..."
Shaun wrote: "Hi, I am Shaun Hoilett, Author and Illustrator of 'The REDHOUSE Project,' 'Angelic Genesis,' and coming soon the very special 'Iceman Genesis.' These are three series I am starting, and the stories..."
Jill wrote: "Luki and The Rocket Power Shoes
Hey guys hope all is well! Here is my latest children's book entitled "Luki and the Rocket Power Shoes!" #coolkidluki I hope you check it out and enjoy it. (Especi..."
S.B. wrote: "I can't remember if I introduced myself here or not soo... Hi! I'm S.B. Roozenboom, author of 3 young adult paranormal novels. I was 17 when I wrote my first novel and I am now 22 :) Proud of my gr..."
Just so very happy to welcome all of you! Really wonderful intros and links!
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Janna wrote: "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 ..."
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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, ..."
wonderful intros, wonderful links!! welcome to all of you!