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Another 5-star review for TRAPPED from my recent Virtual Book Tour with Enchanted Book Tours. You can see it at: http://endazzledreading.wordpress.com/ It's gratifying how many not only love the story, but rave about how I wrote it, developing the characters and plot.Thanks all.
My name is Charles S. Faddis. I am a retired CIA officer and author. I have written several works of non-fiction and three novels. My most recent book is "Caffa" about a fictional bio weapons attack on the US.http://www.andmagazine.com/content/ph...
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George wrote: "Another 5-star review for TRAPPED from my recent Virtual Book Tour with Enchanted Book Tours. You can see it at: http://endazzledreading.wordpress.com/ It's gratifying how many not only love the st..."
So wonderful to grey Charles and George!
I found you through Affiliated Authors. I'm an avid reader and a writer.
"Here Comes the Boo!" is releasing on October 26th. Enter below for a chance to win a free copy! #halloween #october https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
Happy reading,
Jill Telford
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Welcome!!!
Enter below for a chance to win a copy of my new story "Here Comes the Boo!"https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
xoxo Happy Reading!
Jill
Hi! I'm Susanne Leist and I've just published my book, The Dead Game. I have always loved to read. I've read almost every murder mystery. I've been faced with countless clues and dead bodies over the years. My goal has been to write a book different than any other book that I've ever read. And I believe I have accomplished that goal. My book is a murder mystery with its requisite twists and turns, but it is set against of backdrop of unexplainable phenomena.I can't give away too much of the plot, but it is a heady roller coaster ride--fun for all!
Hello all! I am looking forward to meeting fellow book lovers and writers! My name is Teresa Ortiz, Publishing & Marketing Director of Stonebridge Publications. Everyone is invited to 'like' the Stonebridge Facebook page to be entered into the October 15, 2013 drawing for a Stonebridge title of your choice.
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Susanne wrote: "Hi! I'm Susanne Leist and I've just published my book, The Dead Game. I have always loved to read. I've read almost every murder mystery. I've been faced with countless clues and dead bodies over t..."
So wonderful to welcome both of you to our Group!!
Thank you! It's great to be here! I am looking forward to some great reads :-)
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am a writer/animator, though have not done much in either, recently ...have been reading, a lot, among other things
~tony"
Welcome from S. Florida Tony!!!
I'm the author of "The River Way Home: The Adventures of the Cowboy, the Indian, & the Amazon Queen,” which was recently named best 2013 Florida Adult Fiction and Best 2013 Florida YA Book by the Florida Authors and Publishers Association.The Tampa Bay Library Consortium describes it as follows:
"Set in the early years of the twentieth century, this lovely story is about Queenie, a young black girl, and her two young male friends, a Seminole Indian and a Florida cracker who get lost on a trip to Lake Okeechobee and have to find their way back. High ratings from the librarian judges in two categories!"
We've just scheduled a Giveaway, which ends November 13. Please enter. We'd really like to have your review.
Thank you for this opportunity!
As a publisher, I am delighted to be part of this group. My post is simply an introduction and absolutely not meant of be promotional but it is who I am and what I'm passionate about. I am Karin Hoffman, CEO of Tendril Press publishing house, a small traditional press with about 30 or so amazing authors (we publish 6-10 titles a year). We are always looking for readers, reviewers, interviews and exposure for our authors. Although we publish thought provoking, inspirational, educational and humanitarian books for adults and children we have a small but growing fiction section.
We are currently launching a new fiction trilogy by award-winning author Paddy Eger. The first book "84 Ribbons" (publication date March 15, 2014) is available for advance reading. Below is a short annotation—
— Marta Selbryth steps into womanhood and onto center stage. We feel the music swell and the moment arrive—for Marta, and ballerinas everywhere. As Marta realizes her dream, life’s challenges off stage are not at all what she anticipated. We walk beside her as she approaches each twist and turn in her new life. A compelling coming-of-age novel, this look inside the world of ballet offers both inspiration and heartbreak.— ***
If this is your area of interest please request free review copy by sending an email to publisher@tendrilpress.com for consideration.
I look forward to hearing what you are reading (and why) and becoming a valuable contributor to this group.
All the best to each of you,
Karin
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I am author Michael Haden. It is great to be part of this community. Thank you to all. www.adealwithGodbook.com
As a baby boomer and retired physician I’m devoting my time to writing medical thrillers. My life as an author of fiction began in 2003 after several individuals consistently commented my speeches delivered at Toastmasters International always like captivating stories regardless of the topic. “I should write a book” they all said. My wife encouraged me because she was sick of listening to me rehearsing my speeches. “What should I write about?” I asked of my supportive spouse.
“Write about your patient from the Navy who brought back a bottle full of human eyes from Vietnam.”
Thus began my string of medical thrillers starting with THE EYEMAN. The sequel to THE EYEMAN, THE DUTY CREW, chronicles the last Christmas Day of the Vietnam War in a Northeast Naval hospital. Like all my novels true lifetime situations is interwoven with suspenseful and intriguing storylines.
I spent most of my life in Massachusetts and schooling leading up to both an MD and PhD in medicine and directed medical research for the last 20 years of my healthcare career with drug development in major pharmaceutical companies.
I love crime drama as attested by WHO WILL WEEP FOR ME and my historical Post-Civil War medical thriller COTTER explores American medicine and justice from 1868-1872. My two terrorism based novels, THE HELIOS RAIN and THE DRUID STONE, are scary because they are based on current events. THE MYOSIN FACTOR details the possible consequences of a cure for Muscular Dystrophy being diverted for military use by anti-US nations. The drug industry itself is fraught with evil and corruption leading to consequences for the prescription user in THE ADJUSTMENT CLINIC.
Peter Glassman MD, PhD
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Michael wrote: "I am author Michael Haden. It is great to be part of this community. Thank you to all. www.adealwithGodbook.com"
I am delighted to welcome you both!
James Mason was a wonderful actor and man. He is one of the guys I would call a REAL movie star. I'm Alex Cord, and I'm an actor by trade. I have written three books and currently live in Texas.
H all i got by desi and then i ma avid reader and blogger i read a lot of book and if you author i read over 10 book this past week and then i get them blogged soon
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James wrote: "Hello everyone, my name is James. I am new to goodreads, my purpose for coming here is to explore the wonderment of books. I am also a college student who resides in California. It is a pleasure me..."
Alex wrote: "James Mason was a wonderful actor and man. He is one of the guys I would call a REAL movie star. I'm Alex Cord, and I'm an actor by trade. I have written three books and currently live in Texas."
So so pleased to welcome all three of you!!!
A warm hello to Rick and all members. I am a woman of many interests and experiences, and the writer of an historical fiction novel based in Britain and Europe. I am from the United States but have been lucky enough to travel and write during my retirement years. I am an old movie buff,( both old, a movie buff and especially old movies!) and of course that makes me a James Mason fan. While he could play any role he made an especially convincing villain. In fact he would be perfect for a couple of characters in my novel, Chronicles of Jongleur, The Storyteller -on Amazon and Kindle. I need reviews as I am an Indie author so I hope I can count on a few members to read and review my book. It is a very different read and, Rick, I think it might interest you and other members as it is the saga of four generations of a family with a deadly secret in 13th century Britain and Europe. This epic is character rich and is the tale of the human condition in a time of terror. You won't forget the heroes or the villains. If any of you are open minded and adventurous this is the book for you! If you read please review-I would love to hear any comments from members.
Hi, I am an author of several genres including edgy Romance, Suspense, Thrillers, Fantasy and Young Adult. I do not follow a formula so no two stories are the same. I am co-author of Ripples in Time by Savannah Black, available at Amazon in both eBook and paperback. It is an edgy suspense novel with ghosts, voodoo, a time shifting house and a romance that threads its way through the story. I do not write romance driven stories, rather my romances build within the action. Available at Amazon.comHttp://savannahblack.com
I look forward to participating here often and getting to know you all.
Thanks for the invitation. I am the author of an autobiography "Black Dad-White Dad" www.authorhouse.com & www.barnesandnoble.com
Hi there, my name is Michelle Shine. My taste in books is eclectic. Anything from 'Me before You' by Jo Jo Moyes to 'Pure' by Andrew Miller. I'm also an author. My debut novel is out now. It's set in Paris in 1863, the Impressionists. The protaganist is Dr Paul Gachet, you may know him, Van Gogh painted him. It was, at one time, the most expensive painting in the world. Here's the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULJYdm...
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James wrote: "Thanks for the invitation. I am the author of an autobiography "Black Dad-White Dad" www.authorhouse.com & www.barnesandnoble.com"
Michelle wrote: "Hi there, my name is Michelle Shine. My taste in books is eclectic. Anything from 'Me before You' by Jo Jo Moyes to 'Pure' by Andrew Miller. I'm also an author. My debut novel is out now. It's set..."
Sandra wrote: "A warm hello to Rick and all members. I am a woman of many interests and experiences, and the writer of an historical fiction novel based in Britain and Europe. I am from the United States but have..."
Always a wonderful thing welcoming our great new members!!
Hi, I've been a member of this group for quite a while and love its diversity and clever ways, endearing ways for members to connect. I also have a book group on Goodreads that is really not about me or my novel Who by Fire, despite its moniker, but rather about my radio interviews of other artists (writers, directors, painters and more): https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/... Hope you'll take a look and join. That's often how I find folks to interview.
About me? Reader, author, professor, radio show host, columnist. Best advice I ever got? ‘Only connect …’ E.M. Forster. Find out more at http://www.maryltabor.com
I wanted to be a writer since I was 12 years old. I remember reading the White Shark (forget who it is by) but I was deeply moved by it and eventually got into sailing due in large part to that book. I now live on my boat in Florida. I tried several times in my life to write, but the time was not right. Finally 24 years ago I had a major life changing event and rather than acting out in destructive ways, I acted out with pen and a stenographer's note book and my first manuscript was born! I went on from there to today, writing sporadically. Finally, I am back and my writing skills have improved and the stories flow out of me like water from a tap. I do not know what is going to happen until I am putting it into my computer. I write because I have too. I do not have to sell my books to live, but I want to sell to hopefully touch other people with my writing as I have been touched by so many authors. Savannah
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Mary wrote: "Hi, I've been a member of this group for quite a while and love its diversity and clever ways, endearing ways for members to connect. I also have a book group on Goodreads that is really not about ..."
hello to both of you, Savannah and Mary!!!
My autobiography originated from a presentation I made at a men’s retreat. I gave a testimony on how I survived a lifelong rejection by my dad. Fourteen men were in tears at the end of my presentation. They told me that the world needed to hear my story. This was the embryo of “Black Dad-White Dad, The James Womack Story”. www.authorhouse.com and www.barnesandnoble,com
I have been a member of Goodreads since I first published three books on 2008. Since I have been working as a Film and TV producer bring my books to the screen. It is a world where everything moves at a snails pace. I have written several more books since 2008. I have just started publishing these on kindle as I neither have the time of patience to again follow the literary agent or commissioning editor route. I have just republished MIHTE'S QUEST [second edition]
Mihte's Quest: Kids in the Underworld
This is a Dark Fantasy about a boy who is abducted with his older siblings into the Celtic Underworld. Here he discovers his real identity through his remarkable imagination. They are set on a quest to discover seven lost pearls and then answer a riddle. However the quest goes far beyond that. Jack has to fight for his life and is expected to win a war like the characters in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
Unlike other fairytales the Mihte series of books are based on the original ancient Druid traditions. However, you can be reassured that the tales are only representative of how the ancients saw primeval forces interacting.
And Published:
MIHTE LUGH'S CHALLENGE
Mihte Lugh's Challenge: Can Jack defeat Balor of the Evil Eye?
Still in the Celtic Underworld Jack is no longer with his brother and sister. He has been in training for for 1,234 days. It is the middle of the night, a strange creature wakes Jack, fights with his bedding, and orders him to attend his master the Oracle. Jack is sent out on the mother of all epic journeys to an island far off in the sky without provisions. This time he is accompanied by his reanimated triplet brothers Haw and Rowan. They face all kinds of unearthly setbacks and picked up Mishca on their way. She immediately becomes Haw's girlfriend. Arriving at their destination only begins another epic adventure to Balor of the Evil Eye's lair.
This book has moved a notch up from the last. You might compare it with Lord of the Rings.
MIHTE LUGH RETURNS: ARTHUR UNMASKED
Mihte Lugh's Return
Jack returns home from the Celtic Underworld after three years away and he has not grown a bit. In stead he finds he is in the middle of an emergency - a plague has broken out and the world's governments are taking it seriously. What Jack discovers does not make sense - is it a plague at all? His brothers Haw and Rowan arrive with a complement of houyhnhnms followed by Mishca and they all set about finding out what is going on. More battle, druids and now Sci Fi monsters.
Hi everyone! I'm Malina, I've been passionate about books since childhood. I enjoy reading all kinds of genres. Happy to join this group. Thanks for the invite James.
Malina wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm Malina, I've been passionate about books since childhood. I enjoy reading all kinds of genres. Happy to join this group. Thanks for the invite James."
You are welcome. I have just come back after 5 years being too busy in film and TV
Bonjour tout le monde!! My name is Marron Abeille and I heard of your group through one of your distinguished members. I love historical fiction, British literature, science fiction....I could go on ad nauseam. I look forward to some interesting discussions.Avec la chaleur et la fascination,
M. Abeillee
I'm the author of The Almond Tree, Michelle Cohen Corasanti
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Malina wrote: "Hi everyone!
I'm Malina, I've been passionate about books since childhood. I enjoy reading all kinds of genres. Happy to join this group. Thanks for the invite James."
Anthony wrote: "Thank you Rick.
Once was photographer, filmmaker and, surprisingly, engineer. Lucky enough to hire James Mason to do main character voice-over while directing Oscar, Golden Globe nominated theatric..."
Kyle wrote: "I'm Kyle - author, Druid, huge James Mason fan. It's nice to meet y'all"
Marron wrote: "Bonjour tout le monde!! My name is Marron Abeille and I heard of your group through one of your distinguished members. I love historical fiction, British literature, science fiction....I could go o..."
Michelle wrote: "I'm the author of The Almond Tree, Michelle Cohen Corasanti
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James wrote: "My autobiography originated from a presentation I made at a men’s retreat. I gave a testimony on how I survived a lifelong rejection by my dad. Fourteen men were in tears at the end of my presenta..."
I am so very happy to welcome all of you!!
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Once was photographer, filmmaker and, surprisingly, engineer. Lucky enough to hire James Mason to do main character voice-over while directing Oscar, Golden Globe nominated theatric..."
How wonderful Anthony!! I loved that documentary. SO terrific to hear James Mason was not only a great actor, but a fine person. I have read quite a bit about him and he seemed to be a very unpretentious fellow..one who was unfailingly polite. Greatly appreciate your post!
I'm a retired physician and switched from giving speeches in Toastmaster's International to writing thrillers and crime dramas. I joined amazon.com and create space this year and have published 8 of my novels.My medical thrillers focus on addictive disorders and stress factors and their resolution: COTTER, THE HELIOS RAIN, THE EYEMAN. Crime drama in WHO WILL WEEP FOR ME and THE ADJUSTMENT CLINIC was my opportunity to relive my past from high school and in the workforce.
Paranormal, fantasy, and adventure are drawn from reality experiences in THE DRUID STONE, THE DUTY CREW and THE MYOSIN FACTOR.
I love attending Writers' Conferences, giving motivational talks and interacting with other inspired albeit not yet widely read authors. When I'm not writing I'm playing the accordion or talking my wife shopping.
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Super to welcome you Peter. Terrific intro!
CIAO,I joined a few weeks ago and am just getting around to introducing myself. I am still not sure if I fit in this category and you can tell me if I need to be under a different heading. "THE SERPENT'S DISCIPLE" a fiction thriller set in Italy and involves a secret society/illegal masonic lodge that really existed in 1980 and the Vatican.
The book is all fact except for the prophecy I created and of course the characters.
I am trying to learn all this social media stuff and just discovered I had a rating of 5 stars on Goodreads and a list of others names that are planning on reading my book. I have no idea how that happened. So I am trying to figure out all these things. I have a book trailer that you can watch on YouTube or at my website: www.deborahstevensauthor.com and also more about the book and me.
I finally found my niche in the world at a later age but at least I found what I love to do. So that's my story and will look forward to comments from the group, if this is where I should stay.
Grazie
I started writing plays on the radio and then moved onto a millennium book on prophesy. I published three YA novels in a rush in 2008. I think I should have paid more attention at the time. They were:
CHILDREN FROM THE SEA(Mystery and romance)
HENRI AND THE ALIEN(Comedy adventure)
MIHTE LUGH; KIDS IN THE UNDERWORLD (Dark Fantasy)
Then I dropped out to work on television series for kids and films.
I have just returned to publishing my backlog. I had been indecisive whether to go the eBook or publisher route. Looking at the results for eBooks rising for young adults it was decided for me. I had no time to fluff around with publishers and agents with more pressing demands on my time.
I have just published on kindle:
MIHTE'S QUEST: Kids in the Underworld (2nd Ed.)
MIHTE LUGH'S CHALLENGE: Can Jack Defeat Balor of the Evil Eye(Dark Epic Fantasy)
MIHTE LUGH'S RETURN: Arthur Unmasked (Epic Fantasy, Mystery, Comedy)
JO BADPENNY - The comic life of a master criminal (Comedy, misadventure, bullying)
I published the entire Mihte Series so I can launch and fund a 3D animated feature film called Quest for Mihte Lugh
Have a great day
Thanks for reading
HI, Rick invited me to join this group on Facebook. I'm a write of primarily mythic tales, some high fantasy, some rigorous historical work set in ancient times, some science fiction. The titles I'm most proud of are I, the Sun and The Sacred Band. I am the creator of the long-running "Heroes in Hell" shared universe. I run a small publishing company, Perseid Press, that publishes "books for the experienced reader." From the description this group seems to be reading exactly the sort of work we love, and therefore is very interesting to me as literacy becomes ever more embattled. We'll be enjoying your comments....
Hi, Rick invited me to join. I'm a writer, primarily of novels (historical fantasy, historical, mythic tales, science fiction), editor, and am part of a small publisher who publishes books for "experienced readers." Judging from what this group is reading, you are just the sort of readers we hope to find. So we'll be watching your group....
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Janet wrote: "Hi, Rick invited me to join. I'm a writer, primarily of novels (historical fantasy, historical, mythic tales, science fiction), editor, and am part of a small publisher who publishes books for "ex..."
Just terrific to welcome you Janet!
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Deborah, I most graciously welcome you to the group!
Kyle wrote: "I'm Kyle - author, Druid, huge James Mason fan. It's nice to meet y'all"I also write about Druidism with my lead character as a contemporary version of Lugh. I think I have done a much better job of describing the solar cycle than Malory's Morte d'Arthur.
You are certainly welcome in this group.
Hey, my name is Jericho and I like to read...Now that I've gotten that off my chest I'd like to say I'm glad to find a community of people who love reading as much as me!
I am also an unpublished author. I have written 4 100,000 word books in a series that I frequently dream of some day publishing.
I have apersonal interest in new cancer treatment drugs for breast cance HHR2 affecting the brain , I am intersted inthis new drug NeuVax. do you hapen to know of any new promising drugs in development?
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Gary wrote: "Hi I'm Gary and I write mixed fiction genre...
Over the edge...Caitlin leaves her FBI and world when a portal opens and finds she must be her 'other' to survive. $0.99 KINDLE -
http://www.amazon..."
Jericho wrote: "Hey, my name is Jericho and I like to read...
Now that I've gotten that off my chest I'd like to say I'm glad to find a community of people who love reading as much as me!
I am also an unpublish..."
I am so very pleased to welcome you three fine folks to our Group!
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