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[K.C.]

David wrote: "Hello, looking forward to checking it out!"
Thanks! I'll do the same :)

[Shannon]

I love reading and writing. My favorite books are strong character driven stories with flawed characters who change and learn something about themselves. My favorite books include Jane Eyre, Beloved, Game of Thrones series, First Law series, Inkheart series, The Book of Negroes and anything by Sidney Sheldon to name a few. I pretty much read everything I can get my hands on and there are only a few books I didn't finish once I started.

I love stories. I've always wanted to write stories and have tried over and over again over the years to write stories that were not mine to tell. I finally found a story that was mine to tell and was amazed at how fast it spilled out onto the pages for me.

I work in the real world for a social networking company from home, which works great with my ambitions to become a writer and my role as a mother.

[Rachael]

Hello! I'm Rachael, I'm a writer (my first novel, Sealed with a Kiss, is out now on Kindle and in paperback) and I am a reader - a voracious reader of anything I can get my hands on. Favourite comfort reads are Jilly Cooper and pony stories, Cold Comfort Farm and Anne of Green Gables. I'm finding Goodreads to be a lovely source of new reading inspiration and also a great place to escape from all the things I should be doing. Reading about writing counts as work, doesn't it?!

[Abigail]

Absolutely!

[K.K.]

My name is K. Harris and I also am known by the name of NappyRedd30. I am currently a self-published author. I started on wattpad.com with no intentions of publishing but after careful consideration and a lot of inspiration from a close supporter, I took the first step to where I am today. My first story is titled 'Love Drug' with a follow up title of 'Mo Better'. I'm excited to get to know the in's and out's of goodreads.com.

Along with my writings I enjoy reading books of all genres. If I'm not writing, I am reading. If time permits I honestly do try and write detailed reviews on stories that I read. Very interested in getting to know other authors.

Much Love ~Nika~

Love Drug

[Keith]

Hi! I'm Keith Yatsuhashi. Musa Publishing just released my debut novel, Kojiki. It's a fantasy loosely based on Japanese myth--thing Percy Jackson for grown-ups, or, if you prefer, Godzilla meets anime/manga/Shogun! :)

In my professional life, I'm Director of the U.S. Dept. of Commerce office in Providence, RI and work on our Global Publishing Team. I'll be at BEA for the 8th time. Like other authors here, I'm always looking for reviewers. So, if you're so inclined, please PM me! Thanks.

[Vincent, Group Founder]

Welcome to the group!

[D.J.]

Welcome everybody. Sounds like some interesting new reads. All the best to you with your books.

[Gary]

Hi everyone.

Here is the storified version of my earlier Twitter chat today with @BublishMe for my book, "Jew in Jail."

http://ning.it/11WqZvi #bublish

[M. Howrose]

Comment ça va?

I am currently writing a novel as a gift for my fiancee. Though I pride myself in my passion and dedication, I am a novice writer. I write for love and pleasure, though mostly for the former, as my fiancee is, undoubtedly, my biggest (only) fan. I have been urged to submit some of my crude pieces to various literary agents, but, as I am prone to timidity, I would wish to have excerpts reviewed by blunt, yet polite, and anonymous, but candid, readers. I write light fantasy with a dash of horror, and sometimes bordering on science fiction. If any would be so kind as to look over my work for me, I would greatly appreciate it. If not, here's to good reads.

M.

[Tami]

Hi everyone, wow this is a cool place to be. I'm Tami from London, though I moved to the NE of England a few years ago. I love to read as much as I love to write. I read a variety of genres and am always thrilled with great authors. There are so many fantastic voices out there that keep me turning pages. Anyway, I'm a new indie author (hurrah) and if you fancy a different kind of love story then please check out my book "A Rhapsody of Dreams". Looking forward to being here:-)

[Bruce]

Hi all!

I'll be hosting a book signing and fun Q&A at The Golden Notebook Bookstore (29 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY) tomorrow at 4pm. It's for my new book Moving In:Tales of an Unlicensed Marriage. If you know of anyone in the area, please feel free to spread the word!

[Jed]

Hi!
I'm Judith from the UK and I'm an avid reader. I'd love to be able to write but I don't think that'll ever happen, so I'll content myself with reading the fruits of your labours! I love books of all genres, but the books I read and read again tend to be detective/ thriller writers such as Lee Child, Michael Connelly, Ian Rankin and Robert Crais and fantasy writers like J R Ward, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Lara Adrian and Diana Gabaldon. I also like Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter, autobiographies, historical fiction ..........actually, I'll read pretty much everything!

[Gary]

Hello everyone.

Today's post on my blog is Chapter 3 of my book, "Jew in Jail," and offers insights into what it is like to go through the criminal justice system in New York City.

http://gman18.wordpress.com/

[Jeff]

I'm James. I have a passion for writing. I'm just now getting my feet wet and trying to get my stuff out there. I have no idea what I'm doing yet :)

I have a short story up on Amazon right now, and will have a novella ready by the end of the year. I write mostly in the horror and fantasy genres.

[Vishnuvarthanan]

Hi this is Vishnu, I have joined today! I am working

in an IT Company and just like anyone! I have

recently written a book "Bhagavad Gita for Dummies"

-its a book based on common man's view and self

evaluation with bhagavad gita. I just added a short

story "Read in 19 Minutes" a sci-fi thriller. Both

the books are published as Ebook. Its also available

in Goodreads!

Truthfully, i am new to reading and i am new to

writing. However i would write something, which

every common man can relate to (unless its a Sci fi

:) ). I am happy to introduce myself and thanks for

the opportunity!

Bhagavad Gita for Dummies

READ in 19 Minutes

You can download Read in 19 minutes from

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view... with coupon code PT56E , free till 20 may..

[Sue]

Hi there! I am Sue from Buffalo NY. I have always been a bookworm! I have made so many new friends here on Goodreads and many authors on here are so nice and appreciative of the reviews. I wish I could get paid to stay home and just read a good book and post a review....that is the ideal job!!
:)

[Poetic]

Hello, I'm Leslie, 33. I'm an avid reader and poetry writer. I've not published anything as of yet due to being a perfectionist and my own worst critic. I've read some of in public and received some praise but still a little scared.

[Barbara]

Barbara Seaman Stewart here, I don't sleep... I work and I write! It's like a drug for me! Crappy day at work, come home and write something not so crappy :)

I write LOVE STORIES, not those hard body, sexy romances - I read those :) but I can't write them.

I'm told that my stories are "could happen relatable love stories".

I look at every word I write and every one that gets printed as an opportunity to do it better "next time."

I love self publishing because the only rejection I've gotten is someone who READ the book and maybe it wasn't there style, maybe it wasn't relatable to them, but they read it, I love when they read and give me HONEST feedback. I wish those who gave me 1 or 2 stars would tell me why so that I can learn, but I also know that not everyone will like everything I write.

Books, whether I read or write, are an escape from the everyday world... They take me to another world.
I look forward to seeing, hearing, and feeling what is shared in this group.

Thanks for the opportunity to be here!
Barbara

http://barbarastewartwrites.com

[Jessica]

Hello,
Another newbie here - I'm Jessica Rydill, a fantasy writer from the UK. I had two books published in 2001 and 2002 and then there was a big gap!

I've just self-published my third book on Kindle and through Smashwords. It's an exciting if rather scary roller-coaster.

I'm looking forward to chatting with other indie authors and readers as I'm a total beginner.

Cheers

Jessica

[Maria]

Hi Bernard

Well done on your recent publication. I was just having a look at your webpage and at your blogs. The book sounds interesting...

Maria

[Maria]

Shannon wrote: "I love reading and writing. My favorite books are strong character driven stories with flawed characters who change and learn something about themselves. My favorite books include Jane Eyre, Belo..."

Hi Shannon

You post caught my eye because I also go for the 'flawed characters who change' type books! It's been the basis of my recent novel, Nutmeg (or From the Kitchen of Half Truth in US!)...can't say if it would be your type of book or not but feel free to take a look at my page as it might be a book you would enjoy.

[Amber]

Hi Everyone!

I am Amber, an avid reader turned wannabe writer that has been writing for just over a year now. I tend to write things in the paranormal category, but have plans for a science fiction book in the near future. So far, I have five rough drafts done in one series and I am in the middle of proofreading the sixth book in my published series. It is nice to finally be able to get the crazy thoughts out of my head and down on paper. I have been self-publishing for only three months, so I still consider myself to be a newbie. There is a lot to learn and I look forward to learning and connecting with you folks.

Amber

[J.]

Hello to all you wordsmiths!

My name is Joe (J. Frank Dunkin). I'm from South Alabama, educated at Auburn university and the School of (especially) Hard Knocks, where I have earned two Doctorates :-). Seems I refuse to go down for the count.

I've writing since my prenatal days, most which remains illegible due to having been written in total darkness. But it was funny stuff, let me tell ya!

I'm retired now from the field of shopping center development (traveled constantly for twenty-five years), and have just finished my first novel, "BONES OF MY BROTHER" due out later this summer. My website is not up yet, but for now, I may be reached via e-mail at bonesofmybrother@gmail.com .

Additionally, I have a collection of short stories almost ready to go, two of which I am considering expanding to novella size.

Marketing is fun, isn't if? But writin' is "funner"!

Best to you all, new friends,
Joe (J.Frank Dunkin)

[John]

Hi, I'm John Trudel and I write Thrillers. http://www.johntrudel.com

I just got notice that my newest novel "Privacy Wars" won finalist for TWO National Awards.

The first was the Eric Hoffer Award itself.

“The Eric Hoffer Award for short prose and books was established at the start of the 21st century as a means of opening a door to writing of significant merit. It honors the memory of the great American philosopher Eric Hoffer by highlighting salient writing, as well as the independent spirit of small publishers.”

The second was The Montaigne Medal.

“Each year, the Eric Hoffer Award for books presents the Montaigne Medal to the most thought-provoking title(s). These are books that either illuminate, progress, or redirect thought. The Montaigne Medal is given in honor of the great French philosopher Michel de Montaigne, who influenced people such as William Shakespeare, René Descartes, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Friedrich Nietzsche, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Eric Hoffer.”

I am deeply honored, and I want to thank all of you – all my fans, those who have hosted signings, and especially my critical readers and advisors. I could not do this without your help. Thank you for your help, and thank you for believing in me.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

[John]

Hello all, I am John J Higgins, retired prosecutor, author of the Archangel Jarahmael and the War to Conquer Heaven trilogy, an avid reader, historian, spritual seeker, private pilot, scuba diver and all sorts of other sundry and assorted abilities to get things done. This seems like an interetsing grouwp and I am looking forward to getting to know many of you.

[Michelle]

Hi everyone, I'm Michelle Wright, author of 5 published books with more on the way. I'm a Psychic medium as well as an avid reader and writer. In a former life I was a journalist which has led to a Twitter passion. I'll often tweet breaking news, interesting marketing ideas for authors and book promotions. Old habits die hard! I'm signed with a publisher now, having once been indie. Could be an interesting point for discussion I look forward to meeting and chatting more with what seems like a friendly bunch in a nice group.

[Shelley]

Hi everyone, I'm Shelley and I am currently working on a non-fiction motivational book. I adore YA even though I'm 40 and hope to pen the fantasy YA book that currently resides in my dreams! I am a single mum to 3 amazing teens who support my writing and my 'day job' which is as a holistic practitioner. Looking forward to getting to know you all and hopefully entertaining you with my musing. Hugs from middle earth (yeah okay, the middle of Britain!)

[Andy]

Hello all you other new peeps! It's quite lovely here.

[Jenn]

Hello Jenn Brink here,
I just published my debut novel, 'Black Roses'. It is a dark, comedic, mystery and the first in the Jessica Hart series. So far, everyone who's read it has glowed about it. Hope that keeps up. I just need to get more reviews out and make some noise so people know it's there!
www.JennBrink.com

[Diamond]

Hello, my name is Diamond Drake and I'm a writer. I have three published novels, Imagined Love, For the Love of Jade (sequel), and Love's Fool (2012 Editor's Choice). I'm currently working on my fourth novel. Well, I'm supposed to be but I can't seem to stay off goodreads! ha,ha,ha. I'm also an avid reader (when I'm not writing). If you'd like to know more about me you can visit www.diamonddrakebooks.com If you'd like to know more about my books in the way of descriptions and what other people think about them, then feel free to visit my goodreads page www.goodreads.com/diamondwrites I look forward to chatting with you and discovering new books.

[Kate]

Hi, my name is Kate de Jesus and I am the author of Dark Fate Falling, The Gateway Discoveries Volume 1 now on Amazon. This is an adventure series aimed at kids age 9-12, and it won the Thumbs Up Award from my 11 year old son, Max:-) I love reading and writting and am currently working on Volume 2! I am especially interested in self published authors and love to read books of all genres.

[Vincent, Group Founder]

Welcome new members!

We look forward to seeing your posts!

[M.C.]

Hi group!! You're personally invited to read my poem "dreaming" @ whiteminolta.blogspot.com please leave a comment. Also like my fb page @ https://www.facebook.com/WriterMCWhite I look forward to hearing from you soon!!

[Siggy]

Interested in stories about home swapping? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CP97I5E
Giving both ebooks away to people who write a short review.PM me if interested.

[R.H.]

Happy to connect with you all, here!

I’m Rhonda. I am a wife, mother of two, storyteller and day dreamer — head is always in the clouds.

We are a military family. We have gone from Texas to New Jersey, to the midwest.

I am at facebook.com/rhramsey, arirjames.wordpress.com, amazon and smashwords (keywords rh ramsey just beneath the surface i)

[Barbara]

Happy to be on board with y'all.

I'm Barbara and I wear many hats. Respiratory therapist, author, edit, and publisher. My most recent book, Steel Rose, came out in February, featuring zombies and underground cities. I edit Night to Dawn magazine and publish books through Night to Dawn Magazine & Books, LLC.
I hail from Pennsylvania. When I'm not writing, I enjoy a horror flick and collect Mylar balloons.

[Gary]

Hello everyone.

Please join me on Tuesday, May 21st, at 2:00 p.m. EST when I am interviewed by Julia Fine, for her segment, "Taking Back Our Life."

I will be discussing my book, "Jew in Jail," and how I was able to rise back from my addictions to become a motivational & inspirational speaker to help others.

It promises to be a very insightful and enlightening interview full of information that you can use to assist someone you may know and love if they are battling an addiction or are just not living up to their full potential.

http://ning.it/12dD13M

[Malcolm]

Hello Everyone,

I read multiple genres, but focus on fantasy. I've written four novels, three of which are fantasy. My latest is "The Seeker," released last month by Vanilla Heart Publishing Company. (There's a giveaway here on GoodReads for "The Seeker" ending May 21, 2013.)

While I grew up in the South and live in Georgia, three of my novels are primarily set in the Montana mountains. My paranormal short stories (Kindle e-books) are set in Florida.

Looking forward to some great books discussions.

Malcolm

[Lynn]

Hi I am Lynn Davis. I have been writing for the past 8 months, well writing Fiction anyways. I like to read and someone told me that I might think about writing erotica because my off the cuff stories were so intriguing. So I read a few books and in October of 2012. I signed up for a free account on Literotica and a few weeks later uploaded my very first story. Needless to say that I now have seven stories ( few with multiple chapters) and two recently released ebooks on amazon.

I am new to this and looking to learn from all those willing to teach.

[Tamika]

Hello everyone! My name is Tamika and I'm a new fiction author. My first novel will be released July 18, 2013. I am trying to network with other authors and readers and learn about some new good books as well as more about the writing business. Thanks for welcoming me!

[K.C.]

Tamika wrote: "Hello everyone! My name is Tamika and I'm a new fiction author. My first novel will be released July 18, 2013. I am trying to network with other authors and readers and learn about some new good bo..."Best of luck to you Tamika! I just released my first 2 weeks ago :) Remind me in a couple of months and I'll have a look at it :)

[D.L.]

Hi I'm a Fantasy writer of short stories and novels. I love to read and when not writing, enjoy kicking my heals up on the dance floor clumsily dancing Latin and ballroom. Come visit me at www.debbiebehan.com and get a free copy of Freaky Flashes, stories I compiled for fun. They are YA so not to scary :) And while there check out the Tuesday teaser YA fantasy (First draft)ALINA AND THE PRINCE. A new chapter goes up once a week. So that's me, just love to write, read and chat. Look forward to reading about my new GR friends.

[Vicki]

Hello! I am Vicki. I am writing my first book now. I hope to be done soon and get it up on Amazon. I am currently having a cover made and and Editor lined up. Next steps, as I have been reading, is to get the ISBN number so I can get the book on Amazon. I set up a Facebook page last weekend to get it going and have a Book Blog helping me by reading my updates and giving me great opinions. I have no idea how to get my book into paperback form. Any idea's would be so appreciated. I am so excited to get it up and running for everyone to enjoy!

[M.G.]

Hello! My name is M.G. Silverstein and I love to read and write fantasy fiction. I'm also a fantasy blogger.

I'm still working on my first YA Urban Fantasy novel. I plan on publishing my series in 2014. Currently I'm looking for editors, cover artists, and any other resources that helps me in my self publishing journey.

[Rachel]

Hello

I am Rachel keen reader of YA fiction and end of the world fiction and author. First book recently published on amazon and kobo.
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17...
Looking forward to taking part
Rachel

[Rachel]

Vicki

I am just a few weeks ahead and came across this good article on the print options which you may find useful. I am based in UK so there may be better amazon options if you are in the US.

http://kareninglis.wordpress.com/prin...

Vicki wrote: "Hello! I am Vicki. I am writing my first book now. I hope to be done soon and get it up on Amazon. I am currently having a cover made and and Editor lined up. Next steps, as I have been readin..."

[Dreamah]

I'm Dreamah H. Lockwood. My sister and I work as a team writing romantic suspense with unusual twist. Currently we are preparing our first ebook, A CIRCLE OF MURDERS, for uploading as a printed version.

[Malcolm]

Good luck with the book, Dreamah.

[Adrienne]

Hi, everyone, I'm Adrienne Thompson. I am the author of 8 published books. I love writing more than I love pasta (and that's saying a lot). I also love to read. I write Contemporary/Inspirational/Multicultural Women's Fiction, but I love to read suspense/thrillers. I'm a music lover and a movie lover.
http://adriennethompsonwrites.webs.com