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[Mary]

Hi! I'm Mary, and I twist fairy tales.

I've recently released my first YA fantasy novel, and am anticipating the release of my second at the end of the summer. I'm currently working on a third book in this world, as well as a paranormal romance with faeries and sorceresses.

You can find me at http://marywaibel.blogspot.com

[Malcolm]

Paranormal with faerie folk is always good.

[Mary]

Malcolm wrote: "Paranormal with faerie folk is always good."

Thanks! I hope so- not my usual style of writing, so we'll see.

[Malcolm]

:-)

[Janis]

Janis Powers, here. I am a blogger about political and social issues for The Huffington Post and at my website Provocative Perspectives (www.janispowers.com).

I have just finished a novel about how one professional mom turns the tables on societal norms to get what she wants. Maxine Pedersen is a Manhattan patent attorney by day and a mixologist by night. If anyone can figure out how to work the system, it's her! Please read about her at www.mamasgotabrandnewjob.com.

My manuscript was edited by the editor for The Help. The book is due in July, 2013. I've posted the first chapter on my profile page - check it out!

[R.A.]

Hello!

I'm R.A. Boyd and I've been writing since I was in junior high school. It didn't seem practical to do as a job so I switched majors in college about mmm.....six times! I write Paranormal Fiction, Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance. Nice to meetcha!

R.A. Boyd

[Gary]

Good morning everyone.

Here is my new blog post about reclaiming your life, if you just can't seem to find the time to do everything you want to!

http://gman18.wordpress.com/

[Vicki]

Rachel wrote: "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.

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Thanks, Rachel!

[Malcolm]

If anyone here has the manuscript for a mystery, suspense or historical novel between 45k and 95k words about ready, my publisher Vanilla Heart is holding a summer contest in a search for new authors.

Here's the link: http://www.vanillaheartbooksandauthor...

Malcolm

[K.E.]

My name is Kathryn Page. I have published a GLBT novel called Shattered Reflections. I'm working on a dystopian novel at the moment which I think will be called Choose Yr Future. I'm also an avid reader - particularly Science Fiction, Dystopia, Magic Realism and Horror.

[Nikki]

Hi, I'm Nykol. Lifelong avid reader. I enjoy various genres of books. I'm new to Goodreads and I am enjoying myself tremendously. It's like being a kid again sitting on the floor of the library between the bookshelves :-)

[Mark]

I'm an author of a new maritime history book - "Deer Isle's Undefeated America's Cup Crews" published by the History Press. If you're interested in sailing, the America's Cup races, or American history, give it a read and I'd be interested in hearing what you think of it.

[Roland]

Being a nature lover I spend a lot of time outdoors in NW Montana, it is spring and bears are out of hibernation which brought me to think about safety when in bear country.
Have you ever thought about: Humans swagger when one has something to prove. Grizzly bears have nothing to prove? Because of not having to prove anything that same bear can hold an adventurous human hostage by fear. Learn more about not being held hostage.

If you wish to read the first chapter right now here is the link.
http://www.rolandcheek.com/learn_bear... you will need to scroll near the bottom to get to the chapter, or if you wish to own the book it will be a free ebook May 27 - 31 at: http://amzn.to/YDBck5

[Sandra]

Wow, this is a big group! It's taken me two weeks just to read through enough posts for me to make a proper introduction:)

I'm Sandy, a high school teacher (English and World History), mother of two daughters, avid reader and newly published author.

I love to read fantasy and prehistoric fiction, which is probably why that's what I write. My first two novels are part of a series set in the late stone age in the Black Sea region. Fans of Jean Auel, Judith Tarr and Mary Mackey might be interested in them. My new novel is my first foray into fantasy, and is based on Irish and Scottish shapeshifting legends.

Since I can't seem to get my latest book's cover art uploaded here on Goodreads, find me on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Seal-Queen-...

[Ruxandra]

Hello! I think this is a nice group and I'd like to introduce myself as well, even though I'm not a writer, but a cover artist.

My name is Ruxi (comes from Ruxandra) and I'm a Romanian digital artist. I've started studying digital arts at the age of 15, first as a hobby. The hobby soon became my profession and I'm currently working as a freelancer.
I'm also a Biology student and a cat lover!

You can see some of my work here- https://www.facebook.com/Methyssdesign

Ruxi

[Sharon]

Hi Vincent! I'm not sure where to place my upcoming book -- General Fiction is too, well, general; I suppose the nearest thing is Historical, but that's not really what it is. I wonder if you could add a group Women's Fiction, or better yet, Multicultural/International Fiction, or better yet, both! That's where my book belongs!
Thanks for creating this space for writers and readers, and see you around!

[Jade]

hi everyone,
i'm jade :-) Im mainly a reader at the moment but the writing itch is insistant and regardless of my demanding 1 year old I have completed a manuscript, albeit very (and I mean Very) rough.
I'm also new to goodreads so still getting to grips with it :-)

[Mary]

Congrats, Jade! It's great that you finished your MS. What's it about?

[Tony]

Hi Everyone,

I'm in search of advice on print publishing on Amazon.

I published my two previous print books (also eventually on Kindle) on Amazon using Lightning Source as the printer.
However that was two years ago! I'm anxious to find out if things have changed in the interim.

I seem to recall reading that Amazon no longer looked kindly on books not printed by their own publisher, Createspace.

Has anyone any advice they can share in this regard?

Cheers,
Tony

[Jade]

Hi mary,
It's new adult - a love triangle with a twist and Lots of angst :-) I mainly wanted to work on developing characters and voices and ended up completely immersed inside my own head!
Nerve wracking to write and I expect terryfying to publish if I decide to take that leap.
:-)

[Mark]

Tony wrote: "Hi Everyone,

I'm in search of advice on print publishing on Amazon.

I published my two previous print books (also eventually on Kindle) on Amazon using Lightning Source as the printer.
However t..."

Try Feed a Read. I've been most impressed with them.

[Mary]

Jade- sounds interesting. I wish you luck with it all.

[Jade]

thank you mary :-)

[Carrie (Book Fairy)]

Hola everyone! I'm Carrie Fort, mother of 2 readers, reviewer,and now a blogger!
I LOVE AND MEAN LOVE all paranormal, fantasy, urban fantasy books! If it has sharp teeth, sucks blood, turns into animal, has wings, or magic then I LOVE IT!!
I never knew how much blood, sweat, and tears went into writing the books I love so much, so now I do whatever I can to help authors get the word out about there book! Thats why i de used to start blogging so if you need to get the word out let me know. Thanks for having me!

Contact info below
Indy Book Fairy Blog- http://paranormalbookfairy.blogspot.com/
Email- carrie_loversofparanormal@yahoo.com
Goodreads Profile- http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/71...
Goodreads Group I mod- http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/7...
Stalkers of Fabulous authors https://www.facebook.com/StalkersOfFa...
Twitter name is @carriefort29
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/carriefort29

[Cheryl]

Hi, I'm Cheryl Yeko and I write romantic suspense. To support my writing habit, I also wear many other hats...LOL.

I'm an acquiring editor for Soul Mate Publishing. I also work part-time as a legal assistant at a small law firm. And, I'm a Virtual Assistant, providing administrative services from my home ... which includes conducting real estate closings for title companies as a mobile notary, a business I've had for over ten years.

Thank you for the invite.

[L.F.]

Hello...I'm Leanna (L.F.) Falconer, a struggling indie novelist getting my feet wet. My fiction is hard to classify--mixed genres with a common comment of being "unusual", (which I find to be a wonderful compliment!) I've always been a bit of a rebel and enjoy writing outside the box.

[Gabriel]

Hi everyone, my name is Gabriel Boutros. I spent 24 years as a defence attorney in Montreal, and recently self-published my first novel, a courtroom drama called The Guilty. Despite what some have said, it is NOT about me. You can read about the book and some of my other fiction writing at www.storiesbygabrielboutros@weebly.com

[Jennifer]

Hi, thanks for the invite.

I write and read. I have two books releasing this summer. One is a novella under my pen name, Forbes Arnone and the other is a novel, which will release under my real name, Jennifer Garcia.
I tend to write romance and that seems to be what I like to read as well. However, I have read other genres and liked them as well.
I look forward to perusing this group some more and getting to know all of you!
Oh, and I see some of the readers in the group introduce themselves as "just a reader." No such thing as just a reader. Readers are just as important if not more so than writers. Make sure you proudly announce that you are a reader! :)

[Jim]

Hi, I'm Jim
I mainly write fantasy but with some sci fi

[David]

David Niall Wilson

Figured I'd stop here first and say hey...My name is David Niall Wilson. I've been writing for about 25 years, have more than 30 books out in a variety of genres, am CEO of Crossroad Press, and an avid reader and listener (audiobooks). My most recent book is Nevermore, A Novel of Love, Loss & Edgar Allan Poe - there's a giveaway in progress for signed HC's and the audiobook is recently out as well. Happy to meet all 10,000 of you ...

[Yuki]

Hai all, call me Yuki, I come from the UK and I love to read - I've just recently decided to create a reviewers blog, so I can write what I think about your epic books!!

Please check me out:
Foxys Rambling Book Reviews

[Michelle]

Hello! I am Michelle Mogil, an author just getting my feet wet. I have one novel on the launch pad and a couple more in the works. Usually, I manage to read a book a week, but lately I've had to curtail it in favor of writing. I enjoy just about any genre of fiction, but I've always been particularly drawn to those that tell a story about human (or not) relationships. I do have a question about the categories. Is there a definition of each one somewhere? Fantasy can encompass and bleed into paranormal, for example. I'm looking forward to what this group has to say.

[Mark]

Hello All,

My name is Mark A. Prior, and I am a first time self published author. Everything is so new to me and I'm stoked to be part of this community.

My book, Couch Potato Politics, was inspired by the political climate of the United States during the past several years. So I wrote it partly out of frustration, and therapy, and even hope.

Again, I'm looking forward to being an active member of the Goodreads community, and would like to extend an open invitation to anyone to message me, particularly if you're interested in government or politics.

All the best,
Mark A. Prior
Los Angeles, CA

[Belle]

Hello there. I'm Belle Blackburn, author of The Doctor's Daughter:Journey to Justice, historical fiction about Civil War Nashville. I am looking forward to getting to know kindred spirits. I do have a question, though. I know it is better to be silent and thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt, but can someone tell me the difference in "adding" books, "shelving" books and marking them "to read?". I'll go play with my two piece jigsaw puzzle while you smarter people answer.

[D.L.]

Hello all you beautiful people. My name is Dale Hodges (pen name D.L. Hodges) and I authored and published my first book, Fissures, in April 2013 and currently am working on a second novel (with two more ideas I'm playing with). I don't know if my story is unique but until May of 2012 I had only read a handful of books my entire life. Between May and October I read 22 books and at the end of November was 'hit' with the idea for Fissures. I completed it in early March then took another month to get the courage up to publish it. It is available through amazon and lulu. The process has been a very positive experience (I was fortunate that my sister, as I found out, does independent editing and offered amazing support) and I hope the 'creative juices' don't stop flowing.Thanks for reading my story.
Fissures

[Eliza]

Wow, this is a lot of authors. Hi everyone!

My name's Eliza Wyatt-- I primarily write fantasy, and I have a special love for atypical settings and intrigue. I currently have a steampunk novel being revised (slowly), and I've just released the first in a high fantasy novella series. Here's the goodreads page: http://bit.ly/13GaP92

[J.K.]

Hi everyone. I'm so glad to have found your group. I was rooting around GRs looking for a place to post information on my blog, The Cancer Diary, at authorjswinn.wordpress.com/blog and stumbled upon you. That's often the way I get around.

So, I'm taking this opportunity to introduce myself and let you know a little about me. Not only am I an avid reader, but I'm also an avid writer. I recently published my second book, a romantic mystery, The Spirit Keepers, at www.amazon.com/dp/B00be9wa8g after having a wonderful experience with my first novel, a mystery/suspense, Out of the Shadow, at www.amazon.com/dp/B008pym59c I'm now working on revisions for my romantic adventure, River of Desire, which I hope to publish by years end. Tune in for more. And keep on reading on!
J. S. Winn

[Othen]

Hello, I'm Othen Cummings but everyone calls me Don.
I wrote and illustrated some children stories for my mother while taking care of her after a stroke. She would tell me what she liked about the stories and I would make changes until she was happy with them. I later self published them under the moniker A Pet Banana Production.
My illustrations aren't the greatest but I'm happy with them:) They are available to read here on goodreads now. I hope kids enjoy them as much as I did creating them.

[L. David]

Hello all! I'm L. David Hesler, author of fantasy, horror and science fiction. I'm taking this opportunity to re-introduce myself as I've been away for some time. You can find my books Children of Aerthwheel and Prismatica for sale on Amazon.

Along with articles about the craft of writing and an ongoing series of humorous posts each Thursday, you can find the free horror serial "Deadtown" on my blog at www.ldavidhesler.com each Sunday. I love to read weird fiction and am heavily influenced by Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, Douglas Adams, and H.P. Lovecraft. When I'm not writing or reading, I'm playing guitar or drawing comics. Yes, I am a giant geek who happens to be hopelessly infatuated with creativity.

[Maame]

Vincent wrote: "Please introduce yourself! Do you write books? Do you just enjoy reading them?

Let us know a little bit more about who you are:"

Thank you. I am Maame Grace, I like reading as well as writing. I love writing romance for young people. My novel,Waiting for you, is currently available. It is a trilogy and a giveaway is presently active here on Goodreads.
I am an author of two books. I am working on other romance books.

[Jori]

On the off chance you have found me here, let me introduce myself...I am Christian author and illustrator Jori Sams. My books range from really intense non-fiction to silly ebooks for kids with some poetry in between. You can find my stuff on Goodreads here http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/.... Or you can visit my website Wrtieious Books here http://christianebooks.writeious.com/.... All material is available on my site or online ebook retailer.s Hope to see you about. Drop me a line and introduce yourself!

[Quentin]

Ahoy. I'm Quentin Bates. I write gloomy Nordic crime fiction, hopefully without too much of the gloom.
Three novels so far, published by C&R in the UK and Soho in the US.

[Ellen]

Hi, I'm Ellen Butler. Avid reader and newbie writer. My first full length novel, Poplar Place, a women's fiction, will be published in March 2014. More on that next year. I look forward to meeting other author's and readers through this group.

[Dawn]

Hi,
I am Dawn Kopman Whidden, the author of A CHILD IS TORN: INNOCENCE LOST...and the soon to be available FACELESS: A MYSTERY.
I am looking for someone who enjoys a good mystery to review a PDF copy of A CHILD IS TORN and to write a review on GOODREADS.
Please email me at DAWNKOPMAN@AOL.COM if interested.

[J.F.]

Hi everyone! My name is J.F. Pérez and I am from Spain. I have started my writer career seriously this year with the publishing of three ebooks at Smashwords. Apart from author, I am a recent graduate seeking his first job. Fantasy and Science-Fiction are the literary genres I love. This is the list of my favourite authors although I hope to find out new ones in this group:
J.R.R. Tolkien
Alison Croggon
George R.R. Martin
Isaac Asimov

Nowadays, I am finishing reading The Riddle by Alison Croggon, which I recommend.

I like networking so feel free to add me as a friend or drop me a message.

Thank you so much for your interest and attention. Best regards.

J.F.

[Annette]

Thank you Peggy Holloway for inviting me to join the group. And thank you Vincent for creating it and keeping it open. I'm so glad to be here!

My name is Annette Mackey and I love writing. Currently I have three titles available, "Class Collision: Fall From Grace," "Class Collision: Phoenix Rising," and "The Forgotten Queen." Like most authors, I'm always working on a new book, some times two or three at a time. I also work as a music teacher, so I'm generally in the midst of a balancing act between family, work, and my love of writing.

http://www.annettemackey.com
Twitter: @annette_mackey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Annett...

[Annette]

Mary wrote: "Congrats, Jade! It's great that you finished your MS. What's it about?"

Tony wrote: "Hi Everyone,

I'm in search of advice on print publishing on Amazon.

I published my two previous print books (also eventually on Kindle) on Amazon using Lightning Source as the printer.
However t..."

I published with Lightning Source last year (June) and it worked out great. I hadn't heard that Amazon had changed their relationship with Lightning Source. Does anyone else know?

[Terence]

Hi Vincent

I've read a lot SF and Fantasy. About 4 years back I wanted to see if I could add something to the genre. Since then I've written. Most of my output is in genre but I like to add depth - little bits of history, philosophy (both are interests of mine).
I've just self published A Guide to First Contact.

Science Fiction - lets talk Philip K Dick. He demands study - even if you don't agree with his position. The universe of SF is vast and uncharted, yet he navigated them effortlessly.
T.P. Archie

[Nicole]

Hey everyone. Name's Nicole, writer of Fantasy and SF. Writing my first novel now, still in the rough draft, and decided I should be more into the social media scene. I'm looking forward to getting to know more people!

[[deleted user]]

I am a 7th generation Appalachian and a veteran of the famous FOXFIRE BOOKS in the North GA Mountains.

I'm humbled by a recent request from BBC-TV-"Tin Can Productions." They'd like to feature my book, It's Not My Mountain Anymore to be aired early next year.

Lord willing, they will start filming next month.
I am always excited to share our mountains and people with others.

www.itsnotmymountainanymore.com