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[Shelley]

A financial news junky, I learned about Goodreads when Amazon announced it had acquired it. Now here I am having the time of my life. I think the most fun of all is the reviews and the comments. Truly it’s almost as much fun as watching a center court match at Wimbledon. Get a bag of popcorn and sit yourself down, tune in to Keely’s review of the Game of Thrones and the brouhaha that ensued.

My memoir,"Casual Lies - A Triple Crown Adventure" came about twenty-one years after the event it chronicles. I’m unsure I would have ever written the memoir, at least without the constant badgering of the president of the local branch of the California Writers Club. Having written as a journalist for several publications, locally and nationally, I was attempting a young adult fantasy. To gain insight, I joined the writer’s group. When the president of the club heard about my run at history, she began her campaign to convince me this story needed to be told.

I owe Paula Chinick a great deal as a result. The process was painful at times, but overall cathartic. Memories I had buried, resurfaced and I came out at the end of the process bettor for the beginning. What I found and rediscovered was the wonder and joy of a very charismatic horse. As a trainer for over twenty years, I had the opportunity to affect the lives and futures of many young horses. None of the hundreds of horses that passed through my barn over the years had the personality, or vitality that radiated off Casual Lies, every minute of every day. No one who stood before his stall and looked into those eyes could doubt he was glad to see them.

Over twenty years ago, Casual Lies made my life better, and took me on a wild media-fueled ride. Writing our story, I discovered anew the wonder of chance and circumstance.

This process has opened up whole new vistas, including the opportunity to get involved in blogging, critiquing, and meeting new people on Goodreads. I look forward to continuing my involvement in the many aspects this site offers.

www.shelleyriley.com
www.casuallieskentuckyderby.blogspot.com

[Patricia]

Hi, my name is Patricia(Pen name Patinspire). I am a Registered Nurse working in Hershey PA. Hopefully my first book will be published in January.
Thank you
Patricia
http://patinspire.org

[Shelley]

Have you ever approached an agent?

[C.B.]

Dawn -- I've just started e-pubbing this month. So no, not much success yet(!) or maybe that should be (?).

But I do know writers who have had wonderful success and know of more. I've heard it takes many books and a full-bore effort to get noticed before you start making back even what you've spent.

I'm just in the learning stages now.

If I were you, I'd stick to one genre. Now that the autobiography is done, create a series and run with it. YA Fantasy is a hot, hot market at the moment so the faster you can get something out there, the better. As a first-time novelist, you're going to want to have a complete mss. ready to go before you approach any agent or editor. They get approached by people with only 3 chapters (if that) all the time. A complete mss. will put you on a different level.

And if you do go e-pub, you can get noticed and trad. published from there.

Good luck!

[Elaine]

My name is Elaine and I am a reader however I started doing the marketing for my author mother Mary Frances Hodges. She is a GR authors. This is her good reads profile http://bit.ly/11Z1ubi and her website/blog is http://bit.ly/1afFthJ. She blogs about Arkansas History.

[Cathy]

Hello Everyone,

I'm Cathy Spencer, author of 2 historical romance books set in the regency period, and a contemporary mystery/romantic suspense series with a lady amateur detective. These 3 novels are e-published with "Books We Love." My books are "sweet" romances, so the hot and heavy details are left to your imagination.

I've also self-published 2 collections of short stories, "Tall Tales Twin-Packs, Mysteries" and "Tall Tales Twin-Packs, Science Fiction & Fantasy." If you would like to sample my writing, the science fiction and fantasy twin-pack is free today on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Twin-Pack-Scien...

[Nihar]

Hey guys!

My name is Nihar Suthar. I'm from a small town in Pennsylvania and I have to say that I like writing waaay more than reading! I actually just published my first inspirational book a few weeks ago. It's titled "Win No Matter What" and my company is donating most of the book sales profits to the Acumen fund, an international charity investing in solutions to combat global poverty :). It's been such an exciting process!

You can learn more about my missions and myself at www.niharsuthar.com.

I'm looking forward to meeting all of you!

[Gary]

Good morning everyone.

Please enjoy today's new post on my blog, "Top 5 Ways To Be Happy In Life!" http://lnkd.in/TxPMAM #Fulfilled #Happy #Healthy

[Nan]

Hello, fellow writers:
I am Nan Cuba (http://nancuba.com), the founder of a nonprofit literary center, Gemini Ink (www.geminiink.org), the coeditor of an anthology, ART AT OUR DOORSTEP, and after twenty years of labor, the author of my first novel, BODY AND BREAD. I also teach literature and creative writing at a university.

Thanks for letting me join the group.

[Shelley]

Cathy wrote: "Hello Everyone,

I'm Cathy Spencer, author of 2 historical romance books set in the regency period, and a contemporary mystery/romantic suspense series with a lady amateur detective. These 3 novels..."

Thank you so much for the free read yesterday, I especially liked the second one. I do have one complaint, it was to short. :-} It needs to be a novel, or at least flesh it out to 10,000 words. Great character,and I liked the king as well.

[F.F.]

Good Day Everyone!

I am a writer, wilderness guide, and ex-firefighter/emt. My main character's name is Deagan Wingrat. In my book The Cost of Haven, Deagan Wingrat loses his knighthood when his strident actions in the Borderlands called his loyalty into question. Now, in a near hopeless dystopian fantasy setting, he must break his oaths and go against the odds to do what is right.

It's a funny and epic fantasy adventure which is picking up steam more than I ever would have anticipated. I hope you enjoy it!The Cost of Haven: Book 1 of the Great Cities

[Carrie]

Hello Everyone,
I'm Carrie Cross, and am self-publishing my MG mystery, SKYLAR ROBBINS: THE MYSTERY OF SHADOW HILLS this summer through CreateSpace. I have a question regarding pricing: Is $11.99 too high for a 250-page paperback for ages 8-13? There is a huge range is retail prices and I was thinking of asking $9.99 but then the royalty is only $2.02. Any suggestions would be very helpful!

[F.F.]

a 2.02 royalty for a 9.99 paperback is awesome!

[B.A.]

I have been a writer practically my whole life. It isn't until just recently that I have started publishing. I have published a couple of short stories, and I have just completed my first novel.

I am also a voracious reader. I read the same genres that I write in which are mystery, thriller, and crime.

I am new to Goodreads and I look forward to getting to know the people on here.

[Alm]

Hello everyone, it's great seeing everyone after a long vacation. I just wanted to stop by and remind you all that the month of July is the summer sale at Smashwords. If you are looking for something new and probably at a great sale price, check out the authors on Smashwords:

https://www.smashwords.com/

[Cathy]

Hi Shelley,
Thanks for the comment about my "Tall Tales Twin-Pack, Science Fiction & Fantasy." I know what you're saying about the short story, "Willimede's Quest." I first wrote it as a submission for the CBC Radio's writing competition a couple of year's back, so there was a cap on the number of words. It may turn into a book one of these days.
Cheers!

Shelley wrote: "Cathy wrote: "Hello Everyone,

I'm Cathy Spencer, author of 2 historical romance books set in the regency period, and a contemporary mystery/romantic suspense series with a lady amateur detective. ..."

[Keshav]

Hi, everyone! I'm Keshav (pronounced like 'K-shove'), from the now-infamous city of Bangalore, India. I've read a whole lot of books across fiction and non-fiction and don't really stick to anything particular. Anyway, I've wanted to write for a long time, and this is the first time in a decade I've written something of this length.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DJVMJPG
"Deccan Dawn" should be free today (Pacific Standard Time). I initially published under the pseudonym "Michael Highstone", the name of one of the characters. It involves a massive terrorist hostage crisis in Bangalore, with many people being taken hostage. A 22-year-old with serious issues escapes captivity and teams up with a commando in order to end the crisis.

I put it up on KDP Select for the better or the worse. I can't imagine a publisher in India handling something that spans mulitple genres. I know I've come to this site late, but I'm glad to be here at last!

[Scott]

Scott Richards here, and despite my generally goofy exterior, I have a nasty tendency to write some pretty unhappy fiction. I can't say I have a favorite genre to write in, but I've been told my style feels most at home in Fantasy.

Recently, I've fallen in love with serialized fiction. It feels like the missing piece to my puzzle, and I've now based my entire indie author career around it. This week will be the release of the season finale for my dark fantasy serial "Before the Shroud" and I'm eager to see how my readers react to the wrap up and cliff-hanger.

If you like darker fantasy, here's the first episode:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CNZCR8I

Next in the chain will be a sci-fi serial about a man trapped in the body of a genetically engineered weapon. After that is an urban fantasy humor about a demon-hunter turned glorified babysitter of possessed artifacts that becomes the victim of a sneaky ploy.

Writing tips and articles (just my mad rambles and takes on things) as well as my future plans can all be tracked down to here:

http://www.theshroudbetween.com

Happy writing and reading everyone!

[Marcus]

Greetings, i'm a Jamaican-born, internationally minded guy who's lived in the States and Asia ready to try dive into this Brave New World of publishing! I just published a novel on Amazon entitled "Sex, Drugs and Jerk Chicken". In it, we journey with three young Jamaicans as they immerse themselves in various elements of American city nightlife and experience love, loss, and question the meaning of it all. For a longer description, you can go here: http://amzn.to/12y3TxS

I'm also a designer and videographer, and i've chronicled my adventures traveling through Africa, Europe and Asia on my youtube channel here: http://bit.ly/18BcKH

I'd love to answer any questions you have so don't be afraid to say hello!

[Chris]

Hello. My name is Chris from Texas. I'm getting back into reading. Scratch that, I'm trying to get back into reading. Only problem is I have a very sort attention span. Thought I would join this group in hope to find books that would grab my attention and hold on until I'm done. So if anyone has any suggestions please let me know. Thank you ;)

[Dinah]

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:"

Hello. I'm Dinah Jefferies, and have come to writing fairly late in life. My debut novel 'The Separation' set in 1950s Malaya is being published by Penguin UK in June 2014, although it will be out in Germany this September as 'Bis Wir Uns Wiedersehen' - Until we see each other again -(Luebbe is the publisher.) I'm an avid reader, when I have time off from writing my second book. I'm new to GoodReads and any help or advice would be great. Dinah.

[Gary]

Good morning everyone.

The #ebook version of "Jew in Jail" is 50% off all throughout July on #Smashwords

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

#MustRead #TrueCrime #Redemption

[Rob]

Hi Everyone

Well, I launched my novelUnbound Brothersinto the wide kindle sea and now comes the hunt for readers.

I've been writing for several years and had some pro sales of short fiction. Unbound Brothers is my first novel and I'm looking for ways to promote it. Don't want it to sit there and not sell: so any tips in that direction would be gratefully accepted.

Rob

[Priscilla]

Hello,
My name is Priscilla Keeler and I'm the author of ROAM (Resonance of Ancient Myth), a young adult fantasy novel. I am offering free digital copies of ROAM to qualified amateur book reviewers. Please visit the links below to learn more about it. (ROAM= Percy Jackson+Hunger Games....that is if the cat from HG could talk, and there was a gay mermaid.)
If you are interested please email me: priss.phantomblush@hotmail.com
Here are some links to my book:
http://www.phantomblush.com
https://www.facebook.com/ROAMthebook
It is also available on iTunes, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble.com
Personally I really enjoy reading Terry Pratchett's Disc World series. I also enjoy Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Hunger Games, The Warriors (yes, one about the cats). I also love Game of Thrones, the Anita Blake series, and books by LJ Smith (especially the Forbidden Game trilogy cause it reminded of the Labyrinth and and we all know how hot David Bowie is.) I do not like Twilight. I drew a comic with cats expressing my extreme dislike-- www.phantomblush.com
Anywhos...I love to chat about books, cartoons, cats, Ru Paul, and Gordon Ramsay.

Thanks
Priscilla K.
(btw I just wrote a ridiculous amount and Goodreads says I have over 10000 characters left...I shall have to try harder.

[Alysia]

Hi, I'm Alysia. I'm a writer and an avid reader. My favorite genre is science fiction/fantasy. I just self-published my first fantasy novel, The Raven Dreams, on Amazon. I'm excited to join the group an meet other writers and others who enjoy reading and discussing books! Look forward to talking with you all soon :)

[Zhelyan]

I'm writing a fantasy right now, don't know if it's going to be a book or not, but I'm posting a page on my blog every monday and thursday. Where can I post excerpts of what I write here, so I can get readers and reviews? Thank you.

[[deleted user]]

Larry Brown, author of two story collections.

Talk (Oberon Press 2009)
Satellite (Kobo Books 2012, flash fiction)

I teach writing workshops throughout S.W. Ontario.

[[deleted user]]

Hello fellow readers and writers. I am launching book two soon and I'm giving away ebook downloads of book one in the promotion. Any feedback is welcome and I thank you in advance.

Book One ~ Fade to Black
download for free any version here:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

[Kitty]

My name is Jessie Duncan, author of Dragon Enchanters. It's the frist in a series of five and I'm aiming to have the second one published early next year. It's available on amazon and B&N and I have recently discovered that it has crossed overseas to six other countries which I am very proud of.

I love reading but I am more focused on writing and promoting my novel right now than I a reading. I have six signings coming up, which you can read about and more at: www.outskirtspress.com/jessieduncan

[Hope]

Hi everyone! I'm Hope and I recently self-published my first book, Impossible Words. I also have an extreme writing challenge blog, so I definitely keep myself busy and as far away from writer's block as possible.

Publishing my book ate up my free time for the past six months, so now that I have a little more time to spare, I'm excited to get back to all the books I've been hoping to read!

[I.]

Hello everyone! and WOW! What a very impressive group of people here. I am LaShaye from Arizona, but grew up in the humble and scenic surroundings of a small town in Texas. Since I was able to read and frequent the library on my own, I loved the written word in all its forms and I am pursuing the goal of being a published author. I am new to the world of publishing, but I hope to learn many things in this environment.

[Philippa]

INDEPENDENCE DAY FOR ME AND MY BOOK.
Involution-An Odyssey Reconciling Science to God.

On Independence Day my book's publication is celebrated by a short passage on the front page of We Love This Book...so a herald of a new babe!

http://www.welovethisbook.com/news/in....

Generous reviews already on Goodreads.A poetic Odyssey through the evolution of scientific neglect ( of half the story-the important half) If you want any more go to Amazon's copious reviews and description. http://amzn.to/ZSntAP A free giveaway planned in September here on Goodreads.

[Abby]

Hello Everyone. I'm Abby Vandiver, author of In the Beginning. Not sure how things work on this site so any helpful information is much appreciated and needed. Glad to be part of the group.

[Abby]

Chris wrote: "Hello. My name is Chris from Texas. I'm getting back into reading. Scratch that, I'm trying to get back into reading. Only problem is I have a very sort attention span. Thought I would join this gr..."

Would love for you to try my book Chris. Easy read, but a page turner (I think). Here's the link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

[Abby]

Rob wrote: "

Hi Everyone

Well, I launched my novelUnbound Brothersinto the wide kindle sea and now comes the hunt for readers.

I've been writing for several years and had some pro ..."

Hi Rob, how about a trade. I'll read yours and you read mine? My book is In the Beginning by Abby Vandiver. You can find it on amazon.com Of course I would like a honest review and I'll do the same.

[Glyn]

Hello all, my name is Glyn Gardner. I’m in my 40’s, am married and have two boys. I grew up in Grand Prairie Texas. I spent 7 years as a medic in the US Army. I am currently an ER nurse in Northwestern Louisiana, a job I have held for the past 3 years.
I’ve just published my first book APEX, a zombie novel based in Louisiana. I’ve always been interested in military history, apocalypse type stories, and military fiction. This story combines the thrill of a horror novel with the action of a military fiction tale. Chesk it out at:

bookstore.authorhouse.com/Products/SK...
http://www.amazon.com/APEX-Glyn-Gardn...

[Brad]

Greetings from Georgia. I'm Brad Strickland, though I also write under the name of Ken McKea. Grew up, went to college, work, and write in Georgia. My latest book is GLADES HEIST by Ken McKea, a Florida thriller in the vein of John D. MacDonald. It's a hardboiled detective novel featuring Jim Dallas, a tough former cop with a great many issues. In this one, Dallas and his friend Sam Lyons undertake an investigation of a decades-old robbery, a quest that leads them to the Everglades, to ferocious alligators, and to a truly frightening killer. It's at

http://www.amazon.com/Glades-Heist-Da...

[Richard]

Alm wrote: "Hello everyone, it's great seeing everyone after a long vacation. I just wanted to stop by and remind you all that the month of July is the summer sale at Smashwords. If you are looking for somet..."

I've heard good things about Smashwords. Lots of good things.

[Richard]

B.A. wrote: "I have been a writer practically my whole life. It isn't until just recently that I have started publishing. I have published a couple of short stories, and I have just completed my first novel.

I..."

Hullo, B.A. Is your last name Baracus? Because that would be SO cool. :)

[Hero]

I'm Hero Jenkins;

For as long as I can remember... whenever people read anything I wrote, be it a report to an e-mail they would say "you really ought to write a book!"

Ok, so now I'm retired and that's what I did and now I can't stop. My second book "A Storm in Memphis" is due to be released in two months and I pray the excitement doesn't kill me before then.

[Jacquelyn]

Hi! My name is Jackie Gaines and I am an author who loves to write and read books. My books are written to inspire the reader to believe in their own innate abilities to achieve things in their life they never thought possible. My first book tells of my journey to be one of the few minority women in US history ever to run a health system. "Believing You Can Fly" is a best seller that will make you laugh, cry and know that you too can achieve the impossible. My new book, The Yellow Suit- A Guide for Women in Leadership is a practical guide to how to's for women who strive to be leaders. This is NOT your typical leadership book. It is already a best seller for Arrie Publishers.

My career spans over 30 years in leadership. Writing helps me "give back" all the lessons offered to me along the way. In a way, virtual mentorship.

[[deleted user]]

Hi all. I am an American author, I have two books published so far and plan many more. I have enjoyed meeting and speaking to those that have read my work. To me that has been the best part of this experience. Look me up here on Goodreads. I look forward to getting know fellow authors and readers. I'll leave you with a link for a free download of book one ~ Fade to Black here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

[chucklesthescot]

Hi I'm chuckles and I'm a reader/reviewer. Most of my reading takes place in the urban fantasy, horror and dystopian genres. I like fast paced, action packed, or blood and gore type books with good characters and interesting sidekicks/pet monsters.

I don't like gothic and historical vampire tales/sagas, very young YA paranormal with teenage love triangles and cheerleader uberbitches, all sex no plot or erotic paranormal, or books that are very slow or have f this f that every two sentences. I hate whiny heroines or bullying rapist 'heroes'.

I only review books that I think are my kind of story so don't be offended if I say no! Better to say no than give out lots of low star reviews! I do not review romance, chicklit, sci-fi, fantasy, steampunk, crime, erotic, steamy PNR or non paranormal YA. I don't have an ereader so I review physical books and pdf copies.

I plan to get involved in book chat, nose through the author profile pages for things to add to my wishlist and maybe link up with a few people for read and review. I also do what I can to promote authors and their books on my book group and by recommending things to friends.

Some of my favourite reads:

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[Charles]

Hello: I'm Charles Ameringer, an 86-year-old retired history professor, who has drawn on his travels and research to write "The Old Spook," a spy/thriller novel about a fictional CIA operative, who interacts with real people and actual events in recent history on the global stage; he confronts rebel chieftains, Mafia figures, and KGB agents in Miami, Mexico, and Central and South America. Fans of John LeCarre and James Bruno will enjoy unraveling this mix of fact and fiction.The Old Spook

[James]

Abby wrote: "Chris wrote: "Hello. My name is Chris from Texas. I'm getting back into reading. Scratch that, I'm trying to get back into reading. Only problem is I have a very sort attention span. Thought I woul..."

Welcome, Chris! There are so many great books out there. Tough to choose! - James

[James]

Charles wrote: "Hello: I'm Charles Ameringer, an 86-year-old retired history professor, who has drawn on his travels and research to write "The Old Spook," a spy/thriller novel about a fictional CIA operative, wh..."

Sounds like a mature, Jason Bourne! I'll have to give it a read when I get the chance. - James

[Kelly]

Hello. I'm Kelly McDermott Harman. I've been writing most of my life, and just published my first book. "Did I Say That Out Loud?" is a collection of humorous stories about life. Did I Say That Out Loud? I am also an avid reader, and looking forward to getting to know other authors and readers in this community.

[Trista]

Hello all!
My name is Trista Borgwardt and I am an author and a registered nurse. I have always had a passion for reading and I love to read almost everything! I found my true passion back in middle school when I wrote my first book about vampires.

After graduating college, i sat down and wrote my first novel Rabbit's Feet. The first draft was completed in 6 months and then I spent the next couple of years refining and editing it. Rabbit's Feet is now available on Kindle and paperback!

I write and I edit and when I need a mental break I read. I just released a collection of my poems called The Darkest Light, and I am currently working on my second novel and a short story series.

I look forward to meeting all of you and hearing your feedback. You can also learn more about me at www.tristamborgwardt.com

[Alan]

Kelly wrote: "Hello. I'm Kelly McDermott Harman. I've been writing most of my life, and just published my first book. "Did I Say That Out Loud?" is a collection of humorous stories about life. Did I Say That..."

That sounds like a great title! I love clever, humourous books! One of the several books I'm currently working is similar; life experience, funny stuff. Welcome to this forum, and enjoy the ride!

[Alan]

Trista wrote: "Hello all!
My name is Trista Borgwardt and I am an author and a registered nurse. I have always had a passion for reading and I love to read almost everything! I found my true passion back in middl..."

I identify with your editing and refining taking far longer than the initial writing. I began my first novel while writing my first book, "The Little Coat", a non-fiction project published in '09. 4 years later I'm still refining, adding, deleting,and editing! There will come a time when I'll say; that's it; enough already; it can go to the publisher now. And then I will never read it again! I know that if I do, I'll find things I would like to change!