Goodreads Authors/Readers discussion
Introduce Yourself!
Nice to meet you Alan. I am living in Taumarunui. Have you been there? Where are you in Canada?
Hello all,My names Ronnie James and I write childrens books and I'm now focusing on my new series "The Adventures of Blue the Very Happy Dog".
I'm looking forward to having a good look around, meeting new like minded people and generally enjoying myself.
Ronnie.
Hi everyoneMy name is Jerome Griffin and I write contemporary fiction underpinned with social issues. I've been compared with Nick Hornby, Irvine Welsh and Chuck Palahniuk.
I'm aiming to share ideas with authors, readers, like-minded souls and especially with people whose opinions contrast completely with mine. Love finding out what makes you tick!
Looking forward to the ride!
Jerome
Greetings, authors and readers. This is my first real exploration in Goodreads as a platform, so forgive me as I stumble around the first few steps.I would like to introduce my two novellas, "The Terror of Mapooly" and "Timegazer." Both are excerpts from a novel which I hope to publish next year.
Both are available in ebook format on Amazon (Kindle), Barnes & Noble (Nook), and Smashwords and its distribution outlets, including the iTunes Store (iPad), Sony (Reader), Kobo (eReader), and others.
Both are also available in TPB on Amazon, by special order at all bookstores, including Barnes & Noble and Books-a-Million!, and are in stock at the following independent bookstores: Book Revue (New York), Quimby's (Chicago), Vroman's (Los Angeles), Park Road Books (Charlotte), Left Bank Books (Seattle), the HugoBookStores chain (Massachusetts), and Robots & Rogues (Lafayette, IN).
Here are the links:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18...
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18...
If you like, or know someone who likes, classic space opera with a dark mythological element, please check them out and let me know what you think.
Thanks.
Mo
Hi everyone.Enjoy this brand new #bookbubble for this week's #SampleSunday Marathon @BublishMe for my #book, "Jew in Jail"
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Hello!I'm really excited about this group and hope to make really great connections! I'm an avid reader; mostly, of young adult novels and I'm looking to review more for my blog. I really hope to get into book and author promotions and giveaways as well!
I am Robert Reade, and currently have a three part action adventure series available on Amazon.Here is a link if you want to check it out..
http://www.amazon.com/The-Six-Samurai...
Hello, I'm Christie Bilbo. Yes, that is my legal and birth given last name! As my last name indicates, I loved Lord of the Rings, therefore I love fiction! I love to read historical, historical fiction, bio's, political, paranormal, fiction...just about anything. I own a kindle, so all my books are now in this format...makes it easy to haul my library with me. I'm have a very raw sense of humor. I live my life to fullest and try to make everyday as if it's my last day. Life is just too short to be unhappy and serious all the time!
I'm new to posting reviews to every book that I read. Since joining goodreads, I strive to make my reviews honest and from my heart. So, if you are interested in me reading your book, please contact me. I will be happy to shoot you my email, so you can send it to me as an attachment.
I am an avid reader and reviewer! I love Goodreads Authors! I have just started writing my first YA Paranormal Book. I am about 35,000 words in and a not sure when it's safe to turn my goodreads account into an author page. Also any input I can get or if there's a specific topic for self publishing versus publisher would be appreciated!! Feel free to message me or leave cmment on my profile!
My name's Shayna I'm 35, wife & Mom. =)
Hello, my name is Henry Yarghn author of Nephilim Awakening : Enkindu. Nephilim Awakening : Enkindu However, I enjoy reading books as well. My comment concerns book cover contests. Is it okay to link a contest to Goodreads from my blog? I have spent the afternoon searching this topic, but I still can't find an answer. By the way, novel to screenplay is not as easy as one might think. There are rules to the length, formatting and such. I'd be happy to help you, and you will also need a format program - I use FinalDraft 7. Easy to use. Henry Yarghn
Paul Douglas Lovell, I'm a new memoirs writer. My story encapsulates my efforts to become a writer, starting from around 18 when I moved to London and struggled to read a full sentence till leaving to begin a new life in Switzerland. It occasionally dips into my deprived childhood but mainly to help establish my character. In the present it follows my career as a rent-boy, a gay male prostitute in UK and LA but is not an erotic tale. It also follows my other career in the music television. As I was raised a Catholic and still pray it touches on religion. Drugs feature strongly as does danger. I feel no shame for my past life. I started off as damaged goods and survived then thrived. My book is 142,000 words, it's being edited and I need REVIEWS. Kind regards PDL
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Hi Everyone, I'm Patricia from Asheville, NC, in the Blue Ridge Mountains, featured in my children's book, Beryl's Journey. I've been inspired by the fun of mining trips into remote areas of the mountains and the peaceful feeling there away from the modern world. My book is about a group of characters called the Gemstone Elves and their adventures trying to live in this modern day world. It is a chapter book for ages 6 - 10 with over 150 color illustrations, by which I hope to inspire children to do their own drawing. The eBook of Beryl's Journey is out now on Amazon at $1.99 for a limited time, and the print book, published by CreateSpace, will be out in a couple of days. I think that both girls and boys will enjoy these stories,as well as their younger brothers and sisters, and the whole family. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18...
Hello Vincent and everyone of you who have introduced yourselves and/or given comments.Here's my intro...
I have been a blogger since 2007 at http://issuesoncall.blogspot.com. This year I have started a new blog that has been going for about 9 months now at http://www.oneutahmom.com . I love doing this because I can just say what I want to say, which I usually do anyway (even if it is dorky).
I am working on two books. One is personal and one is a action/thriller that I have been working on for years. However, as all writers seem to have to do, I have other work. I have a virtual book tour site at http://www.virtualbooktourvoila.com and I am a freelance graphic and web designer at http://www.inspiredlemonade.com (so to be changed to By Natasha Call or something with my name). I also have a portfolio on Behance.
I am also a homemaker and mom to two awesome teen boys with Asperger's Syndrome and severe social anxiety. In addition, and really first off, I am a wife to the most awesome man on the planet. I am truly blessed and happy!
Thanks for putting together an introduction group! There is abundance in this business and we should all add each other and follow one another so we can learn from each other.
I am currently representing a publisher who has me working on a new virtual tour/PR for "In Search of the Fun-Forever Job: Career Strategies that Work" by Ellis Chase (http://www.amazon.com/In-Search-Fun-F...). In addition, I have another publisher who has me working on a virtual tour/PR for "Country Tied" by Robyn Buttars (http://www.amazon.com/Country-Tied-eb...).
I'd love readers to read and review these two books! If you are interested, please let me know so I can get you a copy for free, in exchange for an honest and well written review.
I am so excited to go through all of these thousands of entries on this intro! I see so much talent! I am very impressed and thrilled for our community who love the written word!
Welcome to The Round Table Newcomers!
Enjoy the group!
Just want to say hello to everyone again...I'm sure my post has gotten lost in all the newcomers Welcome =)I love reading and writing they along with music are my passion. I a published author. My book
is out now it's contemporary romance. It's the first in a series. I am currently working on the second book now and other projects. Feel free to add me on goodreads and www.facebook.com/nicolebanks13enjoy good reads guys and gals =)
Hello, everyone. I'm Patricia Martin Holt, author of COMMITTEE OF ONE, Making a Difference One Life at a Time. It is the true story of a woman I met while living in Amman, Jordan, whose life is devoted to helping her people help themselves. Leila Wahbeh has transformed thousands of lives in the refugee camps in and around Amman. I was just named Georgia Author of the Year in the Inspiration category. I'm brand new to Goodreads and must ask for help to get started. Thank you for this group, Pat
Hi there!My name is Sue aka ArabellaThorne and I've just published my first book, The Elf Lord's Revenge....it is set in1843 Alta California (what the Spanish called California before it became a state). And is about elves living in self-imposed exile in Altadena. The hero and heroine meet when there's a terrible wagon accident...it has romance and magic and elves and...well any way check it out if you get a moment!
I love what
I've seen here on Goodreads...everyone is friendly and enthusiastic and we all read like crazy! I read anything classic literature, non fiction, fantasy, science fiction...Im omnivorous! So come by my website if you have time! Arabellathorne.com!
Arabella wrote: "Hi there!My name is Sue aka ArabellaThorne and I've just published my first book, The Elf Lord's Revenge....it is set in1843 Alta California (what the Spanish called California before it became a ..." Sounds like a great book! I'm comment # 6004 here on the intro comments.
Hello, I am a teacher, reader and writer. I am the moderator of the group Matching Kids to Books.I have been a journalist and essayist for over twenty years and have just published my first novel, Given Away, A Sicilian Upbringing. It is an inspirational, historical fiction novel set in Sicily during WWII.
Given Away, A Sicilian Upbringing
Patricia wrote: "Hi Everyone, I'm Patricia from Asheville, NC, in the Blue Ridge Mountains, featured in my children's book, Beryl's Journey. I've been inspired by the fun of mining trips into remote areas of the mo..." Sounds like a great read for great imaginations! I'm comment # 6004 here on the intros. Nice to see you are writing with such great imagination!
Good morning everyone. Enjoy today's new post on my blog, Do You Have The "Write" Stuff?
http://gman18.wordpress.com/ #amwriting #motivation #inspiration #redemption
I am looking for a illustrator to collaborate with to make a comic book to submit to publisher.I am a award winning writer and filmmaker in Los Angeles. "Jack The Bear And Golden Hair"
I created the Book Club on Facebook feel free to network/promote and say hi there :)
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My TV & Film network group has over 2200 members so maybe you'll meet a producer to turn your book into a movie. https://www.facebook.com/groups/42090...
I put cool New York exhibit of
George RR Martin's "Game Of Thrones" as it is amazing
the work that goes into creating the characters through costumes, sets & props. See photos of costumes here:
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Welcome Sirherbertsneakies!
Patricia wrote: "Hello, everyone. I'm Patricia Martin Holt, author of COMMITTEE OF ONE, Making a Difference One Life at a Time. It is the true story of a woman I met while living in Amman, Jordan, whose life is d..."Wow! What an interesting life you must live to meet someone like that!
Sirherbertsneakies wrote: "I am looking for a illustrator to collaborate with to make a comic book to submit to publisher.I am a award winning writer and filmmaker in Los Angeles. "Jack The Bear And Golden Hair"
I created t..."
How fun! You must be one busy and happy person with all of that creativity going on through you and around you!
Hello everyone, my name is Meloni Harris-Barber and I'm the author of Atypical Journey. I'm really excited because my book was recently released about three months ago it's doing well. The ironic thing is today, I received a review from KIRKUS and the reviewer wrote that my book was "empowering/raw but it is offensive to people in the gay community because one of the characters made a moral decision not to relate to a close friend because of his sexuality. Has anyone had a review that really did not resonate with you NOR the vast majority of ur readers? If so, what did you do about it?
Meloni wrote: "Hello everyone, my name is Meloni Harris-Barber and I'm the author of Atypical Journey. I'm really excited because my book was recently released about three months ago it's doing well. The ironic t..."I think that a little controversy is actually good for you. I think that it actually adds a bit to your publicity. Sometimes it stirs things into more readership.
Natasha wrote: "Meloni wrote: "Hello everyone, my name is Meloni Harris-Barber and I'm the author of Atypical Journey. I'm really excited because my book was recently released about three months ago it's doing wel..."I agree. People love scandal!
The Legend of Souls ChapelHello everyone, my name is Steven Dowell and my book "The Legend of Souls Chapel" will have you shaking in your shoes. The primary this book is scary is because this deals in the "real" world of the supernatural and it is based on a real legend! You can hear a sample of my book on my website. www.authorstevendowell.com
Steven wrote: "The Legend of Souls ChapelHello everyone, my name is Steven Dowell and my book "The Legend of Souls Chapel" will have you shaking in your shoes. The primary this book is scary is because this dea..."
OHHHH! That is awesome! I'll bet you get a lot of people who want to buy this one!!!
I don't remember if I did this or not but my name is Alyssa. My pen name is A. Renee Hunt and I'm releasing my very first novel this Saturday, August 3! I just ended my very first Goodreads.com giveaway and I even have a book commercial that will begin playing this weekend. I appreciate any and all advice!
Hello Authors and Readers!
Anna wrote: "My name is Anna Walls. I write like there's no tomorrow. And when I'm not writing, I'm editing what I've written. I am always learning something new that makes my work better. When I'm not edit..."Do you find it difficult to edit your work? I always run right over my errors because I know what I'm thinking- you know?
Welcome to the Round Table Newcomers!
Hello everyone, I'm Laurie Elrod a fantasy writer from South Carolina. I love to daydream and create worlds that take a reader far, far away from reality. When I'm not writing I am being a wife and mother, an artist, and a student of anything that strikes my fancy. (I'm currently teaching myself how to animate for a video. YouTube tutorials are the bomb!) Anyway, I'm fairly new to Goodreads, and am slowly making my way around this awesome site. I hope to meet many of you--send me a friend request if you like. Thank you for the chance to introduce myself. Y'all have a great day!BTW, my book, Blackridge-Book One of the So'ladiun debuted in June.
Welcome Laurie!
Hi there. I am so glad to be here with you all. My name is Ali Dent and I am an author! It's taken a LONG time to be able to say those words. I am very excited about it.
My first book releases August 30. It's called The LITClub, an easy step-by-step guide for designing a classical book club. It's designed for people ages 7-70+. The idea is to make reading a fun experience by sharing dinner and a book together. It's a great design for those who have always wanted to read the classics but can't seem to find the time.
I have a YA Fantasy WIP that is so much to work on.
Have a great day!
Hi my name is C. J. Glassberg, I live in Bellingham Washington. I am a children book author. I self publish my books, through Createspace( an Amazon affiliate company) I work part time at Walmart and In my spare time I like to write books for children. When I am not writing I am marketing my books. I love to read children and horror books.
T.H. wrote: "Hi y'all!!!!Stop by and like my author page!!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Author..."
Hey T.H. I stopped by your Facebook Page and "liked" it. I also took a look at the review(s) on Goodreads. That's great!
From one author to another and from someone who does PR/virtual book tours for authors, you need your book out on Smashwords and on Amazon. I didn't see it come up in the search on either so I am assuming that it is not on those.
Also, once you get your book on those, you need to be sure that those who review your book get the reviews published on both Goodreads and Amazon.
Great luck!
Natasha
Welcome Ali, T.H. , and Curtis!
Natasha wrote: "Steven wrote: "The Legend of Souls ChapelHello everyone, my name is Steven Dowell and my book "The Legend of Souls Chapel" will have you shaking in your shoes. The primary this book is scary is b..."
It has exceeded my wildest dreams!!
Friday is winding down in NZ. Not a great day, dull and cloudy. My name is Gerry and I live in rural North Canterbury. My latest book is "The Charity" which is a story of fraud and corruption in a national charity. It is "what would you do?" type of story.
New Zealand is a miniscule market. What little we had of a publishing industry has been decimated of late.
After a lifetime [it seems] of writing business letters and reports writing fiction is a great relaxation.
My website is:
http://www.frogwords.net
It feel as if I am in a constant losing battle with technology.
More later...
Greetings, I'm an author. I've written one book, a memoir/biography titled A Requiem, Armenian Style.
Ruth Madeleine Hodder
http://shushanigsgirl.blogspot.ca/
I want to be reviewed by a typical straight man. Not one with hang ups that shouts at a football match to show his mates just how butch he is. Just one with no interest in Gay writing will do. As I have absolutely no interest in reading 50 shades of woteva, I'm sure there are plenty guys who have no interest in the life and times of a cheap rent-boy. It's sounds like I'm searching for a slating of my book BUT I ain't. I'm trying to work out what genre my work fits and if it can interest the last slot in my demographic. Below are links to preview samples.Video Promo: http://studio.stupeflix.com/v/orS7l6Q...
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Welcome Gerry, Ruth, Paul!
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I am a Canadian living and writing in New Zealand. I am promoting my new novel, "Redeeming Brother Murrihy: The River To Hiruharama". I look forward to meetin..."
Hi Antony,
we are switched! I am a New Zealander living and writing in Canada! I have a national best seller, "The Little Coat" here and am about to publish my first novel. So where in NZ are you living?