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Hey, James A Conan here. Long time writer but newbie indie author with an upcoming first release. Currently in the editing and rewrites phase. I'm really glad I found this page. Look for Traveling Show this September!
Hi I am writer who is self published after turning down a book deal in hopes of getting a mainstream publisher....only time will tell if I made a mistake.I am hoping "Orange is the New Black" will open doors for Lesbian writers that are trying to stay out of The Lesbian and Gay book shelf;-}
The Advocate Book Shelf: Stilettos and Steel
In a novel based on her true story, Jeri Estes takes us to the 1960s in San Francisco's red-light Tenderloin district, the original gay ghetto before the Castro. Estes's ingénue, Jesse, leaves her suburban town to make a name for herself, only to fall into prostitution in the gritty Tenderloin. With over-the-top characters, witty dialogue, and funny situations, the intensity of the world in which she takes the reader will be sure to entertain and educate. Populated with hookers, butch pimps, ringers, feminine tricks, and more, this book is a guaranteed guilty pleasure. A must-read!
http://www.amazon.com/Stilettos-Steel...
My name is Shirley and I'm new at posting. I just finished my first book; it is religious and non-fiction. It tells how I was blessed to be engaged to a prophet of the Lord and it was done by commenting on his messages. He raised me spiritually from a child and it was done through his messages and teachings. This is a new Christian book that is different from most other Christian books, but it is none other than God's Word. I think that you will find it most interesting. It speaks about angels coming in the last days born like Jesus of Nazareth. It took me almost 4 years and now I am trying to market it which is so new to me. I need reviews also. Hopefully, someone will read it and give me a review (I will provide a free book.) Pls visit my website: wwww.blessednessmymiracle.com Thanks
Shirley
My name is John Reinhard Dizon, the author of "The Standard" (available at Tenth Street Press). Here's my promo blurb on Amazon:John Reinhard Dizon was born and raised in the Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn, NY. He participated in local and high school sports at Bishop Loughlin MHS, excelling in wrestling, hockey and football. The lead vocalist of the Spoiler and the Ducky Boys, he was a key figure on the Brooklyn rock scene during the Punk Revolution of the 70's. Relocating to San Antonio TX in the 80's, he moonlighted as a pro wrestler while working as a legal assistant. He successfully pursued a BA at UTSA and degrees in Korean martial arts during the 90's. He currently lives in KC MO where he is studying for his MA in English at UMKC. Mr. Dizon has been studying and writing about Irish history for over twenty-five years.
My family saga, "Generations", is scheduled for release this fall.
Vicky Adin Hi, I'm Vicky a New Zealand author and genealogist. My first book Daniel doesn't quite fit into any category. Written in novel form it is historical non-fiction. The characters were based on real people, the historical events are factual and the things this family did are also on record. There are few stories about New Zealand pioneers and how they survived. This decorated soldier fought for his new country, raised a family in a nation just developing and watched his sons go to jail and be transported for their conscientious objections to WW1. A fascinating insight into New Zealand history has been the comment I have received most.
My current WIP is a novel about a widow who mysteriously receives her great-grandmother's journal written a hundred years earlier and decides to follow her footsteps from Cornwall, through Italy to New Zealand. What secrets will she find on her journey of renewal and self-discovery finding new life after loss? Due to be published shortly.
I find genealogy and writing have much in common and blog on my website www.vickyadin.co.nz
Wierd...I thought I'd posted here. In any event, I'm an author, now self-publishing my own stuff, but I've had short fiction published in various magazines and podcasts all over the world.My key purpose being here is to connect with the broader Goodreads community, which is something I haven't had much time to do in the past. Along the way, I'm hoping to pick up some good book recommendations and find some friends.
If you're curious about me, here's my official site and blog. Thanks! Be seeing you guys around...
Hi all,my name's Ronald Moger and I wrote this book:The Dead Famous which can be downloaded for free from http://www.free-ebooks.net/ebook/The-... I also update my own blog regularly with short stories, details on my writing struggles and promotion methods I've toyed with. I hope I can connect with people who might appreciate my work :) www.ronmoger.com is my blog.
Thanks!
I am Bo John and I've written a short novel called Agent Sellar which I've published on Amazon. It is classified as thriller, espionage and horror,occult. I enjoyed writing the novel/novella and I hope that any readers will understand the notion of the surreal that I hoped to invoke.
I am relatively new to Goodreads, so forgive me if I am not fully in tune with how things are done. I found Goodreads while looking for my book listing through Google search. Just published a short piece called "100 Quotes" through Amazon's Createspace and listed the book to giveaway 10 books on Goodreads. The book's link on Goodreads is100 Quotes and it is available on the Kindle and as paperback. I hope to see how the group benefits others and myself.
Emmanuel Aluko
Hi everyone! My name is J. Boyce Gleason (I go by joe). I've been a member for a few months now and figured I ought to get around to introducing myself. I am in the process of publishing my first novel. It's called Anvil of God, Book One of the Carolingian Chronicles. It's historical fiction and you can find it here: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18...
and it will be available for purchase just about everywhere online:
I'll be doing a give-away to recruit some reviewers in the near future so please be on the lookout for it.
While I write and read historical fiction, I am an avid reader of many genres including science fiction, fantasy, mystery, classics and spy thrillers and so find myself pretty comfortable in many of the groups here (I've been lurking for a couple of months now).
Look forward to meeting many of you (at least online)!
Welcome, I am a short haired metal head that also is a computer programmer. I've tried to grow my hair long before. It doesn't work on me. My hair just seems to get thicker instead of getting longer. I look like I should be a member of the Beatles when I have longer hair.
I've tried several times and every time it's managed to look like nothing but a carapace of hair with a curl at the bottom...no clue where the curl comes from. I've digressed from the topic though. Once again welcome and good luck with your book!
Hello, My name is Brad Ritzenthaler. I just joined the ranks of self-published 2 weeks ago on Kindle Direct Publishing with my ebook Black Breath. I am a retired US Navy submariner and currently working for the Department of the Navy in Gaeta, Italy. I love to travel and also have a new blog on writing and traveling, baritzenthaler.blogspot.com.I enjoying reading just about anything that will catch my attention. Fiction, Non-fiction doesn't matter. Read many of one genre for awhile then I have to change it up.
I look forward to being a part of this community.
Hey Folks, Sam Edge here - Author, Poet, Father, Misfit ...Are you successful in one area of your life but not in another?
Have you had some setbacks and given up?
Do you think if you had some direction and structure you could be more successful?
If so - come check me out.
I am "soft launching" my new e-book series "Planning for Success" with a free download on my Author website: "Notes from the Edge" http://www.edgeynotes.com.
You have to subscribe to get the free e-book but if my site doesn't interest you, you can unsubscribe any time. I am really interested in some feedback - I will have more from the series available on Amazon starting in September - If you join my site you will get notifications of all my promotional give-aways and never have to buy my books!
That's gotta be a good deal.
I am pretty easy to find and I always answer e-mails - edgynotes@gmail.com - cheers
Hey guys, anyone read my book , "My secret Hideaway?"I'm working on some adult crime novellas now and some sweet butterfly children's stories.
Greetings to all!My name is Michelle Outlaw, I am an author,wife,mother, lover of life. Thanks for the add and I look forward to making new connections with readers and fellow writers
Hello,New to GoodReads and like it very much. So many more experienced writers with helpful suggestions! I am the author of One: A New Beginning and Halfway Home. The books are sci-fi with a Christian perspective. I am a small business owner and commercial pilot. These experiences greatly influence my thinking. Would love to get some critiques from other writers!
http://www.amazon.com/One-A-New-Begin...
Thanks for the topic!
Hello everyone, this is Rajani Arya from India.I am a full time working women, a book lover and a newbie writer. Right now I am struggling with my first fiction novel to come in proper shape. I know there is a long tough road ahead of me but I am determined to do it because this is what I love and this is what I want from life.I love reading and writing with all my heart.
Rajani Arya
Hi there!My name is Ingrid Sapulette, I'm 18 years old and I live in the Netherlands. I'm recently became a goodreads author and one of my books is available at amazon.com, it's called Together but Apart.
Right now, I'm writing on another story called Specials, which is a fictional story about a girl of sixteen. You can find it on wattpad.com if you were to be interested ;)
Next to writing, I also love reading, The Host by Stephenie Meyer being my favourite novel.
Welcome all newbies! Enjoy the site.
Good morning, everyone. Enjoy today's new post on my blog, which is Chapter 6 of my book, "Jew in Jail."
Hopefully, you will gain some insight into the New York State judicial system.
http://gman18.wordpress.com/
Hi All,I am Max Avalon (aka Travis Grundy) the Publisher and Executive Editor with Zharmae. I publish work in the broad genre fiction categories and always interested in finding promising authors.
Right now, I'm seeking short work from 2,500 - 7,500 words in the broad speculative fiction arena for publication with Max Avalon Shorts -- www.maxavalon.com -- I'm hoping to get back around to this group on a regular basis, I've been told that this is a wonderful group and very active.
Max Avalon (aka Travis Grundy)
@maxavalonshorts
@tzppbooks
@traveo2343
Hello all,I love to read, right now I am on a zombie, fantasy, witch kick, not all in the same book necessarily. :D
I also love to write, and have been doing so since middle school. My dream job has always been to be an author. I am finally getting around to taking that step.
I will be self publishing the first book of a planned series for the new year. It is in editing right now. I tend to have a mash-up, from vampires, witches, fantasy, and post-apocolyptic.
I look forward to being a part of the community.
Kelly wrote: "Hey guys, anyone read my book , "My secret Hideaway?"I'm working on some adult crime novellas now and some sweet butterfly children's stories."
I can get some reviews for you, if you want. Sounds like you are looking for some feedback on your book. I'd be so incredibly happy to help you! http://www.virtualbooktourvoila.com/
Stacy, I love the zombie, fantasy, witch kick! I have also wished to be an author. Ever watch Castle? That would be awesome!!!
Natasha wrote: "Stacy, I love the zombie, fantasy, witch kick! I have also wished to be an author. Ever watch Castle? That would be awesome!!!"Hi,
I love Castle! I'm eagerly waiting for the new season, and hope they can make the relationship work.
Have you tried watching Grimm or Once Upon a Time?
Stacey wrote: "Natasha wrote: "Stacy, I love the zombie, fantasy, witch kick! I have also wished to be an author. Ever watch Castle? That would be awesome!!!"Hi,
I love Castle! I'm eagerly waiting for the ..."
I love Once Upon a Time! Yes, I cannot wait until the new season of Castle! My husband and I have decided that Castle is our favorite show. I tried Grimm, but I haven't had enough time to really get into it.
I'm doing some cross-genre experimentation with one of my manuscripts, Rituals. It's a courtroom drama with a postmodernist flair as the defendants are on trial for war crimes in Vietnam. The battle scenes cross over in flashbacks as the protagonists appear to be fighting zombie-like hordes of enemy. Hundreds of VC break through the lines armed only with bayonets. Guess I'll see if that works.
John Reinhard wrote: "I'm doing some cross-genre experimentation with one of my manuscripts, Rituals. It's a courtroom drama with a postmodernist flair as the defendants are on trial for war crimes in Vietnam. The battl..."John,
Sounds interesting, yet complicated.
Natasha wrote: "John Reinhard wrote: "I'm doing some cross-genre experimentation with one of my manuscripts, Rituals. It's a courtroom drama with a postmodernist flair as the defendants are on trial for war crimes..."The real gimmick is that the major protagonist is trying two major cases simultaneously, in NYC and KC, and losing on both fronts. It is only through the testimonies in both trials does he realize the antagonist is one and the same. It's a bigoted renegade Marine LRRP commando who not only provoked the 'human wave' siege of the fortified base in Vietnam, but instigated the beatdown of our lawyer's client in the NYC police brutality case. Adds a bit of a mystery element to the recipe, methinks.
Hello, I'm John Monk, a writer from Virginia. Recently I published my first eBook, "Kick," a supernatural mystery. After doing the 5 day free promo, I've lowered the price as low as Amazon allows with the hope of picking up new readers.Glad to be here!
John Reinhard wrote: "Natasha wrote: "John Reinhard wrote: "I'm doing some cross-genre experimentation with one of my manuscripts, Rituals. It's a courtroom drama with a postmodernist flair as the defendants are on tria..."Because of the topics in your book, what is the genre/audience/age rating?
John wrote: "Hello, I'm John Monk, a writer from Virginia. Recently I published my first eBook, "Kick," a supernatural mystery. After doing the 5 day free promo, I've lowered the price as low as Amazon allows w..."You need to get reviews to move your book. You need a website/blog and a Facebook page. You also need a Twitter profile to connect all of that so that you get an audience for your genre/age.
Natasha wrote: "You need to get...Natasha, thanks for the tips. I have: website/blog, Facebook with 150+ friends (many quite helpful), reviews (amazon only), Twitter (maybe 40 followers). Now I must build, build, build my hoopla :)
Any tips appreciated - cheers!
Natasha wrote: "Because of the topics in your book, what is the genre/audience/age rating?"I'd consider this a cross-genre courtroom drama/action adventure, geared towards those who enjoy cerebral, high-impact page turners. I'd give this an R-rating for language, explicit violence, but no sex scenes.
https://www.facebook.com/johnreinhard...
John wrote: "Natasha wrote: "You need to get...Natasha, thanks for the tips. I have: website/blog, Facebook with 150+ friends (many quite helpful), reviews (amazon only), Twitter (maybe 40 followers). Now I ..."
Happy building. Let me know if you need any help:)
John Reinhard wrote: "Natasha wrote: "Because of the topics in your book, what is the genre/audience/age rating?"I'd consider this a cross-genre courtroom drama/action adventure, geared towards those who enjoy cerebra..."
I think that information is great to have added on here. It's nice to have a link and the genre/who it is catered towards.
Natasha wrote: "I think that information is great to have added on here. It's nice to have a link and the genre/who it is catered towards." That's for sure. Currently Rituals is a work in progress. Agents, publishers, got any questions, drop me a line!
Hey hey folks!I recently published my debut collection of poetry, currently available as an ebook on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and very soon it will be available in print for purchase. I'm not a formal poet, I don't really employ any forms, rather I'm a free verse poet. I have some rhyming poems and poems that range from very short to many pages. I got started writing poetry over 10 years ago because I just liked to write and I wrote what came to me however it felt best to put it on paper. That happened to be in a poetic format. Over the years I gradually began to write more and more and finally accept myself as a poet, and even later a writer. Lol. I also write fiction and non-fiction though I'm not currently published in either genre I am working on several stories.
I have some poems posted on my website: www.littlefacepublications.com if you want to get an idea how I write. And then you can enter my Goodreads giveaway that's open until Sept. 30th if you'd like.
So here I am as a writer and a parent to a dog, two birds and a snake! There's a little fun fact. :)
Thanks,
eLPy
Hi AllI'm Illyanna. I love getting comfy and reading a good book. I'm into historical, regency and paranormal romances. I reading other genres but not as voraciously as I do the others. If I'm not reading I'm writing. Right know I'm working on paranormal romance series. Stop by and have a look
http://illyannafox.blogspot.com
eLPy wrote: "Hey hey folks!I recently published my debut collection of poetry, currently available as an ebook on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and very soon it will be available in print for purchase. I'm not a..."
Lovely! It's always nice to see poetry is still coming out because it's such a beautiful way to express feelings and stories, as well as immensely creative.
Hello everyone!!! My name is Rich Scribes and I feel like this is the first day of school, and the teacher asks you to stand up and introduce yourself to the class. Along with to tell the class what you did on summer vacation.I'm new to goodreads, and i'm not going to lie I am scared out of my mind in trying to join groups and communities within this massive website. But here I go venturing into the monstrous website.
I'm an Indie Author that is trying create stories that people can enjoy, and while doing so I hope that I can meet great and exciting fans and authors! I know I said I was scared before, but I'm also excited...
Hello everyone!My debut book, Women Behaving Badly - Exposing the Truth about Female Friendship is causing quite the stir and keeping me busy!
I am a mummy to three little men. I have no idea how I find the time to write? ;0
Hope to meet some lovely people here!
Thanks so much, Alana Munro.
http://alanamunroauthor.com/
Hi, My name is Anderson A Charles, I am a storyteller from Grenada author of Obeah, La Diablesse and I am s Dirty Immigrant all left published. Glad to be a part of this group.
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Aloha Everyone,My name is Kealohilani Wallace and I am relatively new to Goodreads.
I am excited to meet people and have engaging conversations about all of the wonderful books out there. I am a writer myself and I write Young Adult novels with characters ages 18-35 so that the Echo Boomers can finally see characters their own age in YA. My first Murder Mystery book is coming to Kindle on Sept 6th and I am really excited about it. It's called Romeo Killed Juliet.
I would love any tips from those who are more experienced and would love to meet people in general :)
Mahalo,
-Kealohilani
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