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[Nenia]

Hi! I'm Nenia Campbell. I'm a Goodreads author (and right now I feel like I'm in one of those support groups). I have ten books published with another soon on the way and I love reading. I also love my readers. And I hope to love this group!

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Welcome Newcomers!

[Michael]

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:"

Michael Selden. I published The Boy Who Ran (MG) in November and am working on a revision of a book entitled THE BALANCE (YA) due this fall.

Currently, I'm in Rome for 10 weeks researching yet another book for 2016, a supernatural thriller called DISOBEDIENCE, however I live in Woodland Park Colorado.

I like to read and I like to write. I a voracious reader of all genres, anything good. I generally stay away from the nth volume of a cookie cutter book, although even some of the first and second volumes are very good and I read those too.

Just as I read everything, I also write everything and don't like to repeat. All that said, THE BALANCE will probably (eventually) have 3 volumes, but its really just one story—but too long for one book. I plan to write other books in between the 3 parts to that story.

My favorite American author was John Steinbeck, but there are a number of close seconds and a number of non US authors I like.

Sometimes I read much more than write, when that happens I tend to read a book per day, my typical speed is a page a minute, so that equates to about 6 hours / day—consistent with my 3 to 6 hour typical writing schedule. Eventually, I'll add all the books I've read to the collection of "my books" but, honestly, it would take a while to remember and to add.

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Enjoy the group!

[Michael]

Michael-I admire Steinbeck, too. When I moved to California, it was like stepping right into one of his novels. Have you ever been to Salinas and gone to his house and the Steinbeck museum there?

[Michael]

Michael wrote: "Michael-I admire Steinbeck, too. When I moved to California, it was like stepping right into one of his novels. Have you ever been to Salinas and gone to his house and the Steinbeck museum there?"

Unfortunately no. I used to go to California on business—usually Livermore or San Jose, but never made it to Salinas. Now that I'm free to do as I like, I may find the time.

I'll bet the coast is nice. Maybe a motorcycle trip there would be good?

[Michael]

I spent most of my time in the Bay Area...which is rather cold and miserable lol But on the occasional trip south, it's very nice.

[Demar]

Hello 6,949 and counting,

I'm still shy to represent myself as an author, but I do like to write and recently self-published my first; ''The Will and the Forest''.


It's a children's fantasy but with just enough charm and wit to please most ages I think. When I posted it on amazon I had expected to feel somehwat elated but was surprised to feel something more akin to 'nervous vomitous thrashings'. Can anybody relate?

Well, as a new author I am in dire need of reviews, love, acceptance etc. etc. but for now I have contented myself to begin writing the 2nd episode of The Will Sagas.

Consider checking the link to my book, and until I meet you at on the bestseller lists, good writing.

--Demar

Buy The Will and the Forest on Amazon

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Hi and Welcome Demar!
Enjoy the group.

[Julia]

My Name's Julia Legian (aka Loan Thi Nguyen) was born in 1972, South Vietnam. Or was it 1971? Nobody really knows :)

I'm not a professional writer, just an ordinary
person with an extraordinay story I'd like to share with the world. I've recently released my memoir called The Ugly Daughter.

Have a wonderful night.

Julia
Have a wonderful night.

[Michael]

Michael wrote: "I spent most of my time in the Bay Area...which is rather cold and miserable lol But on the occasional trip south, it's very nice."

Yes, I remember Mark Twain's comment about the weather there.

Cold doesn't really bother me so much as long as I can escape it or dress appropriately, it's why I'm comfortable in my house at 8500 ft. in the mountains of Colorado. Humid heat, on the other hand, is more difficult and it comes with mosquitos. Still, I was born in Florida, so I SHOULD like it.

[Tikuli]

Tikuli

Hi
I am an Indian blogger and author. My debut poetry book has just been published and I have previously been published in a few online journals. In print my work has been published in a few anthologies. Still learning the Goodreads participation. Would love to connect with fellow writers/readers. I have a blog on wordpress where I showcase my poetry,fiction, memoirs among other things.
Peace and Light
Tikuli

[Yves]

Hi, I'm Yves Johnson. I've written two books. My genre is Christian nonfiction. I hold workshops and seminars on a variety of Christian issues. Thank you for letting me join your group.

[Nina]

Hello guys!
I just published my novelette the Alundra File on Amazon, but it is only the first step in a much bigger dream to be trade published. But first, I have to build up some courage. I am revising my novel, and intend to begin the query process in the Spring.
I read almost anything. My novelette is horror, but my novels are fantasy.
You can find me lurking on my blog.
And I'm out of things to say. :)

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Welcome Newcomers!
Enjoy the group. :D

[Eugenie]

Hi there - I'm Eugenie Laverne Mitchell - I am an Author as well as a keen reader (when I find the time). I write Christian Romantic Fiction and I've published two novels so far, "Washed" and "Philanthropic Ways".

I enjoy reading the genre that I write as well as other fiction. I also love to read anything interesting, from which I can learn something new.

I look forward to interacting with other members of this group and hope to gain from as well as contribute to it in a positive way.

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Welcome Eugenie!

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Hey
My names Marion I'm an author from London.
My first novel was very recently self published on amazon/kobo/smashwords. I wrote it in 2009 in my first year of my anthropology degree.
Currently graduating (took a gap year in 3rd year so took lil longer).
I am writing my third novel at the moment & editing my 2nd.
I write short stories & Poems.

You can find my first novel on kobo etc under 'immortal door' marion tucker. @author_marion is my twitter.
I love connecting with other writers/readers. Please feel free to chat to me about books

currently reading cat clarkes entangled and really enjoying the novel.
I love Anne Rice and Tenesse Williams.

I have two dogs and sing musical theatre and rock.

[Demar]

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[Michael]

Julia wrote: "My Name's Julia Legian (aka Loan Thi Nguyen) was born in 1972, South Vietnam. Or was it 1971? Nobody really knows :)

I'm not a professional writer, just an ordinary
person with an extraordinay sto..."

Interesting background. Good to hear from you.

[Scott]

Hi, I am Scott Chapman, Scottish bloke, living in Switzerland and newbie indy author.

I published my first two novels through KDP and have been shocked by the positive response from readers and would love to find a way to talk more to the thousands of people who have downloaded my books.

My big desire is to become the best writer I can, and am looking for the smart ways to get there. Any ideas?

Scott

[Zara]

Hi everyone!
I'm Zara from London UK. I love reading Romantic Comedy, Chick Lit and Romance in general. I sometimes read outside those genres and at times enjoy literary fiction.
I also write, and I've just finished writing my first novel, which is currently with editors. But I'm totally psyched about having written it! :-)

Looking forward to getting to know you all.

Zara x

[Jenny]

Hi everyone! I'm the wife and editor/publicist for my husband, indie author Michael Pugh. I'm looking forward to meeting new authors and readers :)

[Jeramy]

Hey everyone! I've only recently joined Goodreads, and recently finished my first science fiction and fantasy novel, SOULS OF ASTRAEUS, as well.

I'm looking forward to discovering some great new books from some of you fine folks!

Jeramy Goble
www.soulsofastraeus.com

[Sheryl]

James wrote: "Hi,

My name is James Hayman and I write suspense thrillers set in Maine and featuring Portland detectives Mike McCabe and Maggie Savage. The first two books in the series, The Cutting and The Chil..."
Hello from a former Iowan. I was born and raised in Knoxville IA, but moved to Nebraska in 1982.

[Cris]

Hi all. I'm Cris Pasqueralle a newly self published author of middle grade/YA fantasy adventure. My first novel, Destiny revealed, is the first in the destiny trilogy and is an ebook on amazon. I love to read almost anything, but no romance. My favorite books range from The Godfather to Harry Potter and most things in between.

[Michael]

Hi, I’m Michael. I’m a blue water sailor, pilot and now author of a series of mysteries set in the Grenadines in the Eastern Caribbean where I lived and sailed for eight years. The first book in the series Dead Reckoning has just been released, available in print and ebook at most online book stores. I hope you will check it out, and if you do please leave a review.Michael W. Smart

[Vanessa]

Hello, Hola, Hi, Bonjour, etc, etc...

I have been writing since February 2010, after being inspired by Stephenie Meyer. My youngest had just turned 1 and I needed to use my brain and challenge myself.

Well, I started writing for FUN - little did I know where that would take me!

Roll on 4 years...

I have published a Trilogy, short stories to raise money for charity, use social media way too much, and have made amazing friends along the way.

I love reading a good book, and currently have my teeth set into - it is sure to make me cry...

Anyway, please say hello either on Goodreads, my blog (www.vanessawesterwriterblogspot.com) or Twitter (www.twitter.com/vanessa_wester)

Look forward to your posts :)

[Xavier]

Hi there Carter, Gary, Michael, Elizabeth, Anthony, James, Nan, Andy, Donald, Nenia, Michael, J, Julia, Tikuli, Yves, Nina, Eugenie, Marion, Scott, Zara, Jenny, Jeramy, Deborah, Cris, Michael, and Vanessa

[Clive]

Hi, my name is Clive Anthony and I have just added my new fantasy novel Wildmind, details here - wildmind:

An epic fantasy packed with intriguing characters and rich with action.

Everyone knows that people using the ancient magic of the mind will go mad, lose control, and kill themselves along with anyone near them. That’s why they’re called wildminds. That’s why they’re hunted and burned in public.

So how is it that the primitive dog-breeding tribes, the Dogmen, are able to use their wildminds to help them in a highly improbable invasion? Attacking the mighty Empire of Searleddon, they magically control huge wolfhounds, deflect arrows, and even seize control of their enemies’ minds, without going wild.

Two men are pivotal in the defence of the Empire, though they could hardly be more different. Varik Tojen is the heroic soldier with exceptional sword-fighting skills and a troubled personal history. Mal Respler is the timid functionary, cynical about his role directing the persecution of wildminds. One leads from the front while the other trembles in the background. Yet both shape world-changing events, and both have their own worlds turned inside out.

Countess Wayfender and Lae Kinimirra are two women from opposite ends of the social classes, yet they work together in a rebellious cabal. They uncover political and religious intrigues suggesting that the Dogmen have had help from inside the Empire.

While the power games play out, people will die. Dogmen soldiers rampage through the land, led by wildminds with their fierce wolfhounds.

Amazon -
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IK4UBH0
Facebook -
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Clive-A...

I'm really enjoying Goodreads, great to meet you all!
Clive

[Elie]

Elie Nakouzi

Hi,

I was born in Beirut, Lebanon, and raised amidst a crazy civil war between Christians and Muslims that split my country into 2, 3, or perhaps 17 countries. We just stopped counting!

Through my 25 years of journalism in the Middle East (before emigrating with my family to America in 2011), I have witnessed a lot. A lot of violence, madness, anger, and hypocrisy-which is a war in itself.

Since my early childhood, I had questions; questions about Muslims, Christians, and of course, Jews. I simply fell in love with question marks, and ended up choosing a career that’s not really the best choice, if you’re living in the Middle East. Truths there are more brutal than cancer!

There’s something else I hugely fell in love with while I was growing up: America. From my first Levi Jeans that my mother bought me, to Al Pacino, to John Travolta that we competed to replicate his dance moves, to Twain and Hemingway, and the love story still goes on. However, I early realized that perhaps there are 2 Americas; the one that makes us dream, and the one that kills, unintentionally I believe, our dreams.

I have bluntly embraced the American values since my first job in the radio. And quickly, I was accused of being a collaborator, an infidel, and an agent. I truly was not; I simply was pro American, from head to toes. I still am.

I recently published the first book, "Brotherly Enemies" of the "Memoirs of a Pro American" trilogy.

I try to take the reader on a ‘crazy’ journey that starts in a little town in Beirut and ends here, in the USA, the land of my dreams. I hope my true story presents another perspective of what people watch in the news. Perhaps, if the Western world knew better the circumstances we live in, it would better understand why we, Arabs, stopped making sense, a long time ago.

Brotherly Enemies


http://www.amazon.com/Brotherly-Enemi...

Regards
Elie

[Larry]

I'm sort of a plain vanilla guy, retired and liking it. I love to write and spend most of my time doing that and marketing my first book, The Marathon Watch.

Would like to make some contacts, exchange reviews, get feedback on writing sketches I am working on etc.

Lawrence K Laswell
The Marathon Watch

[Siggy]

Kimberly wrote: "Hello I Kimberly and I love to read books."
Hi Kimberley ,maybe you want to check out about me and my book Next Time Lucky: How to Find Your Mr. Right? which was just featured on local NBC here. So proud to have made it onto TV:
? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DCKni...
and also http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-CD8a.... Enjoy and maybe leave a comment?

[Siggy]

Carol wrote: "I am only a reader. I look forward to meeting and greeting various authors in this club. Vincent, thanks for posting on another site.

"

Glad to meet readers here! maybe you want to check out about me and my book Next Time Lucky: How to Find Your Mr. Right? which was just featured on local NBC here. So proud to have made it onto TV:
? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DCKni...
and also http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-CD8a.... Enjoy and maybe leave a comment?

[Siggy]

Carol wrote: "I am only a reader. I look forward to meeting and greeting various authors in this club. Vincent, thanks for posting on another site.

"

Glad to meet readers here! maybe you want to check out about me and my book Next Time Lucky: How to Find Your Mr. Right? which was just featured on local NBC here. So proud to have made it onto TV:
? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DCKni...
and also http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-CD8a.... Enjoy and maybe leave a comment?

[Siggy]

Anna wrote: "Hello everyone, I'm trying to hatch a dragon egg on my blog. Please stop by and give it a click. It's supposed to hatch in about an hour. I can't wait to see what happens. http://AnnaLWalls.blo..."

What an unusual idea.How did I miss that?

[Siggy]

Jen wrote: "Good to meet you all! My name is Jen Knox. I read everything I can get my hands on, and not nearly quick enough. I recently published a memoir, Musical Chairs, about running away ..."
In that case maybe you want to check out about me and my book Next Time Lucky: How to Find Your Mr. Right? which was just featured on local NBC here. So proud to have made it onto TV:
? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DCKni...
and also http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-CD8a.... Enjoy and maybe leave a comment?

[Siggy]

Michele wrote: "Hi, I am Michele. Bill thought I might enjoy the group. I am an avid reader. And maybe someday when I have the patience to sit at the computer and write I might take a stab at it."
Happy to meet readers here. Maybe you want to check out about me and my book Next Time Lucky: How to Find Your Mr. Right? which was just featured on local NBC here. So proud to have made it onto TV:
? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DCKni...
and also http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-CD8a.... Enjoy and maybe leave a comment?

[Kelli]

My name is Kelli Harper. I am 27 years old. I am a stay at home wife and mother who enjoys reading.

[Samreen]

Hi Everyone,
I'm Samreen from Toronto, Canada. I am just an avid reader like all of the goodreads members here. I have also published my first novel (A Silent Prayer) on Amazon, Kobo and Smashwords. It's a paranormal romance fiction.

[Sheena]

Hi everyone!

I'm Sheena from Houston, Texas and my genre is wide range, from contemporary romance to new adult. I've published four books and set to release my latest project (Trust Me) this week. Not only am I an author, but an avid reader. I love to read romance novels, when ever I can find the time to :-)

[Femke]

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[Robert]

Hello Everyone,

Here are my, Robert Scheyer's particulars when it comes to writing:

WRITER/PUBLISHER
9/78 to present, over 100 articles and plays published & performed. Reporter, Oregon Daily Emerald, Eugene, Oregon. Clerical Science Book Editor, U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Corvallis, Oregon. Publisher, Spokane Grower=s Guide, Spokane, Washington. Published in: The Capital Press, Wine and Vines; The Wine Spectator; and Wine West; Successful Farming; Farm Futures; The Columbian Newspaper; Star City Sports; Fine Gardening; Livescapes and Lighthouse Digest.

[Robert]

Looking for some reading/writing friends

[Marla]

Hi Goodreaders,
I'm a writer/author/writing workshop teacher and frustrated marketer. Indie publishing is hard work and there's no way to understand that until you join the movement...which I did by epublishing Deadly Little Secrets.
Glad to be here but still figuring Goodreads out! Not an easy site to navigate. Are you noticing a theme of frustration in my text? :)
I like to read fiction and nonfiction.
Marla

[Amy]

I'm Amy Sterling Casil and I'm an SF/F/nonfiction author.

I have some thoughts on our current creative environment that readers and writers might enjoy here:

http://www.asterling.com/2014/02/what...

[Skye]

Marla wrote: "Hi Goodreaders,
I'm a writer/author/writing workshop teacher and frustrated marketer. Indie publishing is hard work and there's no way to understand that until you join the movement...which I did b..."

Oh, thank you. I, too, find GoodReads less than easy!

[Hally]

Hi: I'm Hally Willmott a new writer. I have been picked up by Limitless Publishing for my Young Adult Science Fiction Fantasy series The Elemental Series. I hope to meet a lot of new and interesting people here.

[[deleted user]]

Hi everyone, it's great to find somewhere like this where we can all connect. My name is Christopher and I am a writer (that sounds like an AA introduction).

I am busy adding the final touches to my first novella, which I hope to self-publish in the next two months, it's called 'Ralph and the Purple Fly'.

If anyone would like to follow me and my progress as a writer just starting out please feel free to follow me on Twitter at @CJBWriter

I love sci-fi novels, literary fiction, historical fiction and fantasy along with almost all the classics (particularly Russian literature). So if anyone has a recommendation then I would love to hear it. While I'm here, I am currently reading the Brothers Karamazov by Dostoevsky (an extremely long and wonderful book), which I would recommend.

Also, I am extremely new to Goodreads so if anyone has anywhere fun to direct me then please point-away!

All the best :-)

[Salem]

Hello fellow community members. My name is Salem Archer. I live in a small North Carolina town with my wonderful husband and one totally spoiled little dog, and, like everybody else, I’m trying to get published. I would rather not say what I do for a living. (I have a feeling I may lose my day job if they find out I’m writing contemporary romance novels—gotta love living in the Bible Belt!) Despite the risk, I can no longer ignore the urge to get my work out there. It’s sort of like some of the Baptist preachers around here—I’ve been moved by the spirit and called to write.

For most of my adult life, writing has been a therapeutic star to which I hitched my jacked-up wagon. Thoughts and feelings and ideas have found themselves quickly jotted down on napkins and scraps of paper only to be lost forever in the deep abyss that is my handbag. But not anymore. I think I finally realized I ain’t gettin' any younger. Besides, my handbag is full, so I’m doing it! Over the past ten months, I’ve completed and revised my first novel, Moondance in Red, and I’m starting the second installment in what I hope will be the Moondance Trillogy.

I’ve entered Moondance in Red in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award competition. I felt like it was ready, but I certainly still welcome any feedback I can get (on the writing and on my cover design). The first two chapters are posted in the creative writing section here at goodreads (the cover image below is a quick link). (This is so cool! I’m starting to feel like an honest to goodness, bona fide author. Thanks to goodreads for providing an outlet for us newbies.)