Goodreads Authors/Readers discussion
Introduce Yourself!
Hi there,I am Shauna Kelley, and my first novel Max and Menna pubished three weeks ago from Lucky Press.
I am very much in need of reviewers and feedback, so anyone interested in YA, check out Max and Menna and let me know if you're interested in a review.
Max and Menna
Hi there,My name is Donna Solitario, am the author of Coming Home to My Heart; For Inner Peace
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Embrace the Light; a Womans Story Through Poetry to Touch Your Heart
I love to write short stories and poetry...
Hi all,I've been writing since my early teens, and have written in a variety of genres, from stage plays to screenplays to novels. Since I can remember, I've loved immersing myself in a world filled with characters of my own creation—so it only seemed natural that I should become a writer.
I am also an avid supporter of "indie" authors, and as a result, I have created a virtual TV show run on a blog called The Lit Chick Show. In the show I showcase other author's work so that viewers can see what is available out there.
I live with my hubby and four-legged daughter in Sydney, Australia, and I'm about to start working on my third novel. For more info about me, please visit my website.
I look forward to interacting with you online. Cheers, Sylvia
Hello my name is Lori, I just published my Historical Romance A Necessary Heir on Amazon, B & N, and Smashwords by LA Hilden. I've been writing for ten years and this is my first foray into the publishing world. Website soon to be up and working, visit me at lahilden.com or visit my facebook page. I'm interested in reviews so if you like the Regency Period, give my book a try.
My name is Marcella Denise Spencer. I write multicultural historical fiction. My work is set in ancient Egypt and Nubia.Currently, I am promoting my latest novella, "And the Sons of Ham" and tweaking my upcoming project, "The Scepter and Diadem."
Hi there,Thanks for the inviting me here.
My name is Donna Solitario
I am the author of two poetry books
Embrace the Light; a Woman's Story Through Poetry to Touch Your Heart
http://outskirtspress.com/PoemsFromaW...
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Coming Home to My Heart
http://outskirtspress.com/DonnaSolitario
Your more than welcome to check out my websites:
I am also featured in the new inspiring book:
Dream Reachers
Thanks
Coming Home To My Heart; For Inner PeaceEmbrace the Light: A woman's story through poetry to touch your heartEmbrace the Light: A woman's story through poetry to touch your heart
Hi everyone,I'm a a new author here. I generally write historical fiction, and my debut novel The Marlowe Conspiracy has just been published as an eBook.
It's set in 1593, Elizabethan England, and features Christopher Marlowe teaming-up with William Shakespeare to uncover a high-level government conspiracy.
Nice to meet you!
Hey everyone! My name is Jennifer and I'm still relatively new to Goodreads. I recently released my first novel These Hellish Happenings, a supernatural comedy with demons, vampires and other other-worldly beings that focuses on a guy forced to work at the Registration Office of Hell.Besides being a writer, I'm an English major and an amateur ghost hunter living in Ohio. Good to meet you all! This seems like a really great place. :)
Jennifer wrote: "Hey everyone! My name is Jennifer and I'm still relatively new to Goodreads. I recently released my first novel These Hellish Happenings, a supernatural comedy with demons, vampires ..."Nice to meet you, Jennifer. Love the cover of your novel. Very funny!
Thanks, M.G.! Nice to meet you, too. Your book sounds wonderful! I'm definitely putting it on my wishlist my year.
Hi! I'm relatively new to Goodreads. But I have two romantic comedies published--one with Samhain Publishing and one with Avalon books.
Nice to meet you all!
Hello, I am a semi-regular Goodreads visitor but planning to spend more time here. I've written 12 thrillers and some story collections. Good to see all the diversity of books getting out there! Keep it up!Scott Nicholson
http://www.hauntedcomputer.com
Hi Vincent,I'd originally joined Goodreads in 2007. I like reading lots of non-fiction and occasionally fiction.
I'm a photographer, filmmaker, and founder of The Reel Scene at http://thereelscene.com where I create video portraits for artists, musicians, and authors.
As if that's not enough, I'm also creator of a NY-based webseries, The Third, which had its premiere just this past Friday. It's at http://thethirdwebseries.com
That's me in a nutshell.
thanks,
Emon
Hello all,I am Linda Ann Rentschler and I write primarily women's fiction with a humorous tone. I've recently published the following ebooks, FAT CAMP, STATE OF DISGRACE, and FITTING IN, which are available on Amazon and Smashwords.com.
My better known books include JITTERS, which became a Lifetime Movie starring Joely Fisher and Anne Meara, and MOTHER, which became a main selection of the book clubs--though it is not comic fiction and deals with two grieving women who bond over the loss of their mothers.
I also write plays and scripts and a blog called "My Novel Self."
Please visit my website to learn more: www.larentschler.com
Good afternoon, I am new on this site. I thank you for the opportunity to communicate about my love of reading. I am an avid reader and I look forward to reading recommendations. Thank you for this opportunity to connect.Dr. Tracy Brown
It occurs to me that I never really introduced myself on the list. :) I just scrolled through to "meet" everyone else - wow - pages and pages of new friends. That's awesome.My name is Tristi Pinkston, and I'm about to release my sixth novel in January. My first three books were LDS historical fiction, then I wrote a contemporary romantic suspense, and then I started writing LDS cozy mysteries. They've all been a whole lot of fun.
Let's see if I can do some linking here:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14...
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20...
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35...
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/64...
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/78...
The sixth book isn't up on GoodReads yet.
I'm also a book reviewer, so for those of you who are looking to have your books reviewed, we might have something to discuss. I prefer light mysteries, sweet romance, historical fiction - no erotica, horror, overt sensuality.
I look forward to getting to know each of you better!
Hello all! I'm Bill Peschel, the author of "Writers Gone Wild: The Feuds, Frolics and Follies of Literature's Great Adventurers, Drunkards, Lovers, Iconoclast and Misanthropes" from Penguin Books.
It's a collection of stories about the great writers that you didn't learn in school, such as how Hemingway was as a lover, Faulkner's DTs, Marcel Proust's duel, and how Virginia Woolf punked the Royal Navy.
Clicking on the cover will take you to my Goodreads page, while my website contains a synopsis and an excerpt and some free goodies such as monitor wallpaper and a suggested mix CD of writer-related songs.
Thanks for inviting me and I'm glad to hear from book fans.
Hello to all: My pen name is Shakir Rashaan, and I am an author and independent publisher. My company's name is Kemi-Ka Publshing, and the website can be found at http://kemikauniverse.com.
I currently write in the erotica and erotic mystery/suspense genres, and my current works are
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I am looking forward to interacting with and finding new fans!
I'm a newly published author and just joining Goodreads. My book, "VOYAGE: A Quest for God within Christian Tradition," is a spiritual memoir of down-to-earth interaction with an ancient Christian liturgy, Scripture, and teachings from the Wise Ones in the faith. Eavesdrop in on my struggles and perhaps in the process, ponder your own quest for God.
For more information and to order "VOYAGE," go to http://lynetteasmith.com/
Linda wrote: "Hello all,I am Linda Ann Rentschler and I write primarily women's fiction with a humorous tone. I've recently published the following ebooks, FAT CAMP, STATE OF DISGRACE, and FITTING IN, which ar..."
Hi Linda, I'm now following you on Twitter. I'm interested in learning about your screenwriting experience. My novel NO STONE UNTURNED was reviewed by Oprah and the feedback was that it would make a good screenplay. Help - I'm not a screenwriter! Have you had experience turning books (other than your own) into a screenplay and have they been produced? I would love to hear from you. Here is my webpage: http://outskirtspress.com/nostoneuntu... Jeanette
Hey, everyone. I'm new to this group. My writing has been classified by bloggers as a cross between action/thriller/sci-fi. Others have compared my first novel, Pandora's Succession, to The Bourne Identity. I guess every reader will see something different. I hope to make a lot of friends in here.
Russell Brooks
Hi, I'm Julie and I'm just beginning to find my way around the site. I am a novelist but until I check the rules I won't say any more.Happy Christmas.
Hi Julie,
Feel free to tell us as much about your book(s) as you want, in as many genre folders that apply to your work.
This group is designed to give authors the freedom to list their work, and readers the freedom to choose what they want to read. (Who needs the "filtering" middlemen?)
-Vince
Feel free to tell us as much about your book(s) as you want, in as many genre folders that apply to your work.
This group is designed to give authors the freedom to list their work, and readers the freedom to choose what they want to read. (Who needs the "filtering" middlemen?)
-Vince
Greetings! I write sci-fi and fantasy, both humorous and serious. I've had some success publishing stories in small e-zines... if anyone is terribly interested, check out my website at www.bonkers.host22.com. I'm also an avid reader of just about anything.
Hi All,I just joined Goodreads. My YA book String Theory has recently been added to this site.
I'm really excited to get more involved with other authors here. Also, I have a blog that details my journey into the world of e-publishing. It reports my daily sales numbers, etc:
epubmanifesto.blogspot.com
Hope to talk more with everyone soon!
Thanks Vincent! Wondering if any newer authors want to swap links/reviews etc. Anyone who is interested, feel free to stop by my blog: epubmanifesto.blogspot.com or email me at: literarysnark@gmail.com
Aaron,I like your blog and I'm now following it. Please check mine out as well: http://Jeanettethewriter.blogspot.com The world of self-publishing is tough and the promotion is tougher. I'm on my second novel and am not sure if I'll pursue a traditional publisher or self-publish again.
Hey Jeanette! Thanks so much. I am now following your blog. Great to "meet" you! We'll be talking lots more I'm sure.Aaron
epubmanifesto.blogspot.com
Hello all!My name's Adam. I'm a writer from Cincinnati, Ohio. Wow, there's a lot of people on here! I write emotionally charged action. Sometimes it's got sci/fi and fantasy but sometimes it's just drama. I've got an unproduced full length screenplay done that's very heavy on the sci/fi fantasy element and an unproduced short that's based on the short story I posted on my blog. I've finished Seven Arrows and am working on my second novel.
I'm always looking to meet new folks and trade anecdotes and antidotes (when needed) so if anyone wants to chat, I check in pretty regularly.
Hello,I'm Angie. I am new to Goodreads and am trying my hand at self publishing. My first book is called Neveah A Broken Forever. It is a fantasy, romance, adventure novel for adults. It is currently available for multiple e-readers(including Kindle via amazon) and is listed here on Goodreads. I am currently writing the second book in the Neveah series and am really excited about it! A big thanks for starting this discussion and allowing me to introduce myself and my work!
Angie
Oh, the power of words. Second career for me, and my third novel, big publisher, is #8 on New and Noteworthy/Amazon since Dec 28 release, and #1 in Death & Dying subcategory of YA age group under Children's/people and Places/Social issues. And #4 in Hot New Releases/Lit Fiction. But best of all, it's a great read and getting good reviews except from vampire book lovers who want more action. 16 year old Daniel has just read The Catcher in the Rye when he's diagnosed with leukemia. After moving family to houseboat to avoid germs, they insist on alternative remedies. Daniel uses Holden to think through his decisions in the year the doctors have given him. Try it. (and write a review here and on Amazon, please, it really helps authors. Catcher, Caught
Hey everyone. Very cool little gathering here. I'm Bill Briggs. An author and newspaper vet from Denver, Colorado. (MSNBC.com is where most of my writing lands these days). I'm seven days from pub date of 'The Third Miracle' but my pre-release chore list only seems to be growing fatter by the hour. Thankfully, this introduction trims a critical task from the list. Wish I had done it earlier.
'The Third Miracle' retraces the investigation - by priests and doctors in the States and in Rome - of an allegedly miraculous cure that occurred in Indiana in 2001. I explore the clash of science and faith, and I ask if claimed miracles still hold relevance in a techno-addicted, cynical world. The narrative draws no conclusions and is purposely told straight down the middle.
The tale is told around the man who received the inexplicable cure - a generally nonreligious convent caretaker who struggled for years with the notion that God had decided to rejuvenate his health, had picked him over so many others in need. I was lured by this man's humble confusion and his sincere questions: 'What did I do to deserve this?' ... 'Does this cure carry some sort of divine debt?' ... 'And when does that bill come due?' He was haunted by this apparent gift. I wanted to know how and if he found peace with his 'miracle.'
I've posted some blog entries on my author page. More to come as pub date approaches.
I look forward to meeting you here and chatting about the books you love and the books you have written.
My home base is www.facebook.com/AuthorBillBriggs
All best,
Bill
Hi everyone,I'm happy to join the group. I'm an author (Harlem Redux, Darkness and the Devil Behind Me, andBlack Orchid Blues). I haven't been as active on Goodreads as I should have been -- but not for reading. I've got a stack of manuscripts to read by deadline and a couple of manuscripts (my own) to finish, too.
However, I'd love to be here more often. There's so much to learn -- and share!
Persia Walker
Hello,My name is Cheryl Rogers and I am new to Goodreads. I have four ebooks, three in the Christian genre. I live in Tampa, Florida, and have a journalism background. I have a number of projects in various stages of completion. I also write magazine articles and assist authors with self publishing.
My books include: "Fast Track to Victory, A Christian Guidebook, a devotions book; "Just Like Jonah Wail Tales," a short story collection for preteens and teens; "Making Choices: Life is Like Acorns," a Bible study for 5-10 year olds, and "What You Should KNOW About Self Publishing," a primer for would-be authors.
Glad to be here.
Cheryl
www.songsfromtheword.com
www.naturephotodownloads.com
Welcome to Goodreads, Cheryl. It's nice to see another Christian author posting here. I have written a series of 7 Christian fantasy novels for kids and young adults. All the novels will also be available as eBooks next month.God bless you and all your endeavors!
Bill Burt
William_D_Burt
Hi, My name is Anthony Bruno (but everyone just calls me Bruno). I'm a full-time writer, fiction and non-fiction, author of SE7EN, THE ICEMAN, and many others. My main topic is crime--thrillers, mysteries, true crime. My novel BAD APPLE, which is part of a series, was made into a TV movie a few years back starring Chris Noth (Sex in the City's Mr. Big).
My two latest books are THE TEMPTATIONS OF ST. FRANK (Catholic school coming-of-age novel)http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/71...
and BLEEDERS (a serial-killer thriller) http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10....
You can read samples from both books on my website, www.anthony-bruno.com.
Welcome, Clive. It sounds as if you're quite a generalist. What are the advantages of living in Mexico for an author/editor?
Uhh.. Hi. (* Waves from the background *) I'm Jerry.I'm an author, and I enjoy writing Paranormal stories; stuff that makes you stop and think "what if..."
I've published my first book this December, and I'm in the process of writing a sequel. If you're interested, the book is titled "Death Has a Name".
Hi! I'm a compulsive writer who's been neglecting goodreads for more than half a year. *hanging head in shame* I write books, but will not be publishing anything until my oldest kids is out of the house. (Still have at least 8 years.) However, if the stars align, I will stage a musical on Broadway before then. About a vampire. Yay.
www.immortalthemusical.com
Hi, just joined the group. I write romance, contemporary and suspense. I have 4 books published with BookStrand. Right now I'm writing a historical (still romance). I'm doing a JaNo loosely patterned after the NaNo that runs in November. Lavada
William wrote: "Welcome, Crystal! (Will Broadway allow blood to be spilled on the stage? :))"Surely not a problem - unless they are a messy feeder?
Hello. I'm Elizabeth. I'm a Canadian who recently had a book published. A scifi psychological thriller with a side of romance, called The Empire. Looking forward to interacting with people here.
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