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[Elizabeth]

Trilogy?

[Pat]

Elizabeth wrote: "Trilogy?"

The Empire series (The Empire, The Rebels, The Andromedans) or are they not all written yet?

[Elizabeth]

Pat wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "Trilogy?"

The Empire series (The Empire, The Rebels, The Andromedans) or are they not all written yet?"

Oh! You saw it on my website. The only one published is The Empire. I am currently working on The Rebels. Good news is that my publisher has expressed interest in all three.

[Pat]

Elizabeth wrote: Oh! You saw it on my website. The only one published is T..."

Sorry, mis-read it. But my comment stands, and congratulation on finding a publisher who's interested in all three, you must be chuffed!

[A.]

Hello Vincent and Group. I am A. McGinley (Arlene) from Bucks County, PA and I wrote one book. It was published and released a few months ago. It took me twenty years to write and get it together. It is not easy to put your life out there for all to see, but as my time on earth grows shorter, I felt it important to have my story available for others after I am gone. I have been sharing my life journey at retreats/seminars for many years and also privately on Internet groups. My book, "Attic Alone - An Ex Jehovah's Witness Finds the Church," has helped and will help people who left or are leaving the Witnesses and/or other high-control groups. It helps the family, friends and neighbors to understand and give support to them. My book is available in bookstores and on the Internet. Amazon.com has had the lower price and it is available on Kindle. I read one book a week usually and I like almost everything, but especially mystery/detective stories. James Patterson is one of my favorites and I wrote in his style, using short chapters. I find that is good for people like me who like to finish a chapter before they need to jump up and do something else. I look forward to reading everything the group talks about.
Arlene

[Lavada]

Hi Arlene, I'm new to this group myself. I'm a fan of James Patterson and like the short chapter style he writes in though I don't do them myself. I do write shorter chapters, just not the one or two pages like he does.
Lavada

[Sara]

Hey Lavada,

I like your JaNo idea. I was going to do that after writing my first 58,000 words in November. I've been playing catch up on all the things I put off for the month of November and my JaNo is turning into a Feno or even (heaven forbid!) MaNo!

[Lavada]

Sara, This is my first experience with a NaNo type challenge. I'm finding it's working at least so far. Not sure when I get to the edit stage but right now I'm at 20,674 at day 14. Great going with 58,000 in November. I'll be happy with the 50,000.

Lavada

[A.]

Hi Jerry, I checked out your book at Amazon and it appears to only be on Kindle. Ninety nine cents is a real bargain. It looks really interesting, but I do not have a kindle. Maybe next Christmas I will get one. A. McGinley

[A.]

Thanks for the welcome. Welcome to you too since you are new. I am not sure yet how everything on goodreads works, but look forward to exploring the site. Arlene

[Elizabeth]

Pat wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: Oh! You saw it on my website. The only one published is T..."

Sorry, mis-read it. But my comment stands, and congratulation on finding a publisher who's interested in all three, y..."

Thanks, Pat. Of course, they've only expressed interest in the sequels, it doesn't mean they'll publish all of them. But I'm hoping.

Thanks for the support. Much appreciated :)

[Frank]

Hi, my name is Frank Scully and I am an author.

My new mystery novel, Resurrection Garden, is now available as an eBook from the publisher, MuseItUp Publishing or on Amazon and other online booksellers.

It is a story set in 1904 North Dakota during the settling of the prairie by homesteaders. Jake Turner, a man with a reputation he would like to bury, is a target for ruthless killers trying to stop him from solving a murder. And that's the least of his problems.

Please give it a look. If you like a bit of history and romance along with your suspense and mystery I think you will like it.

[Mike]

Thanks for setting this up, Vincent. It's a great way to bring readers and authors together.

I'm Mike Dennis, crime/noir fiction author from Key West. My current novel, THE TAKE, published by L&L Dreamspell, is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble online, Fictionwise, and AllRomance. A brief description follows:

<THE TAKE is a fast-paced, nerve-jangling ride.>>

Have a look at my website: http://mikedennisnoir.com and you can find excerpts from THE TAKE as well as from my next novel, THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA.

I'm also a reader, of course, and I love to read the same kind of material I write: noir and crime fiction. I just finished MY GUN IS QUICK by Mickey Spillane (which I reviewed on my website) and I'm now reading TRIPWIRE by Lee Child.

[Michael]

I am a mystery/suspense novelist and have lived most of my life in Arizona. I had six novels published by Wings ePress. My seventh, Scorpion Bay will be released by Second Wind Publishing later this spring. I also teach You Too Can Write a Novel workshops at libraries and bookstores throughout the state. You can learned more about me and the books I write on myt website, www.mjmurphy.com

[Saffina]

Hi guys...

Just thought I would stop by and introduce myself.

Firstly, what a fab group!

Secondly, hi!

My name is Saffina Deforges and I am a reader and writer. I love ANYTHING fictional and will read anything, from any genre. Got to if you want to write, right?

Saffina Desforges

My debut novel, Sugar & Spice is out now:

http://www.amazon.com/Sugar-Spice-ebo...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sugar-Spice-e...

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

Only 0.99c/£1.15!

http://www.saffinadesforges.com

I would be happy to hear from readers and writers alike and look forward to chatting with you all!

Saffina

[[deleted user]]

Hello, I'm Paul and I'm an avid reader of fiction and non-fiction. As writer, I just published my first book through createspace and I am expecting reviews from Skunk and 420 magazine.

Glad to be here!


"Lost cries from the Emerald Triangle"

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[F.J.]

Greetings.

Franz here. I've been writing science fiction since 1997, when I was 11 years old. For nearly 10 years, I've been trying to get published. A goal that I finally achieved 3 years ago with an essay commemorating the 40th anniversary of Anne McCaffrey's Pern series. Then, last year, I published my first actual book, Draconia: Forging Trust.

I also enjoy reading, as any good author should. I read science fiction mainly, as well as some fantasy.

[William]

My name is William L.K.
I am member of quite a few kindle forums but this is my first visit here.
I am a science fiction/fantasy author.

[Robert]

Hello. I'm Robert Morrow, author of Ringing True, a recently published novel that I believe falls under the category of "contemporary fiction". Under another name I have published a non-fiction work and some poetry; under still another name I am the songwriter and lead singer for Acoustic Disturbance. I live in the Seattle area, work in the field of organizational and human development and play as much as I can.

I don't read much fiction because I want to avoid influence, but I will read fiction in genres where I have no talent (historical, sci-fi, fantasy, etc.). My reading list is usually filled with history, political history, biography and baseball.

I love people, so I spend most of my free time in contact with the human race. Only in the mornings do I demand solitude as I am a very unpleasant, grumpy individual before ten. Much to my delight, I found the writing of Ringing True to be energizing rather than enervating, for while I was physically alone, the characters proved to be good company.

I have a passion for helping people learn and grow, so if anyone wants help with anything, feel free to contact me. I never attach strings to this offer.

Robert Morrow

[Dana]

Hello, everyone. My name is Dana Davis. I'm an award-winning author of fantasy and science fiction, a bestselling author, and a ghost buster. I'm currently under contract with SynergEbooks Publishing, and my 9th novel is scheduled for release in Spring 2011.

I spent my youth in the entertainment industry (you can catch me in various episodes of Rags to Riches and some very bad movies and cable shows that shall remain unnamed). I also have a passion for the paranormal and belong to a team that investigates ghosts and other out-of-the-ordinary occurrences. Some of my experiences tend to find their way into my writing, especially the Desert Magick series.

My home is Los Angeles but right now I'm living in the Arizona desert with my husband and two insane birds. When I'm not working, I love to travel, read, hike, play video games, and hunt down those elusive ancestors for my family tree. For more about me and my work, please visit http://www.danadaviswriting.com

[Cheryl]

Hello there,

My name is Cheryl Rogers and I'm an author from Tampa, Florida. I specialize in Christian books and articles. I've written books for all ages, but I have begun to focus my efforts on young readers aged 10-14, both boys and girls.

I am quite excited about the digital publishing opportunities we have today and am eager to connect with readers.

Thanks for letting me introduce myself. Look forward to getting to know you.

Cheryl Rogers
Just Like Jonah Wail Tales
Fast Track to Victory, A Christian Guidebook
Making Choices: Life is Like Acorns
What You Should Know About Self Publishing

[Austin]

I'm Austin. I really love to read. I'm not much of a writer but I've always wanted to be good at it (too lazy to pursue it). I'm a big movie person as well. For the most part, you can't beat the book though.

[Timothy]

Hi Cheryl,
nice play on words wail/whale.
All the best paul Rix [oldgeezer]

[Jason]

Hey all,

My name is Jason Tesar. Among other responsibilities, I write technical documentation for the microelectronics industry.

As far as reading, I enjoy fantasy, sci-fi, and military fiction.

Over ten years ago, I decided to start writing the fictional story that had been rattling around in my brain since I was a teenager. The amount of time I dedicated to writing was small at first, but grew as I got deeper into my story. Last October I published my first novel and now I'm in the research and planning stage for a prequel.


The Awakened: A Wandering Stars Novel

[A.]

Hi Cheryl, welcome to the group of readers and writers. I am a one book Christian author, my true story, Attic Alone, An Ex-Jehovah's Witness Finds the Church. I hope you enjoy the group.
A. McGinley

[Linda]

Hi! I'm Linda Ash, author of My Twelfth Christmas, Rose of Par Kluhnd: A Fairy Tale, and The Witch of Starmont. I'm glad I found this group! I'm off now to explore.

[Cheryl]

Hi, everyone:

My name is Cheryl Landmark and I'm the author of a young adult fantasy novel called Wind and Fire. As well as writing, I'm also a fanatic about reading. My preferred genre is fantasy (young adult and adult), but I also enjoy mystery, suspense, thrillers, paranormal and some sci-fi.

[William]

Welcome, Cheryl. Congrats on getting your novel out! The more, the merrier. I also write Y.A. fantasy novels. The King of the Trees is the first in my series of 7 titles (so far). Good luck, and happy browsing!

[William]

Hi, Linda. You've got three titles out already. Wonderful! (Your first title intrigues me. I'm a big fan of Christmas.) I write Y.A. fantasy novels. The King of the Trees is the first in a series of seven titles. Happy exploring to you!

[Cheryl]

Thanks for the welcome and the congratulations, William. I'm glad to be here.

[Linda]

Hi William! Thanks for the welcome! My book,Rose of Par Kluhnd: A Fairy Tale, is YA, too. And I'm an avid YA reader.

[Dave]

Hey:

My name is Dave Brigham, and I just joined Goodreads. My first collection of short stories, (C)rock Stories: Million-Dollar Tales of Music, Mayhem and Immaturity, came out just after Christmas.

I'm looking forward to talking about my book, as well as all the great books I've read lately. Also can't wait to learn about new things I should be reading.

[Marilyn]

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:"

Hi - I'm Marilyn Jenkins a Welsh poet and novelist. I'm in the proces of completing my second novel. My first 'The Legacy of Alice Waters' was published in 2007. I read, read read too.

[William]

Croeso, Marilyn! It's nice to have a Welshwoman join the group. I am a Welsh-American novelist (with seven titles to my name). (My mother's grandparents were both Welsh immigrants.) I actually use the Welsh language in my novels as a fantasy language. Blwyddyn Newydd Dda!

[Stephany]

Hello!My name is Stephany and I came across this group on "accident" and just recently joined! It seems like an awesome group to have! I do write books, but I have yet to COMPELTELY finish one. I write until it's ALMOST done, then change how it's going to end a million times until I just don't finish it. =/ I'll get one finished soon though! I joined this group because I absolutely LOVE to read and I am always looks for new authors and thought this would be perfect!!! =) I do write book reviews however, so if you're ever interested in reading my reviews, or asking me to review a book, check out my blog: http://stephanysbookreviews.blogspot.com. I'm so excited to meet new authors!

[Lavada]

Hi Stephany, I know what you mean about finishing. It took me 8 years to finish the first book. By that time I'd rewritten it so many times. Even then I couldn't seem to finish it. Finally a friend and published author said, "For cripes sake just do it." I did and it published. We laugh about it now.

So ... just finish it. Wishing you the best.

[Marilyn]

William wrote: "Croeso, Marilyn! It's nice to have a Welshwoman join the group. I am a Welsh-American novelist (with seven titles to my name). (My mother's grandparents were both Welsh immigrants.) I actually use ..."
Wel - dioch yn fawr William mae'n blesur mawr genni i gyfarfod a rhiwun su'n deall iaith y nefoedd. It goes to show how far and wide we have spread. I've settled back in Wales now but led a pretty well travelled life myself. My website www.marilyn-jenkins.books@offivelive.com has some pictures of my country life now.

[William]

Diolch, Marilyn!

[Marilyn]

Iawn cariad

[Dave]

Stephany wrote: "Hello!My name is Stephany and I came across this group on "accident" and just recently joined! It seems like an awesome group to have! I do write books, but I have yet to COMPELTELY finish one. I w..."

Took me 10 years to finish my first collection of short stories. I would work like hell for a few weeks, then ignore for a few months. Tear stories apart, put them back together, rip them up again and get very frustrated. But I knew I had to finish it.

I've started a few novels but yet to finish one. That's next on my agenda -- along with a soundtrack. A tall order, but I look forward to the challenge. Most important is to have an outline/plan and not just jump into things, which I've tried before and had no luck with.

Keep moving forward and you'll get there!

[Marilyn]

Dave wrote: "Stephany wrote: "Hello!My name is Stephany and I came across this group on "accident" and just recently joined! It seems like an awesome group to have! I do write books, but I have yet to COMPELTEL..."

I can relate to this so well. I have reams of novel openings tucked away. It took me 10 years to complete The Legacy of Alice Waters http://tinyurl.com/2845q5c. You have to just keep going and get your writing out there. Yesterday I discovered my novel is voted 3rd last month on kindle and goes forward to be voted for as what to read in February: http://littleurl.info/8un. It's spurred me on to focus on number 2. There are bleak times when you are paddling away in the dark but carry on - carry on

[Martha]

Hello,

I am Martha just joining this group. I have been a member for a little while but never had a chance to read about all the goodies. It will take me several days to check it all out. I do not write books but wished I was talented enough to write books as well as reading books. I read mostly on rainy or cold days. If I work in the yard then I take my books on tape outside with me so I do not lose out on a good book.

Nice to meet everyone!!

[William]

Welcome, Martha!

[Jeff]

Hey!

I run my own graphic design/web development business with clients located around the country. I graduated with degrees in Economics and Graphic Design/Illustration and minors in Management and English. I've lived in Idaho, Utah, Arizona, and Brazil.

I've always loved reading, especially science fiction. With the advent of eBooks, I've even started publishing my own titles, something I've always wanted to do but never thought I'd be able to do.

Some of my favorite authors include Orson Scott Card, Charles Sheffield, John Grisham, Stephen Gould, Gary K. Wolf, and Duane Swierczynski.

And I think the Kindle is the greatest invention since electricity. It has literally rekindled my love of reading and given me access to so many new stories I never knew existed.

[William]

Welcome, Jeff! Isn't Kindle great?

[Jeff]

William wrote: "Welcome, Jeff! Isn't Kindle great?"

I can't say enough good about it. CNET may call it a doomed technology, but I think its the greatest device of this millennium so far.

[Raymond]

My name is Raymond L. Spitzer. I have been an avid reader of science fiction, mystery, historical fiction, and LDS church literature for many years. In high school I determined I wanted to be a writer. I collected rejection slips even though I majored in English and creative writing. I continued writing after becoming a high school teacher but found the creative juices dried up due to the demands of my job. After becoming a public safety telecommunicator I found my thoughts increasingly going to a gentle mystery story. I developed the idea over the next decade until I was satisfied with it. I actually completed the novel and submitted it. After only two rejections it was accepted by WiDo Publishing. The rewriting process is now done and it is scheduled to be published in February or March of 2011. It is called Arizona Guy, and is the first of a projected series of gentle mysteries set in Ajo, Arizona. There is an understated spiritual element that sets it apart from most mysteries. I had never heard of GoodReads until WiDo recommended it. This seems like a neat website!

[Linda Ann]

I'm a fan of ereaders too! I think it has given new life to my work.
Welcome to all new authors.

[[deleted user]]

Hello everyone. Thanks for starting this thread, Vincent. I am an Egyptian born author, immigrated to the States some 30 years ago. My writing is Women's Fiction. The first three books are a trilogy of sorts. We meet the same character in all three books.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKkrrr...

This is a link to the trailer I made for my book. Please copy and paste in the url. I would appreciate any comments from people about it.

Thanks for opening up this conversation.

Regards,Sonia

[Carla]

O'Dell wrote: "Hi everyone. After years of coming up with ideas, and stopping and starting, I finally published my first book All About Daisy. It's the first in a planned four part YA series. The ..."

Looking forward to reading them! Great Job!