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[Victoria]

Welcome to the group, Patrick, Steven , and Rory!

[Karris]

Hello, I am Karris Callahan! I am creative to the core, passionate in all I do, and always a dreamer of the unreachable. I am an author with the deep desire for all youth to discover their potential and follow their dreams. I believe that everyone was born with a voice to be heard, and I am committed to being apart of a generation who courageously speaks through the creative arts.

[D.J.]

Hi,
I'm D.J.Wilson. First a blogger, now an author of two published works just this year, I'm hoping to share my weaknesses and draw on the strengths of the group.

Most pressing question I'd like to ask, does a romance adventure novel need to be steamy? I've listened to many comparing our works to E.L. James and Silvia day. Although flattered, I'm not sure that's a good thing. I'd rather appeal to a broader audience if possible.

http://www.amazon.com/Ride-Redemption...

Care to share your thoughts?

Author of Ride To Redemption, Ride To Restoration.

[[deleted user]]

D.J. wrote: "Hi,
I'm D.J.Wilson. First a blogger, now an author of two published works just this year, I'm hoping to share my weaknesses and draw on the strengths of the group.

Most pressing question I'd like ..."

Hi, D.J., and welcome to the party. I'll offer my opinion for you, and be aware that that's all this is. I'm not a romance reader, but I'm not above reading an adventure with a romance playing a part in it. I prefer the adventure to take center stage, and feel that if the romance is the focus, then it's a romance that happens to have an adventure going on in the background. If your focus is on the romance, then steam it up. That seems to be what readers of that genre want. If it's an adventure, than show the romantics being romantic, but hint at the physical; stop when they close the bedroom door, and leave it to your readers to infer the steamy.

[Alex]

Hi I'm Stu Sherman. I co-write YA books under the pen name Alex Flynn with my wife. We have a book about teenage superheroes coming out in the fall. I also write under my own name, though have nothing published at this point. I read a lot of YA and literary fiction, as well as non-fiction mostly on science and healthcare. I run a bioethics task force for NY state and when not writing wrestle with tricky ethical questions in health policy. I've recently been doing a lot of research on reproductive technology and artificial intelligence, though as seperate subjects.

[D.K.]

Hi, I'm DK Mok, a science fiction and fantasy author.

I'm passionate about science, literacy, technology and geek culture, and I have a degree in Psychology.

My urban fantasy novel The Other Tree was published by Spence City earlier this year, and my epic fantasy novel Hunt for Valamon is due out next year.

I'm still finding my way around Goodreads, but it's a great community here, and I look forward to exploring the discussions.

[Beau]

Hello John, Patrick, Steven, Rory, Karris, D.J., Stu and D.K.

[Victoria]

Welcome to the group, Karris and D.J!

[B.J.]

Hi I'm Debbie. Write under BJ Mitchel. I love to read and write HEA sweet romances. Currently have 2 books published Here & Now and Close Contact with a third book Hostage for Life due for release November 2014.

[Victoria]

Welcome to anyone I missed saying it to!

[Stephanie]

Hi, I'm Stephanie Workman, new to the Goodreads Author community. My picture book Lucy's Amazing Friend was just released on Amazon. It's about an eight-year-old girl who befriends a boy with autism. Thank you for letting me join your group.

[Tom]

My name is Tom Greer. I'm a reader and writer of crime and spy fiction. My first novel is a Cold War thriller, "An Expendable Spy" which takes place in the late 70s London, Amsterdam (among other settings).

The novel I'm currently working on is the first of a crime series featuring Detective Inspector John Gore. The novel is called "Death Comes Calling" and it will be published hopefully later this year.

Reading-wise, I enjoy the likes of George Orwell, Graham Greene, John Le Carre, Len Deighton, Peter May, Peter Robinson and Ian Rankin.

[Katerina]

Hi guys!

My name is Katerina Martinez, author of Taken In Darkness: 7 Supernatural Shorts (recently released on Amazon for Kindle). I'm completely new to the world of published books, but I'm really excited to have finally stepped out of my shell and stuck to the only thing I knew made sense.

I enjoy reading paranormal romances (with or without a sexy twist), horror, mysteries and even thrillers.

Hoping to meet new people, write a bunch of books, and enjoy my life!

Thanks!
- Kat

xoxo

[Lenita]

Welcom Karris and D.J.

[Beau]

Good afternoon Debbie, Stephanie, Tom and Katerina.

[Lenita]

Welcome Stephanie, Debbie, Tom, and Katerina.

[Xavier]

Hi to the newbies...

[Victoria]

Welcome to the group, Stephanie, Tom, Katerina, and anyone else I missed!

[Claire]

Hi Everyone!

I'm Claire Bowman, I write how-to books focused on reducing chemicals in our lives. I'm currently on book #3 of a series called "Kick Chemicals to the Curb!" I love helping people learn how to make just about anything themselves. Plus, it's great for your health and tons cheaper.

I love reading, too. I enjoy a wide variety of topics from business to health to a good vampire book. I'm fairly new to Goodreads so this has been an adventure.

Look forward to chatting with all of you!

~Claire B.

[Victoria]

Welcome to the group, Claire!

[Lenita]

Welcome Claire.

[Thomas]

Hi everyone! My name is Thomas Whaley. I am an elementary school teacher (2nd grade) on Long Island - where I live with my husband and two 6 year old sons...I enjoy reading, writing, traveling and wine tasting...My first novel, Leaving Montana, launched on 8/2. I hope you all get a chance to check it out!
Thomas

[Lenita]

Welcome Thomas.

[Bob]

Hello Everyone,

I am an author writing in the Fantasy and Children's genres. I look forward to meeting some of you and making connections.

Bob Brooks

[Victoria]

Welcome to the group, Thomas and Bob!

[S.]

welcome! welcome! anyone is welcome to friend me :)

[Bob]

Victoria wrote: "Welcome to the group, Thomas and Bob!"

Thank you

[Bob]

S. wrote: "welcome! welcome! anyone is welcome to friend me :)"

Thank you

[Steven]

A Murder at Dragon Bay

Dear all,

I was musing about how straightforward it must surely be to write a whodunnit. Well, I have now discovered that there is nothing straightforward whatsoever about such an undertaking. The experiment has demonstrated, at least to me, that it is hard work indeed sticking within the rigid conventions of a detective novel.

I suspect that the freedom of a post-post-post-modern novel is a far easier prospect. On the other hand, this experiment was quite good fun and I enjoyed the illusion, about which I have already heard others talk, of watching the characters to see what they would do next (as if I weren't in control).

Anyway. There it is. Publish and be damned.

Yours,

Steven Lawrie

[Samreen]

I'm the author of a romance fiction series.

The title: A Silent Prayer: A Prayer Series I is the winner of Best Romance in 2014 Los Angeles Book Festival, winner of Best Romance in 2014 Paris Book Festival, winner of 2014 Hollywood Book Festival, Honorable Mention—2014 New York Book Festival, Global eBook Awards Nominee—and Readers' Favorite Book Award FINALIST.
It's available on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D2YEDPO/ only in 99c for a limited time.

[Lenita]

Welcome Bob, Steven, and Samreen.

[Kay]

Hello everyone I am Kay, I love to read mostly romance but branching out to others. I do a lot reviews for authors, I am hoping to learn how to begin my first book. I have started and stopped at least 10 times in the last year. I am Happy to meet you all.

[Victoria]

Welcome to the group, Steven, Samreen, and Kay!

[[deleted user]]

Kay wrote: "Hello everyone I am Kay, I love to read mostly romance but branching out to others. I do a lot reviews for authors, I am hoping to learn how to begin my first book. I have started and stopped at ..."

Hello, Kay. Lots of good experience here; someone should be able to help you get started. Best of luck in all of your endeavors!

[Lenita]

Welcome Kay.

[Guy Vestal]

Greetings...

My name is Guy Robert Vestal. I am a single Father who has raised 8 Daughters alone our entire lives. I have four elementary school aged girls still left at home.

I just recently got back to reading and writing. I love to review books, but sadly enough, I am too old school to abandon ink and paper, ergo I own no e reader. Sorry. LOL

[Jim]

Guy wrote: "Greetings...

My name is Guy Robert Vestal. I am a single Father who has raised 8 Daughters alone our entire lives. I have four elementary school aged girls still left at home.

I just recently got..."

Welcome, Guy. I think that you will enjoy this group - lively and intelligent, for the most part.

I have to admire you - raising 8 young ladies on your own - Outnumbered, yet still alive; a true warrior.

[Lenita]

Welcome Guy.

[Devi]

Hi everyone. I am Devi Nair from India. I love to read a lot. I am not an author as such but I do write blogs. You can check out my blogs at https://nairdevis.wordpress.com/
I also write reviews of books I read on Goodreads and also on http://www.shvoong.com/writers/dnair/

If anyone is look for having their books reviewed, I would love to be given an opportunity to do so. I prefer mystery, thrillers, suspense, detective fiction, sci-fi and the likes.
Do feel free to contact me on nair.devi.s@gmail.com or PM me on my profile here on Goodreads.
Thanks :)

[Lenita]

Hi Devi, thanks for the info and welcome.

[Christian]

Hi, my name is Christian Willie J. Henderson. Just Google my name! Anyway, I'm the kind of author who loves to open the eyes of people concerning their spiritual war and struggle with drugs, alcohol and the immoral life style attached. And also help women wise up when it comes to being spiritually ignorant concerning their marriage vows and how not to be taken advantage of and viewed as "a silly woman" (see 2Tim.3:2-7) by those who they think love and appreciate them: www.ivehadenough.yolasite.com Simply click here: www.christdeliveredme.yolasite.com to see what I'm all about, and what God is up to concerning you reading this post at this time.

[Christian]

Paul wrote: "I'm Paul, 56, from the UK. I work in education as a part time teacher, part time IT guru, part time creator of interactive learning resources and part time manager of a Study Centre, all of the abo..."

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[Christian]

Anna wrote: "Ah well. That idea goes back on the shelf for a while longer then. Thanks anyway."

Hello, Anna. You may want to start out with something small like creating a FREE infomercial which can be lengthen into a 30 minute or 1 hour long movie or video depending on your quest. I did it, created my own using the FREE link that already built into your computer called "Movie Maker". I will be glad to send you the steps. Even the background music for you movie or video is free! See what I made for FREE and uploaded at:
http://youtu.be/hXjHORPSVrI


https://www.youtube.com/edit?video_id...

[[deleted user]]

Hello Everyone! My book, The Joy Channelings, are channelings I received over a two year period about how we can connect to the Joy that is a part of all of us. I had learned to channel prior to my daughter becoming critically ill, and I am so appreciative of the Sky helping me to find my faith again and show me the smallest things can bring the greatest of Joys. It changed my perspective from the sorrow of her having to relearn how to walk to the Joy of "look what she can do today - she can move her toe!" In learning how to change my perspective from sorrow to Joy, it changed how I was viewing everything in my life. I am happy to report she is completely healed, and it is my wish to share these Joy Channelings with anyone looking to find the Joy that is underneath everything, and sharing an easy way to connect to it.

The Joy Channelings: Seth Speaks about Joy

[Victoria]

Welcome to the group, Guy, Devi, Christian, and Helen!

[[deleted user]]

Thank you Victoria

[James]

Hello all, my name is Jim. I'm married to a wonderful wife and have a beautiful daughter. I've just authored my first book, and look forward to interacting with the wonderful people here. This group looks great!

Thanks

[Devi]

Victoria wrote: "Welcome to the group, Guy, Devi, Christian, and Helen!"
Thank you so much Victoria

[Robin]

Hi ALL

I'm a retired NYCity employee who's been married for 20 years sans children. Right now I'm editing my anthology of 100 Flash Fictions.

I'm writing an adult Contemporary romance novel with a paranormal element running through parts of the storyline entitled "His Darkest Secret."

I'm also in the midst of writing a YA Urban Fantasy novella entitled "The Secret of the Well:" which is also a sequel to my debut YA Paranormal romance novel entitled "I Kissed a Ghost."

And I’d like to invite everyone to check this novel for your daughter, yourself or any other young girl in your family. The book has received 4.1 STARS [based on the average of 11 reviews in the US. I especially love the wonderful 4 STAR review it has received from a MALE !!!

http://tinyurl.com/nvmjz98

I'm quite involved with Linked groups as I OWN 4, I Manage 2 as well as Moderating 2 more. I also own a group here on GoodReads called "Romance Authors of the World;" which I've duplicated on FaceBook, Google and LinkedIn.

Have a GREAT HUMPDAY !!! :-) :-) :-)

Robin Leigh

[Victoria]

Welcome to the group, Jim, and Robin Leigh!