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Hallo Beau and Victoria,Thanks for the welcoming. Glad to be here.
Hello, fellow authors and readers. I write across the genres of epic fantasy, science fiction, horror and contemporary fiction; flash fiction, short stories and several novel-length works in progress. I also write poetry, mostly influenced by the aforementioned genres.
I've recently released my first published work - an irreverant comic fantasy take on Creationism, entitled "In The Beginning: A Short Story of Biblical Proportions". To that end, I'd like to share some details about the story and where it can be purchased.
The blurb: "In the grand, cosmic scheme of existence, the place where most things go wrong is usually the very beginning. If the Bible is to be believed, then Creation was no exception.
Within these pages you will have your faith questioned; played with; stretched; laughed at; spanked; and, perhaps, shattered into a hundred billion motes of stardust.
You have been warned."
"In The Beginning" is available in all Amazon stores worldwide, and the Kindle edition comes with a bonus vignette entitled "To Onan Is Human". Currently available for US$0.99 (and equivalents).
In The Beginning: A Short Story of Biblical Proportions
Thanks in advance to anyone who takes an interest. My next plan for release will be a poetry collection, and in the longer term I'm working extensively on an epic fantasy novel tentatively entitled "Everwalker". Phew. And now it's time for bed. G'night. ;)
Welcome Olivia, Andrew, Airicka, J.S., Aray, Evi, Amber, Owen, Scott, and anyone else I've missed.
Victoria wrote: "Welcome to the group, Jenny, Aray, Evi, Amber, Owen, and anyone else that joined recently and I haven't greeted yet!"Lenita wrote: "Welcome Olivia, Andrew, Airicka, J.S., Aray, Evi, Amber, Owen, Scott, and anyone else I've missed."
C. wrote: "Deb wrote: "My name is Deb and I am a reader, writer, farmer, and librarian. So far I've published non-fiction articles and am working on two mystery novels. I love mysteries, SF/fantasy, literat..."
Thank you! I look forward to seeing what you write! My recent novel, The Dragon Dreamer, is in a goodreads giveaway with one day left. It's a YA science fantasy with flying dragons and an undersea world.
Hello Scott.Amber wrote: "Odd comment, but I don't know your sense of humor. So I'll just say that I tend to leave a light smattering of glitter behind, but not dirt"
Amber, my mum always said I could start a fight in an empty room. And bless her; she was right.
Beau wrote: "Hello Scott.Amber wrote: "Odd comment, but I don't know your sense of humor. So I'll just say that I tend to leave a light smattering of glitter behind, but not dirt"
Amber, my mum always said I..."
Lenita wrote: "Welcome Olivia, Andrew, Airicka, J.S., Aray, Evi, Amber, Owen, Scott, and anyone else I've missed."
Thanks for the welcomes! :)
Beau, anyone who can start a fight in an empty room - and live to tell the tale - gets my vote. I also have a tendency of kicking up a storm (in the form of a blog post) witnessed by none but myself.
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Lenita wrote: "Welcome Olivia, Andrew, Airicka, J.S., Aray, Evi, Amber, Owen, Scott, and anyone else I've missed."Thanks! Good to be here
Hello everybody, My name is Jeremy Thompson. I am the author of The Phantom Cabinet, The Fetus and Other Stories, and "Sacrificial Version" from Into the Darkness: Volume One. At any rate, my publisher has given me permission to set up a giveaway for my new novel, the Phantom Cabinet, and I was wondering if anyone was interested.
Susan wrote: "Why can't we 'like' posts here! I miss that feature."LIKE
Evi wrote: "Hallo everybody, my name is Evi and i am from Athens, Greece. So far i have translated four novels from English into Greek ( two of them have been published here in Athens) and i have written and p..."Hi Evi, your book sounds intriguing (the fiction one, LOL). Would you be interested in a review swap? I write women's fiction, my first English-language book is out since August.
Have a nice day,
Krisz
Live My Life
Umm, well, sorry for posting before introducing myself. I like to jump into the middle of things!I've been writing since I was 10 - like most of us here, I gather! I had articles published in several magazines, at first in youth magazines, later on my profession (management consulting), and my first fiction, a crime story was published (in Hungarian) in 2007.
My first English-language book is out as ebook since August: Live My Life, about a girl who travels a lot and learns a lot about emotions.
I am interested in review swaps!
I read basically everything, unless they are too dark or violent. I like literature and classics, but also romances and crime stories, comedies, stuff related to kids, family life, pets. Children's books are welcome, sci-fi only if they are light and funny.
Add me as a friend if you like!
Here's my book:
Live My Life
Hello Scott, Jeremy, Carly, and Kitty.Scott, starting the fight is easy. The real trouble begins when someone asks "Who started this?".
Welcome to the group, Chris, Carly, and Kitty!
Hello!My name is Andrew J. Stillman. I'm a fantasy novelist and travel writer/blogger. I just published my first novel, Immortality Awaits back in May. Looking forward to connecting with other authors out there!
I'd be interested in doing some review swaps, as well.
Welcome Andrew! A review swap would be great! I'll check out your novel. I am also a fantasy writer and have a book out, Guardian of the Gauntlet.
Hello, everyone. I'm Ashe. Some of you may have seen me making introductions in other groups already. Now I'm doin on here.I write and I read. I have read since I was very young. Books are integral to who I am. I've also written on and off for a very long time and this year, I decided to go full force into becoming a professional. I've spent the year working on a regular writing schedule and my first book. Proud to say the former has worked out comfortably and the latter is coming along nicely. Part of that is the kickstarter for it.
I love sci-fi, fantasy, and horror (especially Weird fiction). I'm a Trekkie. I'm a big fan of the Weird Western, which is what my book is. I hope that I can take this first book and build a nice series. I have lots of ideas.
So, hi everyone!
Ashe wrote: "Hello, everyone. I'm Ashe. Some of you may have seen me making introductions in other groups already. Now I'm doin on here.
I write and I read. I have read since I was very young. Books are in..."
Hello, Ashe, and welcome. You're going to have a great time here, and learn lots from this diverse membership. Best of luck with your project!
I write and I read. I have read since I was very young. Books are in..."
Hello, Ashe, and welcome. You're going to have a great time here, and learn lots from this diverse membership. Best of luck with your project!
Hello everyone, my name is Daniel and I am avid writer. I would say my writing is most influenced by my two favorite authors: Charles Dickens and Dean Koontz.I just recently published my first novel on Amazon Kindle, Falling Stars which can be found here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NLJ57DC
Looking forward to connecting with both authors and readers!
Krisz wrote: "Evi wrote: "Hallo everybody, my name is Evi and i am from Athens, Greece. So far i have translated four novels from English into Greek ( two of them have been published here in Athens) and i have w..."Hi Krisz, sorry i didnt reply earlier, just now i saw your post. of course i am interested in review swap.I will send you my fiction book right away, just give me an email address or any other way of communication. You can also send you me your book. for sure i will write a review at amazon and on goodreads.
Andrew wrote: "Hello!My name is Andrew J. Stillman. I'm a fantasy novelist and travel writer/blogger. I just published my first novel, Immortality Awaits back in May. Looking forward to connecting with other au..."
Hallo Andrew, I am Evi and i recently wrote my second book about London's monuments and their history. Since you told us that you like traveling and you have a blog about travels are you interested in review swap with your new book?
Hello,I'm Kay, I am someone that loves to read all genres of romance books. I like to read books by authors that are new, that are just starting, and I have a few authors I follow too. I have much respect for authors that put so much into their books. I love to read and give reviews on romance books.
Hello everyone! My name is Theresa Van Spankeren and I'm glad to have found you. I am an eager reader and am also a writer. My first novel of a series is called War of Destiny: Lost Soul. I am self published through Amazon and it is also available through Barnes and Noble and other bookstores. I wrote Lost Soul during my senior year of high school and spent many years trying to find an agent and publisher. Self Publishing opened a door that wasn't possible years ago.
Hallooo! I'm a novelist and freelance writer from London. My debut novel 'How the Wolf Lost Her Heart', which is set in London two centuries from now, is available on Amazon and all good Ebook retailers.I mostly enjoy writing Children's and Young Adult novels, but my personal passions lie in historical military stories. My favourite book is 'The Eagle has Landed' by Jack Higgins.
Looking forward to getting acquainted here! My blog is here http://skyespitfire.wordpress.com/
Hello Daniel, Kay, Theresa, and Sarah. Hi Ashe, nice to see you again.
Welcome to the group, Kay, Theresa, and Sarah!
Hello everyone,I am a writer whose first memoir, The Courage to be Different, is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and a number of other chains. My second book, Divergent Lives, is also a memoir and will be released soon.
I am looking forward to sharing with everyone here!
You can learn more about me at http://www.i-vicente.com
Thanks for having a great forum!
Hey! :)I'm Wadhha and I'm from a small country in the Middle East called Oman :).I'm a 17 year old girl who enjoys reading.
I've recently created an instagram account dedicated to to books/novels i'd be happy if you followed me (@book_lover97).
if anyone here is searching for a friend to talk to feel free to message me :D
I don't know what else to say XD SO goodbye *waves hand*
Lenita wrote: "Welcome Andrew! A review swap would be great! I'll check out your novel. I am also a fantasy writer and have a book out, Guardian of the Gauntlet."I am certainly down for a review swap! Just let me know :)
Evi wrote: "Hallo Andrew, I am Evi and i recently wrote my second book about London's monuments and their history. Since you told us that you like traveling and you have a blog about travels are you interested in review swap with your new book?"
Certainly! I'd be happy to!
Welcom to the group, I, and Wadhha!
Hello,I'm Rebecca Hazell, who in the past wrote award winning nonfiction for kids published thru Barefoot Books and Abbeville, but who turned to historical fiction to get a story written that took 20 years to research and write and which ended up as a trilogy. All three are out now, yay, and available through Amazon and Kindle. A saga set in the 13th century (think Mongols, Assassins, Crusades, Inquisition), its series title is The Tiger and the Dove, and the individual titles are The Grip of God
, Solomon's Bride Solomon's Bride,
, and Consolamentum: The Tiger and the Dove Book Three, photo pending while I figure out how to upload it! The first two books received dynamite reviews, and Consolamentum just came out. I'm happy to do review swaps.
Thank you for the warm welcome everyone! :D
Welcome to the group, JA, and Rebecca!
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Odd comment, but I don't know your sense of humor. So I'll just say that I tend to leave a light smattering of glitter behind, but not dirt [smiley].