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[Julia]

Maggie wrote: "Hi Julia Espey,
I am excited to read your book. I love books that motivate us to become better parents. My book, ParentFix is also designed to inspire parents to do their best. Good luck and I w..."

Thanks so much Maggie. I post testimonials and link to other websites, so lets help each other!! (Assuming you'll love the book of course :) and give it two thumbs up.) I love what you wrote here from your bio: "The health of any society lies in the strength of its families. Thus, strengthening families will strengthen communities and nations." Go Girl! This is my mission on this planet... to strengthen the homelife to strengthen the world. We definitely have to collaborate!

[Maggie]

This will be fun to collaborate and get to know each other. Lets stay in touch!

[David]

Hi

My name is David Pauly and I just got published last week! The title of my book is Icarus Rising. Icarus is a fantasy fiction story, where a medieval world full of different races of Men, Elves, Dwarves, and Gracies have recently defeated the Terrible Dark Lord, Magnar. Now each race is trying to keep their lands and skills for themselves while expanding into each other's territory. Each race of people believes that not only are they acting in their own self interest, but in the best interests of the entire world. Conflict quickly grows within and without of each race creating a complex world of intermeshing alliances and relationships. War threaten to break out when multiple assassinations explode across the City of Westmen, nearly killing crown prince Alfrahil. Who is to blame for these dastardly attacks?

Please send me your feedback/comments.

David Pauly
www.davidpauly.com

[Julia]

Congratulation David. Who published you? Your story line is great. Welcome to the group!

[David]

Hi Julia,

Thank you for your comment. My book is published by Black Rose Writing, an independent publisher. Please visit my website (davidpauly.com) for more information.

[Caroline]

Mira wrote: "Hi

My name is Mira Kolar-Brown. I published my books on Amazon Kindle last August-September and had a lot of fun since meeting both readers and other authors.

HIDING THE ELEPHANT and its sequel L..."

Mira, I'm happy to learn of a new mystery series. If you read romance which includes mystery, try my two linked books on Kindle: THE MOST UNSUITABLE WIFE and THE MOST UNSUITABLE HUSBAND. I usually have to insert murder and mayhem to my books, and that's true of my two recent releases from The Wild Rose Press, THE TEXAN'S IRISH BRIDE and OUT OF THE BLUE. Now, I have to go check out your mysteries. LOL

[Caroline]

Michael wrote: "Hi

I was just wondering what was going on in the SciFi world: I have not been there for a while and really fancied a trip back.
And here you are with invite!

I will certainly take up the oppor..."

My name is Caroline Clemmons. If you like time travel paranormals, please try books by Beth Trissel and Maeve Greyson. Both are terrific writers, and Maeve's is more than just time travel and involves ancient Gaelic curses, etc. I also have a time travel, OUT OF THE BLUE, in which a woman from 1845 Ireland comes forward to today to help a police detective solve a series of murders for which someone is trying to frame him.

[William]

Mukkove wrote: "Hello, I am Mukkove Johnson. I currently have one published book, Christmas is About Jesus: An Advent Devotional. I love to write. I think best on paper. I educate my three children at home and wor..."

Hi, Mukkove. Welcome to the group! I love Christmas, and your book title says it all. I write a Christian allegorical fantasy series similar to Chronicles of Narnia. (There are seven titles in the series so far.)

Blessings!

[Caroline]

Hello, my name is Caroline Clemmons. I write romance which includes mayhem on the way to a happy ending. My current publisher is The Wild Rose Press for the most part for the historical romance THE TEXAN'S IRISH BRIDE, the contemporary paranormal time travel mystery OUT OF THE BLUE, and a novella in the Civil War anthology NORTHERN ROSES AND SOUTHERN BELLES. I have just put my backlist of BE MY GUEST, THE MOST UNSUITABLE WIFE, and THE MOST UNSUITABLE HUSBAND on Kindle and Smashwords as well as one new contemporary, SNOWFIRES.

[Mukkove]

William wrote: "Mukkove wrote: "Hello, I am Mukkove Johnson. I currently have one published book, Christmas is About Jesus: An Advent Devotional. I love to write. I think best on paper. I educate my three children..."

Thank you, William. I'll try to remember your books when I need more read-a-louds. What age level do you target?

[Dan]

I graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1989 where I majored in Mathematical Sciences. I earned a Masters Degree in Military Operational Art and Science from Air University in 2006. I live with my family in Monument, CO. Daniel J. Norman

http://www.danieljnorman.com

[Thomas]

Hi all, I'm Thomas Amo, author of "An Apple For Zoë". I'm so glad one of my friends told me about this group. I look forward to making even more friends here as well!!

[Anita]

Hi Julia and Maggie,
I'll check out your web-sites. I also wrote a different take on parenting--addicted teens, Letters ot God on a Prodigal son. I'm re-editing it, but you can check it out on this preview on cratespace

https://www.createspace.com/Preview/1...

Julia wrote: "Maggie wrote: "Hi Julia Espey,
I am excited to read your book. I love books that motivate us to become better parents. My book, ParentFix is also designed to inspire parents to do their best. Go..."

[Maggie]

Hi Anita, Thanks for calling my attention to your book. It sounds fascinating and I need to read it. The mom eventually finds peace? Don't tell me. I'll read it!

[Mark]

Hello all. Glad to be in the group. I write suspense/thrillers. I love to read all sorts of novels. A few favorite authors: Gaiman and Hornby and Koontz. Currently reading Girl With the Dragon Tatoo. My debut novel, The Father's Child, has been well received with readers and reviewers alike. Again, glad to be in the group. :)

[Julia]

Anita, I just went and gave your book intro some feedback. In short, loved it. You're going to help a lot of people. Your transparency is the winning ticket along with the "lesson learned" section at the end that gives those in the middle of that journey wisdom beyond that moment, wisdom from someone looking back.

In the book I wrote, many of the dads I interviewed talk about handling children headed toward or in addiction--but offer some unique takes to it... I think the contents of "If I Were Your Daddy" might provide you some more insights into the "lessons learned" sections - through other's insightful journeys. Specifically take a look at Ted Tillinghast, Dr. John Demartini and Dr. Henry Abraham's chapters in the book. The last one is a teenage drug expert, a retired Harvard psychiatrist (specializing in this field) and a Nobel Peace prize recipient. He says that 1/2 of the cases that come through his door originates in some way from the child not finding something of their own, something truly authentic to who they are; they never find something to feel good about themselves and are without a direction that inspires them. His two children were headed down this path, but he saw the signs, and he headed it off.

Let me know what you think-- and if you find the chapters, and real-stories, helpful in the book. If I Were Your Daddy, This Is What You'd Learn Keep at it. You've got a winner of a book coming! I'm here to help you anyway I can.

-Julia, author

[Lori]

Hi.. I'm Lori and my co-authored book Chicken Nachos just hit Amazon and B&N. Love writing.. love marketing (Did I really just say that?) Here's the skinny on Chicken Nachos: .. Read [b]Chicken Nachos [/b]and you'll never think of verbal or emotional abuse in the same way. This takes you into the lives of two women in a really unique way. You'll be entertained and at times laugh out loud.. but don't be fooled.. sad info delivered in a very clever way. Definitely should read if you've ever questioned whether you.. or someone you know.. experienced verbal abuse.. or just wondered about this type of abuse. Definitely thought provoking! Easy read!

[Anita]

You can read the first chapter on the link I sent. Th book should be out in a month. I'll be on radio April 15th to discuss it.

[Anita]

Lori, I'm interested. Do you have a preview chapter?

[Anita]

Julia wrote: "Anita, I just went and gave your book intro some feedback. In short, loved it. You're going to help a lot of people. Your transparency is the winning ticket along with the "lesson learned" section ..."

Thank you Julia for your comments and info.
Your book looks very interesting too. I will take a look at it. My book will be published in a month, tweaking it a bit.It has an amazing ending, which humbles me.

[Lori]

Anita wrote: "Lori, I'm interested. Do you have a preview chapter?"

Amazon is working on building the look inside the book page and the Kindle conversion now. Should be available soon. It's a hard one to just "chapter out" because the premise walks you through individual lessons that show the journey from initial denial to actually losing yourself as a party to the abuse.. We've got fairy tale characters that develop as the ability of the women to cope with reality diminishes. I've got to tell you.. my co-author and I lived it and wrote the chapters individually to heal. Put it together on the other side of healing to help others understand. Does that help or muddy the waters further?

[Lori]

Julia wrote: "Anita, I just went and gave your book intro some feedback. In short, loved it. You're going to help a lot of people. Your transparency is the winning ticket along with the "lesson learned" section ..."
Both great! Interesting, Julia.. I see Jack Canfield is involved. He's awesome. Has given me much encouragement on Chicken Nachos .. I'll definitely be reading both yours and Anita's. Lori

[Julia]

Lori- Chicken Nachos? Great title... makes one curious. Let us all know when we can peek inside. It sounds like a great premise for a book!

How did Jack Canfield give you encouragement?... He's a great guy and great mentor. I'm so grateful he really got behind my book, wrote the foreword and then wrote me a handwritten note with the foreword that said "I love this book!" I was humbled and blessed. Tell me more how he influenced you.

[Lori]

Lori wrote: "Anita wrote: "Lori, I'm interested. Do you have a preview chapter?"

Amazon is working on building the look inside the book page and the Kindle conversion now. Should be available soon. It's a hard..."

https://www.createspace.com/Preview/1...
I put this up for you to take a look.

[Lori]

Julia wrote: "Lori- Chicken Nachos? Great title... makes one curious. Let us all know when we can peek inside. It sounds like a great premise for a book!

How did Jack Canfield give you encouragement?... He's ..."

I met Jack at one of his Success Principles workshops. I sent him some info on my book, which he referred to his former publisher. Unfortunately the gentleman no longer handled my "genre".. Jack emailed to offer encouragement and I've submitted a proposal for a Chicken Soup book. However, I haven't heard from him in a while. I have a copy of Chicken Nachos to send him sitting on my desk with a thank you note. More than anything, his workshop and guidance on going after your dreams kept me on this until I found a way around rejections. The book doesn't fit the normal genre stereotyping so getting a publisher involved has been an uphill battle. We're self-publishing and marketing in hopes of getting picked up. Easier to do when the product is in hand. I'll let you know if I hear from Jack after I send him the completed book. How'd you get him to read and recommend yours?

[Julia]

Did you know Jack sold the Chicken Soup brand. He's no longer making Chicken soup book, though his name is still on all of them. I got him to read it by going to his "breakthrough to success" seminar and I made a mocked-up copy of the book "If I Were Your Daddy" with him and I as co-authors. I sent the book to his room at the hotel with a fruit plate and a bouquet of flowers and a note that said "Jack, our book just hit #1 on the NYT best seller list. Congratulations! Give my Love to Inga" I didn't know Jack. I didn't know his wife Inga, then. But I made an impression. He gave me his personal office number and the rest is history. :)

[Lori]

Wow.. He gave me his personal email.. so he sure is approachable. He walks his talk! I plan on sending him the copy with a note... Like your approach better since visualization is part of his teachings. I would like to attend one of his breakthrough seminars. So far I've only managed the VIP access to Success Principles workshop. That's how I got one on one time. So thrilled for you!! You walk the talk too and I see that hitting the best seller list .. absolutely without a doubt! Appreciate the feedback .. any ideas you'd extend for my project would be greatly appreciated. I created a link to preview the first few pages until Amazon has my page fully activated. Take a look and let me know what you think. By the way, I did all the artwork and my niece has a design studio and did layout. My co-author was a fabulous editor.. We should all set up our own seminar!!
https://www.createspace.com/Preview/1...

[Azraelle]

Hi @ll

Teaching ESL age 12 to 19 (or so)... and always torturing my poor "kids" with reading assignments, so that's the perfect group to get new input!

With love from Switzerland
Azra

[[deleted user]]

Hello,

I am from Missoula, MT where I live and teach developmental writing at the University of Montana. In 2008 I earned my MFA in creative writing from the same institution where my patient adviser, Judy Blunt, tried to teach me what it is to be an essayist. I live with my husband of seven years, my dog and my bird at the base of a mountain that looks like an elephant in repose.

Here's a link to my blog: http://www.lifeinthemean.blogspot.com/ It's kinda fun.

[Sue]

I'm not exactly new to the group, but I wanted to announce that my book, Homecoming, has won second for science fiction in the Reader Views Reviewer's Choice awards. It's a coming of age story with a difference, not your usual space opera.

[Dave]

Sue wrote: "I'm not exactly new to the group, but I wanted to announce that my book, Homecoming, has won second for science fiction in the Reader Views Reviewer's Choice awards. It's a coming of..."

Congratulations!

[Elisabeth]

Hi All! My name is Elisabeth Nelson. I'm new to the group, and truth be told this is my first time joining any discussion group. I would like to mention that I've recently published my novel, High Ground, which, I describe as historical fiction with a love story element, or historical romance without the R (or more explict)rating. I will confess I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with the marketing, and frankly, I'm wondering how any author promotes their book without coming across as "It's all about me, me, me." I love the subject matter of my novel, but anymore, I feel like if talk about the subject matter (not only in the context of my novel) people think I'm just trying to make a sale. Sales aren't a bad thing, but they can't be everything. Or am I naive? Regardless, I look forward to learning more from all of you.High Ground

[Dave]

Elisabeth wrote: "Hi All! My name is Elisabeth Nelson. I'm new to the group, and truth be told this is my first time joining any discussion group. I would like to mention that I've recently published my novel, High ..."

I hear ya, Elisabeth! I recently published my first book, a collection of short stories. I'm not by nature a pushy person, so I have a hard time talking about my book with people, even friends and family, because I don't want them to feel, as you said, that all I want to do is sell them a product.

I've received nothing but positive reactions from folks when I talk about my book, however, so I am overcoming my initial reluctance. I'm not in this to get rich, obviously, but I would like to break even at least. People think it's pretty cool generally that I've published a book, which makes me feel good. The hard part is finding ways to reach people outside my circle. That's what Goodreads is doing for me, to some extent.

Good luck!

[Elisabeth]

Dave wrote: "Elisabeth wrote: "Hi All! My name is Elisabeth Nelson. I'm new to the group, and truth be told this is my first time joining any discussion group. I would like to mention that I've recently publish..."

Thanks for the good wishes, and yeah, generally, I'm getting the same positive response from people who know I've published a book. And you're absolutely right that the hard part is reaching people outside my circle. Heck, it was a huge step for me to join a discussion group. Baby steps, I suppose....

[Kate]

Hello,
I am Kate Hamilton, author of Blood Line, a Gothic comedy romance set in the Scottish Highlands.

My wesite is http://www.kate-hamilton.co.uk

[Caroline]

Kate, I checked your website and signed up for a free book. I hope you mean e-book, as I live in Texas. My husband and I love visiting Scotland, but probably won't be able to return due to $$$. We still enjoy reading about it, though, and seeing it in film.

[Caroline]

Elisabeth wrote: "Hi All! My name is Elisabeth Nelson. I'm new to the group, and truth be told this is my first time joining any discussion group. I would like to mention that I've recently published my novel, High ..."

Marketing is awful for me. I love writing, but wish there were a way someone else could do the marketing for me. Who knew writing also meant promotion?

[Caroline]

Lori wrote: "Hi.. I'm Lori and my co-authored book Chicken Nachos just hit Amazon and B&N. Love writing.. love marketing (Did I really just say that?) Here's the skinny on Chicken Nachos: .. Read [b]Chicken Na..."

That's the best way to get a message across IMO. Don't preach, show the story.

[Caroline]

Sue wrote: "I'm not exactly new to the group, but I wanted to announce that my book, Homecoming, has won second for science fiction in the Reader Views Reviewer's Choice awards. It's a coming of..."

Congratulations!

[Caroline]

Michael wrote: "Well, Caroline

you certainly got me innerested!
(Yikes! My To-Reads is getting out of hand. Hey - you know where I can buy some more time? I thought if anyone'd know, you might.)

best wishes
m"
Time? Don't we all need 48-hour days?

[Lori]

Caroline wrote: "Lori wrote: "Hi.. I'm Lori and my co-authored book Chicken Nachos just hit Amazon and B&N. Love writing.. love marketing (Did I really just say that?) Here's the skinny on Chicken Nachos: .. Read ..."

Thanks, Caroline! Appreciate it.. Have had some feedback, and seems a few lives are changing from reading the book.. all for the best..

[Channing]

Christina wrote: "Hello! My name is Christina and im Just a reader lol"

You're not "just a reader". You're the reason that authors like me write. You're the audience.

[Channing]

Hello. I'm Channing Hayden, a part time writer. I have three stories available as Kindle books, and one, Magdalenes is also available as a trade paperback. All are historicals set in New Orleans. Magdalenes takes place between 1897 and 1906. I consider it a historical mainstream but some call it a Romance. True the main character is female and she falls in love. If that's your definition of a Romance, so be it. But don't expect the typical formula Romance if you decide to read it.

The other two are stories from my series "Tales of the Fencing Master," beginning in 1810, these are stories from the life and times of Villard D'Mongé. The Fencing Master series is a bit different from a normal novel. It tells Villard's story in a series of short stories. For the most part all of the stories are historical mysteries, though I venture into other genres on occasion. The first installment is "Matters of Honor," a novella that contains two related stories - "The Vampyre in Satin's Soup" and "A Tale of Two Revolutions." In "Vampyre" Villard must solve the murders of young slave girls found in the swamp with puncture wounds on their neck. In "Two Revolutions," the murder of Villard's brother-in-law embroils him in the two revolutions that actually took place in and around New Orleans. In the second installment, "The Minions of Greed," Villard's good friend dies unexpectedly and his daughter asks Villard's help in gaining her inheritance. When she is taken by bounty hunters, Villard's quest to rescue her discovers a father's irrational love, a cousin's unconscionable pursuit of wealth, a slave's unselfish devotion and a cockroach's interest in family affairs. Ultimately Villard's alter ego, the pirate Jacques La Rouge, will balance the scales of justice in a way even he does not anticipate.

By the way, for those of you who are as technically incompetent as I am, a note to let you know that you don't need a Kindle to read a Kindle eBook. Free Kindle readers are available from Amazon for your computer and other electronic devices.

[Lisa]

Hello, I'm Lisa. I've written six books. One was published --yipee! -- Jan 2011, The Turkish Mirror. I write magical realism (think The Gargoyle or The Lovely Bones), science fiction (biological science rather than space saga), and historical fiction (American 19th century). I particularly enjoy recreating characters from other cultures, as I spent my childhood traveling and living in rather wild and woolly places. Thanks Vince, for making a forum where we writing folks can meet.

Lisa C. Murphy www.murphyink.com

[Emily]

Ladies of Market StreetEmily Lear

My name is Emily Lear and I love to write. There is nothing more inspiring to me than a blank crisp piece of paper. I like to live an exciting fun life but I don't think it will ever compare to my imagination. When I am face to face with that paper and I can create anything I want, that is when I am truly living an exciting life. I have written Ladies of Market Street with a little inspiration from my own life. But no, I have never been a Madam of a modern day brothel.

[Alexia]

I'm Alexia,15,from Norway. I hated reading 'til may last year. But I've read a book every week since then. I Just finished "The picture of Dorian Grey" and "To kill a mockingbird" and was,still am, completely fascinated by them.
It would be great if you guys could recommend me some interesting books,with great plot twists and unexpected turn of events. I also like books that make me think and have a deeper psychological meaning.
The mainly reason I Joined this group is to have some people to discuss with,since most of my friends don't read or only read YA books. Some YA books can be quite interesting,but I'm just sick of reading about the same thing over and over again. So I would be very glad to talk about something else.
I fell completely in love with books,and over 50% of my spare time goes to reading.
I am not very found of writing,but not for lack of fantasy and imagination,but I love reading too much to write something myself. Does it make any sense?

[[deleted user]]

I'm Don Elton. My daughter got me interested in Goodreads. We are both ravenous readers. I recently published 2 books - very different subject matters. One is about medical office embezzlement called "How to Steal from a Medical Office - and how to prevent it" and the other is more along religious lines and is called "First Sunday - Spiritual responses to the 9-11 attacks" and is a collection of sermons given shortly after 9-11. Both are available online in paperback and in the various ebook formats.

http://StealFromDoc.com

and

http://FirstSundayBook.com

for more info.

I'm a pulmonary & critical care doctor for my day job. My interests include medicine, aviation, history (particularly latin american history), and travel. I also dabble in photography (see http://flickr.com/delton).

[[deleted user]]

Ahoy there,
I'm Melanie, mel, melly (melli), smelly ,or hey you there all depending on who you ask so feel free to use one or make your own.
I come from the great land of oz (australia not the emerald city) I'm not a writter, occasionaly I write little paragraphs or come up with character ideas, but I would much rather read some one else's magical creation then make my own and face judgment!
Also I'm rather a lazy person and there are only so many things that can take up my time right now its reading, my journalism course, work and my pup and thats me done if i need my sleep.

I love all books and am up for any suggestion, Im more prone to sci fi, fantasy steampunk, adcentury novels but I'm not bound by them.
anyhoo I look forward to being in this group
thanks for having me :D

[Dave]

Welcome, Melanie!

I'm sure you'll find all sorts of great books to read here. I wouldn't be a good marketer if I didn't promote my book to you:

(C)rock Stories: Million-Dollar Tales of Music, Mayhem and Immaturity is a collection of short stories all about music - going to punk rock shows, working with someone who might be Steven Tyler's bastard son, getting ripped off while trying to scalp tickets and considering something really awful in order to get the money back, and other mayhem.

[Dorina]

Hello everyone! My name is Dorina Stanciu and I am very happy to have found this group. In December last year I self-published my first book, a romantic suspence, "The Girl of Dracula".I love to write, it's been one of my passions since I was in school.The last 4 years I've been home, couldn't find a job in Va where we moved for my husband's job.Finally I had time to fulfil my dream! But as any indie writer knows by now, it is quite painful to make your way through the labyriths of self-promotions...So, thank you,Vincent, for the opportunity. I would sincerely appreciate any advice on the matter of selfpublishing, as I am a novice. Many thanks and Best wishes to everyone.
These are the links to my book in Amazon and a short ad I placed on YouTube.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Girl-of-Dra...

http://www.amazon.com/Dorina-Stanciu/...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rbAMu...