Goodreads Authors/Readers discussion
Introduce Yourself!
Hello! New to these groups but I've been on Goodreads for a couple of years now. My debut novel, 'The Soul Conductor' is being published for Kindle this Friday. Am I terrified? Absolutely!
I read so much I'm amazed I got any writing done at all. My favourite authors are Robyn Young, Craig Russell, Elizabeth Chadwick and Mark Chadbourn - and Thomas Asbridge for his excellent history books.
Hi, my name is Richard Gradner from Cape Town. I have recently published my first indie novel, Return To Lemuria. It's an exciting cross-genre story about the descendants of an ancient civilisation. If anyone is interested in some holiday reading, I am happy to gift some digital copies in return for a review. Just inbox me your details and your format preference (epub or mobi)...Happy holidays!
Rich
Hi! I'm M.J. Owens. My first short story is going up on Amazon next week.So please check out Never Spoken when you can. It's a contemporary romance with an ambitious narrative style that is sort of non-linear given the use of flashbacks.
It's self-published, so I'm looking for help to spread the word (and get feedback on it, of course!).
I'd also appreciate any other advice you can give.
Hi Everyone - My name is Martie Preller - I'm a well-known South African author - (children's books) but always had a bee in my bonnet about the horror of power abuse (on huge and small scales) I think we can beat it with storytelling! So I wrote The Story Dimension Series (or rather Mary Meddlemore did ... :) ) Just finished the fourth one. It's great chatting to people all over the world! I read like a maniac my whole life. I think stories probably saved my life as a child! I was totally lost in books! Woweee! All those worlds opening up in books.
Welcome Angela, Andretta, Clair. Richard, M.J., Martie, and anyone else I missed. Rich, I'll check out your book. Andretta, I also write fantasy.
Lenita wrote: "Welcome Angela, Andretta, Clair. Richard, M.J., Martie, and anyone else I missed. Rich, I'll check out your book. Andretta, I also write fantasy."Let me know if you are interested in reading it. It is a pretty quick and fun read.
Hello authors and readers!I'm a new author of a short story collection, with a novel on the way. Just looking to say hi and connect. Hit me up.
Tracey wrote: "Hi all, I'm Tracey. Author of Natural Elements. Voted a popular new release of May 2014. Natural Elements is a YA novel set in Bombay, India about a young woman of mixed race strugg..."Sounds like an interesting book, Tracey.
Hi there! I am Crystal, I write Children's books! I currently have my series Marie and Reilly published and also my book Emily Ray. I Have been writing since I was in grade school, I love reading and Photography also, I own my own Photography business. I love all things creative :-) Looking forward to connecting with readers and writers alike! Crystal M. Morgan
Marie and Reilly Go to the Beach!
Emily Ray and Her Really Awesome Day!
Hello, everyone. My name is Sharon Straka Hendricks and I am 42 years old. I just had my first book published, "Mike and the Deaf Student". This is my first book in my Walk a Mile in My Shoes Club book series. It is on Goodreads and it can be purchased on Amazon.I also love reading. I look forward to meeting more people on here and making some friends. :)
Sharon
Hi, I'm Alex. This looks like an interesting group. I have a recently published fictional short story collection Impromptu Scribe available as a Kindle edition from Amazon sites worldwide. This is a departure from my two previous works which are more in the realm of poetry & photography travelogues: Glimpses of Guatemala (2012) and Guises of Guyana (2013). I look forward to participating and meeting more of you. Thanks.
Crazy Cat Lover and champion of underdogs! (As long as they have tails....)I am an author of 4 published books, an animal lover, and supporter of animal welfare organizations. I started a website for other like-minded writers who want to show their support of their own favorite non-profit and am looking to spread the word. My goal is to have one local site where animal lovers can shop from, knowing they are supporting a great cause (or many, as the case may be).
My website is http://dorothycallahanaut.wix.com/rea... and I would love to get the word out!
Authors are welcome to join, and readers are more than welcome to shop from the site.
Thank you for your interest!
Dorothy Callahan
Victoria wrote: "Welcome to the group, M.J, Martie, Jim, and Crystal!I write children's books too, Crystal."
Thank you! Nice to meet you!
Hello Vincent, authors, and readers,Happy to be onboard! I'm Beverly, originally from Washington, DC, where my writing started. Now living in California where I completed my book Sojourn to Honduras Sojourn to Healing: Why An Herbalist's View Matters More Today Than Ever Before. Really hope it makes a difference in people's lives.
Hello, my Name is Anna Maria Kuppe and I am the author of two books for children and cat Lovers. www.annamariakuppe.jimdo.com
Hello, my Name is Anna Maria Kuppe and I am the author of two books for children and cat Lovers. My books are called "Der Rabauke und die Biene" and "Rabauke und Biene auf Entdeckungstour ...durch die Welt". Amusing stories told by two White cats. Their real names are David and Dennis, but the nicknames are Rabauke and Biene. Sorry, but the books are only available in German.
Hi My name is Sharon McGregor and my first cozy mystery Island Charms will be released tomorrow. I'm having a release party and hope you'll drop by to say hello https://www.facebook.com/events/38359...
Good day to all of you,I'm Luke F.D. Marsden. The F.D. initials are, in part, to distinguish myself from an ex-Big Brother contestant and minor celebrity, Luke Marsden, who has usurped the name somewhat - don't you hate it when that happens? :D
I self-published my first novel, Wondering, the Way is Made, a little over a month ago. It is set mostly in South America and spans the genres between travel and literary fiction. Since writing it, I have discovered the excellent community that is Goodreads.
I have described, in brief, my self-publishing journey here and have posted a short excerpt from the book in the Literary Fiction section of this forum here.
Happy reading and writing,
Luke
Hello! My name is Kain and Im a twenty year old author! I like books and pandas and pie. Definitely pie.
Hi, I'm Barb. I am fairly new to Goodreads Oct.2014. I am a reader/reviewer. I love reading and my favorite genres are dystopian, apocalyptic, sci-fi, romance, paranormal and believe it could happen horror (Robin Cook-Medical stuff). I have 5 Yorkies that listen when I read or sleep. I can be yakky and somwhat technology challenged. I look forward to meeting you all.
I'm Dameon Cox and my website is www.dameoncox.com. I write a blog for Authors, Writers and Readers. Currently running are: Warfare for Writers, Warrior Code of Conduct, Mistakes made on Amazon and Cover Book Artists. This coming week there will be posts on Warfare for Writers, Dystopian Fiction, and Copyright Law. It's my desire you'll find the information useful.I have two novels on Amazon: The Zenith's Spy and The Zenith Lord, which has received four 5 star reviews by verified purchasers. The Zenith's Warrior will be out in early 2015.
The Zenith's Spy: Zack Stand, the Zenith Lord's spy has faced murderers, bandits, torture, the intrigues of the High Lords and worse. Now, an ancient evil the first Zenith Lord defeated two millennia ago grows once more. Reports of a malevolent power emanating from a subcontinent far from the Seven Realms causes concern. Zack is sent to discover the truth. What he finds is unimaginable horror.
The Zenith Lord: Jarod Greatstone, the Zenith Lord of the Seven Realms must face the Dark’s Source in battle as it gains power. Its existence confirmed by the Zenith’s Spy as the same evil the first Zenith Lord defeated two millennia ago. Through the use of the Major Stones, Jarod starts to build his army and explores the Gray Plane while dealing with murder, treason and personal loss.
I welcome your feedback and reviews of my work.
Dameon
Hi, my name is Kaytlyn. I'm 16 years old, and i set up this account after telling my mother about how i wanted to go get more books for myself from Half Priced Books. I've read all of the books I own, and I miss the feeling of opening a new, crease-free book and diving into a new world created by another human... I love books haha!I do prefer hardcopy or paperback books over reading online, but if that is the only way to reading a book, I am very willing c:
If I obtain a physical copy of a book, I will ask to receive it with a signature so when someone gets famous I can say I have the first signed copy!
I am currently in love with any book, i have no preferred genre. I do enjoy realistic stories, but fantasies always seem to catch my eye. History textbooks have been drilled into my mind as "boring" since I was able to read, but history stories? Their amazing. Poems and poetry are also my favorites to read, I love decoding them! Basically, as I made clear a moment ago, have no genre I would prefer over another. I just love to read!
I cannot wait to read and review my very first book!
Hello everyone.My name is Gary Goldstein, author of "Jew in Jail," the true story of the nearly six years I spent behind bars for robbery, as a result of my past addictions to alcohol, drugs and gambling.
My motivational & inspirational book details what I went through on a daily basis, as well as my triumphs at overcoming my disease and becoming a better person upon my release.
I hope you decide to check out "Jew in Jail," and pass it along to someone who may be battling addiction themselves, or anyone not living up to their full potential in life.
Many people suffer through depression this time of the year, so "Jew in Jail" makes a great gift for the holidays!
http://www.jewinjail.com/
hey I am Nirja.I am 17.I love reading books to an extend that I can't stop even if I have exams in college.I try to write fantasy and romance.I am an Indian citizen so English is not my mother tongue but I try my best to enhance my vocabulary and try to bring the flawless language that a writer should have.I am a medical student but after I complete my course,I plan to study literature( mostly as part time).I am obsessed by different languages and want to learn Spanish and French someday.
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I write non-fiction history and some sci-fiction (well starting to write that is)
I publish science-fiction, fantasy, paranormal, and supernatural.
I read everything and I edit most stuff.