Goodreads Authors/Readers discussion
Introduce Yourself!
Welcome, newcomers! You all sound like wonderful authors!
L.J.M. wrote: "Thank you Lenita and Victoria!I didn't realise it's a holiday season in the US. It helps to know. Thanks!"
Yeah... They have the 4th of July weekend this coming weekend, and from what I can gather not much gets done for a couple of days before and after it.
Hi everyone! I am Grace Hudson from Melbourne, Australia. I love horror books, horror movies, most anything with a supernatural twist. I also enjoy crime novels and fantasy but I'm open to new genre suggestions.I released my debut novel this week - "FERTS" - a dark, dystopian tale (adult).
http://www.amazon.com/FERTS-Grace-Hud...
I'm enjoying finding other authors who like dark and creepy stuff, looking forward to chatting with you!
Hi!I'm an author with multiple books: YA, children's picture books, photo books, anthologies, science fiction, romance, and more. Check out my website to see all my doings and find out more about me: https://www.wendylkoenig.com
I have a children's book that just came out in May: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
And one coming out in August: http://landsatlantic.com/products/sen...
I'm looking forward to interacting with you all.
Hi there Vincent. V.L. Brunskill here in Savannah, Georgia. I love this group's energy! I am a Goodreads author and my first novel 'Waving Backwards' officially releases on July 10th. It is a Savannah novel published by Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) Publishing. I am blessed to have a college bound kiddo, a bass player husband and a brand new career at the age of 50. I was an international music journalist in Boston for a decade, and have a billion stories to share. Just ask? 'Cause my kiddo is sick of hearing them! Hugs and thanks for the intro opp.
Welcome to the group, Grace, Wendy, and V.L!
Hi. J.M. Brown here. I just joined this group. I am a former psychiatric nurse who has started writing psychological thrillers based on my knowledge of a career in counselling psychotic patients for thirty years.http://www.amazon.com/Pretty-Maidens-...
J.M. wrote: "Hi. J.M. Brown here. I just joined this group. I am a former psychiatric nurse who has started writing psychological thrillers based on my knowledge of a career in counselling psychotic patients fo..."
Welcome!
Welcome!
Lilli wrote: "Hey!My name is Lilli and I'm from Finland. I haven't published any books yet but I'm currently writing a fantasy novel. I am almost 17 years old. I really enjoy reading - my favorite genres are s..."
Keep writing and good luck!
Hi, I'm Joseph Padgal. Thanks for inviting me. I am a three time published author and I have just listed my first book "FireDance" in a giveaway. I am in the process of writing my fourth book, a creative non-fiction book based on my life. My other three books are based on the healing power of forgiveness.
Hi. My name is Olivia Williams Ball. I'm a reader and now I've also decided to give writing a try. I've written 2 books, A Love Story (Lydia & Jerome Book 1) and Twists & Turns (Lydia & Jerome Book 2). Although I've been a member of Goodreads for more than a year, I haven't been active. So I'm still finding my way around.
I'm looking forward to communicating with others in this group.
Welcome to the group, J.M, Joseph, and Olivia!
Hello All,I am so very pleased to announce that Not Beyond Redemption is now available for sale on The Create Space Store!!
Here is the link: https://www.createspace.com/pub/simpl...…
I would like to also thank everyone who has inspired me to write
as well as all my FaceBook & Twitter friends, my Kompoz & SongStuff friends
and my very patient and diligent Editor, Ms. Jenny Shell.
Please tell all of your friends about this great new book!!
I promise you won't be disappointed.
Ciao everyone!I am a band director by day, author by night, mom to a toddler and coffee-a-holic runner. I have my first book out currently, "The Bard," which I will post in a moment under "Romance" (it's technically Historical Fiction/Romance), with a sequel coming along as I type this (I 'think' there will be 4 books total in the series: a trilogy and a 'side' story. And oh yeah--it's up for a giveaway until the 25th!)
Goodreads is a maze I am navigating as I begin to unfold the mysteries of marketing...
Hoping to share ideas, books, and reviews!
Hello Everyone!So excited to join this group. Thank you, Vincent!
I'm Jodi Watters, author of NEXT TO ME and WRONG THEN RIGHT, books one and two in my contemporary romance series titled LOVE HAPPENS. Book three, HAVE A HEART, is releasing this fall.
I would describe myself using these simple sentences: Pretty good reader. Pretty good writer. Pretty bad cook. Lover of cake, hater of yogurt.
I love to connect with readers and other authors, so please check out my Author Profile or hit me up on Twitter or Facebook.
https://twitter.com/jodi_watters
https://www.facebook.com/jodiwattersa...
Thanks and Happy Reading!
welcome to the group, Karen, and Jodi!
Real Men Raise CHAMPIONS: Unleashing Your Inner COACHAdinkrahene
My name is J. A. Faulkerson, and I am a writer, speaker and educator with Culturally Coded Content. My debut novel "Adinkrahene: Fear of a Black Planet" was recently selected as a finalist for the Phillis Wheatley First Fiction Book Award, and I recently pinned a nonfiction book ("Real Men Raise CHAMPIONS: Unleashing Your Inner COACH") for fathers who want to collaborate with other fathers to ensure today's children have a peaceful and prosperous future. Visit me at https://jafaulkerson.wordpress.com/.
My name is Jenna Cornell and I am a writer in every sense of the word. I write poetry, fiction, screenplays, music, and plays.I just recently published my first poetry collection as an indie author this year titled Fantastic Illusions of Life, Love, the Birds, and the Bees.
I'm looking forward to being a part of this group.
Fantastic Illusions of Life, Love, the Birds, and the Bees
Hello my name is D.W Beam I have written a new book series The Adventures Of Kimball Mcryan at http://www.dwbeampublishing.com. Please come take a look and tell me what you think. I also have a free book giveaway going on.
Hey everybody, my name is Karina Mehmert. Right now I just enjoy reading books but I aspire to become an author. I've already written some short stories and poems though I haven't tried publishing them yet. I'm afraid of the possibility of rejection. Someday I'll write my other ideas and try to publish them all.
Welcome to the group, Jenna, Robin, D.W, and Karina!
Greetings All! I'm Sarah. I luuuuuvvvvv reading. And writing. I've just published my first book. A "Sexy Sc-fi Thriller" I'm told :) Looking forward to chatting and discovering good books and good friends. Rise Siren5
Hi Sarah,Welcome. Good luck with a Sexy Sci-Fi Thriller. 50 reviews on GR in month and half?! Well done.
Felt very close, despite few parsecs distance to Australia, when read your profile, for I can boast a titanium femor implant myself.
We can exchange x-rays or something to compare -:)
Hello! I'm Jess. I was born a Californian but grew up as a 'desert rat' I am from Nevada U.S. No I do not wear a cowboy hat and boots (all the time). I am quite new to all of this Goodreads site business. First, I would like to thank everyone that takes so much time and puts so much effort into creating these groups. This is a whole new world for me and so far I think it is amazing! Reading so many posts and jotting down book after book that peek my interest, I have come to one conclusion: there is not going to be time to read them all. Someone needs to come up with a speed reading course, that really works!
I love to read, many different genres but mainly a book with some value. When I crossed a certain point on the timeline of my life, I started looking at the rest of the timeline a little more seriously. Writing has been a passion of mine for quite some time, at least since I could hold a pencil in my hand. I started writing poems and have ventured out to a self- published book "Weaving a Tapestry of Dreams". Available in eBook and paperback from Amazon.
Thanks again to you all.
Thanks Nik! Always good to meet a fellow titanium femur owner - we have the best adventure stories. Although it seems you're not short on adventure stories in many ways! Look forward to the x-ray exchange :)Nik wrote: "Hi Sarah,
Welcome. Good luck with a Sexy Sci-Fi Thriller. 50 reviews on GR in month and half?! Well done.
Felt very close, despite few parsecs distance to Australia, when read your profile, for I..."
Thank so much Victoria!Victoria wrote: "Welcome to the group, Sarah!"
Sarah wrote: "Thanks Nik! Always good to meet a fellow titanium femur owner - we have the best adventure stories. Although it seems you're not short on adventure stories in many ways! Look forward to the x-ray e..."Indeed, not all of them were good though.
I haven't been to Australia for 14 years now and I absolutely love the continent. I'll take the x-rays with me next time I pay a visit -:)
A friend of mine in Sydney and maybe few sharks near the G. Barrier Reef are waiting....
Hello everyone. I am very excited to join this group. I am an author, I teach part-time in several universities, and work full time in IT. My writing is in the very early hours of the morning. I enjoy writing YA, and also write nonfiction in organizational management topics. My reading tends to be in historical fiction and current news topics. I noticed a lot of folks posting that they hope to publish some day. For those that hope, I would say this - keep pushing and get it done. I learned the hard way. One key to getting it done is write, then edit-edit-edit, then pay an really good editor. My first novel, "The Borealis Genome" won several awards in spite of poor editing, so sometimes the writing can overcome the process. ( I can't edit very well on my own as you may be able to tell by this post) Looking forward to meeting new folks here.
Hi everyone, I'm Scott. I'm a fantasy reader turned author, I'm about to release my first novel Knight of Aslath. Been on Goodreads for a few years but not actively, so getting used to being more sociable after years slaving over my manuscript. More info here: Knight of Aslath and here: http://www.scottfoleybooks.comLook forward to participating in the forums more and getting to know you guys better!
PS I live in Manchester, UK and came to writing after being sucked into roleplaying games at the age of 11 via the Fighting Fantasy game books (anyone remember them?). From there it was a short step to being asked (coerced) to be a 'dungeon master'. From there an even shorter step to writing novels where I realised I could wield ultimate power... mwah hah hah :-)
Welcome to the group, Thomas, and Scott!Scott: I've been roleplaying since childhood too. I only started to read novels based on the systems I play recently though.
Hello, my name is Jacob Ross. I just self-published my first book Artemus The Unlikely Hero. My kids were my inspiration to actually put stories I told into a book format. I wish I could say I was a big reader but it would be a lie. I generally start getting lost in my own imagination when I read and find myself re-reading the same pages over and over again.
I am currently working on a short story that I will also self-publish through Amazon.
Hi, Jacob and our other newcomers! We're happy you're here! :3
Welcome all and a speshal and warm welcome to all the new members!!
Hi everyone :) I am an avid reader turned writer. My first book Ryker releases August 14th and I'm super excited and scared to death at the same time. I'm currently running slightly behind schedule, which I admit is not new for me, and still in the final editing stages. Looking forward to checking out the group and meeting some new people!
Jerry pleased to welcome you I am intreeged by your book title is this book a fantasy work as I have just published my first novel I know exactly how you feel but stick at it for there is nothing quite like holding your own work!
Christian wrote: "Jerry pleased to welcome you I am intreeged by your book title is this book a fantasy work as I have just published my first novel I know exactly how you feel but stick at it for there is nothing q..."I plan to :) This has been quite the journey but it has been amazing fun and I've already met some amazing people online and my book hasn't even released yet.
My book is a motorcycle club romantic suspense :) The first in, what I plan to be, a series of 4 books.
Jerry good luck with the four books thing I was thinking my own series would be three books but part way through the second volume I am not so sure! Do I say again good luck with the four books. But forget that for now and consent rate on getting that book out and do not forget to enjoy writing too much edeting can make Jerry a dull girl
Greetings, my name is Steven Jacobson. I'm a brand new member. I like to write poetry about nature and children with a spiritual voice. I've been fortunate to have written a poetry book called Spiritual Gait, a gateway to nature. My book is a collection of 80 poems of free verse. I've been raised in the Midwest and currently live in the twincities.
Hi my name is Steven Jacobson and I'm a Poet. I've written a book called Spiritual Gait. It can be found on amazon http://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Gait-... and facebook https://www.facebook.com/StevenJJacobson and reviewed by D. Donovan Midwest Book Review http://donovansliteraryservices.com/j... .
Welcome to the group, Jacob, Geri, and Steven!
Welcome Olivia, Bryan, Karen, Jodi, J.A., Jenna, Robin, D.W., Karina, Sarah, Jess, Thomas, Scott, Jacob, Geri, Steven, and anyone else I missed! Scott, I'll check out your book. I like fantasy.
Victoria wrote: "Welcome to the group, Jacob, Geri, and Steven!"Is it ok to share poems with other members? Best steven jacobson
Steven wrote: "Is it ok to share poems with other members? Best steven jacobson"Yeah. But do it in the poetry section, please.
Hello! I am Edmond Derousse.I am an author of a series called The Adventures of a Common Man. It currently has three books.
It would mean the world to me if you check them out.
Moreover, I do hope we can be friends. I do love a great read. Feel free to recommend me your books. I'm not really a picky reader.
Have a great day everyone!
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I didn't realise it's a holiday season in the US. It helps to know. Thanks!