Goodreads Authors/Readers discussion
Introduce Yourself!
Hi there, I'm Ann and I love writing, so far having self-published in Kindle four novels of an array of styles and types of stories, plus presently going through the kindle scout process for the third time. Being a shy person I find the whole marketing and 'putting out there' thing quite difficult so I list my work on amazon/kindle but tend to then sit back and if things happen, they happen, and if they don't, they don't - I still loved writing the stories I wrote! Anyway, I am still finding my way around Goodreads as an author, but am particularly interested in connecting with other writers like me who want people to read their books but can't quite do the whole 'hey I'm here!!' kind of broadcasts to lots and lots of people.
Make contact with me either through message or friend request. I don't bite - promise!
;)
Howdy folks! I'm Jayme Lynn Blaschke by way of introductions, and I'm a recovering journalist and professionally published author of fiction and non-fiction since 1997. My primary interest has been in genre--science fiction and fantasy--but my newest and most ambitious work is a narrative non-fiction history Inside the Texas Chicken Ranch: The Definitive Account of the Best Little Whorehouse.Yeah, that's a pretty odd detour for someone with my background, but my publisher is excited about it and people seem enthusiastic. Believe it or not, "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" was not actually a documentary. Go figure!
In any event, I'm happy to discuss the Chicken Ranch, genre or pretty much anything else with anyone who has an interest in doing so.
Hello Everyone, My name is Jordan and I currently live in Santa Rosa, California. I currently have my own business as an Awareness Coach and Massage Therapist and recently decided to get into the world of writing so as to help teach what I have learned to a wider audience, and to my surprise, I actually just published my first book, Manual for the Soul: A Beginner's Guide.
In general, I will be writing non-fiction books, most likely dealing with self-help, spiritual, meditation, healing, wellness, and health related topics.
I had actually been in a funk for several years where I just didn't feel like reading anything, but after I finished my book I found that that feeling quickly went away, and now I am continually picking up new books that interest me, and my to-read list is growing. That being said, I am always open to new, fresh books, especially related to self-development and the exploration of the more mystical side of life if you have a good suggestion.
Welcome to the group, Ann, Jayme, and Jordan!
Hi everyone! My name is Nathalie. but please call me Nat. I'm in the process of publishing my first novel, a romantic suspense/Mafia romance titled 'Poisoned Rose' which is the first in a series. I enjoy reading PNR, thrillers and crime. I'm also studying for my Master of Creative Writing at Macquarie University (in Sydney).
Hello! I am a new author, new to self publishing. I am also new to Goodreads and I love it!!! I'm so grateful there is a resource and community for someone like me. Last year I learned how much I love writing after I discovered my love for romance novels. I'm an avid reader now and I can't stop my fingers from punching those keys and completing my three book series.
I've completed my first novel, Angles. It's going through the editing and proofreading process until fall and then I plan for it to be published early November.
I'd like to encourage people to like my facebook page, www.facebook.com/anglestrilogy. That way you can see the cover reveal, book quotes, reviews and updates for the release.
I really hope people enjoy Angles as much as I enjoyed writing it and as much as I've enjoyed reading other new adult romance novels.
Erin Lockwood
Hello, fellow Texan! I'm here in San Antonio. Welcome to the group. I have just joined myself. It's a small world, after all.
Hi everyone! My name is Sophia and I'm terrible at introductions, but I'll give it my best shot :) I'm a former teacher, current writer, and lifelong weirdo dog lady. And huge foodie. I love my calories. I just published my first novel, The Beginning of Always, so it's really exciting to explore this whole writers/readers community around Goodreads and Amazon. I'm learning loads! I'm totally stoked to be here, can't wait to see all the awesome stories being written and shared! (And I'm already thinking of my next meal, haha)
SophiaMaeTodd.com
Hi everyone! My name is Sophia and I just published my first novel, The Beginning of Always! It's available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited, and I'd totally love some honest reviews, so if you're interested in reading a plot-driven sexy romance about second chances and childhood love, drop me a line and I'll be jazzed to send you an eBook copy! :) You can contact me at sophiamaetodd@gmail.com or reply to this post.
Alternatively, if you're part of the KU crowd, you can read it for free as part of the program.
Thanks so much!
The Beginning of Always
GoodReads Page, including blurb
Element Punk, Vol. 1: Enter: Katashi HiromasaHi everyone, My name is Nicholas, but you can me Nick. I am eighteen years old, and I published my first novel, Element Punk, back in September. I currently working on the second volume, and I just recently graduated from high school. I am an avid gamer, and lover of anime. I'm pretty much an open book, and I'm always open for a conversation.
Hello again, everyone.
https://www.goodreads.com/author/dash...
https://www.amazon.com/Element-Punk-E...
Vincent wrote: "Please introduce yourself! Do you write books? Do you just enjoy reading them?Let us know a little bit more about who you are:"
In a nutshell: I've published several novels and books (Sexual Mercy, Vigil, No Words for Love and Famine, and Miriam; an autobiography available through www.amazon.com) and my doctoral dissertation, A Phenomenology of Movies (2001) is available on line.
I've also produce documentaries, most recently Angels (Artwalk, in production), Survivors Truths: Trying to be all right in Liberia (Hope Media, 2009) and Franz Jagerstatter (Hope Media, 2008) featuring Martin Sheen as the voice of Jagerstatter.
Originally from Canada and I still call it home, I'm an Episcopal priest and college instructor of philosophy and aesthetics, now living in Los Angeles.
Welcome to the group, Sophia, Nick, and Roberta!
Ann wrote: "Hi there, I'm Ann and I love writing, so far having self-published in Kindle four novels of an array of styles and types of stories, plus presently going through the kindle scout process for the th..."Welcome to everyone who has recently joined! Hi Ann, I can truly relate to your reluctance to market, I'm uncomfortable to put myself forward too - I'll see about creating a new thread, Marketing for the Introverted!
And marketing for the marketing-challenged, too!
Good morning!I'm LaTilya Williams Butler and I'm proud to say that I self-published my first book, My Fourth Year in Middle School: The Truth About Teaching.
I'm a teaching by occupation, but writer at heart and striving to turn my writing passion into a full blown careeer.
I have a blog www.tilyarealeyes.com where I discuss life and you can order a copy of my book.
Hey everyone, I'm Ryan Dalton. My debut YA sci-fi novel THE YEAR OF LIGHTNING was published in January, and sequel THE BLACK TEMPEST will hit stores January 2017. Book 3 is currently being written, and the title continues to be elusive :-p I'm a lifelong geek, musician, avid traveler, and amateur cook. My all-time favorite books are The Gone-Away World, The Count of Monte Cristo, and Pride and Prejudice. The most recent good book I read was THE LAST ONE by Alexandra Oliva.
Looking forward to meeting more of you!
Hey! My name is Bryce Gibson. My author tagline--"I write Southern fiction that takes readers to charming and oftentimes sinister areas of The South".
My newest book is a YA thriller/mystery/horror novel.
I graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Media Arts, I work full time as a farmer, and I live in South Carolina with my wife and our dog.
Welcome to the group, LaTilya, Ryan, Bryce, and anyone else I haven't said it to!
I normally try to avoid joining a group, and immediately trying to start talking about me, or anything I've written (blush). But that's pretty much a requirement for this group - I'll just try not to blether on :-).So what's a Tatter Jack when it's at home? It's a pen-name for an author who also writes in another field, but one used primarily for self-published work. Oh - and, I must confess, generally rather more, um, explicit work than the other genre I work in (blushes again).
And there you are. Or, um, here _we_ are :-). This is me - Tatter Jack. Some of you may have met TJ before in Another Place - in which case, it's good tae see ye again, elders and wise! And if you haven't - well, it's good tae meet ye also! What shall we talk about? :-)))
Vincent wrote: "Please introduce yourself! Do you write books? Do you just enjoy reading them?Let us know a little bit more about who you are:"
I love reading books when I find more time to enjoy a good book
Matthew CulbersonHello everyone!
I joined the group a few days ago and actually forgot to introduce myself. My name is Matthew Culberson. My novel, After Life, was released this past week on the 5th. It's my first attempt at self-publishing, although I have written other books and tried the traditional route to publishing with those, getting ever so close to securing an agent.
Frustrated and simply wanting others to read my books, I decided to publish with Kindle Direct Publishing, as have many others.
amazon.com/author/matthewculberson
Looking to make friends, get advice, and just talk about books. And, of course, if someone wants to check out my book that would be great too!
Have a great day!
My name is Jason Bohne. I am a children's book author. My website is: www.gallantthegoat.comI also write novels, graphic novels, short stories and illustrated horror shorts under the pseudonym R.E.V.. I'm also an artist.
R.E.V. website: www.colttheclown.com
I decided to combine my works (Jason Bohne/R.E.V.) on Goodreads because I don't know how to separate the two on here. This might scare some folks away from my children's books but I hope not. I desperately need help with marketing and getting my stuff noticed. I love the creative process and writing but suck at the marketing stuff. Seems like everything I try doesn't work.
Any suggestions or ideas would be helpful. Thank you.
HI! I'm Dangerosa Jones. I'm an indie writer with 100 Ton Press. We're a writing collective.
Hi folks!I can't imagine this won't get buried here with the immense amount of people in the group (so cool to see!) but we'll give it a shot. :)
I was able to reengage my love of reading very late last year and around that same time began writing my first novel. I have seven currently in the works, all of different genres/themes.
Hi Heather, you never get buried on Goodreads! Welcome to the group and congratulations on your writing. Sounds like it's time for you to publish at least one book! Amazon make it easy now, you can self-publish in ebook and paperback format, for no cost to yourself. I look forward to reading that you are a published author.
HiI'm Tess Matthews, author of "The Sheriff takes a Bride".
I write sweet western romances which contain domestic discipline. I also love to read similar books . Some of my favorite authors in this genre are Amelia Smarts , Cara Bristol, Misty Malone , oh my goodness I need to stop now or this post will go on forever. If you like spanking romance then check out these ladies I will post more of my favorites later. Currently I am reading "Fetching Charlotte Rose" by Amelia Smarts and I love it.
Tess
Welcome to the group, Matthew, Jason, Dangerosa, Heather, Tess, and anyone else who joined in the last couple of days but didn't get a welcome from me yet! :)
I'm Michael L. Wolff. I just published my new novel Sefiros Eishi: Chased By Flame (order at amazon.com and blackrosewriting.com). Like all authors I'm now doing the Internet dance of posting author links on blogs, drumming up promotional tools, and trying to figure out what to do next. I'm not quite sure how this all works, so I'm going to need some help. Thanks in advance for your patience.So how exactly does Goodreads work?
Aloha,I'm Rick Kirkham. I'm an in home computer, cell phone and tablet tutor here in Honolulu Hawaii and, thanks to God's gifts, one of the best computer virus removal specialists on Oahu.
I just released my ebook
Secrets to Computer Virus Removal – How I Ticked off My Competition
My computer repair and computer virus removal competitors are FUMING because of this tell all do it yourself computer virus, spyware and malicious software downloadable ebook WITH links to all the FREE programs I use myself to COMPLETELY remove computer viruses, spyware, fake antivirus programs and malicious software!
Anyway I'm going to browse and learn the rules. I haven't been to GoodReads in a very long time. I heard that Amazon bought it a while back.
Oh, noticed someone left a link in their post. If anyone has any suggestions, especially none ITs. I'd be happy to read them.
http://computerhelp808.com/index.php/...
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..."Aloha Paul,
I've recently done a huge gig long term substitute teaching. We can talk story (Hawaii phrase for chatting)
Rick
Welcome to the group, Michael, and Rick!
I hope I can count on you all to review my book. It's a fantasy set in a medieval world. Mykel, the main character is crippled with no mobility in the left arm. Originally, Chased By Flame was Act One of a six-Act series, but my publisher whittled it down to a One Act book. The rest of the Acts will be published soon, so CBF (Chased By Flame) serves as an introduction to the Eishi world. Have fun reading.
Is there a way to change the order of posts so newest are on top?
Hello there. Checking out a few groups to explore ideas with. Am currently drafting an ebook, about a love triangle, with a twist, with hints of the darkness in life, added. Written 40,000+ words, and need about another 40 pages or so to complete the tale, before uploading it onto Amazon. Also drafting a film script of this tale, two versions,that I am intending to send out to agents soon. Hoping to link up with some entertaining sorts on this website...
Hello Everyone ! I just joined today... and yes I am a first time author - though a reluctant one at that. I love reading historical fiction, which led to me to a family genealogy project that has lasted 12 yrs - so far - and I am far from finished - which has now led to my first HF novel - "Resurrection of the Scrolls"
A historical thriller tracing one family’s thousand-year journey from the Norman conquest of Italy through the First Crusade, their rise in power in Ravello, to their relationship with the Vatican to modern day America. It exposes one of the best kept secrets of the Catholic Church that if revealed could shake the Vatican to its core and destroy the faith of billions of devotees.
Thanks to the mods for making this group happen !
Welcome to the group, LH, and Michael!
Hi. My name is Jane. My age is a state secret.I write and have self published three titles since I extracted myself from gainful employment.
I read voraciously. Almost anything. And I do try to finish what I start.
As to who I am? Well my sense of humour gets me into trouble a lot. I like brandy. I love my dog. And I've been married to the same long suffering man since sometime before the flood.
Welcome to the group, Jane, and Shiela!
Vincent wrote: "Please introduce yourself! Do you write books? Do you just enjoy reading them?Let us know a little bit more about who you are:"
I am an author and artist,and my works are under the pseudonym M . I currently have two published works for adults and am working on publishing my first book for young readers.I love to read as well and enjoy a good book.
Hello,My name is Tonya. I live in the South. I am a lawyer, and I love my job. The only thing I love more is reading and writing. I try to read something everyday, and lately I've been working on my writing every day. I am working on a book that I hope to have published next year. We shall see how that goes. Thanks for starting this group, Vince. I hope to meet and fellowship with other writers here.
Norma wrote: "Hello. My name is Norma Padro. I love writing short stories. I also enjoy reading them. I have a learning disability and reading short stories have helped me a lot since I was young. This is the re..."hello Norma. Welcome.
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