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[Summer]

Rick & Emma, etc.

I have to agree 100% that the promoting seems to be the hardest part. It seems I have spent a lot of time promoting for not much in the way of results.

Then again I suppose the "right" way to look at it is that I have sown the seeds far and wide that the winds of chance and favor may blow upon fertile ground - at some point. ;-)

[Timothy]

Katrina wrote: "Hello all. My name is Katrina Avila Munichiello and I'm a freelance writer who specializes in writing about tea, food, food allergies, and parenting. My first book is being release..."

Welcome Katrina! Good luck with your book! :)

[Timothy]

Emma wrote: "Hi everyone, my name is Emma and I am getting ready to self-publish my first novel in September this year (all being well with the final edit).

I am a voracious reader and like discussing books i..."
Welcome Emma! Best of fortune with your new book! :)

[Spencer]

The best ways to market yourself are FREE! Check out this post I did that lists and explains all the free things I've done to get my book and me publicity. It will help: http://www.spencerbrokaw.com/2011/07/...

If you check it out, let me know if it helps! :)

[Rick]

Marketing and promoting are difficult no matter how you go...traditional or self-published!

Since my book is a Christmas story (fresh new take on the origins of Kris Kringle and how he became known as Santa Claus), I planned for a soft launch in the summer to get a base of reviews and readers, so when I do a bigger push later in the fall I have a good foundation to build on. So far I'm happy with how things are going. Sales are steady but not skyrocketing, but I don't expect them to at this stage (although I would be happy if they did, but that goes without saying, doesn't it?).

The best part is the reader response...it's been overwhelmingly positive, and that give me hope for the future!

Rick

[Timothy]

Rick wrote: "Marketing and promoting are difficult no matter how you go...traditional or self-published!

Since my book is a Christmas story (fresh new take on the origins of Kris Kringle and how he became know..."

Sounds like a good plan, Rick! Best of luck!

[Timothy]

Rick wrote: "Marketing and promoting are difficult no matter how you go...traditional or self-published!

Since my book is a Christmas story (fresh new take on the origins of Kris Kringle and how he became know..."

Sounds like a good plan, Rick! Best of luck!

[Timothy]

Rick wrote: "Marketing and promoting are difficult no matter how you go...traditional or self-published!

Since my book is a Christmas story (fresh new take on the origins of Kris Kringle and how he became know..."

Sounds like a good plan, Rick! Best of luck!

[Rick]

Timothy wrote: "Rick wrote: "Marketing and promoting are difficult no matter how you go...traditional or self-published!

Since my book is a Christmas story (fresh new take on the origins of Kris Kringle and how h..."

Thanks!

[Mat]

Mat Nastos here. I've been lurking here on Goodreaders for last month or so and have decided to dive head-first into the forum. Fantasy, Sci Fi and horror are my passions. I've even made my living from them for most of the past 14 years: first as a comic book artist (Elfquest, Spider-man, Superman), then a storyboard artist, and then writer/director for film/tv (8 horror flicks for SyFy/Cinemax, various cartoons for Disney, including Emperor's New School and Phineas & Ferb). Now, I'm taking time off to do some prose writing. I've even just released my first 3 short eBooks, which has been a TON of fun!

I was really excited to find a cool, laid back forum full of people who share that passion.

-Mat Nastos
http://www.matnastos.net
http://www.amazon.com/Mat-Nastos/e/B0...
http://www.smashwords.com/profile/vie...

[Timothy]

Mat wrote: "Mat Nastos here. I've been lurking here on Goodreaders for last month or so and have decided to dive head-first into the forum. Fantasy, Sci Fi and horror are my passions. I've even made my living ..."

Welcome Mat. Best of luck with your fun-looking treats!

[Lynn]

Mat wrote: "Mat Nastos here. I've been lurking here on Goodreaders for last month or so and have decided to dive head-first into the forum. Fantasy, Sci Fi and horror are my passions. I've even made my living ..."

Mat,

I'm going to state the obvious. You have a very interesting Resume'. Maybe one day you could share that experience in a Memoir or two.

Lynn

[Kathleen]

Hi, I am Kathleen Whelpley. I just published my first book last month and anxiously awaiting my second one coming out! But more important than the fact that I have now had my first romance published I LOVE reading all types of books and always looking for the next good read!

[Timothy]

Kathleen wrote: "Hi, I am Kathleen Whelpley. I just published my first book last month and anxiously awaiting my second one coming out! But more important than the fact that I have now had my first romance publishe..."

Welcome Kathleen! Good luck on Changes!

[Toye]

Congratulations Kathleen,
That is a great feeling and accomplishment.

[Elaine]

Hello All! I read, write, blog & drink too much coffee.

I'm doing the final review my novel (is it ever really final?) "Mechmans Malice" before it goes off to be edited.

I'm going the e-book route with this first novel to test the waters. Thus, I'm sleep deprived & my dog is woefully neglected of the attention she's used to. Poor dog.

[Timothy]

Elaine wrote: "Hello All! I read, write, blog & drink too much coffee.

I'm doing the final review my novel (is it ever really final?) "Mechmans Malice" before it goes off to be edited.

I'm going the e-book rout..."
Welcome Elain! Good luck to you and your dog!

[Lynn]

Elaine wrote: "Hello All! I read, write, blog & drink too much coffee.

I'm doing the final review my novel (is it ever really final?) "Mechmans Malice" before it goes off to be edited.

I'm going the e-book rout..."

I too wonder if a book is ever really finished. (smile)

I understand the sleep deprived thing as well. E-book is a good place to start. When you get a few more dollars you can look into Amazon Create Space for Print on Demand books.

Lynn

[Timothy]

Katrina wrote: "Thank you, Timothy. I appreciate the warm welcome.

Timothy wrote: "Katrina wrote: "Hello all. My name is Katrina Avila Munichiello and I'm a freelance writer who specializes in wr..."

Thanks Katrina! :)

[Elaine]

Timothy wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Hello All! I read, write, blog & drink too much coffee.

I'm doing the final review my novel (is it ever really final?) "Mechmans Malice" before it goes off to be edited.

I'm going ..."

Thank you!

[[deleted user]]

thanks for giving us authors a place to post. I'm an INDY author of humorous mysteries A DEAD RED CADILLACand A DEAD RED HEART
and since I'm a big believer in good Karma, I'm also an occasional reviewer for other mystery authors & awkward goddess of All Mystery e-newlsetter

thanks!

[Timothy]

Rebecca wrote: "thanks for giving us authors a place to post. I'm an INDY author of humorous mysteries A DEAD RED CADILLACand A DEAD RED HEART
and since I'm a big believer in good K..."

Welcome Rebecca! Good luck on your books and your karma!

[Joshua]

Hi I'm Josh
I'm almost 17 and i mostly enjoy non-fiction books because of my interest in US politics and world affairs. I'm just starting and the list provided here was super helpful so now I'm going to go to the library or buy when i can. When I write essays, my focus is almost always on social issues. Looking forward to seeing what others are reading and their interests. Thank you

[Timothy]

Joshua wrote: "Hi I'm Josh
I'm almost 17 and i mostly enjoy non-fiction books because of my interest in US politics and world affairs. I'm just starting and the list provided here was super helpful so now I'm goi..."

Welcome Josh! Good to have non-fiction reader among us. Have fun. :)

[Judy]

I am not an author, but an avid reader...and I have discovered so many good thongs on Goodreads. Just reading this thread has blown my TBR list to s whole new level. I am anxious to "meet" you authors in your books. Good luck to all.

[Judy]

Things......darn this predictive text. Using my cell phone to email.

[Timothy]

Judy wrote: "I am not an author, but an avid reader...and I have discovered so many good thongs on Goodreads. Just reading this thread has blown my TBR list to s whole new level. I am anxious to "meet" you au..."

Thanks, Judy, & Welcome! :)

[Lynn]

Judy wrote: "Things......darn this predictive text. Using my cell phone to email."

I thought it was funny but knew what you meant. It happens to the best of us, even on a real keyboard. :} Welcome Judy.

Lynn

[Lynn]

Judy wrote: "I am not an author, but an avid reader...and I have discovered so many good thongs on Goodreads. Just reading this thread has blown my TBR list to s whole new level. I am anxious to "meet" you au..."

I have the same issue...I find great stuff...my list keeps growing.

Lynn

[M.J.]

Lynn wrote: "Judy wrote: "I am not an author, but an avid reader...and I have discovered so many good thongs on Goodreads. Just reading this thread has blown my TBR list to s whole new level. I am anxious to ..."

With all the rec's I've received I have to build an extension for my library.

:-)

[Jo]

Hello, I'm not sure of the lie of the land yet but I'm an enthusiastic reader looking for some fresh books (preferably ebooks) from authors with an original voice.

I read most genres except YA and bloody horror. I don't mind vampires but I think I've seen too many lately. I am broadminded and enjoy all kinds of thrillers and chillers. I particularly like books suitable for reading late at night when everyone is asleep and there's just me and the sound of the rain beating against the windows.

[Summer]

Hi Jo!!

Let me be the first of many to welcome you. I'm a romance / erotica author, but I have to confess to a love of thrillers and chillers myself. You'll find a lot of very new original voices here I am sure.

Summer

[Jo]

Summer wrote: "Hi Jo!!

Let me be the first of many to welcome you. I'm a romance / erotica author, but I have to confess to a love of thrillers and chillers myself. You'll find a lot of very new original voice..."

Thank you Summer! I am looking forward to becoming acquainted with you and them.

[[deleted user]]

Hi everyone, I'm Emma and I'm getting ready to self-publish my first novel which is women's fiction, though I don't write solely in that genre, it just depends what story comes to me.

I apply the same principle to my reading habits, I like all kinds of books and am always willing to try something outside of my comfort zone if it comes with a good recommendation and peaks my interest. Actually - sometimes when I hear a book is terrible that can peak my interest too and I have to check it out to see whether I agree! As a result my TBR list is growing all the time too! :)

[Spencer]

I know I post this frequently, but I am doing FREE author interviews for my website: http://www.spencerbrokaw.com

Email at brokaw.spencer@gmail.com if you are interested.

I don't interview you if your book contains any content innapropriate for a YA book rating. I look forward to hearing from you!

[Andrea]

Hi, all. I look forward to sharing with you all. I have three novels published by a national print publisher and three others published by established e-publishers. I review and I edit for a publishing house.

I love reading!

[George]

Hi everyone. I'm George.

I'd like to offer my novel, Buried Pasts, for appraisal by Goodreads members.

BURIED PASTS

This is an exact copy of the Publishers Weekly review that Buried Pasts received as a quarter-finalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award 2011.

A WWII bombing blitz over Berlin sets in motion the well-crafted plot of this sentimental thriller. Mike Stafford is a Canadian flying for England and leading a night bombing mission that ends with a crash landing and the unexpected death of his buddy. Siggi is a German woman whose mother dies during the bombings that same night. Eighteen years later, Siggi is unmarried and hardened by what happened to her, and family-man Stafford is heading back to England for a reunion of his old squadron. Fate brings Stafford and Siggi together to share their stories, but lurking behind the scenes is the emotionally disturbed son of Stafford’s dead friend out for revenge. Stafford blames himself for his friend’s death, but is there more to the story than he knows? Despite occasional lapses into melodrama, this page-turner blends suspense with a cast of characters who genuinely care for each other. It’s an engaging and satisfying novel for fans of adventure stories with a heart.

Buried Pasts is available in Kindle format from all Amazon websites.

For more information and a free sample chapter from this novel, you may also like to visit my website: http://www.georgestratford.com

[Mary]

Emma wrote: "Hi everyone, I'm Emma and I'm getting ready to self-publish my first novel which is women's fiction, though I don't write solely in that genre, it just depends what story comes to me.

I apply the..."
Welcome, Emma to the group and Good Luck with your writing.

[Mat]

Lynn wrote: "Mat wrote: "Mat Nastos here. I've been lurking here on Goodreaders for last month or so and have decided to dive head-first into the forum. Fantasy, Sci Fi and horror are my passions. I've even mad..."

Memoir? Egad, no...there'd be way too much "and then I sat around the house and read comic books" in it. :)

[Lynn]

Mat wrote: "Lynn wrote: "Mat wrote: "Mat Nastos here. I've been lurking here on Goodreaders for last month or so and have decided to dive head-first into the forum. Fantasy, Sci Fi and horror are my passions. ..."

And what is wrong with reading comic books if you really love reading them? (smile)

I was thinking you might be an inspiration to future generations. Some who love to draw and be creative but lack direction. Wait that describes my son...maybe it isn't true for many others. He's a grown man and I still think of him as a child some days...a teenager on others. (smile)

Have a great one!

[Liza]

Hi, I'm Liza Gyllenhaal and I've written two novels, the newest one is called SO NEAR, and it goes into stores in about a week. My first literary novel was "Local Knowledge" and before that, I cut my teeth on genre romances and mysteries....all under various noms de plum.

This group sounds great and I look forward to the conversations!

[T.]

Andrea wrote: "Hi, all. I look forward to sharing with you all. I have three novels published by a national print publisher and three others published by established e-publishers. I review and I edit for a publis..."

Hi Andrea. Scifi author T. Jackson King here. Re your reviews, you may wish to check out my YA scifi adventure novel LITTLE BROTHER'S WORLD, which is listed on Goodreads Giveaway. It has gotten a great jacket quote from Spider Robinson and Analog. Also, the story includes a romance between the teenage young guy and young woman involved as the main characters in a story about a future colony world where your genecode determines your life course and options. Feel free to visit my Goodreads Author page. if you review the trade paperback novel, feel free to post your review on the novel's Amazon page. Tom.

[Cynthia]

Hi Everyone. I'm fairly new to Goodreads but so far finding all the comments interesting and informative. I've pubbed several books traditionally, the latest is HIS MOST IMPORTANT WIN, which will be out from Harlequin Jan. 24. But I'm venturing into e-book land with some back titles, most recently, WINDSWEPT, on Kindle and Nook. I'm always looking to soak up tips and trials of promotion. And happy to share what little I know.
Cynthia Thomason

[Freya]

I'm Freya Duquesne. I'm pretty new to Goodreads, and I write fantasy/paranormal erotic romance. I love stories that are full of strong characters and powerful plots, authentic emotions, and elegant, beautiful writing.

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone else. You can find out more about me on my author profile here: http://www.goodreads.com/freyaduquesne
or at my website: http://www.freyaduquesne.com

Please feel free to interact with me, as I love meeting people and making friends.

--Freya

[Gary]

Hi all. My name is Gary Goldstein, author of "Jew in Jail," with the website of the same name. Besides being an author, I am also a motivational speaker in the field of addiction & recovery. I hope to get to know some of you terrific people and fellow authors/readers, and exchange great ideas, as well as help you all sell your book! http://www.jewinjail.com/

[Ashley]

Hi. Goodreads is great. I'm late on arrival, but here nonetheless.

About me: I'm the author of Tel Aviv Stories. I also write for The Jerusalem Post, Ynet, and sometimes Publishers Weekly and Huffington Post.

I will resist the urge to loquacity (luckily for readers, writers aren't paid by the word these days). But I'm eager to hear what people think of Tel Aviv Stories, and also any interesting groups or topics on Goodreads you recommend.

Read on!

[K.P.]

My name is K.P. Smith. I am the author of Growing Pains: Kendra's Diaries you can check me out at www.kendrasdiaries.com or
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0615390...

It is the first in the Growing Pains Series. It is a YA adult book for everyone. Anyone who does ebook reviews or know of anyone who will please reply and provide their contact info and/or website. Also looking for people who do blog talk radion interviews for authors.

[Carol]

Hello all!

My name is Carol Fetter and I'm very excited to be part of this group.

I recently published a nonfiction book titled Mommy Can't You See... His EYES Are Always On Me!

Based on a true story of my child abuse by a pedophile. Writing has been self healing for me and I hope to inspire other abused children to write their stories, first for their sake and maybe later to share it with others, like I finally am.

I have enjoyed the writing process so much that I am sure that I will be writing a lot more books. This one was challenging because I had to relive my past in order to write it down.

If this book does well, I will continue the story where I left off. My life has been a troubled journey but has left me with a lot of stories to tell!

I hope to also write some light hearted inspirational books down the road.

You can check my book out at the following websites.

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mommy...

http://www.amazon.com/Mommy-Cant-See-...

I appreciate your time and any feedback that you can give.

Thank You!

[P.J.]

Hi all,

I'm Phillip, 31, and I live in Leicester, UK. I'm the author of Liberator's Ruin, which is my first published novel.

I've chosen the indie author route, as I feel e-publishing is changing the way books are published (though the marketing can be a bit of a slog!).

I'm currently working on my next book, a sci fi thriller called Serial Psyence.

[Nancy]

Hi Spencer. Nancy Arant Williams here. I would love to be interviewed for your website. Thanks for the offer. My email is: nancyarantwilliams@windstream.net Thanks.
Nancy