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[Brian]

Welcome Simon Congratulations On Your New Book. You Will Love It Here At Goodreads...:)

[Simon]

Brian wrote: "Welcome Simon Congratulations On Your New Book. You Will Love It Here At Goodreads...:)"

Thank you Brian. I was actually introduced to Goodreads by a friend of mine, Tracey Allen who was so instrumental in editing and publishing my book. Tracey has opened me up to a world of books that I never knew existed. A book experience for me was always a long browse round a bookshop! I never knew it went so deep. I am intrigued to learn more!

Thank you for having me!

[Beverly]

Brian wrote: "Hello and welcome Beverly. If you like thrillers, I think you might want to join the Psychological Thrillers group. Great books and some lively discussions..."

Brian wrote: "Hello and welcome Beverly. If you like thrillers, I think you might want to join the Psychological Thrillers group. Great books and some lively discussions..."

[Brian]

Andrew wrote: "Jamie wrote: "Hello, I'm James, and I'm new to Goodreads. I've just written a book. Uh, I also have a dog, I'm a dog person. I mean, not literally a dog-person, that would be weird. Well, not that ..."

[Brian]

I Had 47 Dogs To Walk Before Covid Began, Down to 8 Now Everyone Is Home...

[Mark]

Hello, my name is Mark Mullane. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this group!
I grew up in the wilds of Albuquerque, New Mexico enjoying the unique terrain of the southwest region and experiencing many wonderful visits to Pena Blanca and hiking the Tent Rocks. Those memories along with my imagination and love for writing all came together after 30+ years when I recently accomplished getting my fiction novel (Doodlebugs) out of my head and self published. Thanks to my father who always told me, "Never give up, never surrender."
amazon.com/author/markmullane

[Henya]

Greetings everybody! My name is Henya Drescher and I write psychological thrillers. There's something about getting into my characters' minds and see what makes them tick. My debut novel is scheduled to see the light of day on March 18, 2021. I'm happy about it, but also feel overwhelmed by everything that goes along with media promotions.

I'm looking for readers to read my novel for free in exchange for posting comments about the book on Goodreads.

Other than writing, I love to lift weights, spin, garden and drive long distances.

[Mark]

Hello there. My name is Mark Forrest and I am a self-published author of two Young Teen Adult books. If you like horror, H.P.Lovecraft, M.R.James and horror movies from the Universal Classics up to present day - you might like the books I write! The first book is The Haunted Mansion, it is free for downloading wherever you can find it. And if you fancy reviewing it as well, that would be great.
Take care everyone, and I look forward to being part of this group.

[Kevin]

In 2011, I wrote Stonechild, a story where the statues of London come to life with a serious message on conservation. Of course, we don't listen and the battle for London begins. I was a police officer on a tactical firearms unit in the UK, and then became a guide working on conservation, and so I drew on those two experiences.

The statues make use of their history, threaten to release a deadly smallpox virus and resist being pulled down by waging war in Trafalgar Square that the police seem powerless to stop.

Back in 2011, the book didn't go anywhere and the recent confinement gave me the time for a complete rewrite and to self publish. Being a big believer in synchronicity, it is as if the time is just right now.

Stonechild

[Rudi]

Matt Pearson. I read mostly classic novels but also a lot of history. I have finally gotten my first book out which proved so much harder than I ever imagined, so I have a huge appreciation for writers now.

[Shaquille]

Hey group! My name is Shaquille Harrison I am a writer and am working on a book that engages the human condition and society. To be published in 2021, looking to connect with fellow authors and readers.

[Victoria]

Welcome to those who joined over the past few days.

[David]

Hello folks,

My name is David Joyce, and I'm the author of the Letters from Early America, and Pioneers of Colonial Virginia Series on Amazon. I have never fully taken looked into Goodreads until now. It seems I have a lot to learn :}

Thanks,
David

[Jessica]

Hi everyone,

My name is Jessica Heart, and I am a romance author. I started writing recently as I didn't know there are such platforms like amazon I can publish my books on. Anyway, I am portraying stories that swirl around in my head and sharing them with others, and dear you readers as well.

I appreciate if you go and leave a review on amazon if you like them. if you don't, I would more than happy to see what's wrong and what makes you more satisfying story, so that I can include more elements in my books.

I hope you enjoy your time and be well in this harsh time.

Best wishes,
Jess

Hunted by the Boss: Rabbit and Boss series, Book 1

Claimed by the Boss: Rabbit and Boss series, Book 2

[Victoria]

Welcome to the group, David, and Jess!

[Katherine Salamanca]

Happy to be here! I am a Podcast Author Interviewer and I love all Genres xox

[Jessica]

Katherine Salamanca wrote: "Happy to be here! I am a Podcast Author Interviewer and I love all Genres xox"

thanks a lot.

sorry for late reply. I am a little bit confused to work here as the whole website is new to me, it may take few days to get used to it.

I am doing my best honestly, but help from you can skyrocket everyone's success. all I focus now is to create great content at the moment.

[Victoria]

Welcome to the group, Katherine!

[Mo]

Hi All, I'm Muhammed, I'm working on my first novella, I'm a mystery and thriller junkie too, happy to be here

[Victoria]

Welcome to the group, Muhammed!

[Crystal]

Hi, I'm Crystal Allen. I enjoy reading great novels or any books that are truly interesting, like Malcolm Gladwell's treatises on modern sociology, or something like 'The Witches,' Stacy Schiff's well-researched take on the Salem Witch Trials.
I also enjoy writing. Right now I'm interested in Europe's Reformation era, aka the 100 Years War, that horrific European civil war between the Protestants and Catholics that virtually no one talks about, even to this day.
You can see samples of my work at www.CrystalAllenAuthor.com

[JCM]

Hello Everyone my pen name is JCM SEDNA I am an "author" in the making !! I will be retiring from my 35 year policing support career next week & will be publishing my first novel by Summer of 2021 & am very excited to pursue my passions & dreams. This book has been in the making for over 5 years and truly has a piece of my heart invested in it. Looking forward to future discussions, ideas, thoughts.... Wishing you all the very best in 2021 !!

[[deleted user]]

Hi all. My name is Philip. I am working on a book series called Splattering Yet Endearing. It is about a guy named Porma who moves in with a girl named Iteni. The story has drama, thriller elements and other elements. Hi all!

This is my main site btw https://ptsphiltellsstories.home.blog/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Splattering-...

[Morella]

Hi,
My name is Morella E. Carta. I am a first time author. I like to read but never thought about writing a book. I started a journal that later became a book. I retired from Corporate America, specifically in Human Resources, about 5 years ago. For reasons unknown to me, I ended up volunteering in Malawi and Uganda. Felt very attracted to Uganda where 2 years ago I decided to open a Transition Home for abandoned and abused children under 6 years old.
We offer healthcare, proper nutrition, early development but more importantly a safe place they can call home.
Since the cause of abandonment or neglect is at the family level, we also work with family members on topics such as parenting, family planning, and proper nutrition.
Since inception in 2018, we have impacted the lives of over 80 children.

[Federica]

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:"

Hi Vincent and thank you.

I'm Federica, a student from Italy with an endless love for books. I have always a book in my hand, I couldn't last longer without it.

I'm a bookworm with a compulsive need of reading more whenever I can like there's no tomorrow.

I'm just a reader but I hope to write a book of my own, one day

[Joanne]

Happy to be here as well! As an avid reader and writer myself, I love to network with other readers and writers. There are so many good books out there. I write romance, ya fantasy and adult fantasy as well as paranormal fiction. My books are self-published on Amazon.

https://www.joannegiacomini.com.

[M.S.]

Hi all,
I am M S Rehman, you can call me Saeed. I am from UK, Wales, Cardiff. I Published my debut novel "The Disguise" on 18/12/2020. It's a "Spy Thriller and suspense". I like to write poems and novels. I recently joined good reads to interact with the readers and the authors to learn a lot and would like to help if anyone wants to know anything. I published on Amazon, Apple books, Kobo, Smash words and B&N. Hope to have great interaction with all the authors and the readers. Thanks

[M.S.]

Jen wrote: "Good to meet you all! My name is Jen Knox. I read everything I can get my hands on, and not nearly quick enough. I recently published a memoir, Musical Chairs, about running away fro..."
Hi Jen, nice to meet you. I am very new on here as well. I published a debut novel "The disguise" on 18/12/2020. You can find more on mrehman.com and read the first chapter for free. Interesting, running away at 15. where did you publish please?

[Victoria]

A very warm welcome to those who joined over the past couple of days.

[Aaron]

pleasure meeting all of you, hope you all have a Great New Year.

[Shantha]

Hello readers and writers!

I’m excited to join this group.
I’ve been writing for about five years now. Author of three books and the recent one is A Memoir.
I’m Shantha H.N, born and brought up in India, living in Abuja, Nigeria, with my family. I loved to cherish good old memories always more than anything else.
It seems every day to me is a story, being an introvert; I observe more than I talk, and reflect every night before I go to bed. All my best ideas come to me when I’m walking in the morning rays!
My first book, A Must Read to Succeed- A motivational as well as a self-help book.
The second one is the Poetry collection-
The Other Side of Silence
The Third one is a Memoir- Things We Remember.

A Kindle copy of my latest Memoir, “Things We Remember” is available on amazon kindle.

Things We Remember is a collection of memories and mundane episodes of my life to extract lasting lessons. Childhood in an Indian village, early adult life in Bangalore, and expatriate life in Abuja, Nigeria. From the joy of feasting on freshly plucked mangoes, visiting friends, and enjoying long bus rides, to the pain of mourning a grandparent, saying goodbye to school friends or living under different roofs of hostels, struggle to have an education, a degree, how I managed to fight gender discrimination towards girl’s education, how I managed to chase my dreams, losing a job, living with minimalism, etc.
“Things We Remember” is at once a simple and special book whose stories and message will linger long after you turn the last page.

Authors and readers, here is the link for the book.

https://www.amazon.in/Things-We-Remem...


I will be honored if you could give it a read and share your views! Do get in touch and let me know if you are interested.

Shantha.hosadu@gmail.com

Happy New Year 2021

Thanks, Shantha H.N

[Gill]

The Unreliable Placebo
Gill Mather
As The Clock Struck Ten

Hi. I'm a new member. I'm a solicitor turned author and I live on the Essex/Suffolk border in England. I'm married with two grown up sons and also look after my mother with the help of our cat, Suzie. I'm hoping to promote a couple of novels.

My novel 'The Unreliable Placebo' is a rom-com of sorts, though not of the sentimental variety. It's rather more raw than the average rom-com and poses endless questions about modern life and a woman's place in the world. The book charts Anna Duke's clumsy attempts to re-join the couples club after the Arsehole ‒ sorry, her husband Alfie ‒ has left her, resulting in various embarrassing events, and leading her to some strange places and into some weird situations.

My novel 'As The Clock Struck Ten' is a contemporary psychological crime thriller which takes the reader into a dark and murky subject, transformed in the last decade in the light of social and legal changes. Authorities may get carried away by the need not to be seen to have acted dismissively or wrongly or too late. Rampant political correctness may result in a failure to carry out even-handed investigations, leading to injustices. And of course someone has to suffer.

I'm happy to provide a free copy of either novel as a PDF or in ebook format. Any reviews, on Goodreads or elsewhere, or opinions would be gladly appreciated. Do get in touch and let me know if you're interested. The novels are also available on Kindle for 99p each.
No doubt I should stick to one genre, but ideas arent like that. They just bubble up. Right now I have a work in progress which is a sci-fi novel called 'Process 99' on a site called Inkitt where it can be read free and a review left.
And soon I'll be self-publishing a new mystery novel if I can't get an agent or publisher interested. I'll post about that once it's published.
Happy Christmas and New Year. Gill Mather

[Fred]

Good reading in 2021 ! My new book, "Hitting the Road Without a Map" officially releases on February 1, 2021 ! It is a travel memoir and photo essay of an actual trip which had a goal, but virtually no plan.
An adventure on the road, but more important, a journey of personal growth and living in the moment.
Hitting the Road Without A Map

[Darryl]

The wife always said I was bad at introductions - now I have to introduce myself! And not sure how all this works ( I don't have a cell phone or a Facebook account! ) - but I wrote a book and apparently Goodreads is the place to be - authors need readers and readers need authors! The book was a planned fantasy production - but several readers have told me it is 'genre crossing' - a mixture of spirituality and metaphysics with a strong undercurrent of romance. Nothing wrong with mixing things up - 'variety is the spice of life' - and all that! The book is called 'Of Harleys and Healing'. Yes - there's motorcycles in it - but also dogs, crows, dragonflies, music and Irish monks, and a little bit of life after death and astral projection!
As I say - not sure how all this works - but check out the link and if anybody is truly interested I would be glad to spread a few copies around. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08HGRW5DL

[Sandeep]

I'm going to sign off on 2020 with two bits of news.

1. Amazon has offered me a 4th Book Deal. This time it's for the whole of January 2021.

2. I've been hired to write a full-length film script.

Hope your 2020 has been as kind. If not, may your 2021 be.

More on 'A Ladder Of Panties' at:
India (4.5 stars): https://amzn.to/2MtEUIU.
USA (4.5 stars): https://amzn.to/3bPLtjl.

Much love.

[Hester]

Hi! I'm Hester, from Indonesia. The Girl From Jakarta is my first novel, but I'm now terrified to talk about it. A friend was recently flagged and told off for politely asking a GoodReads "friend" to read their book. Now I don't feel safe here. I don't know what to do. Nobody will talk to me, I feel totally anonymous. I know you have to work harder after finishing the writing stage, but if everybody is unfriendly...

[Belynda]

Hi I'm Belynda from Canada. I published my debut novel Secrets and Silence on August 29, 2020, started a blog belyndasbooks.com in July of 2018, and am currently working on a sequel to Secrets and Silence. Getting readers is a challenge but the information that seems the soundest is to write the best book we can and then write another one, and as we develop our catalogue we will also develop a readership. We are offering our writing if they will accept it, and read it. But, there is so much to choose from and we want those readers to find us now. Eventually, if we persevere we will probably find our audience. As an author I would love to read more books that I find on Goodreads and elsewhere but finding the time to write, read, and keep body and soul together means we can't possibly read everything. Hester, a word of advice if I may? We are totally anonymous until we aren't. Don't give up, but also don't expect too much from any individual, and reading someone's book is a commitment of time that someone may not have to give. Your readers will find you. Friending you does not mean they will read your book. They might in their own good time. Don't let unmet expectations spoil your experience on Good Reads.

[Darryl]

Very very true - I couldn't have said it better! Blessings to you and all - all things get better! OF HARLEYS AND HEALING I don't even know if it was acceptable to add my book here - but feel the fear and do it anyway!!

[Aaron]

Hester wrote: "Hi! I'm Hester, from Indonesia. The Girl From Jakarta is my first novel, but I'm now terrified to talk about it. A friend was recently flagged and told off for politely asking a GoodReads "friend" ..."

it all depends on who you talk to, I have so many followers and friends on here, just give some people out there a chance.

[Kenath]

Hello. My name is Kenath Moffat and I live in Western Canada. Not sure how long that will go for. It's so cold up here haha.

I self-published my debut fantasy novel this summer of 2020. Having a little extra time off helped. A sequel will be finished in either January of Febuary.

[Louise]

Hi, I'm Louise and very new to the group and to the author party having only published my first novel at the beginning of December. I live in the UK and am kept busy with my day job which is working for a sight loss charity. I am their fundraiser so my writing is key to securing grants.

I am a dreamer and am channelling my dreams into my writing. I look forward to engaging with you on this ride.

I have a website which I have just published www.louisejelley.com which is still a little work in progress and am writing a blog which is connected to my author page. Happy New Year everyone.

[Ben]

Hello all!

I am the author of an award-winning time travel adventure series for middle graders (ages 8-12) called The Eye of Ra. Book 1 came out last February 2020 and book 2, Sol Invictus, comes out 2.2.1! :)

More info on me and my books, including samples, here: https://BenGartner.com
and on Goodreads of course here for The Eye of Ra: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
and here for Sol Invictus: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

Thanks for inviting me to the group!

Best,
Ben

[Regina]

Hello, I am an author and avid reader. My first book, Racism: the Real Reason I Left the South, is a memoir. My second book is Sexual Intellectual Female, an empowerment book. If anyone is interested, email me at reginahanson@yahoo.com. I'll get you an ebook copy. Happy New Year!

[LaSundra]

Hello and Happy New Year!

I am LaSundra Pitts. I was blessed to publish three novels in the midst of the pandemic. I completed COVERED in 2016 but didn't feel that is was time to uncover it until July 2020. Then I revised my first novel SECOND CHANCES and released the second edition in September 2020. MAJESTIC was my Christmas novel that was released in November 2020. I am working on book four now and I am enjoying myself on this journey of authorship!

I am new to Goodreads and figuring out ways to market. I would love feedback from you and I need some friends for my page if you're interested.

Happy writing!

[Viswanath]

Hello! Good day!

I am Viswanath Lakshmisetty.

I am currently penning the novella series, "The Lone Mystery" of which the first installment has been released under the name The Lone Mystery: who is TUM?

It was one helluva ride I must say. If you would've asked me 1 to 2 years back, I would've shrugged it off. I was doing well in life with a 9-5 job but 2020 was one weird year and had something else in store for me.

With the onslaught of Covid-19, everything has changed for me if not for all of us. I had been overlooking my passion till then thinking there was too much time to pursue it.

But looking at the devastation and the new bubble life the virus has brought upon us, I've changed my thought process.

We never know what's gonna happen tomorrow,
We may live on to tell the tale or succumb to the crisis we are in.

As said I overlooked the satisfaction I get through pursuing my passion but I realized I had to get it even if it means I had to scrape along.

That's what I exactly did. Scraped hard to become a self-published author and I am loving the process!

If you've come this far reading this, I just want you to understand that if life gives an opportunity even if it's a half-chance, grab it by the skin of your teeth.

All the best!

Regards,
Viswanath Lakshmisetty

[Lousbookstuff]

Hello,

My name is Louise, thank you for having me in the group.

I am a reader and a book reviewer. I love to read books of all genres but my absolute favourites are Young Adult, Fantasy, Historical Fictions, Horror and Thriller. My least favourites are none-fiction and biographies.

I am a lover of stories! I like to support authors as much as I can be reading and reviewing their books and I share my reviews as far and wide as I can. Beginning on Goodreads, over on my blog and on social media too.

I am always happy to receive friend requests from other GR members who share book interests and like to interact by liking and recommending new books for each other to read.

I look forward to connecting with you :)

[Michael]

I wrote a book that received a 4.7 rating on Goodreads. I have made it free until January 4th if anyone would like to check it out. Here is the synopsis:

Fresh out of college with a pile of debt and acting as the sole provider for his dying grandma, Ezra is driven to make it in the biotech industry. Having only worked as a private investigator, he accepts an offer by a medical device company to spy on a competitor with a ground breaking new instrument. During the assignment, Ezra uncovers ties to a political conspiracy involving a foreign government.

Hiding away at his divorced parent’s cabin in rural California, Ezra works to sabotage their plan while rediscovering himself with a free spirited local named Abigail. Ezra is pursued by the corrupt players in the scandal while his time in a small town redefines his view of leading a fulfilled life.

Thank You!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MB2Y61Z

[J.L.]

I am a former LPN, who continued my medical education and am now a retired Trauma Surgeon/ICU doctor. I'm a prior medical editor of Northeast Florida Medicine, published in the surgical literature, and have won local, state, and national poetry contests. My book Almanac: The Four Seasons was published in 2020. I'm published in three poetry compendiums of the Mad Poets Society of Philadelphia, as well in the anthologies Being A Woman Surgeon: Sixty Women Share Their Stories and High Country Writers Headwaters III. I live a full life as an avid world traveler and gardener. I am exercising my muse and writing in diverse genres, poetry, memoir and fiction.

[Mac]

Mac FletcherBeware!
Hello, I'm Mac Fletcher. I have 5 books listed, Kindle and Paperbacks, the fifth of which is BEWARE! Don't Cross Old People Here, which is up for a Goodreads giveaway until Jan 29th.
It's in the same series - and geographical area; Froxvale, a nebulous area on the Welsh Marches. Just as absurd as its predecessor I hope you'll take a look at it. Only around 99 cents if you have to buy it. There's more about me on my page (if you want more that is) Would love to hear from you.

[Victoria]

A very warm welcome to those who joined over the past few days.

Also, happy new year to all!