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[Brittany]

Hello everyone! I am not new to Goodreads, but I haven't really been active in this group, so I thought I would introduce myself. My name is Brittany Tenpenny and you can find me at brittanytenpenny.com. I am currently working on my debut novel and am getting a short story published by Aethlon: Journal of Sports Literature early this year!

[J.M.K.]

Happy New Year

link: Most popular posts by JMK Walkow in 2020

[Mel]

Hi,

I'm Mel. I've been on Goodreads for a while but not very active. Looking to change that going forward and learning how best to engage on the platform.

I write contemporary romance and romantic suspense. Here is my Amazon Author's page - https://www.amazon.com/Mel-Walker/e/B....

Always on the look out on how best to capture honest reviews and increase visibility. I'm based in NY. Happy New Year.

[Jessica]

Louise wrote: "Hello,

Hi Louise, how are you? welcome to the discussion.

I saw you were interested in reading, I was wondering if you could read my books too. They are Romantic/erotic books in a series called rabbit and boss series, with BDSM background and mysterious content. I hope you'd enjoy them.

Best wishes,
Jess

[Penny]

Ilene wrote: "Hello everyone!
We are new authors of the book, "Our Italian Journey," and award-winning bloggers of a site with the same name, ouritalianjourney.com

Our books was just released late last month an..."

Sounds fascinating.

[Sarah]

Nancy wrote: "I recently retired after working with inmates for nearly 24 years in the field of domestic violence and sexual assault. Now I get to chill out and read and write children’s books."

I would be very interested in reading a book about your experience in the prison system, the inmates and how if any it changed you, or the way you think/view the world/people.

The things you've probably seen and heard.............

[Valda]

Sarah wrote: "Nancy wrote: "I recently retired after working with inmates for nearly 24 years in the field of domestic violence and sexual assault. Now I get to chill out and read and write children’s books."

I..."

Hello Nancy,

I like your specific request. I don't have my own experience of being behind bars, but some experience from other people and their life after is included in my book. I think it may interest you.

My Mystery-Suspense Drama with a Thriller Twist https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089Y8D9TR

[Valda]

Sarah wrote: "Nancy wrote: "I recently retired after working with inmates for nearly 24 years in the field of domestic violence and sexual assault. Now I get to chill out and read and write children’s books."

I..."

Hello Nancy,

I like your specific request. I do not have my own experience of being behind bars, but some experience from other people is included a little in my book. I think it may interest you.

Here is the short excerpts:

"If I let her die, then I killed her, laying on his plank bed,
Ax was tormented by his great remorse toward Marta. He had
plenty of free-of-drinking time to reconsider the way he was
treating her. ..."
"His intermittent thoughts appeared and disappeared like
ghosts, depending on whom he was thinking about. Neither
Ivan nor my mom can be returned. They’re gone forever. Once
a crook, always a crook."

"When the inmate’s eyes met his attorney’s, in the glance of
the moment, the latter one realized the futility of his endeavors.
Alexander was definitely up to something. Sure, it was
not the best day to have a conversation with him, after what
had just happened to his wife. ..."

P.S.: Sorry, I can't use Italics here.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089Y8D9TR

[Dean]

Hi, I'm Dean Miller. I always use my middle initial (as in Dean G. Miller) because there is a well known author with the name, Dean Miller. I have been writing miscellaneous tracts most of my adult life but began to write seriously after I retired. So far, I have written two Christian books, "Jesus Says" and "The Wise Men and the Star." I am finishing up a third, and just published a small book of poetry, "Allsides." I have several other books in various stages of completion, but whether I'll ever get them completed is problematic. We'll see.

[Sam]

Nice to meet everyone. I recently published my first work of fiction, titled FEAR BEGETS MURDER, a conspiracy tale inspired by ongoing racial tension between minorities and law enforcement in the United States.

Kindle Unlimited members can download the book for free from Amazon.

[Scarlett]

Gill wrote: "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 bord..."

Hi Gill,
Nice to 'meet' you :-)! Happy new Year to you and hope 2021 is nothing like 2020! I just completed my very first contemporary romance novel and am working on a sequel. I'm on Inkitt too!

Cheers,
Scarlett

[Scarlett]

Kenath wrote: "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 l..."

Hey Kenath! Happy New Year to you :-) Congratulations on publishing your very first novel. It's a huge step! I'm close to publishing, myself, but am trying my luck with a few traditional publishers. One way or the other, I hope to get my first one out the door by mid 2021 :-).

[Scarlett]

Louise wrote: "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 workin..."

Hi Louise. Happy New Year to you! I'm a newbie to this as well :-). Have you been on GoodReads for long? I'd made an account a while back, but this year, I'm planning to be more active. Fingers crossed. How are you finding your time on GoodReads?

[Catherine]

Hi everyone,

I self-published my first novel in 2018. My next book is due out on February 2021.

I’m currently studying for my Masters which sadly means I don’t have too much time to read for pleasure.


Happy new year to you all x

Catherine

[Kinchit]

I am an author, who is trying a new experiment: putting up my stories in musical format.
Here is the first tone.
Love you - one last time.
https://youtu.be/_nnGtSEdD28

Please share your feedback.
THanks
Kinchit

[Claudine]

I was recently a Guest Author on Rita Lee Chapman's website! Please check out my interview and learn a bit more about me:

http://www.ritaleechapman.com/guest-a...

[JCM]

D.S. wrote: "Hi All, I’m Don Smith, author of the SciFi novel ‘Unparalleled’. I’ve only published the one novel but I have a few more on the go. I find the whole publishing process gets in the way of the enjoym..."

Catherine wrote: "Hi everyone,

I self-published my first novel in 2018. My next book is due out on February 2021.

I’m currently studying for my Masters which sadly means I don’t have too much time to read for plea..."

Catherine wrote: "Hi everyone,

I self-published my first novel in 2018. My next book is due out on February 2021.

I’m currently studying for my Masters which sadly means I don’t have too much time to read for plea..."

Hello Don,
I agree the publishing process is stressful and challenging. I too just want to write stories...they contain a piece of our heart... The truth is in the end, you have successfully written a book !! Others opinions and perceptions are not in our control. Tell yourself that you put your dream into action and succeeded !!

[D.S.]

So true. Thank you...

[Victoria]

Welcome to those who joined this weekend.

[Clinton]

Hello everyone,
My name is Clinton C. the author of Dealing with Satanic Subtlety and Strategies; the first among three others and currently available on Amazon and Amazon KDP. Also Kindle Unlimited subscribers can get the e-book for free for at least the next one month or more.. I am happy to Join this group.

[Valda]

Hello and Happy New Year everyone!

I hope you are all staying safe and positive. My name is Valda Taurus. I worked on my book as if it were a literary fiction - nourishing every character, listening to their stories even as they came to me in the late night hour:) This book is for mature adults. The key concepts of my story are finding your purpose in life and overcoming the old feelings of guilt and remorse. From self-accusation to self-forgiveness: life is complicated, so don't make it even worse. You cannot change your past, but you can live your life now as if tomorrow is your last day.

Kindle Unlimited/Amazon/Books-A-Million https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089Y8D9TR

[L.]

D.S. wrote: "So true. Thank you..."

D.S. wrote: "Hi All, I’m Don Smith, author of the SciFi novel ‘Unparalleled’. I’ve only published the one novel but I have a few more on the go. I find the whole publishing process gets in the way of the enjoym..."

Catherine wrote: "Hi everyone,

I self-published my first novel in 2018. My next book is due out on February 2021.

I’m currently studying for my Masters which sadly means I don’t have too much time to read for plea..."

I agree with you, Don, that much of the publishing process can be off-putting. I have a completed poetry book, all ready to publish -- but since I’m a first-time author, I was unaware of the daunting marketing work that lies ahead. I was on-top-of-the-world with excitement at having finished and formatted my book and created an author website. Then, I discover I have to try to establish a social media presence; and blog; and get countless reviews (upfront) before I can go any further. It has put me in a limbo of disenchantment myself. You are correct in saying that we all should congratulate ourselves for the amount of work that goes into writing and producing a book, regardless of reviews, and that the ultimate measure of it is how it makes the reader feel.

[Sarah]

Hello,
My name is Sarah and I've just recently self-published my first book though I have a long way to go......made some rookie mistakes along the way.

I've been looking in this group for a thread for authors with general questions, like advice and tips from other author's etc....
For example I'd like to ask about posting jpeg images in various sizes of my book cover in a thread using html code, but I've been trying for days with no luck. I asked in the GR librarians group and they told me it wasn't a librarian issue. I know I can link my book in a thread, I'm doing changes to my book cover in a book cover review thread, so I want to post various changes to get their feedback.

Also I have some questions regarding sending my manuscript to an editor, copyright and possibly other things I may not be aware of etc.......

Can someone point me in the right direction please : )

[Benjamin]

Hi all! My name is Ben and I have been an aspiring writer for the better part of the last 16 years. It has been a rough last year for me, and I barely was able to do anything in the writing realm.

However, now that 2021 is here. It is my intention to become more intentional about my writing and sharing it with others.

I am always looking for encouragement and critique of my work. Thanks for letting me be here.

[Aaron]

Sarah wrote: "Hello,
My name is Sarah and I've just recently self-published my first book though I have a long way to go......made some rookie mistakes along the way.

I've been looking in this group for a thre..."
first thing you will need to do is send to a reviewer and have them find mistakes that you possibly made, then that person will tell you what needs to be corrected.

[Sarah]

Aaron wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Hello,
My name is Sarah and I've just recently self-published my first book though I have a long way to go......made some rookie mistakes along the way.

I've been looking in this gr..."

I am waiting for the reviewers to get back to me, the first one is due on a blog soon. As the book is already published on Amazon what I'm wondering is if I send the book to the editor who wants a copy they can change and edit themselves. I shouldn't have anything to worry about as I own the digital copyright? Can someone just change the names of characters and story slightly then suddenly it's a new book? I've heard horror stories, it's a jungle out there.

I'm finding the process quite daunting and don't want to make any mistakes.

[Aaron]

Sarah wrote: "Aaron wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Hello,
My name is Sarah and I've just recently self-published my first book though I have a long way to go......made some rookie mistakes along the way.

I've been look..."I see what you mean, and I think its the authors job to keep the characters name and how the story goes, if the editor does the changing, then its no longer your story but its theirs. As a reviewer to so many authors, its my job to tell them the mistakes that they make, paperback, hardcover, or digital, and sometimes the author agrees with me. The editors tend to make the nightmares for the authors by rearranging the story to see if others would like it, when really I prefer the authors side of the story.,

[Sarah]

Aaron wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Aaron wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Hello,
My name is Sarah and I've just recently self-published my first book though I have a long way to go......made some rookie mistakes along the way.

..."

That is certainly a scary thought, someone stealing the premise of your story as their own. Unfortunately not all of us are grammatically perfect which is why we need editor's, if you can afford one that is........

Thanks for the advice, I'll do some more research on the matter.

[Valda]

Hello everyone,

My name is Valda. I am the author of Killing Your Best Friend: The Mystery of Psyche and Hidden Romance. My book is currently available on Amazon and Amazon KDP. Kindle Unlimited subscribers can get the e-book for free. I worked on my book as if it were literary fiction - nourishing every character, listening to their stories even as they came to me in the late-night hour:) This book is for mature adults. The key concepts of my story are finding your purpose and overcoming the old feelings of guilt and remorse. From self-accusation to self-forgiveness.

I am happy to join this group.

Kindle Unlimited/Amazon/Books-A-Million https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089Y8D9TR

[Yogesh]

Hello every one!!
I’m Yogesh Singh, 43, hailing from India. I have been born in a small village and brought up in a big Metropolis like Mumbai. Currently I’m working as a Senior Faculty in one of the Hotel Management Institutes. I have a great zeal for fitness, health and nutrition. This passion has emboldened me to write several articles associated with the same topic. My 20 years of long academic experience is easily reflected in my flair for writing books; enlightening all the readers. I have garnered accolades and laurel by being the winner of prestigious “Gourmand World Cookbook Awards” in year 2015.
My books published are:
• A Culinary Tour of India
• Principles of Food Production Operations

My books are available on various web portals:
https://www.amazon.com/Culinary-Tour-...

https://www.amazon.in/Culinary-Tour-I...

https://www.amazon.in/Principles-Prod...

[Dyon]

Hello Everyone and happy new year! Here is to a (hopefully) better 2021.

Although I am a relatively slow reader, I started reading fantasy novels a few years back and have been hooked since. Action, battles and unique landscapes really capture my imagination and let it run wild. So I would greatly appreciate any recommendations for stories that fit those genres.

I also write too. Last october I self-published my first dystopian fantasy novel; Flame of the Fallen. The story focuses on a father trying to reclaim his son and how the labours he must overcome, plunge a kingdom into chaos. If you like action and a real gritty character struggle, you will enjoy this. Please feel free to give it read and leave a review.


Flame of the Fallen

Enjoy the rest of your day.

Dyon

[Michael]

Hi all:

I'm Mike Ginsberg, I am an avid reader (20+ books a year, heavy into history) and I finally took the plunge and wrote my first novel. It's called DEBT BOMB and it's coming out on July 1, 2021. It's about a national debt crisis engineered by American politicians who are secretly Chinese spies. The heroine is an accountant who stops them. It's based on my years of working in the government and in politics, so there's a lot of "real-worldness" about it, although it is fiction. You can find out more about me and my book at michaeleginsberg.com.

Pleased to be a new member of the group!

Mike

[Samuel]

Hello everyone! My name is Samuel J Boyd and I am a new-ish self publish author. Fantasy and action is my thing.
I currently have two books on kindle.
The Growing Darkness
Sands of Time.
Any support would be great!

[Helen]

Sarah wrote: "Aaron wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Aaron wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Hello,
My name is Sarah and I've just recently self-published my first book though I have a long way to go......made some rookie mistakes al..."
The function of an alpha reader is to give general feedback, while a beta reader hopefully might spot plot holes and inconsistencies. If you're lucky and they're very good, you may get feedback on other issues.
The function of an editor is to edit, which may include moving text around so that it flows better, pointing out final inconsistencies and anachronisms (yes, in fixing something you can introduce a further mistake!), but it isn't to change the story - if they want to do that, find another editor. They may well give advice on removal of adverbs and adjectives, which a lot of publishers regard as lazy writing - to me, it's using shorthand for a note to yourself, and means you'll have to fix it later! Often there are mixed tenses or inconsistencies in point of view, and an editor can help here, as can alpha or beta readers.
The function of a proof-reader is to check the grammar, spelling and punctuation. Your proof-reader should see your work before you send it to the printer/your publisher, but not before that, as you may rework it and then need to have it proof-read again. They won't always pick up every error, but if the error rate is under 1% your book will be a great read.
The whole point about all of this is that if you don't have the skills, experience, time or inclination to do these jobs yourself, then you buy those skills in. If you aren't good at drawing or design, why would you make your own book cover? So it is with feedback, editing or proof-reading. Another person will pick up errors you are blind to because you've gone over your work so many times - they will bring a pair of fresh eyes to the job. I hope this helps all those new authors who are crying out for somewhere to discuss all this and get some advice. It used to be that editors at publishing houses would "edit" as per my definition above. In these days of huge multinational publishers they simply don't have time to do those things. So it really is worth hiring someone with the skills and experience to help you out before submitting, if you want your books to be the best they can for your readers. Good luck!

[Dandy]

Hi

Nice to meet you all. I'm an avid reader mainly thrillers and Fantasy. My debut YA Fantasy Fiction novel with original theme and vivid characters is now available. Thread of romance but it's not the main plot driver by any means. I have ARC copies available for Goodreads fantasy fans and I promise if you get in touch I will send you a copy.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

Danni’s teenage life sucks. Panic attacks and phobias are a battle, there’s a good reason she’s afraid. In the city of Edinburgh; the grey weather suits her grim mood. James MacAbre confuses Danni by following her. He salutes and vows to protect her ‘til death, forever. He’s not a vampire, or a mortal. What is he? Fantasy Paranormal Young Adult.

[Diane]

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:"

My name is Angela Fields. I am nearing completion of the third book in The Orange Trilogy, a series of three historical romance books about the orange groves in early California. The first is titled Orange Champagne; the second is Sweet Orange; and the third, to be published this spring, is Orange Harvest. I love researching historical details. The details in my books, such as train time schedules, performances at theaters throughout Europe, and hotel amenities at specific hotels in California, New York and Europe, are all accurate. My books are available on Amazon as paperbacks and ebooks. I am new to Goodreads and still learning how to navigate it. Any help a group member is prepared to give me I'll gladly accept!

[Aleksandar]

Glad to be a part of this great community.

Published my first novel in December and publishing 3 more this year. I mostly write Action/Crime/Thriller Fiction, but also Drama and Non-Fiction as well.

Feel free to add me as a friend here.

Cheers!

The Nobodies: Only Villains Can Save This Planet

[Yolanda]

Hi everyone! Happy 2021

I am Yolanda, an author with my furst Fantasy/Romance debuting soon.

I promised an event and I have the perfect one! As a gift to all my friends and everyone who supports me in this new year, I have made an excerpt available from my novel STARFALL. Check it out on my website:

www.yolandafayedaniel.com/read

Don't forget to sign up for my newsletter while you're there. I have even more goodies and giveaways on the way.

[Harshad]

I can't wish you Happy New Year, would you settle for Happier one?
- Stephan King

Along with above quote I wish you all Happier & Healthier New Year 2021!

I hope dream of all aspiring writers come to fruition this year. I have been pursuing Publishers from couple of months for my Sci-Fi Fantasy novel, still I am yet to receive good Contract. After facing barrage of hurdles & upsets; I received several positive feedbacks.

I am sure 2021 will be a great year, it will bring us Success & Happiness we deserve.

I will let you know once my Sci-Fi - Fantasy novel

STAR CRUSADERS

is published, I will keep you posted !

[Olusola]

Marin wrote: "Did I introduce myself before?
I don't remember.
Zig Ziglar said that repetition is the mother of learning...
My name is Marin.
I create children's picture books.
I write, illustrate, design, publi..."

You are very interesting Marin. Can you tell me the name of any of your books?

[Felicity]

Hi! I am excited to share my new book Sorry, Bestie. The story is about a 15 year old girl who is dealing with mean girls at school. She is sad and lonely since her best friend left for another school. Now she must face the bullies alone. Will she find the courage to stand up to them and save the new girl before it's too late? #Jesus #christianity #bullyingprevention #bullying #mystery #whodunnit #momofteen Please check it out at my website. https://felicityabbott.wixsite.com/my...

[Neely]

I'm Leigh Neely, a part of the writing team, Neely Powell, which also includes Jan Powell. We are both avid readers and when we're not writing, we're reading. We especially enjoy Patricia Briggs, Nora Roberts, Faith Hunter, Michael Connelly, John Sandford, and a host of other writers. As you can see, our enjoyment of books includes primarily fantasy and mystery/suspense. I especially enjoy listening to audio books. As writers, we've published three paranormal romance novels: Awakening Magic, Haunting Magic, and True Nature.

[Nagala]

Nagala Yunciel.
Saludos a todos.
Escritora de fantasía y ciencia ficción: Yla-bá, Un pedido arriesgado, Las extrañas vidas de Elora Argay, Si no eres feliz el ente te atrapará...
Como lectora me encantan los mismo géneros, además de la novela negra, misterio y cualquier otro género que esté bien escrito y emocione, pero no romance

[Curt]

A reviewer stated my stories turn out the lights in the Darkroom. Nursing staff at the Mayo Clinic were frightened by my material and concluded I must me some kind of psychopath. A group in Montana announced a boycott of my books after taking offensive to my 360 approach to writing. My stories contain the view points of real life monsters that go bump in the night. Who am I really? Just a cop in a prior life who currently loves to highlight the actions of the boogeyman. Knowledge is our only weapon against 'em.

[I.N.]

Hi, I´m Lema from Spain. I like both reading and writing. I use three languages.

[J.N.]

Hello! I'm J.N. from Medellin, Colombia. I write fantasy (historical, scifi, dystopian). I have several books out already, and am working on a new sci-fantasy series. I'm also contemplating another historical fantasy book, plus a sequel (though not part of a series) to my latest medical dystopia. Currently reading "Aftershock" by Mark Kloos.

[Vladimir]

Gracias por haberme aceptado en este grupo. Trataré con todo empeño para honrar la confianza puesta en su servidor.
Soy un escritor aficionado con mucho y bien aprovechado talento. He escrito cinco libros, publicados por Amazon, y de muy buena pluma:
Mi obra maestra es: VIAJEROS DEL TIEMPO, libro de Ciencia Ficción. LA MENTE DE UN EXTRAÑO, es una novela de Ficción. VIAJE A LA NADA, una pequeña novela de Ficción. Tengo, también en Amazon, un trabajo acerca de veinte relatos de Ficción llamado: REFORESTACIÓN HUMANA, CUENTOS. Y, por último, es de mi pluma un libro de Autoayuda y Superación al que titulé: EL PROGRESO.
Publiqué, como verán, en cuatro géneros, con mucho acierto. Si desean información o tener mi amistad aún distancia, les aconsejo:
"Por favor, comuníquense conmigo. Quiero que usted, amigo o amiga de goodreads, sea mi colaborador y conseguir con su persona, una buena comunicación: Anhelo intimo de todo Ser inteligente.
Su amigo de siempre: Vladimir Rodríguez.

[Douglas]

Hello,
My name is Douglas R. Brown and I'm a fantasy/horror author. I was published for a few years before the publisher went out of business and now I self-publish. I have a new dystopian fantasy novel coming out in May. I'm not going to hock my stuff here; I just wanted to say hi.

[Victoria]

Happy new year to everyone, and a very warm welcome to those who joined in this past week or so.

[Emily]

Hi everyone! I’m new to Goodreads and happy to be here. I’m an author of Women’s Fiction. My debut novel, The Truth About Unspeakable Things, is available for preorder now and will be released on April 6, 2021.