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Hello Everyone,My name is Michael J. Scharen. I write science-fiction in the old-fashioned (not dystopian) way. Reviews have said hints of Robert Heinlein and Arthur C. Clarke!
I will be appearing LIVE on the PenForHire Podcast with Matthew Harms this coming Tuesday, July 27. 8:00 AM PST or 11:00 AM EST.
The interview will be streamed live on Facebook, Linked-In, and YouTube.
The YouTube link is here -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ms3ia...
The interview should hopefully be on my website later on.
michaelsbookcorner.com
Cheers!
Michael J Scharen
Hi, I'm Briar Campbell. I have a horror book, The Shadow School, coming out in October. It's through Draft2Digital, and I'm still learning the process of self publishing, but as soon as I can get a spot on Amazon, I'll provide a link for the group.I love horror stories and urban legends, and there's little else I've wanted more since middle school than to write my own horror books. My day job is at a library, and I read pretty widely.
I'm glad to meet you all.
Carolyn wrote: "Hi All,My name is Carolyn Chambers Clark and I now have published 6 books in the new Vella Kindle--from YA Victorian time travel and spy school for young ladies, to YA OCD mystery/romance, to YA ..."
Carolyn wrote: "My name is Carolyn Chambers Clark and I now have 6 books up on the new Vella Kindle. The first three chapters are free and I'd totally appreciate a "thumbs up" and/or a "fav" after you finish an ep..."
You've officially introduced me to Kindle Vella. I've heard a lot of talk about it but wasn't quite sure how it worked.
The Spy School series looks especially intriguing.
Briar wrote: "Hi, I'm Briar Campbell. I have a horror book, The Shadow School, coming out in October. It's through Draft2Digital, and I'm still learning the process of self publishing, but as soon as I can get a..."What is Draft2digital? Is that a way of creating .epub formatted books like Sigil?
Hi, Im an amateur writer and wrote my first book. Im hoping to meet authors and reader.Looking forward to know you all!
Book memoirs: Encounters Stupidity and Destiny
Michael wrote: "Briar wrote: "Hi, I'm Briar Campbell. I have a horror book, The Shadow School, coming out in October. It's through Draft2Digital, and I'm still learning the process of self publishing, but as soon ..."They offer services to help with publishing, formatting, and distributing books, and Amazon is one of the places they distribute to, provided they (Amazon) accept your book.
Hi all! I'm Naila, from India. I've always liked reading books since my school days but I love writing more than anything else. For the last couple of years I've been working on a series ( fiction, adventure, magic, fantasy) and I'm looking forward to publishing the first book later this year, hopefully! Until then I'll be uploading a few snippets of my book ( dialogues and character description) I've been giving a good chunk of my time and life to this and this series is like a life project for me. All right, so I don't want to be all talk and no action :) Thank you :) !
Josephine wrote: "Hi all, my name is Josephine Strand and I’m the author or a recently released debut novel Misty Dreams, a sweet contemporary romance set on a small island in the Southeast. Besides being a bookworm..."Hello Josephine! I read the blurb for Misty Dreams and I've sent you a message on Instagram with an offer for reading, reviewing, and promoting your book on my Instagram and TikTok platform.
James wrote: "Hello everyone. My name is James W. Morris, an author new to Goodreads. I have published nearly a hundred short stories and essays in literary magazines, and worked for a time as a joke writer fo..."
Hello James!
I've read the synopsis to Rude Baby and it sounds intriguing. I use my Instagram and TikTok platforms (@ram_reads) to help authors promote their books and I love working with indie authors because I believe y'all deserve attention too and not just books from big publishing houses. I didn't see a link to an author website on your GR author page. If you have one or another way to reach you, please let me know. You can also email me at ram_reads@yahoo.com
To engage readers I'd recommend setting up an Instagram and/or TikTok if you haven't already. I tried searching Instagram for your name but didn't see you. If you have an Instagram where I can send you a direct message, please share! Or go ahead and send me a direct message at my Instagram profile (@ram_reads)
John wrote: "Hi All,My name is John Gorman. I write sci-fi/fantasy and whatever else that happens to fall into the slipstream subgenre. For the past two years, I've been working on my Nebilon Series. I call it..."
Hello John!
I've read the synopsis to The Acolyte & The Amulet (Nebilon, #1) and it sounds intriguing. I use my Instagram and TikTok platforms (@ram_reads) to help authors promote their books and I love working with indie authors because I believe y'all deserve attention too and not just books from big publishing houses. I visited your author blog but didn't see a way to contact you with an email address etc. If you have one or another way to reach you, please let me know. You can also email me at ram_reads@yahoo.com
If you have an Instagram where I can send you a direct message, please share! Or go ahead and send me a direct message at my Instagram profile (@ram_reads)
Teresa wrote: "Hi Dani, I’m Teresa. I’ve had a blog for several years but have only recently published my first book Love Secrets Lies. You can discover more about it on www.lovesecretslies.com. From the historic..."Hello Teresa! I sent you a message here on Goodreads!
Hi! I'm Jane, and I'm writing my second book. I love reading, writing, and history. Looking forward to meeting you guys!
Welcome to the group, Vriar, G. A, Naila, and Jane!
Victoria wrote: "Welcome to the group, Vriar, G. A, Naila, and Jane!"Thank you!
Hi all, I'm Cameron Scott Patterson, I'm a screenwriter/director and now a new novelist - glad to join the group. My first novel THE NEED TO KNOW went live on Amazon July 15th, so pretty exciting time. I like thrillers, good espionage, and oddly enough, enjoy biographies. www.cameronscottpatterson.com
Greetings and solutions, My books are available on Amazon where some of them are available on Kindle Unlimited and on Club LighthouseMy Author website: https://stagewalkerenterprises.com/
Amazon Author Central Page: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00538Y09Q
Club Lighthouse Author Page: https://clublighthousepublishing.com/...
I have spent my entire adult life working in the live events industry, conventions, special events, and entertainment. I have earned a healthy disrespect for the general public, the people that would lead them, the people that would profit from them, and the people who would be idolized by them. The current political situation has only fueled my cynicism. Writing allows me to envision a better world where my characters can live productively.
My Books Are:
American Whoreson: 46k Words https://clublighthousepublishing.com/...
This book is historical fiction placing fictional characters in the midst of actual, documented historical events. It focuses on the life of the son of a whore. He is White, but his lack of a birthright denies him the entitlement of being White. He will find himself on the wrong side of history several times. This book takes place between 1884 and 1890, ending with the massacre at Wounded Knee. CRT Trigger Warning
May You Meet a Stranger: 84k words https://clublighthousepublishing.com/... is the first in the Logger’s Ridge series.
A young pianist and his new-found singer girlfriend use their music to rescue a historical resort from bankruptcy and reverse the economic downturn of their small town while falling in love.
Welcome Home Doc: 54k words https://clublighthousepublishing.com/... the second book in the Logger’s Ridge series is focused on Lenny’s story. It is a parallel story set in the same location with minimal crossover. A pediatrician fresh out of residency returns home to join his parents’ medical practice. The challenges he faces have less to do with medicine than with life and love.
Home on the Ridge: 130k words https://clublighthousepublishing.com/... the third book in the Loggers Ridge Series, Citizens of two small towns have overcome significant hurdles to recover from a series of economic disasters. Their hard work is paying off, and they see a bright future ahead. Hard work and buried secrets still lie before them. Recently revealed secrets are addressed, and the community prepares to move forward. The global pandemic hits this small town hard. Building on the ashes of a previous community, the medical teams seek to protect its most vulnerable members as the world blows up in their faces. COVID brings the world of Logger’s Ridge to a screeching halt. Only the strong survive.
Butcher Boy Rebellion: 26k words https://clublighthousepublishing.com/...
Standing in the blood of the man who tried to kill him, the boy, almost a man, froze, horrified at what he had done. The head, separated from the body, lay face down in the forest undergrowth. Blood flowed from the open neck onto the mat of decaying leaves. There had been no time. There had been no time to think. No time to plan. Only one would walk away from that confrontation in the woods. The boy had gotten the better of this man who had killed many before him.
Fifty Year Tryst: 137k words, https://clublighthousepublishing.com/...
You know it’s going to be a bad day when the police chief calls in the middle of the night, barely containing his laughter, to ask you to meet him at child services. In an old man’s worst nightmare, the FBI drops two little girls, products of a fifty-year-old tryst, into the custody of a retired small-town attorney while exploiting their mothers for an investigation into an international crime syndicate. While not apparent from the start, this book is about gun rights.
One Wounded Pilot:74k words, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CG4XL7W
US Army Warrant Officer Second Class Rachel Levine suffers from burns to her face and shoulder. Her leg and wrist have been broken. She has spent the last few months in Army hospitals before being allowed to return home. She suffers from the types of stress disorders one would expect of a combat veteran, but the burns on her face have scorched more than her skin. They have made her question her understanding of herself.
Rookery Island: 320k words, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0139RRDSC
“Rookery Island” consists of the combined four works of the Stu Greene series. Stu Greene is a high school junior on the cusp of the transition from amateur to professional photographer. Skilled and creative, his photographs are routinely published in newspapers and are proudly displayed in local offices. He “accidentally” encounters a girl for whom he takes on a project to create a wild bird rookery from a large drainage pond adjacent to their high school. That chance encounter changes not only their lives but those of their families and friends as the young man carries them along in his drive to create a lasting monument of his love.
My Three Warlocks: 77k Words, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B010WS6APS
Three Warlocks, brothers, triplets, run a ranch where they train horses for cowboys and cattle ranchers. They use their special powers to keep their ranch solvent and, despite the recent death of their adoptive mother, are content with their lives. All that changes when a pre-teen equestrian shows up with her father to buy a horse. On the same day, triplet witches and their mother are directed to the ranch by a mysterious stranger.
Cowgirls and Dragons: 159k Words, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079DCLBLK
It seems that Vampire killers get no respect. One would think that protecting people from a race that would suck them dry and throw the desiccated husks on the street would earn some respect. One would think that converting large mythological beasts from enemies to allies would earn some gratitude. One would think that healers who use more than medicine along with their medical training, could practice without fear of exposure. Such is not the case.
Second Tango: 63k Words, http://www.amazon.com/dp/1499343353
The short book “Second Tango” explores the idea that a jerk can be a visionary can do nice things for people, and can make a positive difference even as wolves nip at his heels. It features a retired arts center manager who risks his life savings to open a dance theater to avoid an early death from boredom. It is the story of a visionary who would deny his importance and the people who believe in his vision even more than he does. His goal is not to change the world, but to make his self-centered world slightly less lonely.
Flying with Fairies: 141k words, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TCZC19W
This new release includes all four volumes of the “Flying with Fairies.”
A beautiful pregnant fairy princess abducts a recent med school graduate who possesses paranormal healing powers and conscripts him to save her people from a mysterious affliction. Recognizing that his only way out is through helping the princess’ people, the fledgling doctor applies his skills and powers to the task. As he heals the fallen and shows the leaders the path they must take, he realizes that something missing from his life has only been an arm’s length away. He returns home intent on forgetting his adventure. However, a chance encounter with a woman he once loved, and the arrival of one of his comrades in arms, ensure that his life can never be as it once was. It is a tale of combat and resolution, but most of all, it is about awakening love in an uncertain world.
Solomon Family Warriors: 490k words, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0068BWHWY
This book includes all eight volumes of the “Solomon Family Warriors” Series. It follows seven generations of a space-traveling warrior family as they attempt to wrest peace from the grasp of war. The Space Force essentially gave a band of people with recognized psychopathic homicidal tendencies a license to kill and the weapons with which to do it. The Force did not have high expectations of the pilots’ survival rate. Still, two of these killers, only slightly more ethical than the pirates they hunted, took their warships and went into hiding to raise a family. When their enemies found them, they discovered defenses built by the most brilliant students ever to disgrace the Space Force Academy. Successive generations of this family carried the teachings with them as they battled religious zealots, slave traders, corporate raiders, and many of the same pirates their parents had faced. This book is the story of five generations of a space-traveling family who would prefer to be left alone.
Stagehands Walk: 250k words, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D7W5WTC
Set against the backdrop of the arcane world behind the scenes in the live entertainment industry, “Stagehands Walk” is an action story about two men and the people they care for as they deal with threats both to their lives and their livelihoods. The book opens as a long-forgotten foe threatens Quentin Xavier O’Donnell and forces him to take on a risky task. The task is interrupted, and O’Donnell finds himself in the middle of a conflict over possession of nuclear secrets. Enlisting the aid of two of his colleagues, he attempts to accomplish his original mission only to discover that his mission is much more complicated than he thought. Determining that the task he was assigned is not appropriate, using his talent and skills learned “back stage,” he delivers those who threatened him to justice at considerable personal risk.
Seeds of Anger: 41k Words https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GR4SN7Y
A renegade botanist hunted by eco-terrorists takes a brilliant high school junior to be his protégé. The boy’s police officer father has been killed in the line of duty, and his mother is dying of cancer. The property that the botanist has taken over had been in the boy’s family for three generations before recently being split up for development.
The Adventures of Doogie Stone: 75k Words https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ISKJTC
The Adventures of Doogie Stone is an alternate history as America might have been if the eleventh and twelfth century Scandinavian and Irish explorers had settled as far south as Cape Cod and then abandoned their colony for two hundred years. It is the coming of age story of the youngest son of a warlord who faces the attempted invasion by the British. It follows him as he discovers his place in society and wins the heart of the woman he loves.
Swamp Witch: 34k words, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004NBZDB8
A young woman survives an attempt by her father to kill her by feeding her to alligators a few days before her eighteenth birthday. The alligators turn on the father as a mysterious middle-aged woman who has taken refuge in the swamp rescues her.
Our Last Summer Musical: 70k words, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D7TX5N0
An amateur community theater summer music provides the vehicle that brings three teens closer to being adults and forces their parents to reveal and own up to their darkest secrets as the Rubinstein family rallies to the aid of a summer theater program gone badly astray.
The story reads quickly and would be suitable for high school students as well as adults.
A Father’s Ghost: 29k Words https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HYRL2LM
A geeky young owner of a small Boston electronics store has his life turned upside down when he visits a woman’s apartment down the hall in search of food for a stray kitten he has just picked up. The woman’s sister embroils him in a vendetta against her father’s hate crime murderer and drafts him into her small task force using social networking, the Internet, legal, and “extra-legal” assistance to track and trap a serial rapist who targets single mothers with small children. Some things are what they seem, and some aren’t.
Cameron, welcome. Good luck with your new release. Nora Wolfenbarger thriller author of 'The Promise'.
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 still somewhat of an unknown but first time published poet and short story writer since May 2021. Born and raised in NW Ontario and currently retired and settled in Eastern Ontario. I had a full thriving career as a police officer and did a few years in the military. I struggled with alcoholism, sexuality, and workplace harassment. The third oldest of seven children also dealing with family trauma and loss, but still able to have a positive outlook and contribution to society, after maintaining 39 years of sobriety. I managed to share my sometimes shocking and heartbreaking personal memoir in my book. It's my life in short stories that rhyme. I am very proud to finally say, "I'm an Author". Blame it on Betty
Elaine wrote: "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 still somewhat of an unknown but first time pu..."
Congratulations, Elaine!! 😊💗
Hi, I am Samantha B Adra. I have just published my first fiction book, Tara Zenyora and the Seven-Jeweled Lighthouse in the Amazon (https://amzn.to/3iLwcqP). It's fascinating story about how Tara stumbles into the dragon world to experience the spell-binding adventure to discover the meaning of True Love and True Self.
Do follow me in Youtube: https://youtu.be/IW6b1n53I9E
https://youtu.be/HUTKZ_9xcG0
Website: http://www.tarazenyora.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tarazenyora
Hello everything! I've been writing and reading my entire life--or as soon as I was able. I now have three books out in the world: When the Sun Goes Down, The Promise of Stars, and Abaddon Illusion. Abaddon Illusion came out July 10th! It’s a YA thriller set on an island with two female leads who are both taken captive. The theme is fighting to find yourself in impossible situations, and there are romantic subplots. Learn more here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096K8DQ83
I'm always looking for other writer and reader friends, and would love to connect! I'm also offering free book copies in exchange for a review.
Thank you!
Greets everyone, Fannie Price here. I am an author of urban fantasy/paranormal fiction. I'm currently working on the next installment of my The Cambion Rider Chronicles. A 3rd novel to compliment the first two After the Flesh and Burn.Obviously I love talking about my books, but I'm also looking forward to getting some good novels to read here.
Fannie wrote: "Greets everyone, Fannie Price here. I am an author of urban fantasy/paranormal fiction. I'm currently working on the next installment of my The Cambion Rider Chronicles. A 3rd novel to compliment t..."Hello Fannie, welcome. Good luck with your novel. Nora Wolfenbarger author of 'The Promise' a thriller.
Lindsey wrote: "Hello everything! I've been writing and reading my entire life--or as soon as I was able. I now have three books out in the world: When the Sun Goes Down, The Promise of Stars, and Abaddon Illusion..."Hi Lindsey, welcome. Glad to meet another thriller author here on Goodreads. Good luck with your latest. Nora Wolfenbarger thriller author of 'The Promise'.
Hi everyone, my name is Taufiq Shelby from Indonesia.
Hi everyone, Simon Brotherton here. I've been an avid reader all my life, and I just love the escapism that it brings. A while back, I began working on my own project, Whisper Wood and I'm proud to say it's now available on Amazon for Kindle: https://amzn.to/3fezjFn It's a mystery thriller with a twist of the paranormal!
Hello everyone,I'm Jason McWhirter and I just joined and thought I'd say a few words about myself. I've always been an avid reader...mostly fantasy and action books. The love for reading led me down the path of writing. I started off writing screenplays with my brother who was in LA acting. That love turned into self publishing my own books right when technology made that a possibility. I've been writing ever since.
I'm a history teacher of twenty five years who spends his time with his wife and dogs, camping and RVing, working out, building things, and fly fishing all over the Pacific Northwest. I have eleven books to my name so far, nine of which are fantasy books. I have two other books available, one loosely connected to my teaching and coaching experiences, the other a story of love, loss, and healing, the backbone of the story the sport of fly fishing.
I'm excited to be a part of the group:)
http://twiinentertainment.com/
Simon wrote: "Hi everyone, Simon Brotherton here. I've been an avid reader all my life, and I just love the escapism that it brings. A while back, I began working on my own project, Whisper Wood and I'm proud to..."Simon wrote: "Hi everyone, Simon Brotherton here. I've been an avid reader all my life, and I just love the escapism that it brings. A while back, I began working on my own project, Whisper Wood and I'm proud to..."
Hi Simon, welcome. I'm a thriller author as well. I like to help writers who are just touching their toe in the publishing world. I will post your book on my blog. Good luck.
Nora Wolfenbarger, thriller author of 'The Promise'
Jason wrote: "Hello everyone,I'm Jason McWhirter and I just joined and thought I'd say a few words about myself. I've always been an avid reader...mostly fantasy and action books. The love for reading led me do..."
Hi Jason, welcome. Sounds like you have been working hard. Good luck here on Goodreads.
Nora Wolfenbarger, thriller author of 'The Promise.
Nora wrote: "Jason wrote: "Hello everyone,I'm Jason McWhirter and I just joined and thought I'd say a few words about myself. I've always been an avid reader...mostly fantasy and action books. The love for rea..."
Thanks Nora...I appreciate it.
Nora wrote: "Jason wrote: "Hello everyone,I'm Jason McWhirter and I just joined and thought I'd say a few words about myself. I've always been an avid reader...mostly fantasy and action books. The love for rea..."
I meant Simon...lol...I'm assuming Nora is the main character in your book????
Hi everyone,My name is Joanne Giacomini. I am a fantasy and paranormal romance writer who also writes standard romcom and mystery. I have two series available on Amazon- a ya fantasy series "The Knight Series" and a romcom series "The Perfect Series." I am currently working on writing a paranormal romance series and editing Book 1 of a paranormal/thriller/romance series due to be released later this month.
For more information on me and my writing: https://www,joannegiacomini.com
Hi there,I'm Rae Toonery. My first published novel came out last week (I sold my soul to Kindle Direct). Now I feel like I'm in a disaster movie with the clock ticking down those vital 30 days (in which I'm supposed to market the shiz out of it and ensure maximum exposure and readers / buyers). What can I say? So far, so ... not so great. Last I checked I'd sold all of 11 copies.
Any advice gratefully received.
Thanks so much Nora, really appreciate the support!
Nora wrote: "Jason wrote: "Hello everyone,I'm Jason McWhirter and I just joined and thought I'd say a few words about myself. I've always been an avid reader...mostly fantasy and action books. The love for rea..."
Looks like I had it right originally....lol...thanks Nora. I need to get used to how these threads are set up.
Nora wrote: "Lindsey wrote: "Hello everyone! I've been writing and reading my entire life--or as soon as I was able. I now have three books out in the world: When the Sun Goes Down, The Promise of Stars, and ..."Thank you for the warm welcome, Nora! I love meeting fellow thriller writers.
Key to ManifestationHi Everyone,
I am Sajal Mishra, an engineer by profession and a law of attraction practitioner since last 10 years. Writing is my passion but I never thought that I would be able to write a book.
But in this pandemic, I saw many people losing hope and giving up, which disturbed me a lot. I wanted to let people know about the power of hope and how powerful their thoughts are in shaping their reality.
Although I am an introvert who doesn't want anyone to know about me. But I have written a book titled "Key To Manifestation" in very simple words which is all about how my life. How I used to feel miserable due to my limiting beliefs and complained about my circumstances all the time. And then how I encountered law of attraction and it changed my life.
Today internet is flooded with tons of knowledge about law of attraction. But this book is different because it contains 9 stories from my life about how I manifested health, wealth, adventures and relationship through some unique techniques.
That's all about me and my book. I wish all the best to all of you reading this post. Keep reading and keep shining.
My Name Is Shaun Pritchard, I am a MS grad student, researcher, data scientist and published author of a Non-Fiction book I wrote Called Fact Check. Its a simple book that helps non-technical people understand how to fact check and validate information online with tools and resources. It also shows readers how to catch persuasive writing techniques, question bias, and much more.
Throughout the chaos of misinformation and the fact that anyone with an internet connection these days can start a blog and write potential misinformation. My mission is to help people discern truth for themselves so we can become less divided.
Other than that I love writing and loving building applications, tools, code and going surfing with my faimly.
My book website is https://factcheckbook.us
I hope to meet interesting people and share knowledge and insights on books and publications.
Hi all, I'm an author/reviewer here. My debut novel is up on NetGalley, BookSirens, and Edelweiss. Reviews so far are on GR and positive, which is a relief. :)
I've become quite the library and NetGalley addict this year. I think Olivia Hawker is winning for favorite author of 2021.
Shaun wrote: "My Name Is Shaun Pritchard, I am a MS grad student, researcher, data scientist and published author of a Non-Fiction book I wrote Called Fact Check. Its a simple book that helps non-technical peo..."
Hi Shaun, welcome. Your book sounds like one we could all gain in knowledge from its content. Good luck.
Nora Wolfenbarger thriller author of 'The Promise'.
Sally wrote: "Hi all, I'm an author/reviewer here. My debut novel is up on NetGalley, BookSirens, and Edelweiss. Reviews so far are on GR and positive, which is a relief. :)[bookcover:My Heart Went Walking|5836..."
Hi Sally, welcome. I see you have published several books. This one sounds interesting. Good luck.
Nora Wolfenbarger thriller author of 'The Promise'.
A very warm welcome to those who joined during the past week.
Greetings all. My name is Frank Settineri I started writing when I was staying overnight in hotels during business trips. My first novel, “In the Shadows of the Oaks” was written to show how the deplorable conditions in inner city schools has been created, and perpetuated, by corrupt politicians. My second novel “The Phantom” was inspired after I read an article about a paint so black that it absorbs almost all the light that strikes it. I wondered what would happen if the paint was further developed to became a black hole, and voila, my story was born. My third novel, "Fearless" is nearing completing. It is a heartwarming story told through an adventurous cross country road trip to meet the widow of Vet who was killed in Vietnam; it pays tribute to the Vets from WWII, Korea and Vietnam. When not writing I love to read almost anything, although I am particularly fond of historical novels, initially inspired by John Jakes and transitioning to James Michener and Ken Follett. I've also found some great historical authors through Goodreads, such as Gail Meath, MJ Pettengill and Stephen P. Keirnan. To me, historical novels are the most difficult to write and one day I hope to hone my skills enough to write one. Thank you so much and Happy Reading.
Hi Sally,Thanks for the shout out. You're website is remarkable - I'll check out your novel once I get my Nook working again. That's a story for another day (do I sense a novel here?). lol
Frank wrote: "Greetings all. My name is Frank Settineri I started writing when I was staying overnight in hotels during business trips. My first novel, “In the Shadows of the Oaks” was written to show how the de..."Hi Frank, welcome. Thanks for sharing your inspiration. I have a connection to Vietnam veterans and I appreciate you for paying tribute to them and other veterans. Good luck.
Nora Wolfenbarger thriller author of 'The Promise'.
Hi everyone,
I'm a new author (KDP paperback and e-book), and new to Goodreads. I read a lot of non-fiction but I've always had an interest in good novels - by which I mean well written ones that are also not only entertaining but informative on a deeper philosophical and psychological level. I try to read one such novel per month, mostly from a public library.
Recently, I've made my own efforts as a novel writer with the above aspirations and given birth (via KDP) to a 720 page heavyweight novel called "Flower in the Dark". It took me three years to write it and was in some ways a life-changing experience.
Next hurdle: trying to get someone to actually read it!
All I can say is that I, at least, thoroughly enjoyed the book.
I'm interested to see if anyone else does.
https://www.amazon.com/Ewin-Genghis/e...
I'm a new author (KDP paperback and e-book), and new to Goodreads. I read a lot of non-fiction but I've always had an interest in good novels - by which I mean well written ones that are also not only entertaining but informative on a deeper philosophical and psychological level. I try to read one such novel per month, mostly from a public library.
Recently, I've made my own efforts as a novel writer with the above aspirations and given birth (via KDP) to a 720 page heavyweight novel called "Flower in the Dark". It took me three years to write it and was in some ways a life-changing experience.
Next hurdle: trying to get someone to actually read it!
All I can say is that I, at least, thoroughly enjoyed the book.
I'm interested to see if anyone else does.
https://www.amazon.com/Ewin-Genghis/e...
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