Goodreads Authors/Readers discussion
Introduce Yourself!
Hi Everyone, I am relatively new to Goodreads and trying to find my way. I am a non-fiction reader and writer and my first published book, Evolving: My Lessons of Self-Discovery is available on Amazon as well as for e-readers on Smashwords for just $.99: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view... . My book is part memoir and part lessons learned and will appeal to readers who enjoy Inspirational, Self-help and Spiritual genres. I also write a weekly Joyful Life Blog where I share personal stories and articles about joyful living. You can read my Blog at: https://denisesvajlenkoauthor.wordpre...
My name is Aleksandra Tryniecka. I am an Assistant Professor at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University and the author of children's and young Readers' novel "Bunky and the Walms". In my free time I usually write and read a lot, enjoy baking cakes and gardening. I adore animals. My favourite literary characters are: The Cheshire Cat and Bunky Hippo - my character! :-) Please visit us ("us" meaning Bunky and I) here - we will be honoured to meet you! :-)https://www.aleksandratryniecka.com/
Hi, all,I'm Steven. I've written a few books and I'm hoping to write a few more. I'm also an avid reader, mostly of action thrillers but I'm willing to step outside that niche every now and again and expand my horizons.
Looking forward to interacting with y'all from time to time!
A very warm welcome to all those who joined over the past couple of weeks.
Victoria wrote: "A very warm welcome to all those who joined over the past couple of weeks."Thank you, Victoria...interesting to see what everyone is up to on this group :-)
Best wishes
E.S. Alexander
Lies That Blind (historical fiction inspired by true events)
Liz wrote: "Victoria wrote: "A very warm welcome to all those who joined over the past couple of weeks."Thank you, Victoria...interesting to see what everyone is up to on this group :-)
Best wishes
E.S. Ale..."
Yes, it is interesting seeing what everyone is up to.
Hi I’m Cheryl I just published my first novel this year called “In My Mother’s Footsteps! I live in France and run a B&B which is my passion along with writing! Lovely to connect with like minded people on here! I am just finding my way around Good Reads and everything else to do with publishing! Have a great day!
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'm Joy Borum, wisdom keeper, spiritual companion, reader across many genres, resuming writer after detours into politics, law, mediation, civic volunteering. I am a music, Nature, movie, humor lover, widow after 40 years, mother (6, one deceased), grand- (12) and great (2)-grandmother. I believe in our original goodness as part of the great gift of goodness from an evolving Something beyond our ken.
Victoria wrote: "Welcome to the group, Sammi, and Henry!"Nice to meet you, Kathleen. You book sounds intriguing. I added it to my to-read list.
Welcome to the group, Cheryl, and Joy!
Vincent wrote: "Please introduce yourself! Do you write books? Do you just enjoy reading them?Let us know a little bit more abou t who you are:"
My name is Doris Aldrich Smith. I am a retired teacher and then a retired pastor, consecutively. I write Christian fiction, devotionals, children's books and my latest is a non-fiction, "Why Is It Essential? I'd Like to Know/Insights from those with Essential Tremor. Yes, my head and hands shake--my head has been shaking gently for 60 years. It doesn't slow me down when I want to write.
My name is Hugh Patrick Jefferys, known as “Pat “. I am a practising advocate, living in Durban, South Africa where I enjoy one of the finest climates in the world. I came to write a book called “Jurors “Say Ye” which was published on Amazon late last year. I have done no marketing of any kind thus far. I pretty much wrote the book for my children and grandchildren as I have come to believe the world is in something of a mess.I chose the title of the book as it calls for a decision from the reader, as though sitting as a juror in a court. In making a decision a juror in a civil matter applies the evidential test on “a balance of probabilities”. In a criminal case the test is more stringent and that is whether the State has proved its case “beyond all reasonable doubt”. I call on the reader to make a decision based on those tests.
In discussion one day I came to realize there are very few Christians who are aware of the underlying fact which substantiates and proves the faith. That lack of knowledge makes it easy for others to attack the faith. The book is in two parts. The first part provides fact evident concerning the universe, the human body and Biblical prophecy as substantiated and proven by archaeology. The second part looks at the current state of western morals. I hold no qualifications in theology, hence a simple look at fact. I also consider, in passing, the incredible power of the media and the scientific journals which suppress any information or articles et cetera which threaten a non-faith idea or belief. Unfortunately, I missed the Trump issue which is an “in your face” example of the enormous power of the media.
I am currently writing a book which establishes the fact that modern technology has destroyed the theory of evolution albeit, alas, not the enormous power of the media. This book may be a little late as there are a substantial number of scientists who have already addressed this issue. What I am doing, though, is setting out the fact in layman’s language as scientific fact can be very difficult to understand.
Welcome to the group, Doris, and Pat!
White SmokeYonatan Green is an intellectual playboy, who will do anything to provoke his father, the prime minister. When he meets Meir, he falls in love for the first time.
It came as no surprise that it was the powerful gay couple who came for the rescue of an acid attack victim young woman.
Amal described herself as probably the Cinderella of the inferno.
It was also not surprising that Amal, the alpha lioness, took charge of her new unconventional tribe when everything collapsed. Welcome to the world of Amal, Yonatan, and Meir. Welcome to White Smoke...
https://www.instagram.com/itamar.s.n/
https://www.amazon.com/White-Smoke-No...
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, everyone!
My name is Julia Brewer Daily. I am a debut author with my novel, "No Names to Be Given," that launched on August 3rd.
I am in the throes of marketing and writing my second novel. Will try NaNoWriMo in November to give me a hard deadline!
November is also National Adoption Month and is the theme of my book. "No Names to Be Given" begins in 1966 with three women who meet at a maternity home in New Orleans to relinquish their babies for adoption. A thread of memoir runs through the book because I am one of the adoptees from that maternity home.
Check me out at www.juliadaily.com. Glad to be a member of the group!
Angela wrote: "Hi, I'm Angela. About six years ago, I started a gluten-free and casein-free diet with my family. After experiencing many benefits from this diet, I began compiling my research into a guide to help..."My sister is gluten-free. I will check out your work!
Hello group,My name is Rasheedah Prioleau and I am just finishing up my American Specter Trilogy.
I haven’t self-published in almost 5 years so any tips and tricks of the trade that are new are certainly welcome. I do book review swaps for anyone interested. I like most any genre as long as the story is engaging.
The best marketing I have found is pre-launch place a giveaway on GoodReads. You may give e-books or print, but print may draw more people. You can have thousands of people sign up for a few books and when you hit your launch date, all those people who signed up for your giveaway will receive notices that your book is available. Very cool.
Cheryl wrote: "Hi I’m Cheryl I just published my first novel this year called “In My Mother’s Footsteps! I live in France and run a B&B which is my passion along with writing! Lovely to connect with like minded p..."Hi Cheryl, how are you? Are you looking for reviewers for your book, "In My Mother's Footsteps"? If so, I'd love to read and review it in exchange for a physical copy, as I don't really have a good way to read ebooks. My review would be published on Goodreads and my book blog. I can also be reached by email at: justabookishblog@gmail.com
Thank you!
Julia wrote: "The best marketing I have found is pre-launch place a giveaway on GoodReads. You may give e-books or print, but print may draw more people. You can have thousands of people sign up for a few books ..."Thank you. I will try that.
I agree. My Goodreads signed 6-book giveaway closes on 30 Oct and I have been overjoyed, and somewhat overwhelmed by the response.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Available for Amercian and Candanian entrants - which sounds great to me. Look into it Julia.
However, with the reported mail delays, I only hope my lucky winners will get their copies before Xmas! From Down Under Tasmania to the States and Canada - how long?
I'm Susan Leigh Carlton and I'm 87 years old. I typically write historical western romance. I've been writing since August 2012 and I have 150+ books on Amazon, most of which are western romance. I research everything it is not uncommon for me to get so interested in the subject, that I keep going, and forget why I went there in the first place.I recently ran dry and decided to try contemporary romance. ( I love happily ever afters.) I have written a three book series and published book 1, and will pub books two and three this week.
The first in the series is: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Crossed-S...
Thanks for allowing me to join the group.
Welcome to the group, Julia, Rasheeda, and Susan!
Hello everybody, I'm Just-Thony, I'm the Authour of Deep inside a Psychopath's Mind, this book is a Psychological Thriller, and is avalable worldwide, on print and E-book since 14th July, and of course also avalable on Goodreads.Other than Author, I am Poet. Lyricist. Inventor. Craniosacral practitioner. Hypnotist / Hypnotherapist. Aura reading. Reiki. Healer. Distant- Healer. Past life therapist. I also do Regressions and what is known as Psychometry, many of you would wonder what Psychometry is. Well, for those of you that do not know about it, it means extracting information, with our hands, from almost any type of object, that information can also be anything concerning the person who wears, wore, carries or carried that/those objects.
I have seven books (of different topics) ready to be published, and the one that now is avalable .
As an Inventor, right now I have five approved inventions, and I'm waiting to pay all or at least one patent to start the process of giving license to the manufacturers of my inventions.
Relating to Aura reading: This not only means to read the auras of persons or animals, but, at least in my case, what we could call clairvoyance. I know that lots of persons still see those habilities as a remote possibility, but in my case I have shown and proved not only to myself but also to many persons its value and feasibility.
I want to describe Deep inside a Psychopath's Mind:
It is a Psychological Thriller I wrote with Psychology and Psychiatry in mind, and the two main characters are final year students of Psychology and Psychiatry, and each chapter addresses any type of psychopathic behavior, all clearly described, torture, murder, cannibalism and all kind of physical and psychological torture. lots of students of Psychology / Psychiatry will enjoy this thriller, also good for Psychologists / Psychiatrists and for those who wish to know / read and perhaps learn what lies deeply in the mind of a true Psychopath.
The title of the book "Deep Inside a Psychopath's Mind" says it all, because in fact, I delved very deeply into the minds of psychopaths to find out what a true psychopathic mind could tell us.
The E-book is on sale for only € 7.99 and on print for only € 19.95
Hi everyone. I am Brandon Tosti, a newly self-published author. I always wanted to write a book but I let my ADD hold me back and never pursued my dream until I received a phone call two years ago.My college roommate and best friend called me with the idea to collect my best Facebook posts from the past decade and print them as a book. I laughed at him and told him no one would want to buy a book based on social media. After a few minutes of listening to him plead his case, I jokingly said I guess one could say my material is similar to the style of a Chicken Soup for the Soul book but a minor league version. He laughed and said, "Exactly! Do you know how many books that guy sold!" We both shared a hearty laugh and I told him I would think about it and let him know.
Two weeks later, a high school friend, sent me a note and mentioned my Facebook stories were like a fireside chat to him. He reminded me that we are not getting any younger and I should write a damn book!
Two years later, I am learning as much as I can about the book industry and enjoying the struggles and small wins as they come. Since the book was about my friends, I felt it was best to donate the proceeds to various charities, once we covered the initial expenses.
Who We Meet Along the Way is a disarmingly charming ride through a kaleidoscope of heartfelt tales and hard-won wisdom. The journey takes the reader from the rugged hills of Eastern Kentucky to the jagged peaks of the Colorado Rockies. As we go, author Brandon Tosti introduces us to lessons learned, hardships overcome, and the gentle understanding that family is waiting to be found wherever you go, if only you’re open to finding it.
More than a decade ago, author Brandon Tosti began sharing short stories about his daily life on his social media. His initial goal was to spread positivity, but over time he found himself with a collection of uplifting pieces spanning his midlife. Among his posts were the details of the founding and fulfillment of a New Orleans-based non-profit aimed at replenishing school sports equipment post-Katrina; his young wife’s battle with breast cancer; the love and support of friends and family as he juggled the efforts of caring for her, taking the lead parenting role for two toddlers, and full-time work; and funny, touching anecdotes from years of coaching youth sports. It added up to the story of a life well-lived at its midpoint. Tosti’s humble, to-the-point style is instantly relatable, and readers will see themselves in his experiences and relationships.
Visit me at HTTP://www.brandontostiauthor.com
Hi everyone,I’m new to Goodreads, nice to meet you all. My name is Charles, 40, and from the UK. I love reading and writing. I’m a huge science fiction fan, I can’t get enough of it! I’ve recently finished my first novella. It's called The Save Humanity Project (sorry for the shameless plug). I generally just write for myself. It’s such a wonderful thing to do and I find the process so cathartic. Lots of us have struggled with mental health issues during the pandemic. I have to admit that writing has been such a source of comfort. I’m sure many of you feel the same way.
Anyway, I just wanted to say hi.
Thanks,
Charles
Hi everyone! My name is Katie, I am a university student and an avid reader! I love books because of the characters, when I read I find myself connecting deeply to the people in the stories. Because of this, my favorite genres are romance (naturally) and historical fiction. I'm looking to connect with authors about how to transition from reading excessively to writing books!
Hi! My name is Katniss (not literally, just my online name) and I am just a reader. I have all A+s in school but I only truly enjoy English and drink it like Lemonade on a hot August day...my teacher is amazing. I just joined this group!
How do you do everyone?My name is Amelia Crowley and I am a new enough author that just typing "I am an author" sends a little shiver of glee down my spine.
I only have one book at the moment (The Vicar Man) but am busily at work on the sequel.
Greetings. I'm J.T. Maicke and I'm both a writer and reader of historical fiction. I published my first novel, "The Humble Courier," in September 2021 and I'm working on my second. My favorite writers are Bernard Cornwell, Ken Follett, Robert Harris, and George MacDonald Fraser.
Katniss wrote: "Hi! My name is Katniss (not literally, just my online name) and I am just a reader. I have all A+s in school but I only truly enjoy English and drink it like Lemonade on a hot August day...my teach..."Just a reader? That's great. We authors love readers. You're the reason we write.
Amelia wrote: "How do you do everyone?My name is Amelia Crowley and I am a new enough author that just typing "I am an author" sends a little shiver of glee down my spine.
I only have one book at the moment (T..."
At least you started. The best feeling in the world is holding a book you've written in your hands. I think I walked around holding my first back in 2012 hoping someone would ask about it so I could say, "I wrote this."
The Magical Sex Book: Create And Sustain Amazing Sex With Four Simple Steps. Released on Amazon 10/25/21, #1 Best Seller, New Releases. Comments and reviews on Amazon and Goodreads please.
I am Riccardo Mazzocchio from Italy. I am a neurologist and write in my spare time. I like writing fiction with a scientific/dystopian/visionary perspective. The English version of my first novel has just been released. THE AGE OF WOMEN. Please visit my profile.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KN2QM66?...
I'm Raj author of the just launched ‘How to Read Your Husband Like a Book’ It is my attempt to decode how men think and act in various situations. The intention is to help the newly married woman understand their “man” and enrich their relationship with this new understanding. You’re sure to have “ahaa” moments as you flip through it.For the last eight years, I've been in the matchmaking industry with the Indian online matrimony leader, BharatMatrimony, where I spearheaded projects, including the launch of ‘happymarriages.com, India's guide to a happy marriage’, the ‘Happy Marriage Workshops’ attended by over 30,000 people and a ‘Happy Couples’ program that included over a 1500 interviews with newly married couples.
I'm a speaker, writer and marketer, who has been recognised in India’s Powerful Influencers List 2020 by Adgully. Top 100 Content Marketers in the World ’18 (Express Writers USA). Adobe & Paul Writer Top 100 Content Leaders (2017 & 18) and India’s Most Influential Content Marketing Professional by World Marketing Congress (2017).
I'm here to learn about how to promote my book and eagerly look forward to advice from fellow authors. Really appreciate your help.
Diana wrote: "Hello, All. I am Diana Hochman, author of Dispelling the Myth.If any of you are interested in an Ebook copy of my novel, Dispelling the Myth, Book One of The Cas..."
Hi Diana, how are you? I'd love to read and review your book in exchange for a physical copy, as I don't really have a good way to read ebooks. My review would be published on Goodreads and my book blog. I can also be reached by email at: justabookishblog@gmail.com
Thank you!
Hi I'm Debbie, I'm a reader and a writer. I recently published my third novel. Glad to meet you all
Hello, I am Morgan and I have published a novel titled Distorted Purposes. I am a clinical researcher and I also play the ukulele and volunteer at a local farm that feeds the homeless.
Hello
I am Lini Fernandez. I have published a children's book named - Everyone Is Different.
Hello Authors! I read, review, and create Instagram and TikTok content for authors like you! Feel free to fill out my google forms below, send me a Goodreads message, or an email: ram_reads@yahoo.com to inquire for more details.
Look me up on Instagram and TikTok @ram_reads
Book review request form: https://forms.gle/Spgt3NiRuhWn7jAf9
Book Feature sign up form: https://forms.gle/msFco73DXNvGQ8yE6
Hello! I'm Juliet Rose, living in Georgia (US), originally from NY. I am an author and avid reader. My contemporary fiction novel, Do Over, is currently out. Synopsis: Samantha Rutliff has spent her life trying to stay in the middle of the road, running when things got tough and suffering from an undiagnosed dissociative disorder. After committing a terrible act, she ends up hundreds of miles away in a random beach town, with a large knot on the side of her head and all of her belongings in the back of her car. Determined to stay and start over, she takes a job at a beachside restaurant, which leads to forming a friendship with Smitty, a local lifeguard and surfer.
However, when a body is found in the ocean, a dark underworld of teen and young adult ketamine abuse surfaces, with Smitty at the center of it. Sam and Smitty lean on each other to cope until a secret comes out which threatens to tear them apart. Sam has to decide if she is finally ready to stay and fight for something she believes in or save the tiny bit of herself she has managed to find.
I also have a novel, We Don't Matter (LGBTQ+, suspense/coming of age), out in January, and another novel, Trigger Point (contemporary fiction) coming out in May with Adelaide NY. My website is authorjulietrose.com
Nice to meet you all!
My name is Sarah Taber, I am the author of Learning Together With Sally and Kate. And of course, I love books! I love writing them, and reading them. I am a mother of 4 children with ages ranging from 4-17 yrs of age. I currently have 2 more projects that I am working on. and r I read nightly with my 4-year-old. And for those who are curious, next Sally and Kate are off to Preschool.
Hi there.... I'm Lisa Lucca, a memoir writer, My book released last month and I'm excited to share it with the group! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Hello, GoodReaders and GoodAuthors! I'm Bryan, primarily of the latter camp: an author of virtually zero repute. By and by, I seek to improve that through good work and good interactions.Generally speaking, I try to write stories with strong, distinctive characters reacting to difficult situations with a speculative twist. I'm a stickler for detail and try to imbue each work with as much verisimilitude as possible, because I believe conveying some truth through fiction is the most valuable thing a writer can do.
Other than writing, my longest held gig was as a video store clerk. I miss it dearly.
Most of my writing is in the Life After series, which chronicles a zombie apocalypse through the eyes of a teenage undead aficionado who gets more than he bargained for when the end comes his way.
I've listed my work below, which I'm always happy to provide for free in exchange for an honest review!
A very warm welcome to all those who joined in the past week. Sorry for not welcoming you individually, but please know the welcome is no less genuine for the lack of individual names being mentioned.
My name is Ross Lindsay, I'm semi-retired and live in deep & dark North Yorkshire in the UK, especially today. I'm on a mission to write a story for each of my grandchildren. The lockdown inspired me to advance my writing from short stories to kids novels. My first book Rosie & The Troll is aimed at kids from eight upwards, I've just self-published. I have others in the pipeline, but I've set myself quite a challenge. I'm now looking for a magic wand to help me understand the art of book marketing. There's loads of help and advice out there so here we go, a step at a time. Good luck to everyone involved within this critical quest.Rosie & The Troll
Hi, I'm Emmy! I recently released my first book the hurt i left behind. "Emmy Carter’s first book, the hurt i left behind delves into themes of trauma, mental illness, loneliness, growth and healing. Divided into three parts; trauma & childhood, the descent into darkness, and the complicated journey of recovery, the hurt i left behind is an honest account of what it’s like to live with mental illness and the battles sufferers face every single day.
"and one day i stopped looking for the light,
realised the fire inside me was big enough to create my own."
It's free if you have Kindle Unlimited! I look forward to meeting other writers in this group :)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/hurt-i-left-...
Goodreads Authors/Readers
Books mentioned in this topic
TABORE-BANE MAKING OF THE SAPPHIRE CITADEL (other topics)Once Upon a Time in Detroit (other topics)
TABORE-BANE MAKING OF THE SAPPHIRE CITADEL (other topics)
TABORE-BANE MAKING OF THE SAPPHIRE CITADEL (other topics)
Ambretta Lane: Stories (other topics)
More...
Authors mentioned in this topic
Steven Binkley (other topics)Eric Magun (other topics)
Francisco Lakay (other topics)
Scott Andrew Kass (other topics)
Jeevan Gopalan (other topics)
More...
I am working on a project to get 102 birthday cards for my Mom by her Halloween Birthday & would love to get a few from this group, please? This is the third year (100 & 101 were a success, she rereads them about once a month).
Please send cards to: Josephine McCormack % Jody Dunning, 5316 53rd Avenue E, Lot A-15, Bradenton, FL 34203
Every card helps! I have 53 with one week to go. Thanks all!