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[[deleted user]]

Hi I am Iyanna, I' am a strong reader and i wright short stories about anything and everything. :)

[Blue]

-welcomes all new members- -waves- Hi hi hi!! :D

[[deleted user]]

Hi to you too :)

[Marc]

Hello. My name is Marc Herman, and I'm a journalist.
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...

I'm the author of a book called Searching for El Dorado, which was about a gold rush in the Amazon. A print edition appeared in 2004 and then an electronic edition in 2007.
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/81...

Lately I added to that a Kindle Single, called The Shores of Tripoli, published a few weeks ago. It's based on reporting I did in Libya last summer.
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13...

Thanks for organizing the group and I look forward to participating!

[Xavier]

Marianne wrote: "I have used Lulu and never had to petition anyone. I am curious as to what happened to you."

You're absolutely right! Sorry to post inaccurate info. It was LightningSource I had to petition (and from whom I never got replies), not Lulu. I've never had any experience with Lulu at all.

In my defense, they both begin with "L" and my brain glitches regularly...although that doesn't undo the impressions I may have left. My most sincere apologies to Lulu and this forum for posting that inaccurate comment. I'm sure Lulu must have very good service, from the other comments here.

-Xavier

[Xavier]

David wrote: "The one downside, I think, of Create Space is that they do not seem to talk to Amazon UK ( or possibly Amazon elsewhere either) I had to set myself up as a distributor to get my book onto Amazon U..."

FWIW, I've used CreateSpace, found them to be excellent, and also saw no delays in my titles being automatically offered on all the other European Amazon sites. I didn't have to apply separately to become a vendor of Amazon UK or other Amazons. I wonder if it was Amazon (who has been preoccupied of late with rolling out Amazon Spain, Amazon France, Amazon Italy...) rather than CreateSpace, who was the source of the disconnect or delay for you? Amazon has at times been sooooo lethargic in changing pricing and such for me (although at other times they've been quicker).

Just a thought.

-Xavier

[Herb]

I'm brand new to Goodreads, an author and one-time avid fantasy reader who needs to knock a bit of the rust off of his reading habits.

I've got two books up on Kindle:
The Last Tragedy
The Sharp Edge of Memory

[Thomas]

Hi Everyone!

I'm a huge Fantasy fan, having been reading the genre for about 20ish years. I also work as a full-time software developer, part-time fantasy author, 24/7 father of two little girls, and I'm an avid role-player. :)

[Steven]

Greetings,

My name is Steven Wood Collins. I authored a sci-fi/fantasy novel which was published last May.

You can learn vastly more about me at my Goodreads Author Blog (http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...).

Who would want to read Puramore? Well, if you're a Rosicrucian with a sense of humour, you'll definitely enjoy the read. If you're a humourless Southern Baptist, don't even think of opening the book. If you're a Dr Who fan, buy a copy immediately.

I'm currently working on the sequel.

Cheers.

Puramore

[Di]

Hi, I'm new to this site, but have enjoyed getting great recommendations. Right now I'm reading A Life Lived Ridiculously, a hilarious book by a British author.
I hope to get more recommendations from others. My style is women's fiction and humor. Anything like A Life Lived Ridiculously and Bridget Jones' Diary is right up my street.
Di xxx

[Chris]

Hi! I'm Chris - an avid reader and writer, and I'm starting to get into GoodReads so feel free to stop by my page and say hello. I love all sorts of fiction - anything that combines a poetic voice with a strong story and characters you miss when the tale's all told. That's pretty much what I try to do with my own work, too... Just finished the SCORPIO RACES and now reading SHANTARAM... Happy Holidays to all! CHEERS!
Chris

[N.J.]

Hi my name is NJ & I am an author, okay I have one free read Shadows on the Heart, one for sale book Angels on Top (part of the MLR Christmas stories, and one book under contract with MLR The Lines of Marsden: Rules Are Meant To Be Broken. due for tentative release spring. I have a blog where I keep everyone updated on what I am doing: http://normanielsen.blogspot.com

[Gerald]

Hi. I'm Gerald Pruett, and the author of 2 books.

[Cassian]

Hello There
I'm Cas and I live in a very multicultural part of Australia's harbor city. I'll keep this post serious because, sadly, I often chuckle at my own jokes and I've just had a double hernia op and if I cough or laugh it hurts!
Yes, I am a writer. As Cassian Brown I have two titles ( Ave Judas and Baxter Mariah ) listed on Good Reads and elsewhere. They are both Science Fiction crossovers. Ave Judas is an SF conspiracy thriller and Baxter Mariah is an SF horror adventure.
I love writing - or, more accurately, rewriting. Once I have a first draft and start reworking the material I often experience what I term as "going inside". It can be transformative. When the work is going well I feel grounded, my life seems purposeful to me and the world is a good place indeed.
Regards from Sydney
Cas

[Nancy]

Hi everyone:

I'm the author of The Crown, a historical thriller set in Tudor England. My main character is a Dominican novice forced to search her priory for a centuries' old object of mystical importance. Her adventures take place during the Dissolution of the Monasteries, when Henry VIII was breaking from Rome.

My book will be published on Jan. 10, 2012, in North America by Touchstone/Simon&Schuster; in February 2012 in the United Kingdom by Orion; and throughout the year in Germany, Italy, Portugal, Brazil, the Netherlands, and Poland.

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10...
www.nancybilyeau.com

I've been in Goodreads for about six months and I love it. I've been a bookworm my whole life; I just raced through Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander," and was delighted to be able to post my review last night.

I look forward to "meeting" you.

nancy

[Paula]

Hi, I'm Paula Reed. I have four published novels, the latest of which is Hester: The Missing Years of The Scarlet Letter, published by St. Martin's press. I'm also a high school English teacher. As you can see by my two professions, I love to read and write.

For more about me and my books, please visit paula-reed.com.

Happy holidays, everyone!

[Amy]

Hello and thank you for inviting me to this group. I'm the author of The Soul Quest Trilogy and a lover of YA books!

Best,
Amy Maurer Jones
http://amyjonesyaff.blogspot.com

[Sarah]

Hello. My name is Sarah Weathersby. I published a memoir in 2008, Motherless Child - stories from a life. I am currently working on a romantic adventure that takes place on the internet. The main characters are in their 50's and 60's, and have a long distance relationship that goes really bad. My current working title is Tell Them I Died.

Meanwhile, I read mostly thrillers, and whatever my book clubs choose for the monthly selection.

[Barbara]

Hi! My name is Barbara and I currently live in Indiana. I am a voracious reader. About 10 years ago, I moved to bush Alaska for some solitude to write "The Great American Novel." All that solitude just gave me more reasons to read. Never did do much writing (well, a lot of short stories) Once I realized I wasn't going to write, I returned to civilization.

I read all genres, but not too much horror since I visualize too much and get nightmares real easy. Right now I am on a historical fiction and sci-fi kick, but to stay out of a rut, I continue to read other things.

And when I say that I am a voracious reader, I mean it. I constantly have a book near me. This year I have read over 100 books. Next year my goal is to keep a more accurate account of the books I read so I know exactly how many I have read (my sister and I are sort of doing a competition to see who reads the most, this year I won only because she had a 6-week class which interrupted her enjoyment reading).

[N.L.]

Hi! My name is N.L. Riviezzo and I live in Colorado. I currently have one published work, The Heart of Autumn, and - in 2012 - I will have at least three more works published. I write poetry in all forms. I'm coming to the end of completing my first novel written in verse. A long process but a fulfilling one.

When I am not writing, I work as a freelance editor and a freelance bookkeeper.

I am a very avid reader - close to 500 books a year - and have a book buying addiction. Essentially, I'm a major data geek. I love words, numbers, paper, ink, and data.

My reading passions are Poetry, Novels in Verse, Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, Horror/Fantasy/Sci-Fi Young Adult, some Sci-Fi, some Historical Fiction, quirky Murder Mysteries, and Amish Fiction.

http://words-scribbled.com/

[Luke]

Happy Holidays to all!

A relatively new writer. Happy to be here.

So you just got your brand new kindle or ipad?

Congratulations! Santa must have been very good to you.

Now it's time to test run my newly released sexy pictorial art magazine (SPLIT WORLDS) on your kindle or computer.
See it at www.thenon-silenceofthelamb.com/gojah...

SPLIT WORLDS

[Teresa]

N.L. wrote: When I am not writing, I work as a freelance editor and a freelance bookkeeper. "

Hi, N. L. Copy editor or developmental editor? And how do you like it? Two of my best friends are copy editors, and, besides writing, I do developmental editing. It's such a joy when I discover new talent.

[Karen]

Hi! I'm Karen Rose Smith. I've been published in romance since 1992, averaging 3 books a year. This year I ventured into indie publishing with backlist titles and 3 new originals. I look forward to talking to readers and other writers.
KRS

[Randy]

Randy Attwood here. I'm glad to be semi-retired and have time to promote the fiction I've been writing for about 40 years. Best explanation can be found here: http://www.randyattwood.blogspot.com/... Very hard to fit any of my works into easy genres.

Freebie offer through Kindle will expire Dec. 28. One More Victim took me decades to write: It has a little Holocaust and a lot of growing up in it. http://www.amazon.com/One-More-Victim...

[Karen]

Randy--that's what's great about indie publishing. It doesn't have to fit. Good luck.
KRS

[D.M.]

Hello,
I am Danielle. I am a stay at home mom and a co-writer. My debut novel Echo's Chance was recently released. I am also an avid reader, with an eclectic bookshelf.

Nice to meet everyone!

[Lyn]

Hi. I'm Lyn Horner, an indie author published on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. I write western historical romances with a dash of paranormal for flavor. The first two books in my Texas Druids trilogy are available for Kindle and Nook. I've also published a popular memoir titled Six Cats In My Kitchen, available exclusively on Amazon.

With Christmas over, I'm now busy working on a novella titled White Witch. This is a prequel to Darlin' Druid, book one in my Druids series. It should be available soon. Then it's on to book three in the trilogy.

I invite everyone to visit my home page: http://texasdruids.com and/or my blog: http://texasdruids.blogspot.com

Happy reading!

[Nick]

Hello all, my name's nick and I have a ya adventure scifi novel coming up soon. Hope you can follow it's progress...
http://idolwars.blogspot.com

[N.L.]

Teresa wrote: "N.L. wrote: When I am not writing, I work as a freelance editor and a freelance bookkeeper. "

Hi, N. L. Copy editor or developmental editor? And how do you like it? Two of my best friends are c..."


I've been mostly getting developmental editing work lately although I have gotten some copy editing work. I do adore editing when customers are cooperative. Editing is a lot liking auditing which is my favorite aspect in accounting/bookkeeping.

[D.H.]

Hi everyone,

I've been lurking around here for the past few months, so I figured it was high time I introduced myself.

I just released my first book, Wormwood, in September and then in October, I started a big backpacking trip around the world that will last until late May. Timing has never been my strong suit to say the least. Wormwood is now in a kind of limbo because limited time and internet access simply mean that I can't promote it while I travel. Oh well! Wormwood will wait.

When I'm not traveling, I pay the bills by teachihng small children, and then I go home and write about destroying the world. Fun. I love to read, hike, camp, engage in adventure/thrill sports and ride my motorcycle (I named it Grendel). When I have time, I throw myself into our local theatre and either act or direct.

My absolute favourite thing to do, however, is sit in a comfy chair and write stories on my netbook, while my cat, Frog, purrs on my lap. Can't wait to do that when I get back home!

[Jeffrey]

Hello everyone. This is the first group I am joining in GoodReads. I am originally from Colombia but grew up in NY. I am currently working in Bahrain, Middle East, for an investment bank. Currently working on a collection of short stories which I would like to publish in the next few months. Any pointers and advice would be great as I am just getting started looking at the self-publishing. I am very dedicated to improving my writing so if anyone is interested in reading some of my material, that would also be great. Many thanks for your time.

Best,

- Jeff

[Mandi]

Jeffrey wrote: "Hello everyone. This is the first group I am joining in GoodReads. I am originally from Colombia but grew up in NY. I am currently working in Bahrain, Middle East, for an investment bank. Curre..."
Hi Jeffrey, I'd suggest if you haven't already opening a twitter account and facebook acct for marketing your book eventually but make sure you aren't there JUST to market. Just go on with the mindset of making friends and they will eventually check out your work as they get to know you. As far as a good self publisher, I would look into createspace (I wouldn't go with authorhouse) I would also use kindle direct publishing to publish as an ebook as my first book is selling really well on kindle and it cost me nothing but my time. I just recently made a trailer for my book as well which has gotten some really good results but that may be something you can look into later. Good luck!
Mandi
http://www.amazon.com/Mortimers-Adven...

Here is my trailer: http://m.youtube.com/#/profile?deskto...

[Jeffrey]

Hi Mandi. Thanks so much for the comment and advice. Not a big FB or Twitter fan but its definitely a good way to go about it. Will definitely check that out. I tried going to your trailer but its about cosmetics/make up tips. . .

- Jeff

[Mandi]

oops. Lol. Try this link. Idk how I did that :o) http://bit.ly/vUNLne
Hope it works.
Mandi

[Mandi]

Jeffrey wrote: "Hi Mandi. Thanks so much for the comment and advice. Not a big FB or Twitter fan but its definitely a good way to go about it. Will definitely check that out. I tried going to your trailer but ..."

It's probably because I did it from my phone. Lol.
Mandi

[Deshaun]

Hi;Currently I'm a fulltime student @ OCC majoring in Management Development. In addition, over the past few years I discovered a talent; which has now become a passion to me that I live up to strongly: and that's writing. I enjoy writing...I love it, and its like a breathe of fresh air to me. And every chance that I get to write, I take it. I have 10 projects I have set before me, and I'm looking to be published within the next upcoming year. I'm really looking forward to 2012, I've used 2011 to prepare myself for a better year...new goals...and a better life. Lastly, I love volunteering; take a look a my page and read my about me-I have the organizations listed.

[Darlene]

Hi,

I'm Darlene Jones and recently published the first of my novels - EMBATTLED Check my website www.emandyves.com

[Deshaun]

I'm Deshaun, I'm new to Goodreads,right now I am working on my second manuscript...Beautiful Darkness. As much fun I am having writing it, I'm confident that my readers will enjoy it. My first novel Superhuman; will be published January 2012. Taking my Passion back with full force : )

[Hippasus]

Hello I have recently joined this group and I have already found much useful information. It is much appreciated.

Cheers

[Harlow]

Hi there, my name is Harlow Coban. I just finished penning my first murder mystery novella entitled, Life in Death. I'm shooting for a February 2012 publishing date. Here's my website: www.HarlowCoban.com. I mostly read murder mysteries. What can I say? I grew up watching Nancy Drew & the Hardy Boys. Remember them? I'm thankful to be here and looking forward to getting to know all of you.

[Darlene]

Nancy Drew was a favorite of mine! I sue do remember her.
Good luck with your book launch.

[Harlow]

Hi Darlene, thanks so much. I loved the actress who played Nancy Drew, too. I can't remember her name, though. Didn't she end up playing on Dynasty? Remember that show? I think she was Fallon. Any book recommendations?

[Darlene]

Don't remember the actress. Re books: The Tiger's Wife, Cleopatra's Daughter are two I've read recently and really liked.

[Darlene]

Oh and, Clockwise - a YA that I liked. Also Skinnybones and the Wrinkle Queen another YA that I love!!! And I don't normally read or like YA.

[Harlow]

Darlene, thanks so much. Will definitely consider them.

[Chris]

Hello and happy holidays, everyone!

My name is Chris Galford, and I'm one of those many sorts that have been around for months...but are just now getting in on the action and good fun. I dare say I'm an avid pursuer of both sides of the field here with interests across the board, but a preference for fantasy, for sci-fi, and for (drum roll) the poetic. Odd mix, no?

I am a recent addition to the authoring world, having published my debut novel, The Hollow March , earlier this month. It is an adult fantasy novel set in a period of renaissance - and of war. Writing, though? Well, it's the story I'm sure you've all heard repeated many times here: been reading since I was little, people told me that imagination thing would just go away (clue: it didn't), and so I've been happily putting those thoughts to paper and working to make it a profession.

By day, I wear the journalist hat. By night, the fantasy writer/poet hat. Afternoons are spent trying to make sure the two hats don't get bungled up.

Looks like a great group you lot have forged here, and I look forward to getting to know you all.

[Kizzy]

I enjoy disappearing in books to return forever changed.

[Kizzy]

The last engrossing novel was Hot Skull by Culture Monroe http://www.amazon.com/HOT-SKULL-ebook...
I am waiting for more.

[Carole]

Hello all. thanks so much for inviting me, looks like a great group.
I'm Carole Gill, a transplanted Manhattanite who resides in England (married over here).
I wrote my first novel, the House on blackstone Moor, published by Vamplit in December last--
finishing up the sequel, Unholy Testament for publication in 2012.
Glad to be here!
Happy New Year to you all!

[Colleen]

Welcome Carole!