Goodreads Authors/Readers discussion
Introduce Yourself!
Hello,My name is Kevin Bouyer and my debut mystery novel, Relocation Disclosure, was recently published on Amazon. The one-sentence book summary is noted below.
A family's worst fears are realized after their relocation to a perceived dream community is far from what it seems.
"Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in." Bill Bradley
This quote personifies my journey with writing this novel from beginning to end. It was a twisted journey, full of challenges, but I persevered and made it to the finish line of becoming a published author.
I'm new to Goodreads and would love to hear any advice on the best way to bring awareness to my book and build a solid following. I'm also looking for readers to engage with my book and offer reviews.
Thanks for allowing me to join the group and I look forward to interacting with readers and authors.
Thanks,
Kevin Bouyer
Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Relocation-Dis...
My name is Tanya. I am an avid reader and happy to be part of this group.
My name is Matthew. I graduated from Truman State University's creative writing program. Last week, I released my debut novel, Spellseeker. It's a fantasy story about combating familial expectations and imposter syndrome.When I'm reading, it's usually either fantasy or horror. My favorite book is House of Leaves, and I'm currently reading Hogfather.
I am Joanne, writing under the pen name Maddie Bird. My previous books were dystopian, but Maddie is a romance writer. I am an avid reader, and will read anything with words.My favorites are speculative fiction, mysteries and historical novels. I look forward to becoming part of this group and meeting other authors.
A Donated Heart: A contemporary romance
Hello fellow travellers. My name is Erik. My books are about a librarian from the UK caught up in a supernatural/paranormal organized crime organization. Contemporary fiction built around real-world megalithic sites.Seeing people read and get excited about the story is awesome.
Been writing fiction for six years and I still learn new things every day.
Hello Goodreads community! My name is Autumn Brueckmann, and I am a very new author.
I joined this community to seek help regarding book marketing and sales.
2034 A Cautionary Tale
Please feel free to reply or message me if you have any advice regarding having a positive book launch or perhaps can share what has been successful for you.
Tanya wrote: "My name is Tanya. I am an avid reader and happy to be part of this group."Hello Tanya! I just became an author, and I am hoping to learn more about marketing.
As an avid reader, where do you go to learn about new books? How do you choose your next read?
I am trying to see how I can connect with more readers.
Thank you!
Hi, my name is Serra, I am a new writer. My debut novel "The Shadow Within" is being released this year. I'm halfway through the first draft of book two.I'm from New Zealand but live in Australia.
I moved to Australia a couple of months after I graduated from film school. I work in the finance industry.
Hi: I'm Patricia Annalee Kirk, Author of Beloved Prodigal, a Christian Historical Fiction novel. I've been a member of Goodreads for years but got away from it and now I'm starting over. Really need that first review for this book ( an almost new rewrite). Without it I'm just Ms. Anonymous. It's free on Kindle. You can find it on:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZDMJ1S3
It tells a "might have been" story of Jesus' friends Lazarus, Martha, and Mary. Why did three single siblings live together when a woman yearned for a family and children? What derailed their dreams?
I love realistic, mostly vintage art and my Pinterest account carries art and facts about the first century. Visit if you want to.
https://www.pinterest.com/patriciaann...
After giving myself a headache, I couldn't find the artists on two paintings. Giving away paperbacks to the first person who can tell me who painted them.
Nice to meet you all.
Carol wrote: "I am only a reader. I look forward to meeting and greeting various authors in this club. Vincent, thanks for posting on another site. "Only a reader? Without you there would be no books.
Carol wrote; "I am only a reader."Patricia wrote; "Only a reader? Without you, there would be no books."
Fred Wrote; "Sounds about right." :-)
Hi! I'm Kae, I'm a pretty new writer (or rediscovering it I suppose) and avid reader! I love crime novels, classics (or my own definition of classics) and fantasy but will read any genre except horror (toooo scary!) I'm nearly finished the first draft of a novel and am having such a great time with it!
Kae wrote: "Hi! I'm Kae, I'm a pretty new writer (or rediscovering it I suppose) and avid reader! I love crime novels, classics (or my own definition of classics) and fantasy but will read any genre except hor..." hi I was wondering if you like vampire stories because I've written one and currently working on the sequel to it 😃.
Dear Readers,I am also a new writer and have just published a storybook containing animal fairy tales (with rock paintings), Sci-fi, and murder mysteries. Kindly check the following YouTube link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkLa3...
Thanks
Best wishes to all writers and readers.
Sohail
Hi, I’m Pamela! Fairly new to Goodreads. I was hospitalized for 4 months and it was hard being away from my family but reading got me through so to say I love reading is putting it lightly, I owe my sanity to it! Mostly I enjoy historical fiction but I read nearly anything!
Welcome back, Pamela. Hope you recover speedily.best wishes
Hello all,I am Luis Colon, and I am delighted to inform you that my new young adult action/sci-fi novel "The Hadrian Prophecy" is currently available for a limited time at only 0.99.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Hello,My name is Mordecai Heller and am an author of several books in the making. I love to read other books to get inspiration from them or just for fun. I like many graphic novels and I am always open for new options to read.
(But right now probably no I have seven books to read that Jolie told me to read).
The Eldritch Tome: Volume IHello, I am Stephen. I just published my first book! It is a fantasy novel that leans towards dark fantasy. It is called The Eldritch Tome: Volume I. This has been a 14 year project for me as I initially started in while I was deployed to Balad Air Base in Iraq in 2008.
I have been writing in some capacity most of my life. I was had ADHD and I struggled in early grade school a lot, but writing always held my attention; creative writing especially, as I have always been partial to the ability to purely create outside of the bounds of assignments with hard rules to stick to. I grew up in New England and spent my childhood mostly friendless - just one or two friends at a time. I was very antisocial. I would go play in the woods often, with sticks, pretending they are swords and pretend to be in modified fantasy worlds of Japanese Role Playing Games (JRPGs) that me and my friends would play on Super Nintendo. These kinds of games filled my mind with endless intrigued and mystery; limitless possibilities as my imagination was captivated by these fantasy worlds and their story-telling. This was how my universe was born.
I was raised by a single mother and after she married my step-father, the rule of his house became - You join the military and serve after high school or... you are more or less disowned. So, I did. In Iraq, this novel started as a way to entertain my Airman friend group. But then I got sucked into it and instead of going to the base pool and rec center all the time on my single day off, I was in my "pod," typing away. This novel draws inspiration from my childhood experiences and the great authors I used to read as well as my military experiences in Guam, Utah, Qatar, and Iraq. I wrote the first half before returning stateside and then life resumed. I got out in 2010 and learned to fly helicopters and didn't pick up writing my book again until 2012 after my girlfriend found my rough draft on my PC at home and thought it was decent (relatively speaking.)
I spent the next decade rereading and revising every other year and dealing with the distractions of life in between. You know, things like having children, going to college, discovering the electronic music scene and learning to produce music and DJ. Each time I came back to my book, it was like reading it brand new. In 2020, I really started to believe in my writing and myself and made the push to revise and edit my work into a publish-worthy manuscript, and now, here I am. My world has gone from a fun and surface level idea, to a living and breathing universe with its own countries, kingdoms, cultures, religions, politics, economics, races of beings, and creation myths.
These days, when I am not writing, I am either working as a nurse or hanging out with the family. I enjoy emotionally evoking music, mixing music, playing DnD with my kids and my family friends, playing good old video games on console, playing space sims, watching good movies, and paddle boarding out here in the PNW. It's nice to meet you all.
Hi, I'm Fred and have introduced myself before. There is an address for the publisher's information sheet concerning my book; "A Pathway to an Ending" I have received many offers to write reviews of my work, but I noticed none of the offers mentioned its title. When one is trolling in fishing one may have hopes but one can't decide which fish one gets, except in a very broad sense.
The information sheet is what will come up if you look, and it might help one decide about reading it, or reviewing it, if they are at all interested. I'm sure the book won't be for everyone, but there might be a part of it that connects. It contains short stories, or essays, and is disguised as a memoir. It is roughly chronological beginning at 5 years of age and traversing about 7o years from there.
Cutting and pasting the URL worked for me.
Information sheet:
https://adobe.ly/3RN7l4Q
Hey! My name is Linda, and I'm an aspiring indie author who is eager to make a name for herself in the industry. All I've ever wanted was to be an author and for the last 12 years I have been writing to my hearts content.
My first book is now available on Amazon for $7.99! PLUS the kindle version is available for free for a limited time! Care to support a young author? Read and review <3
Hi! I'm Leslie, a CT based author that just published my first novel, Life by Pumpkin: A Cat's View on Everything. The story is fun for all ages, is told from the cat's point of view, and follows Pumpkin, an opinionated NYC tabby cat, who goes from scared shelter kitty to self-proclaimed ruler of his new neighborhood after adopting a loving human and laying claim to all of her worldly possessions. I love writing animal stories and am working on the second book in the series and am planning a dog related series.
Welcome Leslie, that sounds awesome! I love cats and that sounds like a really cool and interesting way to tell a story!
Laura wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Hi, I’m Pamela! Fairly new to Goodreads. I was hospitalized for 4 months and it was hard being away from my family but reading got me through so to say I love reading is putting it l..."Fred; Gee Pamela, four months is a long time. My wife was in 3 with a broken hip and complications and we thought things would never end. Reading helped us too.
Leslie wrote: "Hi! I'm Leslie, a CT based author that just published my first novel, Life by Pumpkin: A Cat's View on Everything. The story is fun for all ages, is told from the cat's point of view, and follows P..."Thank you! Happy to be here! The story was really fun to write because what's better than thinking about funny pet moments and trying to put them to paper :)
Hey all, My name is Amy Zinn. I write contemporary YA with a magical twist. I earned my MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts about a decade ago, and still write every day. It'll be good to get to know some of you.
Amy wrote: "Hey all, My name is Amy Zinn. I write contemporary YA with a magical twist. I earned my MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts about a decade ago, and still write every day. It'll be good to get to ..."Welcome! Nice to meet you!
My name is Courtney an d I’m a reader
Spiritedbookishbabe wrote: "My name is Courtney an d I’m a reader"Welcome.
Hello, I am C.D. Bennett and I am an author of Romantic Thrillers. One of which (Drastic Means) is currently listed on my GoodReads page. I hope you will check it out. I would love new readers and followers.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7...
https://readcdbennett.wixsite.com/rea...
Leslie wrote: "Amy wrote: "Hey all, My name is Amy Zinn. I write contemporary YA with a magical twist. I earned my MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts about a decade ago, and still write every day. It'll be goo..."Welcome!
Spiritedbookishbabe wrote: "Thank you"Welcome to the group :)
High Leslie, Thanks for the Welcome, I am just new here and trying to find my way. Am an Author myself of children's books and have tried to show them on Goodreads, but till now not successful. Don't know why, as I have good reviews on Kobo. Maybe because Goodreads is Amazon. Do you have an idea. Thanks again and I llok forward if you can shed a light. Kindest regards Rosa.
Tanya wrote: "My name is Tanya. I am an avid reader and happy to be part of this group."Welcome - you might enjoy OK, Little Bird to add to your reading list -OK, Little Bird
Hi, nice to meet you! My name is Andrés, I’m a physician and the author of “5000 Units.” It’s a story where a great disaster changes the life of the whole continent and insulin becomes the only way to quantify wealth in the new scheme humanity is forced to survive. Young boys and girls will have to harvest pistils and stamens of very special white flowers from which insulin can be filtered as they face the ever-increasing dangers of this dystopia.
It will be available for free on Amazon: 5/20 – 5/23
You can also visit my website to see illustrations of the characters and elements that are part of the story, there’s also additional information related to the setting: (andresortizgarcia.com)
This book has just been released and I hope you like it!
Have a good day and take care!
Hi! I'm not sure I've introduced myself before, but if I did it was a long time ago so I might as well do it again :-)My name is Sophie Lipton, and I'm a writer of speculative fiction and non-fiction aimed to young audiences and the young at heart. I hold degrees in Fine Arts, Marketing, English as a Foreign Language, and Design, but I've been writing since my school days - first to entertain my classmates, and later writing non-fiction articles for newspapers and magazines.
In 2017 I started "A Curious Culturalist", a monthly bilingual blog about arts, science, culture and education. You can find it on Twitter @ACC2blog
In 2021 I published the middle grade novel "Sarah and the House of Mysteries", about a nerdy 13 year old who is so desperate to be popular that she ends up accepting a bet to spend the night in a haunted house. You can find it on eBook and Paperback editions on Amazon.
I'm currently preparing the launch of a Young Adult Science Fiction novel, "The Last Tree". Set in a distant future, it's an eco-conscious science fiction story with a lot of heart. If you're interested in receiving an ARC for reviewing purposes, please click on the link: https://sophiemlipton.wixsite.com/hom...
I've always been a storyteller, and nothing makes me happier than to connect with others through my writing, to share ideas and spread positivity.
Thanks for the chance of introducing myself! I'll be glad to get to know more of you and your work through GoodReads and other social media channels.
Cheers!
Sophie
Sarah and the House of Mysteries
Hello,My name is Natalia Semko. I am not that new to Goodreads, but new to commenting and joining the group. I have always been an avid reader, except for the years teaching AP English Composition. Plenty of daily reading essays left little time for reading for pleasure. Nor could I read much last year while finishing, editing, and formatting my book. Forty years of teaching, especially in California inner-city schools, inspired the memoir published a week ago on Amazon. I would appreciate if you checked it out and shared your opinion with me.
https://a.co/d/d77MlIz
My new book, 'Just The Two Of Us' Book 1 is released on amazon.in and dreambookpublishing.com and is available for purchase. It is a healthy husband-wife romance. So, if you like a peaceful book, this is the one for you.Grab your copies today.
Reviews are much welcomed.
Hello everyone!I'm thrilled to join this amazing writing community and connect with fellow wordsmiths. I go by the name Raymond Cowie and I'm a passionate scribbler who finds solace in the world of fiction. This community is a treasure trove of talent and I can't wait to contribute.
Good morning!I'm excited to join you all! I'm quite new to Goodreads and only recently discovered these community groups.
I'm a total bookworm, with a particular love of YA and fantasy novels, and I enjoy writing a little too (although for now, the majority of my writing is placed on my blog!)
I look forward to being a part of this community.
Vanessa wrote: "welcome Raymond"Thank you
Hello. My name is Jane Loeb Rubin and my debut historical novel debuts today. In the Hands of Women (Level Best Books), is the first of a two book deal. A riveting historical suspense novel, the story centers on the life of Hannah Isaacson, an obstetrician in training, determined to improve medical safety for women in a time when women had few choices. This carefully researched work, set in Baltimore and New York City in the year 1900, when birth control and abortion were both illegal, leaves us contemplating whether history is repeating itself. With the advent of obstetrics and anesthesia as distinct fields of practice at the turn of the twentieth century, hospital births rapidly gained popularity. Midwives, who previously cared for these women, began supplementing their shrinking incomes with abortions, sometimes performing dangerous midterm abortions with disastrous consequences.
Hannah, a devoted women’s advocate and suffragist, finds herself overwhelmed by the ignorance and medical needs of her patients, poor and wealthy. She is determined to make a difference and joins Margaret Sanger in her crusade to overturn the restrictive Comstock Laws prohibiting birth control. After coming to the aid of a woman dying from a butchered abortion, Hannah is charged with murder and sent to the terrifying Blackwell’s Prison to await her trial. With the support of influential friends, including the female trustees of Johns Hopkins Medical School, she challenges the Governor of New York with a novel proposition.
Check out my author site janeloebrubin.com for much more information!
Only recently publishing and becoming an author on March 28th. I have already published three books with a fourth on pre-order. One of which is an amazing fantasy fiction book that I am truly proud of and had the pleasure of creating. The other three are part of a trilogy that explains deja-vu and its overall origination through a narrative perspective. By means of a detailed memoir filled with dreams and how they all come true one at a time. Have you ever dreamed about revisiting your childhood fantasies? How about feeling the magical imaginative vibes of the 90's? I come to you today sharing my newly published story of mystical adventure that can really bring your family together creating tons of laughter and uncapped imagination. Bheto The Great Journey. They call me Ryan Benton, I am pleased to meet you all by joining a full wonderful community of readers, accompanied by authors of all types and ages. I hope this message finds you well and warms your heart with a fulfilling element of satisfaction.
Bheto The Great Journey: The Great Tree
The Yellow Samurai: Part 1
The Yellow Samurai: Part 2
The Yellow Samurai: Part 3
This week I published my debut historical fiction, In the Hands of Women (Level Best Books), a part of a two book deal. janeloebrubin.com. I am absolutely thrilled with the work, cover and all. The book is highly relevant today as it deals with reproductive rights.The story centers on the life of Hannah Isaacson, an obstetrician in training, determined to improve medical safety for women in a time when women had few choices. This carefully researched work, set in Baltimore and New York City in the year 1900, when birth control and abortion were both illegal, leaves us contemplating whether history is repeating itself.
With the advent of obstetrics and anesthesia as distinct fields of practice at the turn of the twentieth century, hospital births rapidly gained popularity. Midwives, who previously cared for these women, began supplementing their shrinking incomes with abortions, sometimes performing dangerous midterm abortions with disastrous consequences.
Hannah, a devoted women’s advocate and suffragist, finds herself overwhelmed by the ignorance and medical needs of her patients, poor and wealthy. She is determined to make a difference and joins Margaret Sanger in her crusade to overturn the restrictive Comstock Laws prohibiting birth control. After coming to the aid of a woman dying from a butchered abortion, Hannah is charged with murder and sent to the terrifying Blackwell’s Prison to await her trial. With the support of influential friends, including the female trustees of Johns Hopkins Medical School, she challenges the Governor of New York with a novel proposition.
Would love to hear your thoughts on great marketing ideas that result in book sales.
Hello everyone! It’s a pleasure to be here. I recently earned an MLIS degree and I now work at the Library of Congress in the Mexico Central America and Caribbean section. I have recently published my first book, Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers and I’m reaching out to any readers and writers to review my work.
HI, everyone!I'm Samantha, a YA Contemporary #ActuallyAutistic author as well as a reader from the U.S. I recently published Limitless Roads Cafe, which follows a teen as she plans a fundraiser to save the cafe where she works. with help from her ex-best friend.
I'm here to 1) meet members of the GoodReads community
2) to find great book recs
3) learn how to support fellow authors
4) learn tips to better spread awareness of my writing
5) hopefully gain more reviews for my work
6) have fun on GoodReads!
Hi all! I am highly educated and experienced integrative health and wellness professional. Following a successful career as a Division I basketball player, I've earned multiple certifications (NSCA, NASM, Precision Nutrition, FMS, and RPR) within the performance, health, and wellness fields before getting into coaching. After obtaining my Master’s Degree in Kinesiology, I gained experience across several different domains, including teaching at the graduate level, personal training, developing performance coaches, and serving as the director at several prominent gyms. I have worked with and learned from clients ranging from professional athletes to high-level executives, elderly clients to youth students, and even Hollywood stars. My work has been featured in Men’s Health, The Washington Post, NBC News, Extra, Real Simple, and Prevention.com. I am the creator of The Vitality System, an educational platform that helps people take control of and optimize their health and wellness, build sustainable habits, and create lasting change. Excited to be here!The Vitality System: The Ultimate Guide to Living an Active, Healthy, and Happy Life
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I have a bachelor's degree in marketing communications and an associate's degree in arts and science.
I'm a Missouri-based business owner providing copyediting, proofreading, alpha reading, and book coaching services. I enjoy working with fiction writers of many genres. I provide empathetic and professional editing services for both fiction writers and businesses.
My goal is to work with you to make your manuscript shine. I provide open, respectful, honest, and constructive feedback intended to honor your style and voice.
Being a passionate book lover, writer, and empathetic individual, I understand the amount of hard work and dedication required to produce a well-written piece. That's why I take immense pride in delivering top-quality proofreading, copyediting, alpha reading, and book coaching services to all my clients.
I'm a fiction editor who loves working with all kinds of fiction genres but also specializes in working with writers who create fantasy, romance, kid-lit, and young-adult books.
In addition to fiction, she offers content editing services to businesses for their websites, blogs, articles, and event speeches.
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Looking forward to hearing from you!
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p.s I also am a writer.