Goodreads Authors/Readers discussion
Introduce Yourself!
Hi everyone, I'm excited to join the Goodreads community and share my first children's book, "Mom, Will I Blossom Like You?", that explores the themes of growth and self-discovery through modernist illustrations.I'm reaching out to request your support to help my book find its place in the literary market. Reviews and feedback would be immensely valuable on this journey, and I'm happy to provide a PDF copy if someone would like to review it.
Here below the Amazon link to the book:
https://www.amazon.com/Mom-Will-Bloss...
I'd also like to support the author community with reviews to other books. Thank you!
Hello everyone, I'm an author and avid reader. I wrote my first book "Sara's Fear" last year and I'm trying to finish the second book soon.
Hello! I'm an avid reader and author. My second book, "How To Chat With Archangels: Inviting Your Divine Best Friends Into Your Life" just came out last month. I'm brand new to Goodreads, and am trying to understand the nuances of it as well as Twitter. For years I only used Facebook, which was easy for me. At my age (70) promoting my book on social media is quite the challenge! Will I ever get the hang of it? We'll see!
Good evening, my name is Alona Lebedieva and I am from Ukraine. After the most unusual events in my life, I wrote a book for children. It's an incredible book about a little mouse named Lou - Adventures of Lou the mouse, about change, self-confidence, friendship, family, and books! I will be happy if this book warms and enriches wonderful times with children!
Bonjour.My name is michel ..im new here and also new to writing..
Im looking for some help and tips to translate my book in danish .
Anti-Blackness at School: Creating Affirming Educational Spaces for African American Students Kerri UllucciI'm Kerri, non-fiction author and lover of books. Lifelong reader, teacher, and now, university professor, where I focus on DEI work. I have a new book listed on goodreads, Anti-Blackness at School. Thanks for this space and the opportunity to connect.
Hello,I'm Doug. I've been writing poetry on and off for the past forty years. In the past seven years, I got the bug and started writing everything I possibly could, over a million words. During that time, I've self published a giant book of poetry, come up with dozens of story starters, reflections, essays, and short stories. All of them untested. (The poetry is around $25 and a cost prohibitive prospect, unless you are a real fanatic of unknown poetry.) All said, my love of writing has had me start three novels, one of which is on the fourth draft and has gone through one professional edit. It's fun.
Hi friends! My name is Brittany and I am a recently published author! Yay! My students inspired this book. I put a link to my book below. Looking forward to getting to know everyone! Jesus Take the Wheel!: Stories and Lessons From Someone Like You
https://a.co/d/1F6DX3M
Hello, everyone.Jason Bujnoch here, representing Houston, Texas.
I'm a father, a husband and a skilled practitioner of the domestic arts. I'm also a blue-collar stiff, with a full-time-plus, day job.
I read every night until I can't keep my eyes open, and have for many years, so I've got hundreds of books logged in the recesses of my aging, bald cranium.
And sometimes, whenever I can, typically on a weekend, in the wee hours of the morning, I creep to the dining room table in the dark, with a laptop and a cup of coffee, and I write fiction.
It's always slow going because of the amount of time I actually have to spend, plus I'm one of those writers who has to keep rewriting a chapter until it's almost perfect before I can move on.
But I've got one published novel under my belt, and I'm working on a sequel.
My first novel, Rising Dragonfly has solely 5 star reviews on Amazon, but the reviews themselves are pitifully low in number. This is due to my utter lack of marketing knowledge, marketing budget, technical savvy, or spare time. Also, I'm a bit of a hermit and this is probably the most I've ever written about myself in one sitting. So, I'm going to stop now.
Pleasure to meet you all, though. And I look forward to spending more time on this platform and sharing some thoughts and stories with my fellow readers and writers.
Cheers!
Good evening from Warsaw, Poland. I am Kimber-Lee, a South African expat currently teaching English to foreign students in Poland. I moved here about a week ago, and so far so good. I am also a newly self-published poetess - my poetry collection is called, The Metaphor of Metamorphosis, and she is divided into three chapters of 60 verse poems. I enjoy English literature, contemporary art, and exploring different cultures and traditions. A pleasure to meet you all!
Hi, I'm joshua Cheng. I'm 19 (almost 20) Chinese-Canadian. I've lived in Hong Kong, NSW Australia, PEI, and Toronto in Canada. I'm technically new/trying to get the hang of self-publishing. I publish sci-fi and dark dystopian short stories. My sci-fi book is called "2032", and my dark dystopian short story is "World Of Yesterday"
Hello everyoneMy name is David Miller, 53 y/o Christian, husband, father, veteran, texan, and humbly without trying to push it on anyone- author. Trying to get a sense for what is being recommended as to be honest I am not strictly a christian book writer. My goal is to author fiction, non fiction. Christian and secular books. My first book has just been published and is a light hearted memoir of my family's trip during snowmageddon. My next work is under construction and is guide for Christians undergoing hardships in their lives.
I am an Emergency department Physician Assistant by trade and have been since 2001. Please contact me with any questions about books, medicine, military, texas, sports ( Go Noles) and I would be happy to give you my opinion.
Happy reading, and God Bless.
DavidOUR OK ANGELS
Jason wrote: "Hello, everyone.Jason Bujnoch here, representing Houston, Texas.
I'm a father, a husband and a skilled practitioner of the domestic arts. I'm also a blue-collar stiff, with a full-time-plus, day j..."
DrSukhraj wrote: "I wish all the best to authors and readers. I am an author Sukhraj S. Dhillon of Self-help and Spiritual books. Thanks and good luck to all the fellow authors and readers. Yale ed..."
DrSukhraj wrote: "I wish all the best to authors and readers. I am an author Sukhraj S. Dhillon of Self-help and Spiritual books. Thanks and good luck to all the fellow authors and readers. Yale ed..."
Hi Jason,
Hi have a similar situation in that I work part-time and write early mornings and late evenings. I've been writing fiction and on some occasions science fiction. It takes me a long time to finish for similar reasons. I'm a detail person and I make sure what is said in chapter 3 aligns with chapter 20. I do in-depth research to make sure my facts are correct, and then I'm too tired to write.
Hi,My first children's book, Misty the Unicorn and the Magical Rainbow, was published on September 19, 2023. It is a feel-good fantasy story for children ages 5-10. It teaches good morals in a fun and subtle way. It is available on Amazon. I hope everyone enjoys this story. Thank you!
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Hello, I am Diana Lee, and I read LOTS. Everything from neuropsychology to fantasy. I also am an author. Skitters is one of the books. It is a short fantasy book about cockroaches. Fair warning: I write weird stuff. Anyway, I am working on another book about dog agility, poverty, and a space alien? Oh, and I am always looking for new reads.
Diana wrote: "Hello, I am Diana Lee, and I read LOTS. Everything from neuropsychology to fantasy. I also am an author. Skitters is one of the books. It is a short fantasy book about cockroaches...."Do you have a website?
Greetings all,I have published five novels, two novellas, and a collection of science fiction short stories. I have another novel that I'm currently querying with, hoping to find an agent. I write every day, without fail. I love writing!
Trevor
www.trevorlangcarter.com
Hello! I'm Malik. I'm an author looking to connect with other people
Hello Goodreaders, An old flame recently sent me a travel journal I thought was long-lost. With her blessing, I wrote a no-holds-barred action-adventure story about a young man's rite of passage in the 1970s.
The challenge was to tell the story, not knowing what would happen tomorrow nor adding things learnt since. I reverted to Mick, a young man full of wide-eyed wonder who must overcome physical and emotional obstacles, including moral dilemmas and isolation.
Spurred on following good reviews and sales from Long Lost Love, Diary of a Virgin Sailor; I've just completed the sequel, Long Lost Love: Diary of a Reluctant Romeo. The self-standing books explore the journey of self-discovery, confronting the harsh realities of naivety.
In the spirit of the time, they explore the rebelliousness and fluid sexuality of youth. Their picturesque characters are full of wit, wisdom, and home truths, giving insight into many contemporary issues.
Long Lost Log: Diary of a Virgin Sailor https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09WJ982ZV
Long Lost Love: Diary of a Reluctant Romeo https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CBRZHNN5
Hello, I'm Billy Polk, a man of many interests and pursuits, from stock trading and military service to fatherhood and writing. My diverse experiences have shaped my life and the books I write:
"Soldier to Stockholder," https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHPF948P
"Operations Self Sustain Beginner's Guide."
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ9HKRX8
Outside of my work, I have a love for weight lifting and cooking.
When I have time I also like to blog about investing here: www.polkinvesting.com.
Diana wrote: "Hello, I am Diana Lee..."Hi Diana, your book, Skitters, sounds awesome! I'm excited to read it. Having always been freaked out by the little buggers, maybe this will help me!
Hi everyone, I'm Krista.I started reading copious amounts of fantasy books to get lost in, until one day I decided to put my own imagination onto paper and am now an author outside of work! I love it, it keeps me sane in my crazy world. I focus on dark fantasy romance.
I've written two series so far and am well into my third!
Faithless (Book One of the Fallen Trilogy) is a completed angel/demon dark fantasy romance
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WNGYVZS
Fool Me Once (Book One of Blood Wars) is a completed vampire dark sci-fi romance
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8YGFHDQ
The Winds of Fate (Book One of Immortal Uprising) is in progress, a dark fae fantasy romance
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSN17FJD
Hello Everyone! My name is Jade, I'm 19, an aspiring author, and artist. The book that I am currently working on is a YA fantasy heist novel. I have a blog that you can check out here, it's also where I create and sell pre-made fantasy cover designs.https://www.affordablepremadefantasyc...
It is so cool to be in a group with so many amazing authors and readers! I look forward to getting to know everyone!
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,
I am a new author and would love to join this group, as I don’t know any other authors. I’ve just self-published a novel called ‘The Brexit House’ which is sbout tensions between friends and family over Brexit, in the context of an inheritance quarrel between two sisters. What are you all writing? Julia
Would like to read that - where is it available?Michael Chapman Pincher
Hi Everyone!I've just published my first fantasy novel called Wormwood Falls on Amazon and it's available in Kindle Unlimited as well as paperback: https://a.co/d/dJ2itvZ, If you like stories of talking animals, sentient familiars, and magic, this might be of interest.
I'm still learning my way around Goodreads, so feel free to ping me if you have questions or would just like to chat about fantasy writing.
Enjoy!
THT
Wormwood Falls T.H. Traubitz
Hi Julia, welcome to the group! My family had numerous heated debates about our opposing views of Brexit. Your book sounds interesting, have put it on my to-read list. Best of luck with it! I'm preparing my second collection of short stories for publication, tales of intrigue and deception.
Larry Lauritzen writing under L.D. Lauritzen. My new Thriller-The Killing Ground is coming out in October. Read the first chapter on my website:larrylauritzen.net "C:\Users\L. D. Lauritzen\Desktop\The Killing Ground\Cover Photos\Killing ground cover.jpg"
TA Styles! Author of The Fortress, which just debuted this past month. Book 2 in the series releases tomorrow. I am excited to start this journey with my first three book series upcoming. I have also owned my own childcare business for 15 years and a former teacher. Live in New York!
Hello everyone!I'm a voracious reader, recently relocated from Oregon to Texas. And... I have a cat! Haha. Mysteries are my favorite genre, especially British circa 1940, but also modern cozies and anything else that catches my fancy. When I'm not reading, I write - I realize it should be the other way around :D.
I am currently finishing the editing on my 5th book and have begun writing the 6th; mysteries of course!
The second series is meant to be comedic and was inspired by a conversation with my brother about unusual words. Just the series title makes me laugh: Bumfuzzle and Cattywampus; unlikely detectives.
Anyway, glad to meet you all and I'm looking forward to some great discussions about everything literary!
Hello,I'm new here, and new to publishing (self publishing, ebooks on Kindle) though I've been writing for a long time. Farm raised, retired educator, Steampunk junk maker, and lazy bum, it took me 30 years to finish my first novel (Perfectly Wrong, not yet added to the data base here), and just two months two finish the second and third book of what I had never intended to be a series, Perfectly Right, and Just Perfect, Evelyn Ann Tyler. If romance is your thing, I think mine are pretty darn good - but don't we all!
Hi . . . hello book people. I have been on GoodReads for some time now and find navigating my way around tricky. . . hence I have just found my way here . . . My name is Howard and I write under H.O.WARD . . . I have two novels and one lovely illustrated poetry collection titled Poetic Life. My first novel, 'Doris' features a young nurse going off to war in Italy, enjoying romance in Italy before becoming homeless in London . . . it's an emotional rollercoaster. My second novel is a spiritual, parallel life story featuring a bomber pilot in 1946, witches in 1654, and a boy monk in 500BC . . . it's an out the box, make you think novel, but one you will enjoy . . . now . . . where do I go from here . . .
Hola Friends! I'm Airy from one. I like books, A LOT of books. I read a lot and my friend was here so I decided to join em'. Hi Mordicia!!! But anyway I am writing and a game designing a game and a book I've been making for a while. This is all the info I will give my friends. If you want more info just ask me and I can tell!Can't wait to get to know you guys :]
Airy wrote: "Hola Friends! I'm Airy from one. I like books, A LOT of books. I read a lot and my friend was here so I decided to join em'. Hi Mordicia!!! But anyway I am writing and a game designing a game and a..."I did that terrible 0.o
Airy wrote: "Hola Friends! I'm Airy from one. I like books, A LOT of books. I read a lot and my friend was here so I decided to join em'. Hi Mordicia!!! But anyway I am writing and a game designing a game and a..."Hello Airy,
It's wonderful to meet a fellow book lover on Goodreads! I'm relatively new here too and share your passion for reading and writing. It's fascinating to hear that you're into game design, because I've recently delved into gaming alongside my boyfriend, and we've become quite fond of playing Overwatch together.We've authored our debut illustrated children's book, which emphasizes growth and self-improvement in a modernist style. If you're interested, I'd be happy to share a pdf copy with you. We're eager for feedback as it would greatly help us reach more readers. Thank you for considering, and hope you have a delightful experience here on Goodreads :)
The only 3 things I ever seriously considered getting tattooed:“The only thing that burns in hell is the part of you that won't let go of your life: your memories, your attachments. They burn them all away, but they're not punishing you, they're freeing your soul. If you're frightened of dying and you're holding on, you'll see devils tearing your life away. If you've made your peace, then the devils are really angels freeing you from the earth.”
― Meister Eckhart
“When you reach the stars, boy, yes, and live there forever, all the fears will go, and Death himself will die.”
― Ray Bradbury, The Halloween Tree
“Dream as if you will live forever; Live as if you will die today.”
― James Dean
Hello folks,My name is Sojourner but I prefer Hughes. I am a poet, author, and entrepreneur (owner of Tending Verses, LLC). I recently self-published my first poetry collection, From the Yellow House and On. I live in the DMV area with my mother and my pittie, Moose. I love to read poetry, LGBTQ romance, speculative fiction, and historical fiction.
Website: www.tendingverses.com
Patreon: patreon.com/tendingverses
Instagram: @tendingverses
Hi my name is Kayla (KC) and I am a teacher and author. I just published my first book "Fated to Love You" which marks my debut in contemporary romance literature. I've also recently completed the second installment of the Chasing the Comet series, and I'm currently immersed in the creation of a thrilling YA fantasy trilogy titled "Storm Breaker." Website: https://kaylacunninghamauthor.com/
Intagram @authorkaylacunningham
Tiktok: authorkaylacunningham
Hello, I'm Lisa. I just released my first book One Last Call. I'm trying to find my footing and learn how to get reviews. Glad to meet other writers and lovers of literature.
Hello, I'm S. D. Unwin -- a once theoretical physicist and now a sci fi author. My books include the time travel duology, One Second Per Second and, most recently, a technothriller titled The Magni. I'm pleased to be in the group.
Hi, everyone! I'm a journalist who has written what others consider to be a WOW of a political/adventure memoir. Pls check it out on Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...Some have called me the real female Forrest Gump, truth to tell! Another reviewer says my Confronting Power & Chaos "will inspire your daughters!" Honestly, I gotta say I'm pretty psyched over the feedback I've been getting! (hint: I blackmailed the governor of the state of IA and entertained Bill Clinton's Secret Service detail in my home on two separate occasions! And I lived 12 yrs in Poland, not knowing the language. And, there's more!!! With the guidance of & lessons I learned from my name's predecessor (the most decorated woman of WWII), I saved & educated 4 chronically ill children. And, it's all within 290 pages.)
Hello, I'm Nene Romeo. I'm a writer and an avid reader of romance novels and crime thriller. I hope to connect with like minds.
Hi everyone. My name is Raven Kamali. I am a multi-genre writer and I am giving away four of my books for free on Kindle. The links and descriptions are below:The Dark Side of Glory is a historical fiction set in ancient Judea and Rome. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P24JBQD
I am Chaos is a horror tragedy and it is the story of a nobleman who strikes a terrifying bargain with his evil twin to gain power and immortality. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09F4F5SDV
Midnight Tales is a collection of 10 short stories in the genres of paranormal, fantasy, crime and horror plus an epic fairy tale poem at the end. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M4R6KWX
Reflections is a collection of 60 poems with two of them at the end being fairy tales. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8RG8G82
Thanks everyone. :)
Hi. I'm Etienne from Malta. I've been writing for quite some time now however only lately I've been publishing online. Visit my author's page:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mr.-Eti...
My name is Christina Milliner I'm an indie author based in Brooklyn. My debut novel is literary fiction (but can fall into other genres such as women fiction and young adult). Currently writing my second novel. Aside from writing, I enjoy running (running my first NYC Marathon next year 2024).
Hello! I'm Mookie Spitz, and recently published a 471 page illustrated novel on Amazon with my cartoonist friend, Rusty Yunusoff.
All ears for feedback, and eager for reviews! And great to be a part of this authors/readers group!
https://a.co/d/fff4zI7
Mookie
Hello Vincent,Your group is my first join, and thank you for your efforts.
I am retired from the working world, shift-work and mentally dysfunctional supervisors, and have returned to my passion of writing. As part of the ‘Witch Heart’ series, I have authored my first novel, ‘Royal Souls’, with book two, ‘Dark Fire’, near the editing stage.
As a first-time author, I’m overwhelmed with the response to my giveaway on Goodreads. ‘Royal Souls’, was a tremendous success with over fifty-two hundred requests, and the novel also scored 3.6, lost 0.4 for editing issues, from Indie Readers.
Goodreads is an excellent platform and community, especially for people like myself.
Hi, I am Sonal. I am from India. I just published my book, "Forever Yours!". Please give it a read.Trying to make some book friends.
Hello Goodreads,My name is Fergus Deffely and I am an Irish writer of stories, novels and poems. I began writing as a way to connect together some fragments of the fractured the world I found around me. And to ask questions about that world. About its cruelties and mercies. As I wrote, I began to discover more of the possibilities that writing holds. I began to appreciate the responsibility of writing for others, while writing for myself. And I began to remember the thrill of storytelling.
My first novel, The Fix is available on Amazon. I have only recently made it available on eBook. And in an attempt to create some awareness, I am offering the manuscript to Goodreaders as a free download. I am doing this in the hope that people will read my book. And that that they will like it. And that maybe they will tell people about it.
The Fix takes place in a small town in the West of Ireland. It's the story of one man’s unwitting descent into a world of petty-crime, power abused and vanishing trust. You can grab a copy from my website: preciousflaws.wordpress.com/news
Regards,
Fergus
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Hola Manuel, nice to meet ya here ;-)
I'm a cyberpunk fan too.