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[Ariel]

Zakaria wrote: "My name is Zakaria Amara and I just published a book about my journey through 17 years of imprisonment. You can find out more about it here: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738239306/"

Congratulations, and good luck!

[Zakaria]

Thank you Ariel!

[British]

Hey everyone!! I’m The British Bombshell!! New to Goodreads but been writing my entire life!! I have two books that I published. The first is about women empowerment and teaches a lot of life lessons. The second discusses how to rebuild your life after a failed relationship. Ultimately I write to share my experiences and experiences of others and I’m all about love!! Feel free to follow and check out my stuff!! Can’t wait to see you over on my page😆

[Garrett]

Hello! I'm Garrett Broussard, and I just published my first book! "Cacophony of Crowns" is a collection of short stories in the fantasy/sci-fi genre that follow how we deal with power and loss. I'm calling it "The Silmarillion meets Love, Death and Robots".
I've been a software developer in the animation and visual effects space for about 10 years now. I've worked on a number of films, and am currently working with a new studio to get their tools set up from scratch.

[Damian]

Hey y'all
I'm an author and a reader.
I'm new to this group, I hope we're all interactive here 🤗

[Georgiana]

Damian wrote: "Hey y'all
I'm an author and a reader.
I'm new to this group, I hope we're all interactive here 🤗"

Welcome Damian :)
I honestly still haven't understood how the site works, there are many sections but little activity in my opinion.

[British]

Hey everyone! I’m new to Goodreads and would love to get some friends. Feel free to add me. I’m an author and write books of empowerment and self help. Nice to meet you all💕

[Tiffany ✨️ Bergamot Book Reviews]

Hi! I'm Tiffany. I'm an avid reader but new to using the groups function on Goodreads and only really started rating reads this year after being baffled by a few Booktok highly rated duds.

looking for decent reads to sink my teeth into!

[T.A.]

Tiffany wrote: "Hi! I'm Tiffany. I'm an avid reader but new to using the groups function on Goodreads and only really started rating reads this year after being baffled by a few Booktok highly rated duds.

lookin..."

I would suggest mine, but I write Fantasy Fiction

[Michael]

Tiffany wrote: "Hi! I'm Tiffany. I'm an avid reader but new to using the groups function on Goodreads and only really started rating reads this year after being baffled by a few Booktok highly rated duds.

lookin..."

Which genre of book are you looking for?

[Georgiana]

British wrote: "Hey everyone! I’m new to Goodreads and would love to get some friends. Feel free to add me. I’m an author and write books of empowerment and self help. Nice to meet you all💕"

Hello British, :) I sent you a friend request. Nice to meet you too

[Georgiana]

Tiffany wrote: "Hi! I'm Tiffany. I'm an avid reader but new to using the groups function on Goodreads and only really started rating reads this year after being baffled by a few Booktok highly rated duds.

lookin..."

Hi Tiffany.
I disagree with some of the things you wrote. Writing is a moment of sharing and growth. In fact, we can improve it infinitely. Personally, I am both a book collector and a writer, and I also write book reviews. As far as I’m concerned, all books are decent and have value. This viewpoint of mine is directed in general, not just at you. I rarely write negative reviews because when evaluating a book that I might not like, I still try to be as objective as possible, setting aside my personal preferences. We should appreciate the months of work that go into creating a book and the idea behind it, focusing on its positive aspects and originality. If we rely solely on personal taste, nothing will ever be enough.
I’ve read hundreds of books that perhaps didn’t align with my personal taste, but objectively, they were impeccably written and original. I still wrote positive reviews because I appreciated the creativity and immense effort that goes into writing a book over months and months of hard work. So, out of respect for the author’s labor, I rarely write completely negative reviews unless the book in question is entirely misleading or harmful.
Thank you for your attention, I wish you a wonderful evening. :)

[Ariel]

Georgiana wrote: "Tiffany wrote: "Hi! I'm Tiffany. I'm an avid reader but new to using the groups function on Goodreads and only really started rating reads this year after being baffled by a few Booktok highly rate..."

What you wrote here is absolutely beautiful... I agree with you. Writing is a form of art, and art is subjective.
Just because there may be an art form you may not like, that doesn't make it any less beautiful... That is something I struggled with in school. My art teacher graded my artwork, based on what she personally liked, even though I worked real hard on every piece I did.
I think putting your views in front of beauty, can damage someone's encouragment to keep going.
I know it did me.

P.S You have a beautiful name...

[Georgiana]

Ariel wrote: "Georgiana wrote: "Tiffany wrote: "Hi! I'm Tiffany. I'm an avid reader but new to using the groups function on Goodreads and only really started rating reads this year after being baffled by a few B..."

Ariel thank you very much! You have a beautiful name too. I’m sorry for what happened to you; it has also happened to me. But remember that being knowledgeable, like various professionals, doesn’t necessarily correlate with intelligence and the intellectual sensitivity that a person should have.
Always remember that your opinions and choices are valuable. Don’t let others’ opinions divert you from your path. Be authentic and trust yourself.
Never give up!
Keep chasing your dreams! ❤

[Ariel]

Georgiana wrote: "Ariel wrote: "Georgiana wrote: "Tiffany wrote: "Hi! I'm Tiffany. I'm an avid reader but new to using the groups function on Goodreads and only really started rating reads this year after being baff..."

Couldn't agree with you more!

[David]

Hello all. My name is David Gale. I appreciate the group! I'm a newly minted self published author with two works, "Drug Runner; My Years in the Life" and "Daniel" up on Kindle and Audible. I write a lot, with a number of other projects in various stages. My work starts from my observation and experience, layered with questions that I don't have the answers to. I also read a lot, with the classics taking up my time at the moment, mostly those that I somehow missed, like the works of Thomas Hardy, etc.

[Stacey]

Hi everyone! I am loving GOOD READS and the community :-) I published my memoir Stray Love last year- things are going so well. It is an honest account of heartbreak + hope. A story so many people can relate to.
I just started a TikTok and IG- I have exciting things happening and I would love you to be part of the journey - PLEASE follow me
IG @MyStrayLove https://www.instagram.com/mystraylove/
TikTok @ReadStrayLove

[Stacey]

Hi everyone! I am loving GOOD READS and the community :-) I published my memoir Stray Love last year- things are going so well. It is an honest account of heartbreak + hope. A story so many people can relate to.
I just started a TikTok and IG- I have exciting things happening and I would love you to be part of the journey - PLEASE follow me
IG @MyStrayLove https://www.instagram.com/mystraylove/
TikTok @ReadStrayLove

[Georgiana]

Hi David welcome!
Good luck with your beautiful book!

[Georgiana]

Stacey wrote: "Hi everyone! I am loving GOOD READS and the community :-) I published my memoir Stray Love last year- things are going so well. It is an honest account of heartbreak + hope. A story so many people ..."

Hi Stacey welcome! :)
I don’t think it serves any purpose TikTok. I even invested in an advertising campaign TikTok for my book, but in reality, no one really noticed that it was a book, and no one bought it.
Anyway, I’m happy for you! :)

[Ariel]

Stacey wrote: "Hi everyone! I am loving GOOD READS and the community :-) I published my memoir Stray Love last year- things are going so well. It is an honest account of heartbreak + hope. A story so many people ..."

Welcome Stacey! Congratulations! I wish you all the success in the world.. Good luck!

[Ariel]

Stacey wrote: "Hi everyone! I am loving GOOD READS and the community :-) I published my memoir Stray Love last year- things are going so well. It is an honest account of heartbreak + hope. A story so many people ..."

Welcome Stacey! Congratulations! I wish you all the success in the world.. Good luck!

[Lydia]

Ariel wrote: "Stacey wrote: "Hi everyone! I am loving GOOD READS and the community :-) I published my memoir Stray Love last year- things are going so well. It is an honest account of heartbreak + hope. A story ..."
te deseo mucho éxito,

[Isabelle]

This is the most difficult part, not re re re writing and editing. I decided to hire someone to do the proofreading part (on Reedsy) and that stopped the never ending process.
This was not my job anymore and I could focus on another quite difficult part which is writing queries to literary agents... another step I am still working on.
Hope you will find a way to go on on your journey toward success.

[Mario]

I posted a rant about my novel The Goddess of Pigland. TGoP is rated R for nudity and obscene language. Wanted to get that out there so no one is shocked or its given to children by accident.

[Lauri]

Hello Authors! My name is Lauri Cruver Cherian. I would like to introduce my third book, a children's chapter book called, Four Anxious Armadillos. It's a tale of four armored friends on an adventure in Argentina. Their quest for a cure for anxiety takes them to the rainforest, the Pampas and the Iguazu Falls. While on their adventure, they meet up with a jaguar, an anaconda, a gaucho and much more! Meet four very unique species of armadillos who have every interesting ways of handling stress. Along the journey, you too will learn some Spanish, geography, anxiety coping skills, and fun facts about four types of armadillos. It's a great family read aloud and good for Spanish speakers and those who want to learn Spanish! You will fall in love with these delightful four anxious armadillos! Available for preorder on Bookbaby bookshop and any day now on Amazon and most other online bookstores.

[William]

Hello, everyone. My name is William Matthies, Bill, if you like.

I know why I'm here, why are you?

There are a lot of possible reasons for regularly stopping by GoodReads, let me know what you'd like to get out of your time here.

[M.E.]

Hi!

Hi! My name is Marianne.

I'm an avid reader of sci fi and fantasy, as well as Young Adult fiction. I have also published two books. My latest is called Hotel Acheron and is a YA dark fantasy about music, dragons, and one very strange hotel.

I like to play monster dress up. Cosplay is fun! Other stuff of note: Werewolves are awesome, addicted to pokemon go, and firmly believe that everything needs more dragons.

[Anthony]

Hi, brand new to this. I have just completed and published 8 Dragon Fantasy Books for YAs. (Dragon in Thrall, Dragon in Hiding, Dragon in Awe and Dragon in Observation are the first 4 and up on Amazon). I also write books on health (Eat Well Live Strong) as well as being a world-class tennis player. I enjoy using AI to create colouring books too.
Writing as Anthony Robinson.

[Steven]

Hello! I am Steven Eckroad. I am a scientist/engineer with a degree in physics and practical expertise in emerging electric power technologies. I am a member of Mensa, and my hobbies include astronomy, electro-mechanical tinkering, nature photography, gardening, and theology. I am married, have traveled widely, and currently reside in Southern California.

I have completed four novels in my Telpher Series: "Telpher," "Copernicium-296," "Archoi," and "Remnant." I am currently working on the fifth in the series, tentatively titled "Sapience."

Remnant: Beyond Galactic Empire

[Guy]

Hello gang :-) I'm Guy Burt, and I'm a novelist and screenwriter (you can see the screen stuff I've done over on IMDB).

I'm the process of finding my feet here on Goodreads, but it's exciting to see so much interest and passion for reading and such an engaged and diverse community. Really happy to be here. I originally joined back in 2017, but immediately got swamped with screen projects; and then Covid; and then moving house (and country). So this is me making good on my 2024 resolution to settle in properly on Goodreads :-)

Novels:
The Dandelion Clock (aka A Clock Without Hands: A Novel)
After the Hole (aka The Hole by Burt, Guy (1993) Paperback)
Sophie: A Novel

...and yes, there is something in the pipeline ;-)

I'm hoping to get myself set up with a blog and link it to my page here, so with luck there may be progress reports in due course. And if you have any questions, I'm very open to those too – ask whatever you like on my author page :-)

[Lil]

Hello everyone! I am a new Children's Book Author under the pen name Lil Rustle!

My debut book under the Colors in Shapes Series is "Colors in Circles" and the 2nd book " Colors in Triangles" will be launching soon in May 2024.

Hope to share insights and learn from all!

[Jeff]

Guy wrote: "Hello gang :-) I'm Guy Burt, and I'm a novelist and screenwriter (you can see the screen stuff I've done over on IMDB).

I'm the process of finding my feet here on Goodreads, but it..."

Hi Guy!

If any of your novels seem like good candidates for my podcast The Page 1 Challenge, and if you'd allow me to use the first page (or so), please let me know. This isn't a typical author interview or book review show - it's.... more quirky.

Check it out at http://thepage1challenge.com to see if it's something you'd be interested in. No cost at all - mutually beneficial.

[David]

Habits Of The Ever Living: Amazon.co.uk: Marston, David: 9798880412600: Books

A Novel that considers the fake news of immortality. How we pretend that we don’t die and that through our political, social and economic organisations, we pretend that we can always have more. Habits Of The Ever Living tells the unsung story of entropy.

[Rita]

My name is Rita Miceli. I'm the best selling author of 'GIACI AND ME: A Mother's Journey of Loving and Raising an Autistic Child'. This read is a voyage through a mother's heart. It is decades of love, lessons and learning. This book is that wished-for guide, spanning decades from the early days of diagnosis to moments of unexpected joy, "Giaci and Me" is a testament to the empathetic and compassionate support that can elevate the lives of families living with autism. See Dr Temple Grandin's review, go to https://giaci.ca/

[A.J.Otjen]

My first non fiction novel is now available as an eBook. It is about a firefighter who was burnedover and survived. Montana is very excited to have it come out. I would like to have fellow authors read it and review it. The print book is available for pre order. Burned Over!: The Survival of Montana Firefighter Dan Steffensen

[Cecelia]

To: Readers who warmed to the "Thin Man Series" spotlighting a sleuthing couple Nick & Nora and their dog Asta (played in films by Myrna Loy and William Powell).
Welcome to "The Val and Roddy DeVere Gilded Age Series," historical mystery novels featuring a western silver heiress and her 5th generation New York gentleman husband and their French bulldog Velvet. The couple start sleuthing in Newport, 1898, to save a friend who is targeted for murder. First in the series: A GILDED DEATH cecebooks.com

[David]

Hi fantasy lovers.

I have been writing ever since David Gemmell invited me into his home, made me a cup of tea and explained how Rocky was the best movie ever made. As I stood in his study holding Druss's axe looking up at a wall of wild-west era pistols from his Jon Shannow novels, I knew I had found my calling. Born in Canada, raised in England and then let loose on the world, I have lived in Kolkata's squalor, Santa Monica's splendour and everything in-between. Western Australia is now my home with my wife of unfathomable patience and my daughter who is a pixie-mermaid-fairy and has a fish.

I'm VERY excited to say my first novel-length story (I am not saying its a book or an actual novel until its published!) is in final beta reading. ‘Legacy & Portents' (title is WIP) is an epic fantasy set in a mythical land called Dannum in what would be Europe's mid-1800s - magic, monsters, ships of the line and dragons. It can be read as a stand alone, but I am already well into the next part of the story should it be well received.

I'll be posting updates and visuals from the story on my profile (website will be coming), so please add me if you would like to keep informed.

[Munmun]

I am Munmun Samanta alias Munmun Rudra. I love to read and review books on my blog: blogalvina.com. I am a writer. The short story is my favourite genre. You can find me in phoenixfabulist.
in and in substack:https://substack.com/@munmunsamanta. I am a published author on Amazon.

[Larry]

I am Larry Lauritzen, writing as L.D. Lauritzen. I write short stories, mystery, thriller, and science fantasy. In about a week I'm releasing the second Lance Tallbear mystery/thriller-The Killing Ground. Tallbear is asked by his friend, FBI agent Brad Hanley to go undercover in the drug and human smuggling operations of the Sinaloa Cartel. As pressure ramps up along the border, he finds himself caught in a demented millionaire's dream of power and the grief greed is spreading across the deserts of Arizona. Can he help a friend, protect those he loves, and still manage to stay alive? An old desert rat-come out, get your copy, and root for the good guy.

[Anna]

I am only a reader. I aim to read 200 books this year

[Julie]

I'm Julie Morrison, a transportation-planner-turned-poet by way of detours through ranching and writing about it. I'm a memoirist (Barbed: A Memoir is my first book, telling the story off going from zero-to-rancher through an interstate move), but I am also a poet, short story writer, essayist, and I started my writing journey hoping to become a YA author.

Some of my favorite authors, whose craft I would love to emulate, include: Amor Towles, Ivan Doig, Fredrik Backman, Barbara Kingsolver, Luis Alberto Urrea, Maggie Smith, and Derek Miller. I am also completely charmed by the Jodi Taylor St. Mary's and Time Police books, and can't pass up the latest wisdom from Lula, as dispensed in the latest Stephanie Plum book by Janet Evanovich.

I love hearing what people are reading and why, and look forward to engaging more in this and in other Goodreads groups on exactly that topic!

[Jeri]

I am a new member and new author. It is great to join this vibrant community. I am interested in learning more about how to promote my book and also what you think of it. Thanks for posting a review!

Accelerate You! The power pivots, mindsets, and steps to power up your leadership

[Steve]

Greetings, I'm Steve Williams, longtime musician and history schoolteacher. My new book, out since March, is entitled Music Titans - 250 Greatest Recording Artists of the Past 100 Years. Using a clear, well explained metric, the book lists and ranks the most consequential musical artists of the past 100 tears (1920s through today). All genres are represented. Music publisher Peter Burke called the book "an absolute masterpiece!"; while Grammy winning producer Jeffrey Weber wrote, "I love this book!" The book currently has a 4.75 rating on Goodreads and a 4.4 on Amazon. It is widely available, and i'd be honored if you check it out. Thanks.

[Heidi]

Hello to all parents in this group! I am new to Goodreads, and I am also a new author! I wrote the book titled "Talk To Them," which is a book for parents, guardians, and caregivers to use as a guide to navigate difficult conversations with kids in their care.

Let me introduce myself, my name is Heidi Chance. I am a retired Phoenix Police Department Human Trafficking undercover detective who served 25 years. I spent over 13 years working as an undercover detective investigating sex buyers and traffickers and rescuing countless adult and juvenile victims of sex trafficking.

I am a sought-after powerhouse speaker, consultant, and nationally recognized trainer. Since 2014, I have traveled across the United States teaching other law enforcement agencies for the National Justice Training Center (NCJTC) of Fox Valley Technical College, Amber Alert program. I am also featured in the Frontline PBS documentary "Sex Trafficking in America".

I have a unique lived experience with sex trafficking through working as an undercover and having 1000's of sex buyers and 100's of traffickers contact me attempting to exploit me. I've had the satisfaction of putting these individuals in jail or prison. I even have an investigation I speak about, which is a record in the United States. The case involved familial trafficking, where the suspect trafficked his niece and stepdaughter as well as 5 other adults. The suspect took the case to trial which lasted 7 months, and he was found guilty on 101 out of 105 counts of felony charges. The judge sentenced him to 493,5 years. This case is featured on my website.

Since retiring, I created my awareness training website with a blog and I post and share about sex trafficking at Achanceforawareness.com. I have also created an online training course for parents and other community members to learn about the problem of sex trafficking and what individuals can do to help fight the problem.


I just went "live" on Amazon today if you are interested. Please let me know if you found the book helpful, and I look forward to your feedback!

[Robin]

Hello from sunny Wales.

I'm Robin Burnage,

My first novel The Threat In The Atlantic continues the series 'The Merriman Chronicles' which was started by my late father Roger Burnage.

Publication date is 17th May 2024.

[Angela]

Hi All,
I'm a kid lit author, Angela Shanté Angela Shanté.
My debut creative non-fiction book comes out on TUESDAY.

The Unboxing of a Black Girl
The Unboxing of a Black Girl

[Bernice]

hi, am Bernice Martey, author of paranormal romance novel and a reader as well.

[Darlene]

Hi
I'm Darlene Corbett. My first book, nonfiction, was published in 2018. My first novel, Visible, Romantic Women's Fiction, will be published in the next month by WordCrafts Press. I'm most excited and plan on creating a series. In the meantime, I'm put my finishing touches on a contemporary romance. Being a voracious reader but absent for a while on Goodreads, I'm glad I've come back.

[Jane]

Hi - My name is Jane L Rubin and I'm a retired hospital exec who writes medical historical fiction. I'm launching the second book, Threadbare, of my three book series this month. I write for Level Best, a small traditional press and my books have really taken off. Very exciting times!