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[[deleted user]]

Hi Susan, I'm glad to meet you. If you ever have any books on nook, I want to read you. I'm always looking for fresh new authors to read. I write Judith McCain thrillers and just finished my 5th but not published yet. I have a suspense, a self-help, and a fantasy, 3037. All are on amazon, Barnes and Nobel and Smashwords for $0.99 except 3037 which is on KDP (and doing nothing on there, I might add).

Congratulations on your book, and keep writting!

[[deleted user]]

Peggy wrote: "Are you on nook and do you have any $0.99 books?"

I have no idea if I'm on nook. I think I changed it to "reader sets price" but I also don't think Barnes and Noble does that but it is on Smashwords.

[[deleted user]]

Harry wrote: "Welcome to all of the new members!"

Thanks Harry! And this is a random question, but can anyone explain to me what an indie writer is? Or any indie thing????

[Sam]

Hi, I'm Sam McVeen. I write science fiction/fantasy with a few horror elements. If you're into that sort of thing, give 'er a whirl:

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13...

Thank you so much.

[Mary]

Hi...my name is Mary E. Martin. After practising law for many years in Toronto, I began to write the novels in The Osgoode Trilogy, Conduct in Question, Final Paradox and A Trial of One. My law practice was a great inspiration for this trilogy and in fact the protagonist throughout is Harry Jenkins who was modeled on my law partner. I call them legal suspense.

After publishing those novels, I needed a break from the world of the law and so, I created a new protagonist, Alexander Wainwright, Britain's finest landscape painter for The Trilogy of Remembrance. Two novels in that trilogy have been published, The Drawing Lesson and The Fate of Pryde. I guess you'd call them literary fiction, although they might just be mystery because what could be greater than the mystery of art and life?

Currently, I'm beginning to begin the writing of the third novel in that trilogy.

[Kristi]

Nicola wrote: "Harry wrote: "Welcome to all of the new members!"

Thanks Harry! And this is a random question, but can anyone explain to me what an indie writer is? Or any indie thing????"

Indie is short for independent. They are independent of the big publishing houses. Or indie films which are independent of the large production companies.

[Spencer]

Zee wrote: "Spencer wrote: "I am also an espionage writer, without the romance lol. It's not common that I meet another espionage writer. What's it about?

Zee wrote: "Hi all!

Just joined the group! I'm Zee, ..."

Thanks! I love how you incorporated a female operative, many writers go straight for the male character, especially in an action role. Check out Nikita, a female spy show that is really good.

My series is titled The Impenetrable Spy. It follows operative Zack Carter, a CIA agent that has created time travel, and uses it to propel himself back to life after being killed. He is "impenetrable" and cannot be killed, unless his time travel machine (small and hooked to his chest) is destroyed first. I published the first and have written the second, which is currently in edits. I am writing the third book, which is a unique spin off prequel for another character in my series.

[James]

Hi everyone,

My name is James and I'm happy to be in this group!

I'm a writer and a woodworker, and I'm also proud to be an Army veteran. I live in the Pacific Northwest with my wife, I eat way too much chips and salsa, and I read everything I can get my hands on!

I'm looking forward to making a lot of new friends here :)
James

[Mary]

Welcome James. I'm a writer from Toronto, Canada. If you like legal suspense try my profile for the Osgoode Trilogy or if you like literary fiction about an artist, try The Remembrance Trilogy.

[[deleted user]]

Welcome, James. What do you write and do you have any e-books on nook? What do you like ot read? I have eight books on amazon, nook, and smashwords and print copies on lulu.com. My e-books are $0.99.

[Zee]

Wow, lots of new members just joined! Hello everyone, sorry for not mentioning each one of you specifically and just going for a group welcome :) I hope to get to know you all better.

[Zee]

Peggy,

I''m not on Nook per se, and don't have any indie titles. I'm pubbed with Noble Romance Publishing, and the books are available in all digital formats there when you add a copy to the cart :)

[Zee]

Spencer wrote: "Zee wrote: "Spencer wrote: "I am also an espionage writer, without the romance lol. It's not common that I meet another espionage writer. What's it about?

Zee wrote: "Hi all!

Just joined the grou..."

Hints of Dr. Who in your work - am I right? :)

Yes, I went for the female operative, expressly because everyone goes for the male spy. Angelina Jolie's characters in Salt and Wanted were big inspirations, as was Nikita (though that show totally fizzled out on the last ep of Season 1 *but I digress*). Another inspiration was the other show starring Peta Wilson, La Femme Nikita. In fact, most of the reviewers who've read the book have compared it to that show, with shades of Bourne Identity thrown in because of the amnesia plotline.

I'm a big fan of strong, tough action heroines who still are women at the heart of them, and that's what I wanted to push here. :)

[Claudia]

Hey Guys! Nice to meet you all!

My name's Claudia (aka Iseul), I'm Portuguese and I pretty much spend my entire days either studying or writing (ok, most of it I'm writing :X)

I fell in love with Goodreads and by now I've already sent my work to about 6 publishers (waiting on their answers *fingers crossed*)

Hope to read some good writing, right here on Goodreads, and to meet nice people (both wishes already check eheh)

Xoxo

[Nell]

Welcome to the group, all newcomers. Fingers crossed too, Claudia :)

[[deleted user]]

My name is Anna and I love to join this group.
I write paranormal erotic romance and I'm looking forward to making a lot of new friends here.
Anna

[Claudia]

Nell wrote: "Welcome to the group, all newcomers. Fingers crossed too, Claudia :)"

THANK YOU! =D

[Nell]

Welcome, Anna.

[[deleted user]]

thank you, Nell

[Karina]

Welcome to all the newbies.

Hope you have a good time on the forum. Looking forward to getting to know you all.

[Shelley]

Good Morning All,

My name is Shelley, yes I was named after the poet and have always wondered what my Mother was thinking to do so, especially since her favorite poet was Rudyard Kipling. Now I think Kipling would have been a much more original name....but, as usual I digress.

I have no pretense of becoming an author since I am a contentedly dedicated reader. I read daily and am always scouting something to read.

[Nell]

Hi Shelley - how wondrous to be named after the poet! I expect your mum was thinking that you'd probably prefer a name that was not too unusual - you've almost certainly escaped many cake jokes too :)

And welcome to the group :)

[Shelley]

Zee wrote: "Peggy wrote: "Hi everyone, let me formally introduce myself. I'm Peggy Holloway and I write the Judith McCain thrillers, suspense novels, science fiction/fantasy and self-help. I just finished my..."
Just added your books to my "to read" list. Looking forward to them.

[D.j.]

Hello! I'm Debra, aka DJ Triplett, and I am a writer. I am 55 years old, live in No. California, and have 2 grown kids.

My first book was just published, though I have co-authored another, and I have many things published around the world individually. I hope you'll check out my bio and my book, and I'd love to get your feedback!

I just listed my book of poetry, "Thoughts Of She" on the giveaway page. It should be approved in a couple of days!

Thanks for having me!!

[Marla]

Hi! I'm still finding my way around here and keep getting pulled into reading different threads. So, since I'm a lurker, I guess I should introduce myself. My name is Marla, I'm fairly new to Goodreads as a reader and I've been stalking this group partly because I'm also a writer. I have self-published one narrative nonfiction book and would describe myself as an enthusiastic writer but a reluctant publisher/promoter, perhaps because of my book's topic. So, on Goodreads, I feel tugged between my reading interests and my rational thought process that I should be "promoting" myself and my book.

Ah, well. . .

So, much of what I'm doing here these days is new to me and I feel like I'm fumbling a lot. Evidently, if I had done everything "right" (as an author/publisher), I would have aggressively established a place for myself here a year ago.

Ah well. . .

So, I'm not good at formal strategies for baring my soul. But one of the nice things about this place is that it seems to be informal so, if nothing else, perhaps I can laugh at myself here. Thanks for creating the open environment you have and for the opportunity to join this group.

I look forward to getting to know you,
Marla

No Comfort Zone: Notes on Living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

[Sharon]

Here is my Memoir style life story. --
over 60 years of it --
Seeing the Liberty
So I bare the whole naked truth of it.
People say it is a 'can't put it down page turner'.
I know what it is: The most dysfunctional family in the world herling their rediculous roller coaster ride of woe begotten miseries into their help me out of this mess into their holy discovery of fantastic life with angelic visitations and redemptions that are nothing short of miraculous. Oh. Did I mention it is a True Story?

[Pearce]

Sharon wrote: "Here is my Memoir style life story. --
over 60 years of it --
Seeing the Liberty
So I bare the whole naked truth of it.
People say it is a 'can't put it down page turner'.
I kno..."

Sharon wrote: "Here is my Memoir style life story. --
over 60 years of it --
Seeing the Liberty
So I bare the whole naked truth of it.
People say it is a 'can't put it down page turner'.
I kno..."

Hello Sharon,

I respect writers who come from the heart, that's the only way I know and anyone that doesn't write in that method is wasting daylight.

If you have a PDF of Seeing the Liberty I wouldn't mind seeing it. Do you consider yourself 'done,' or do you think it needs editing? I understand completely from my own experience, that 'flow' possesses you and you're uncertain about changing anything -- but you know it can always be improved. At least, I know MINE always can :)

Anyways, I hope you are doing well. If you look at my books you will see where I am at.

Peace,
P

[Stephen]

Hi Zee, Skimming the posts I noticed your liking for female protagonists. Check out the show Lost Girl, Boe is a succubus PI / Spy Operative for the Fay who form a covert society amongst human who they view somewhat as cattle. She is an interesting character though I think the series would read better if you start at the beginning. On another note, my novel Tinker's Plague has an interesting covert element. I don't want to give it away but a careful reader is going to see what I mean.
Tinker's Plague

[James]

Peggy wrote: "Welcome, James. What do you write and do you have any e-books on nook? What do you like ot read? I have eight books on amazon, nook, and smashwords and print copies on lulu.com. My e-books are ..."

First, I'd like to thank everyone for the welcome!

Peggy,
I really like to read everything. I'm a big fantasy and sci-fi fan, but I'm open to all sorts of genres, books, etc. I write fantasy, and my book is available for a Nook :)

Thanks for letting me know about your books. I'm gonna have to check them out!

Best wishes,
James

[Zee]

Hello to all the new members! This place rocks :)

[Zee]

Stephen wrote: "Hi Zee, Skimming the posts I noticed your liking for female protagonists. Check out the show Lost Girl, Boe is a succubus PI / Spy Operative for the Fay who form a covert society amongst human who ..."

Thanks Stephen! I'll check that show out... and your book too :)

[Marcia]

Marla wrote: "Hi! I'm still finding my way around here and keep getting pulled into reading different threads. So, since I'm a lurker, I guess I should introduce myself. My name is Marla, I'm fairly new to Good..."

Hello Marla,
You're not alone! Writers are rarely enthusiastic about diving into the necessary work called "self-promotion". We receive far too much information and advice, thrown about by opportunists who rely on us to sign up for their free webinars. Too often, those are ploys that waste our precious time to sell their own products/programs (books, DVDs, or a series of online seminars) that guarantee instant success.

While it's exciting to be an author during the greatest publishing revolution in world history, it's also a wide-open field of confusion. We're all feeling our way through this maze, and it's nice to find others of "like kind" here on Goodreads. Tell us more about your nonfiction narrative.

[Nell]

Hello and welcome, all newcomers.

Marla, I read the preview and added - No Comfort Zone: Notes on Living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to my TBR shelf. It seems a compelling and informative book about a little-known subject - and especially so because you're writing from personal experience. I think you're incredibly courageous.

[Marcia]

Nell, thank you for adding Marla's link and I too, have added it to my TBR shelf! You see, Marla...this is how the Law of Attraction works! I am currently reading Nell's "Solitary Pleasures" and even bought a Kindle Fire, just to gain access to it!

Having lived with PTSD, the original title of my memoir (to be published next year) was once "No Safe Place".

[Nell]

Marcia wrote: I am currently reading Nell's "Solitary Pleasures" and even bought a Kindle Fire, just to gain access to it!

Goodness Marcia, I hadn't realized! I think I might be in danger of buckling under the pressure if there were not a feast of other Kindle books available!

[Luke]

Hello, I am an author here, I have 6 books on Amazon.com's kindle lists and also on Drivethrurpg.com. Until recently all 6 were listed on goodreads as well. Recently five have vanished, including my more recent novel, can anyone tell me why?

[Marcia]

Nell wrote: "Marcia wrote: I am currently reading Nell's "Solitary Pleasures" and even bought a Kindle Fire, just to gain access to it!

Goodness Marcia, I hadn't realized! I think I might be in danger of buckl..."

Yes Nell,
Since we're a global community, I realized that I must own a Kindle (in addition to my Color Nook) in order to access books instantly rather than waiting for them to be shipped across the pond.

I wish that I had proofed the Kindle version of my own book on the Fire, rather than taking the publisher's word for it that "it is perfectly formatted." (No...it is not; the first letter of each chapter hangs by itself, hovering over the paragraph.) Did you read my book on a Kindle and if so, did you notice that? If so, did it bother or irritate you? (sigh)

[Nell]

Marcia, I did read on Kindle and noticed the hovering first letter, but realized that it was a formatting problem and thought that the only way to correct it would probably be to make it conform to the standard size of font. I didn't find it annoying - just wondered why it hadn't been altered. That seems to be the trouble with all these different formats, and why I stay with Kindle for my books rather than format for all the others too.

[Nell]

Hello Luke, welcome to the group.

Re. the vanishing novels, there has been a recent change from Amazon to other sources for book information, and some books and/or their covers have disappeared. It is possible to add your own books manually and upload covers etc. - I'll try to find the link with the information.

[Marcia]

Nell wrote: "Marcia, I did read on Kindle and noticed the hovering first letter, but realized that it was a formatting problem and thought that the only way to correct it would probably be to make it conform to..."

Thanks for letting me know, Nell. eBooks2go (Gantec Publishing Solutions Inc) formatted the eBook in Epub3, and each time I proofed it, there were new errors in the format that were not in my original MS! It was an ongoing nightmare to finally get it right, and the end result was still not perfect. Then, I paid extra to have it formatted for the Kindle Fire. Of course I should have purchased the Fire before giving them the go-ahead and writing the check!

[Nell]

Marcia, you could have downloaded the Kindle previewer to your PC, but at least you can read Kindle books anywhere now!

[Nell]

Luke, here's the link to the info. re. the changeover from Amazon:

Data Switch

[Marcia]

Nell wrote: "Marcia, you could have downloaded the Kindle previewer to your PC, but at least you can read Kindle books anywhere now!"

I did download the "Kindle for PC" and noticed the formatting problems on my screen, but was told "It does not have that problem when viewed on the Fire." Upsetting, since four separate employees (owners) of the company verified this!

[Irene]

Hi, I'm Irene Black and all my novels are on Goodreads. I thought I'd let you know about a free promotion weekend - 11th and 12th February, for the e-reader version of 'A Dog's Life', my short story about a street dog in Bangalore. Weak and rejected his life is one long battle - but he is not alone...

This story won a prize in a BBC Short Story competition and was read on BBC Radio by actor Bernard Cribbins. You canfind it here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dogs-Life-Sho...

If you enjoy this, please let me know - an Amazon review would be great. And please check out my novels too. Thanks.

[Nell]

Marcia wrote: I did download the "Kindle for PC" and noticed the formatting problems on my screen, but was told "It does not have that problem when viewed on the Fire." Upsetting, since four separate employees (owners) of the company verified this!

You do your best, yet in spite of everything... It's something to do with The Furies, methinks. But it didn't spoil the book for me, Marcia.

[Nell]

Hi Irene, lovely to see you here, and thanks for flagging your free promotion. It must have been wonderful to hear Bernard Cribbins reading your story.

[Colleen]

Hello,

It's taken me a while to figure out the "mystery" of Goodreads -- glad to find this group!

I've written novels for Harlequin and Dorchester, and recently I self-pubbed my first novel (The Zen Man, which I like to call a "21st-century Nick & Nora" story.

The Zen Man on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/The-Zen-Man-ebo...

The Zen Man book website (for articles about the book and my life as a private investigator): http://thezenman.com/

Regards, Colleen

[Michael]

Hi all, My name is Michael, and I am an avid reader. I read all kinds, but prefer stuff that makes me think. I'm looking for new friends so if anyone is interested please let me know. I really enjoy seeing what others are reading.

[Barbara]

In honor of Arizona's 100th birthday ( Feb. 14th) I have reduced my Arizona memoir e-book to $1.99 for a limited time. It is taken from my grandmothers vivid descriptions of what it was like to teach in Arizona 99 years ago. The print book is also available on Amazon. I am so excited that Costco in Prescott wants me to come do a book signing in April. I am humbled by the 21 reviews that have given the book 5 stars. here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/Elsie-Adventure...

[[deleted user]]

Just dropping by to introduce myself! My name is Anna and I write paranormal romance. I'm afraid I don't have a long list of credentials to offer here, but am hoping to build some on pure talent and acquired knowledge. So....although I may not be able to offer the more expert advice, I know good stuff when I see it, and am hoping to swap ideas, answers, etc. Looking forward to networking with you all!!
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