Goodreads Authors/Readers discussion
Introduce Yourself!
Hey everyone,Just came across this group. Looks pretty cool.
A little about me, I recently published my debut novel, "Red Leaves and the Living Token." http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007KFGS36. I've been working on this story for a long, long time. So I'm pretty excited to have reached this point. The story actually started as a screenplay, strangely enough. I started my career as an aspiring filmmaker, writing script after script for live action. Eventually, I kind of migrated to CG character animation as a day job while continuing to write on the side.
This novel grew out of a script that I was hoping to develop for animation production. By the time I had the script finished, however, it was over 300 pages, which is 3 times as long as a low budget animated feature needs to be.
I have to say, I love the novel format. Now that I've successfully converted one of my stories, the rest are sure to follow.
If you're curious to see what the animated feature adaptation of the novel might've looked like, the book cover is a good indicator. All the characters on the cover are CG, pre-rigged for animation. I'd love to do a small short film with them at some point.
Hello, my name is Madison Johns and I primarily write mysteries, most recently I published a cozy mystery, Armed and Outrageous. I smile and laugh often, and it's my greatest joy in life to inspire others to do the same. I love social media in all forms and would love to get to know you, any of you that find me in any way amusing.
Life is not always about the destination but the people you meet along the way. Smiles. :)
Hello everyone,I'm Michael, from UK, and I've just released my debut novel 'The Super Spud Trilogy'. My book is about magical potatoes called Super Spuds who, once placed in crisp packets, come alive if they're not eaten by their use-by date. People usually give me a weird look when I tell them what the book is about, especially the staff in Waterstones, but it's fine...
I'm excited to be a part of Goodreads and it's great to have my author profile up and running. I'm looking forward to interacting with fellow authors and readers. Thanks.
Greetings!I'm JoAnn Hague, author of DANCING THROUGH FIRE, an ebook published by Tuesday House: http://www.amazon.com/Dancing-through...
DANCING THROUGH FIRE is a carefully researched account of the events from 1775 to 1782 which culminated in the massacre of more than 90 Christian Indians at Gnadenhutten in eastern Ohio. All historic events are actual, and all secondary characters are real.
Although fictional, the novel's main characters are accurate depictions of Indians and Moravian missionaries of the Revolutionary War period.
I look forward to hearing from both authors and readers.
Hello all my name is Lacey but i go by Crazdwriter since I love to write. I am a writer who hopes to be published some day, a preschool teacher, and a proud navy wife. I am hoping to find new friends who love to read as much as I do and hopefully make some cool author friends.So hello everyone!
Lacey wrote: "Hello all my name is Lacey but i go by Crazdwriter since I love to write. I am a writer who hopes to be published some day, a preschool teacher, and a proud navy wife. I am hoping to find new frien..."Hello Lacey and welcome to goodreads! I'm sure many people here will welcome you warmly :) Don't give up on your writing dreams! I'm no writer myself but if millions of people out there can do it so can you! If you're interested in books and wish to see my book reviews you can find them here: www.bookmark-reviews.blogspot.com
Nice meeting you :D
Thanks Nic. I am always interested in book reviews so I can read more..of course I have tons of books I need to read and my husband thinks I should stop looking at books hehehe but I will check them out and probably add a few to my to-read list.
Hi Everyone,My name is Miles Gentry and I am an avid reader/researcher as well as a first time author. My book Spontaneous Combustion: Enlightenment and the Cosmic Crucible is a newly released non-fiction work.
As I am new to Goodreads, I'm still working on a few details of my author's profile, but all are invited to stop in and say hi. It would be nice to make a few friends here as well. :)
It's good to be here, and I hope to meet many of you soon.
My name is Dee Ann Waite and I'm a writer. Hmm, sounds sort of 12-step, ya think? Anyway, I've written my first novel, The Consequential Element, which I will be e-publishing with an estimated launch date of June 28th, 2012. I'm nervous. I have hopes and dreams for this book. Does anyone have any particular advice on e-publishing? Have you been there/done that? Would absolutely love to hear from you. Thanks and best wishes to you all.
Hello Everyone, my name is Justin. I am an Author/Poet. I wrote my first bookThe Macabre Masterpiece: Poems of Horror and Gore back in Jan of last year. It was my first book and I am currently working on my next book. I am an avid and always posting member here on Goodreads, always looking to meet new people, share ideas and get to know people and of course find others interested in similar things that I am.I hope to meet some fun and interesting people here.
Tom Conrad is an emerging young writer and author of The Afterlife Crisis Trilogy. He is a copywriter by profession, though in his spare time he edits and runs The Indie Pedant, a small but growing magazine-type website.He likes mystery, fantasy, sci-fi and realism in equal measure and currently is working on no less than eleven future novels. Finally, as this blurb demonstrates, he rather enjoys talking about himself in the third person.
My début novel is FREE to download don Amazon, this w/e only.
US http://t.co/rXTyv5z
UK http://amzn.to/JWCDPm
Much appreciated if you find time to mark my book to read/download it off of amazon.
The author was born in Athens, Greece in 1955 and is a dual U.S. / Greek citizen. After obtaining his Engineering Sc. B. degree in mechanical engineering from Brown University in 1977 he went on to Harvard Business School where he earned his MBA in 1979. He is married and has two children and lives in Athens but often visits America (Boston where his daughter studies and his son works). He is currently employed by the largest Greek manufacturing Co. (10% of Greek exports) as the Senior Financial Analyst. His interests include passionately writing poetry, romance fiction and actively following economic developments in the U.S. and Europe.
I appreciate this opportunity to join the group. I have written a book that is historical fiction for preteens, but some people believe it is also a parable for adults about racial equality and religious tolerance. Please see reviews on Goodreads for Bullheaded Black Remembers Alexander by J. L. Taylor and you may like to look at the comments from foreign diplomats on www.bullheadedblack.com.Thanks, John
Hi! I'm a former Vegas stripper who now writes erotica. I am also giving away a paperback.
Miranda wrote: "Hello everyone, it's nice to be here and meet you all! I'm an author, I write paranormal fantasy/romance, and when I'm not writing I'm out finding new activities and new foods! I live in North York..."Hi Miranda!
I'm DeeDee, nice to meet you!
Miranda wrote: "Hi DeeDee, nice to meet you too! I love on your page that you put your cat 'adopted' you-so true of cats! Also, Devon is a beautiful area, you're lucky to live there! :)Miranda"
Hey! We were born the same year! What a coincidence!
And yes: Moggy adopted us and does not intend to let us go! Lol! She's the first cat I've ever had.
Hello all! It's great to be here on Goodreads, and I'm looking forward to talking about books with everyone here. I'm a 50-ish father and husband who is fortunate enough to have lived an interesting and active life. I've had one fantasy novel, Dragon Fate, published, with the sequel, Dragon Blade, due out early in the summer of 2012. My work experiences include such diverse occupations as automotive mechanic, cowboy, photographer, psychiatric tech, paralegal assistant, bouncer, and medical billing clerk. I studied martial arts for over 30 years. I've been a soldier and an emergency medical technician, and I served as the chief of a volunteer ambulance squad. I was a diamond courier for a while, and later owned a working kennel where I trained dogs for law enforcement as well as personal protection, and most recently, I've trained one service dog, for myself. I don't get around much now (I've been shot, stabbed, blown up, bludgeoned, poisoned, and even had harsh language directed toward me, if you can believe it, and it takes its toll), but I write (and read!)whenever I can. I have pretty wide-ranging interests and hobbies, including, but not limited to, history, archery, paleontology, cooking, RPGs (the games, not the weapons) and making jewelry. I live on the Space Coast of Florida with my wife, my son, and my Great Dane service dog, until I can convince the rest of my family and friends to move to Arizona.If you want to get in touch with me to ask questions, leave comments or feedback, or request review copies or appearances, you can find me on the Web on Facebook, Google+, and Goodreads.com as (surprise, surprise) J.D. Hallowell, or you can e-mail me at JDHallowellBooks(insert "at" symbol here)gmail.com.
J.D. wrote: "Hello all! It's great to be here on Goodreads, and I'm looking forward to talking about books with everyone here. I'm a 50-ish father and husband who is fortunate enough to have lived an interestin..."Hi J.D.!
Wow! Sounds like you've had some adventures!!!
I'm DeeDee.
J wrote: "Hello everyone,I am new here on Goodreads, and I just published my first novel. AMERICAN AMARANTHI am an eye surgeon by day and a writer by night.I am currently in the editing stages of my second b..."Hi J
Welcome to the group, I'm DeeDee.
welcome newcomers hope you enjoy life at GR
Pat wrote: "welcome newcomers hope you enjoy life at GR" Thanks, Pat. Only discovered this site a few days ago and getting to grips with it now. Really GREAT. Wish I'd discovered it a few weeks ago, has really helped with my promo for my FREE ebook but I'm on day 3 and quite far off my target.Rich Pickings For Ravens
Sorry, is that too shameless?... :)
D.D. wrote:Hi J.D.!Wow! Sounds like you've had some adventures!!!
I'm DeeDee.
Hi, DeeDee!
I have had some adventures, for sure, but I think that, like many adventures, a fair number of them are probably more enjoyable as stories than they were as experiences!
At least now that I'm writing, I can file my mis-spent youth under "research".
J.D. wrote: "D.D. wrote:Hi J.D.!Wow! Sounds like you've had some adventures!!!
I'm DeeDee.
Hi, DeeDee!
I have had some adventures, for sure, but I think that, like many adventures, a fair number of them..."
Lol! I'll have to remember that one!!! Could prove a useful excuse in the future!!!
I am Scott Seldon, a science fiction author. I count Isaac Asimov and George Lucas as two of my greatest influences, at least when it comes to the setting. My stories are about people first and foremost. I write stories about people living in the far future surrounded by astounding technology.I have three ebooks out at the moment. Edge of Hyperspace is a short story collection. Well of Dreams is my first novel about smuggler Ven Zaran when he gets targeted by a crime syndicate. Both Edge of Hyperspace and Well of Dreams are available at most ebook outlets. I also have a novella, Not Past Redemption, available exclusively at Amazon.
Visit my website (http://sites.google.com/site/scottrse...) for links to buy these book, read samples, or for more information.
My name is Kevin John Grote. I was born in Western Pennsylvania near the Chestnut Ridge. I am currently working on 1745 House of Gallowglass, the second in his series "The Jacobites."
My historical novels are set in the UK in the 1740's. I am working on two series at the same time, "The Jacobites" set in the Highlands, and "The Highwaymen" set in Kent and London.
I grew up in an area steeped in the French and Indian War. This series of novels reflect that time period as his characters mature into adulthood against the backdrop of the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745-46.
I graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT, serving as an Engineering Officer in the Coast Guard on several cutters. I worked for the Navy as a Systems Engineer until my retirement from Federal Service. I have a US Patent, and have authored many technical papers on electronic design, software engineering, and information systems.
I am a member of De La Brooke Foxhounds W.
My interests are http://pinterest.com/kevinjohngrote/
I reside in Southern Maryland.
My publisher tells me an effective tool to promote my book is the elevator test. He encouraged me to construct an exciting summary and be able to present it in the time it takes for an elevator to travel from one floor to the next (approximately 25 seconds). So, rather than spend my fading limelight and your evaporating interest introducing my self with the usual, ‘Hi. My name is Lance LaCoax and I’ve written a novel…’ I have decided instead, to razzle-dazzle you with my swanky, 25-second book description extravaganza. Mind you, it took more than a few sleepless, coffee-infused nights to piece together such a tantalizing and intricate string of literary marketing genius. So please, don’t be surprised if after reading it, your fingers uncontrollably catapult you to cellardoorsbook.com for a taste of the chapter preview. Okay. Wish me luck; here goes: My new novel, Cellar Doors, is a paranormal thriller with a twist…
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Hello,My introductory blog on my newly configured Goodreads Author Profile. Enjoy!
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And a link to the amazon:
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And smashwords:
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Thank you for reading!
Hello,My name is Pharaoh Robinson I am an erotic author and poet. I hope everyone here loves to read and write as much as I do. Much love to my Good Reads family!
You can download my Kindle ebook “Sexsensual” for FREE until midnight tonight! And then my new book “Chokolate” is FREE until Thursday midnight too!
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Lance: awesome post. :-DDD Made me laugh. JD Wow! You sound like an interesting dude! I thought I had some interesting jobs and experiences, but clearly you have me beat!
Thanks, Gina. I can take anything in life but boredom!
Hi Vincent. Thanks for this group. I am Destiny Allison, author of Shaping Destiny: A quest for meaning in art and life. The book is currently ranked #7 best in category on Kindle based on customer reviews. I chose to self-publish. It makes much more sense for me and I am learning a ton every day. My book is a non-fiction story about art, life, and passion. It asks some hard questions, is really honest, and hopefully inspiring. If you are trying to figure out how to move your life forward, or just want to know what it is like to be an artist, this is a good book for you. Shaping Destiny
You can see a trailer for my book here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itsPBy...
Right on Destiny, I'd like to thank Vincent as well.I just entered to win his book Dreams Reign Supreme.
Hi all, my name is V.F. Porzio author of my 1st historical fiction novel, "Sandro Part 1, The Forsaken World," published by L.B. Publishers. You can find out more about me and "Sandro" at my website:
http://www.authorvfporzio.com/index.html
It's great meeting you all !!!
Hey guys, I'm a laid-back little writer with my first novel humbly out for sale: Kuru
Looking forward to lurking all over this place. (^:
Looking forward to lurking all over this place. (^:
Hi Emma, and welcome to the group. I like your book cover by the way.
Hi, Miles! And thank you! Designed it myself. (^:
Greetings Linda (LM)...and welcome to the group!I don't read much fiction, but your book description has me interested and intrigued. Sounds cool!
Hi,I've been working hard on every kind of writing for many years. I was also an Sr. Tech Writer for some years. I have a few books currently out, mostly in the Horror genre, but bits of everything. My latest books, Death of Heaven (deathofheaven.com), isn't lightweight so, choose carefully should you get an urge to read it. But it's not intense in the ways you might think. I've also been working hard on screenplays, something I first trained on at University and later for a couple of years at a production company. All this is available on my web site, jzmurdock.com
Cheers!
J.Z. Murdock Blog: murdockinations.com
Hey "Murdock"...I just added your book to my "to-read" shelf. Good luck and I wish you all the best.
Miles wrote: "Hey "Murdock"...I just added your book to my "to-read" shelf. Good luck and I wish you all the best."Hey, Cool! Thanks! :) Cheers!
Hello everyoneMy name's Tim Stevens. I've recently joined Goodreads, and I've posted more about my debut thriller Ratcatcher in the Welcome section of the 'Thrillers' category.
I'm a devotee of all the great thriller authors - Lee Child, Gerald Seymour, Adam Hall, Jack Higgins, Alistair Maclean, to name but a few - and I'm in the mood to discover a lesser-known writer who preferably has a sizeable series under his/her belt, so I can delve in. Any recommendations?
Thanks
Tim
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My stuff, in general, is a mix of genres, but is primarily science fiction. There are lots of martial arts (think Shaw Brothers in space!) along with some fantasy and horror elements as well.
My regular blog is http://chris-eisenlauer.blogspot.com/