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[E.j.]

Hello everyone, great to find this group and what a good idea to connect up authors and readers! I'm new to writing fiction and am finding it really exciting. I love the whole process of writing, and I'm finding the process of publishing both bewildering and a real education :-) Some of the best parts are the new networks I've joined and people I've met through them.

[Juilene]

Hi Folks: My name is Juilene Osborne-McKnight. I'm a professor of Celtic and Native American literature and mythology and Creative Writing and I've published four novels with MacMillan: I am of Irelaunde, Daughter of Ireland, Bright Sword of Ireland and Song of Ireland. I might have introduced myself, or thought I introduced myself, prior to this intro, but I got several requests asking me to introduce myself, so that introduction might have been fiction!! Glad to be here among the book believers.

[Nahnah]

Hi new members ^_^

[Christine]

It's nice to meet you Juilene

[Liza]

I'm Liza O'Connor, Gremlin Slayer (that's my latest title and since I claimed it, the gremlins have been making my life hell.)

I live in Denville, NJ with my dog, Jess. We hike in fabulous woods every day, rain or shine, sleet or snow. Having an adventurous nature, I learned to fly small cessnas in NJ, hang-glide in New Zealand, kayak in Pennsylvania, ski in New York, scuba dive with great white sharks in Australia, dig up dinosaur bones in Montana, sky dive in Indiana, and raft a class four river in Tasmania. I’m an avid gardener, amateur photographer, and dabbler in watercolors and graphic arts. Yet through my entire life, my first love has and always will be writing novels. I love to create interesting characters, set them loose, and scribe what happens.

My debut book, Saving Casey, recently came out.

[Sascha]

I have NO idea if I actually posted here so forgive me if I did already.

My name is Sascha Illyvich, and I'm the bad boy of romance. Yup, that's right, a male romance author!

I'm the author of several well known books, including



The Gift of Her Submission
A Christmas Favour

among others. I write contemporary, scifi/fantasy erotic romance and BDSM.

Thanks for having me and I hope you check out my work when you want something scintillating!

[Liza]

Sascha wrote: "I have NO idea if I actually posted here so forgive me if I did already.

My name is Sascha Illyvich, and I'm the bad boy of romance. Yup, that's right, a male romance author!

I'm the author of ..."

I think having the male perspective would be interesting. A male who can write his feelings...most interesting.

Liza

[Juilene]

Christine wrote: "It's nice to meet you Juilene"

Thank you for the welcome Christine!

[C.B.]

Hi Readers and Authors!

I'm CB Brooks, MD. The subtitle of my book will tell you a lot about me!
Trust Your Radar: Honest Advice For Teens and Young Adults from a Surgeon, Firefighter, Police Officer, Scuba Divemaster, Golfer, and Amateur Comedian




I'll post more info in the nonfiction and humor genre categories (I didn't see YA nonfiction or parenting). Thanks!

[Liza]

C.B. wrote: "Hi Readers and Authors!

I'm CB Brooks, MD. The subtitle of my book will tell you a lot about me!
Trust Your Radar: Honest Advice For Teens and Young Adults from a Surgeon, Firefighter, Police Offi..."

It tells me you aren't intimidated by rules such as 'keep the title short' :) I love rebellious people.
It sounds like a delightful book with a nice mix of humor and serious topics. I am completely intrigued.

[Liza]

C.B. wrote: "Hi Readers and Authors!

I'm CB Brooks, MD. The subtitle of my book will tell you a lot about me!
Trust Your Radar: Honest Advice For Teens and Young Adults from a Surgeon, Firefighter, Police Offi..."

I just checked out your book. It sounds fabulous. Oddly, my book is about an 80 yr old woman who is always chiding God for not downloading some critical life lessons at birth. Instead its the old people who barely move who have all the life learnings. Evidently, God didn't care for the lectures because when she dies, she inexplicably wakes up in to body of a 17 yr old troubled teen who has tattooed her face so she looks like a ghoul. Turning Casey's life around is so much harder than she expected.

She would have applauded your book. But just so you know, hormones, parental neglect, burnt bridges of the past were kicking her life lessons to the curb.

I wish you the best of luck on your book. While mine is entertainment, yours sounds like entertainment and good advice.

[Malik]

Hi there. I'm Malik Stan Reaves. I've just written and published my first novel as an ebook, Beyond Southern Africa, A Story of The Fight for Freedom. It grew out of my experiences with the international effort to free Africa of its last white-minority regimes. I was trained as a journalist so it took years to learn how to write a novel and I'm glad I finally pulled it off. I hope to get to know a lot of you and get your reactions to my book.
Beyond Southern Africa, A Story of the Fight for Freedom

[Frances]

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 Vincent. Thank you for the opportunity. My name is Frances Clark and I love to write and that's why I don't have much time for reading but I am trying to improve on that. I like sci-fi fantasy and have written a series of novels about an off-world alien telepathic time traveller. Drake's really okay once you get to know him and you can do that by taking a peek at Nigma, the first book in the Drake's Progress series. I live in Queensland Australia with my husband and pets. My website is www.throughtime.webs.com
Frances

[C.B.]

teddybear:P wrote: "Cool!!! Thanks....:P"
Thanks TB:P, good to be aboard!

[C.B.]

Liza wrote: "C.B. wrote: "Hi Readers and Authors!

I'm CB Brooks, MD. The subtitle of my book will tell you a lot about me!
Trust Your Radar: Honest Advice For Teens and Young Adults from a Surgeon, Firefighter..."

Thanks Liza. Just to show I have some discipline, there are other crazy adventures I left out of the subtitle but pop up in the book – drummer in a bagpipe band, part-time golf greenskeeper, shark wrangler...

Your book concept is high on the creative, intriguing scale!

[Kim]

Hi, Very happy to be with fellow authors and readers! I have just completed my 1st fantasy novella in my series "The Abbottsford Cats", tales about feral cats and gypsies, love and forgiveness, cruelty and kindness! Please stop by my author page - I have a blog that goes into the backstory and characters! Thank you!

[Christine]

It's nice to meet you Kim

[Paul]

I've been out of the loop for a bit, but welcome everyone!

[Christine]

It's nice to meet you Paul

[Vincent, Group Founder]

Welcome all new members!

I've decided to put my landscape photographs to use by putting them on the group's masthead photo. (This is a neat option that Goodreads created for groups.)

This first one is called "November Sunset." I shot it on 11/18/12.

I will update them from time to time.

:)

-Vincent

[Erik]

Hello! my name is Erik G. Ossimina (E.G.O.) im 38 and the Author of The Signature Series A journey that will last for generations to come.. I live in nj and im married with 3 kids! I wrote my book to bring a little joy into everyone's life with some Original HARDCORE Alcoholic Beverages. Basically after you finish one of my drinks you sign and date the page the recipe is on. So later you can look back on all the great time you shared with your family and friends. Like The Signature Series on facebook and you can see pictures of my drinks!

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Welcome Erik and other Newcomers!

[Bryon]

Hello, Erik

[Lucy]

Hi! I am Lucy. I love to read and write!

[Julie]

Hi

[Emily]

Hello everyone!! My name is Emily Hodson and I am 20 from Anchorage, Alaska. I have been writing since the age of five and am currently going to school to be a Journalist, then mastering in Creative Writing. My ultimate goal is to become a well-known successful author, but we all know that is competitive.
I'm working on a trilogy right now. My first one is out and published, available on online bookstores and the second one is still being edited.

I can not afford a $14,000 editor and am far too embarrassed to send my work out to big time publishers. Though my first book, Pretty Unlikely has been edited by me for 5 years and other educated people and friends, I still think more eyes and reviews on this book would be best.

I am offering my book for free through an emailed PDF for an honest review after the read. I would appreciate as much critics as possible to make me as an author grow stronger and adjust to the audience's needs before I go diving into getting an agent or publisher.

Here is a link to my GoodReads book, Pretty Unlikely, the first book to the trilogy I self-published and the one I want reviewed.

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14...


Here is the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PrettyUnlike...


and here is the youtube book trailer I made:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRZdVI...



Have a lovely day and thank you all for your time!!

[Emily]

oh and if you are interested in reading this, message me your email or post a comment here with your email :)

[Saurabh]

Hey Vincent,

Would like to introduce myself to the group. Saurabh K. Gupta, working for Oracle India. I am an author, blogger, reviewer and technologist. My book "Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Professional Guide" has been published by Packt, UK. I would love to have reviews and feedback on my book from the readers.

Goodreads appears to be rendezvous platform for the authors. I would love to be here and get to know each others. Thanks

[Robyn]

Hi, my name is Robyn Jones. I'm a writer, well these days I feel more like a cranky editor. I spent a year writing like a crazy person, now I'm facing the task of actually learning how to write. When I'm not asking my search engine how to do this or that or explain to me lie and lay one more time, I'm doing the mom thing. In between, I read as much as I can.

I'm pushing for a December release of my first ebook Soul Walker. I just started a blog and it has the first three book covers posted. http://robgirlbooks.blogspot.com/ Stop by and take a look, leave a comment, share your take.

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Welcome Newcomers!

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Robyn wrote: "Hi, my name is Robyn Jones. I'm a writer, well these days I feel more like a cranky editor. I spent a year writing like a crazy person, now I'm facing the task of actually learning how to write. Wh..."

Welcome to the writing world, Robyn! Best writing lesson I ever gave myself was to take a writer I admired and study a page of writing - over and over. And I picked up several important points that writing courses and such seem to overlook. Avoid the words: then, and, while, as, was, were, 'ing' words (unless at beginning of sentence). Sound complicated? Take any piece of your writing and rework to lose these words if they're there. Your writing will look sharper and cleaner.
Best of luck, Malla Duncan

[Robyn]

Malla wrote: "Robyn wrote: "Hi, my name is Robyn Jones. I'm a writer, well these days I feel more like a cranky editor. I spent a year writing like a crazy person, now I'm facing the task of actually learning ho..."
Thanks for the tips. Passive voice, telling, not showing, too much too soon, these issues are going to take time to overcome.

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Welcome Newcomers!

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

[Nel]

Hello everyone, I'm Nel. I recently self published my debut novel Blackfeather which was shortlisted for the Festival of Romance New Talent Award (it's a very recent thing and I'm still so shocked by getting that far that I must keep mentioning to everyone I meet).

I describe myself as a writer of paranormal romance, mystery and mythological fiction because I like to include legends, myths, folklore and paranormal elements in my writing.

I'm currently doing NaNoWriMo and have already reached the target. My story is a Young Adult romance based on the phantom of the opera. I hope to publish it early next year soon followed by Immortal, the sequel to Blackfeather.

I have so many stories in my head that I don't think I'll live long enough to write them all, but I'm going to give it a good try.

Looking forward to meeting you all.

[Andrew]

Hi to all! I'm Andrew Thelander in Brisbane. I have been tinkering with writing for many years and had my debut novel published by BeWrite Books UK in 2009. If you want some info on me, please check out my blog:
http://andrewthelander.blogspot.com.au/
Publishing seems to be in flux now as the digital age takes over. Looking forward to hearing your stories as authors and how you are dealing with a fast changing landscape. All the best, Andrew

[Rowena May]

Hi there. M name is Rowena May O'Sullivan and I write Paranormal Romance and Romantic Comedy. After a VERY, VERY long time in which I procrastinated, wrote, procrastinated then wrote some more, I've written five books.

My very first book to be published is The Silver Rose, is the first in a trilogy about three powerful sisters, all witches. It is being released next week as an ebook with POD to come in approximately three months time.

I'm a member of Romance Writers of NZ, RWA and have just listed with Cascade Literary Agency.

www.rowenamayosullivan.com
www.crimsonromance.com

[Jane]

Hi, I am Jane Charles and I write historical romances. Most of them take place during the Regency period, but other eras are of interest as well. I read romances, plays, mysteries and my favorite seires by far is the Jack Ryan series by Tom Clancy. I am more likely to listen to a book because when I am sitting I am writing and when I am on the go, I am listening.

[Neil]

I’m an author of dark, noir thrillers, romance thrillers, and middle grade sci/fi and paranormal novels. I was raised in a rural town outside of Philadelphia and have been a published author for more than twenty years. My science fiction and fantasy stories have appeared in numerous presses, zines, and websites. I have several published novels available at all online booksellers. I am an avid boater, gardener, and poker player when not working on my novels.
http://www.neilostroff.blogspot.com

[Douglas]

Hi everyone! My name is Douglas and I've recently self-published my debut novel, Port in a Storm Port In A Storm is an M/M erotic novel, but it is also a coming-of-age story.

I've written fiction for as long as I can remember; I spend a lot of time writing academic papers so fiction is a wonderful escape for me. Despite studying literature at University a good few years ago now I am still trying to work my way through the Classics. I spent the summer reading through modern Classics and rediscovered some old loves like 'The Beach' and 'Fight Club'.

I look forward to getting to know you all!

[Tilly]

Hello there my lovelies!

My name is Tilly Slaton. I have been an avid reader, writer and reviewer on goodreads for quite some time now. I have news! My book, Unleashed Desire, is being published by Siren! It is estimated to be released on January 17th :)

I'm here to make some friends, and hopefully meet other writers who are wanting to network and perhaps cross ideas about.

You can reach me at www.tillyslaton.com or at facebook.com/authortillyslaton ... ARCs to the first 50 new likes!

~happy reading

[Robyn]

Tilly wrote: "Hello there my lovelies!

My name is Tilly Slaton. I have been an avid reader, writer and reviewer on goodreads for quite some time now. I have news! My book, Unleashed Desire, is being publishe..."

Welcome! Congrats on your upcoming release with Siren. I just wrote on my blog about writing erotic romance novels...rather my attempt to write one. I was in over my head.

[David]

Hi!
I'm Dave, my book "Afterlife - An Introduction to Dante's Inferno" was just published on Amazon for Kindle. I love the classics, anything Medieval, music (I'm a musician), and scuba.

[Nahnah]

welcome new members,,

[Christine]

It's nice to meet you David and Hannah

[Timothy]

Hi! I'm Tim. I've published my science fiction spy book The Flowery War to Amazon recently. I'm working on the sequel right now.

[Robyn]

Christian wrote: "Hi authors and readers.

My name's Christian Hesse and I finally published my first novel because I have a story to tell and love creating.

The novel, 'Last Night on Mars,' is a futuristic, sci..."
Cool Website!

[Michael]

Hello, my name is Michael J. McCann. I'm the author of the Donaghue and Stainer Crime Novel series, which currently includes Blood Passage, Marcie's Murder, and the newly-published The Fregoli Delusion.

I'm very pleased to be joining this roundtable discussion group, and I'm looking forward to the opportunity to interact with readers who enjoy mysteries. I'm very interested to learn about your likes and dislikes, your prejudices and preferences -- in short, what makes you an avid reader, like me.

All the best,

Mike

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Welcome Christian, Robyn, and Michael!

[Hammed]

welcome all, hope you enjoy :D