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Hi, I'm an author and reader. My debut comes out Feb. 2013. I look forward to learning the ropes here and connecting with people. =)
Amazing group! Love you guys!!
Hello to all readers and authors. My name is Kevin J. Howard and I'm an author from Washington State. I wrote my first novel when I was in seventh grade and have never stopped, of course it was written in pencil and has long since faded and smeared. I even wrote an entire novel outline on register tape while working for a calendar kiosk...writers write. I am very thankful to be a member of such an awesome group. I look forward to speaking with you all.
Hello everyone, my name is Delia J. Ridgway and I'm from Surrey in the UK. My first book was published on Amazon a month ago and so this is all a bit new to me.I work full time at London Heathrow and in my spare time I write. I have always told stories, first to my children and more lately to my grandchildren. The Tessellation Saga, is the first story I've ever committed to paper (or pc... lol) I look forward to chatting, about anything!
Dede x
Robyn wrote: "Michael wrote: "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 ..."Hi Robyn. No, I'm afraid I haven't read either author. I'm very familiar with Sue Grafton, of course, because you see her books around all the time, but I haven't ever picked up one. Craig Johnson I haven't really noticed. I have to confess my own reading in this genre has tapered off a lot since I've started writing in it. Trying to stay focused on my own ideas, I guess.
What is it about Walt Longmire that keeps bringing you back to Craig Johnson?
Mike
Christine wrote: "It's nice to meet you Delia"Hi Christine, Please don't think me rude.�� Sorry I had to rush off, (its my birthday today and have just been visited my hoards of children and grandchildren!) I look forward to revisiting this site when I can and making lots of friends.
Dede x
Hey Hannah, thanks for the greeting. Great to be here amongst such nice people.
Hi all,I'm pretty sure I haven't already posted here, but if I have...oops!
My name is Matt Weaver. I live in Central Washington and am originally from California. By day I'm a chemist and any free time I can scrounge I devote to writing (I published The Lightness of Dust a few months ago.
My favorite authors are Ray Bradbury, David Eddings, Raymond E. Feist, and Ed Greenwood.
I'd like to meet other readers and authors, so please feel free to message me!
Michael wrote: "Robyn wrote: "Michael wrote: "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 ne..."Walt Longmire made me laugh. It comes down to that, if I'm about to jump into dark intentions and deadly consequences, give me something to light the way back. Johnson sets the tone early in The Cold Dish when I laughed out loud in the first few pages. Also, I can't possibly write a character like Walt because he's very much the creation of a man. There's a touch of embarassing honesty in his reflections. It helps that I never fully know the culprit until the heartbreaking end. Johnson does that too, he makes you cry. So I guess I have a writer's crush on Craig Johnson.
Hi, I'm Christie Meierz. Nice to meet you! I just released my debut novel The Marann in October. It's a scifi romance / space opera set on another world 500 years in the future. Recently, it's been on Amazon's science fiction, space opera, and futuristic romance best seller lists.I created the world to play with some ideas -- it's really speculative fiction more than science fiction. Some of the ideas seem to have offended the futuristic romance readers. I think perhaps I made my aliens a little too alien. :-/
I live and write and love in Pittsburgh, PA, where I'm working on a pair of first contact short stories to release (hopefully in December) while I polish and edit the next novel in the series.
So many subforums here, I'm not sure where exactly I should hang out! My book straddles 2 genres (space opera and futuristic romance). Oops!
hey hunni, im as new as you! I only logged on for the first time today and im not sure how to work this site yet! lol its lovely to chat to someone on the other side of the world! xxx :D
so nice to meet someone who seems as confused as i!lol my own first book is on amazon as 'thetessellationsaga.com'
Hi everyoneI am Robert Carter and I write novels set in the past and fantasy. I have a number published by mainstream publishers, but recently decided to become an indie writer. I have published two novels this year - Death Valley Scotty and Sheer Purgatory.
I am newish to Goodreads and have a LOT to learn. Looking forwards to sharing views and information with lots of like minded people
Hello all - I'm a writer and editor living in Arlington, VA. My current main project is editing a series of three graphic novel anthologies for Fulcrum Publishing on the New England and Mid-Atlantic colonial period. They're due to start coming out in 2014. My side project is a series of 99-cent (and often free) Twilight Zone-inspired sci-fi shorts for kids distributed via the Amazon Kindle. This year I've also been published in Dark Horse Comics' ONCE UPON A TIME MACHINE and Fulcrum Publishing's DISTRICT COMICS: AN UNCONVENTIONAL HISTORY OF WASHINGTON DC (just named one of the top 20 books of the year by the Washington Post).
I've been a Goodreads member for a long time but my membership and involvement has gone dormant. I'm trying to get back into the community now...
Look forward to talking with you all!
Hi Delia, Michael, Kevin, Christie, Robert, and Jason!
Hi. I'm R.L. Kiser, a disabled homeless Vietnam vet who decided to pick up where I left off at age 14 (sort of) before "life" got in the way of my writing career. I've managed to do that now and have 4 eBooks available online, two print editions and a third on the way.Two westerns, one fantasy, but the most popular seems to be the SciFi-Adventure. I have six more books in-process.
How does a "homeless" guy get an eBook published, you might well ask. Ain't easy! Our illustrious American govt. has a 5 year program to eliminate homelessness amongst its veterans (thank you Obama).
http://rlkiserbooks.weebly.com
Hi I am a sAHM mom of 2 little boys who are the inspiration for my new children's book, listed in Goodreads. I am an Indie author so depending on how this one does, hopefully this will not be my last book. The book is available exclusively on Amazon.com. Also read my blog at www.niketabhatia.blogspot.com
Robyn wrote: "Michael wrote: "Robyn wrote: "Michael wrote: "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 Mu..."I like that idea very much: "give me something to light the way back." A very important consideration. I also find it interesting that you like the honesty of his reflections, even when they're embarrassing. Food for thought. Thanks very much, Robyn.
Mike
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It's nice to have met you. I am an avid fan of dark fantasy novels. I am a fan of this author and don't want to get him into trouble, so if I do something wrong please tell me about it first and I will correct the problem. Please give a look see into his books trailer. Then maybe you can come to his profile and read both excerpts. please leave a comment on the excerpts page. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVxE2N...
Check out this Book Video for Moonwarriors. I wrote two werewolves vs vampires novels. I wrote the song, Full Moon BloodLust which is the song in the video plus I played the drums in the band Volknor. I now play the drums in the band Sudden Darkness with my Brother Christopher Nugent. Here are the Lyrics to the song with Volknor. Let us know what you think of the writing skill?? And if you may be interested in the books on amazon?
When the moonlight strikes me, I am filled with power. In an evil age, in my darkest hour. Death and Destruction are the pleasures of my life. A lonely life filled with agony. Here I stand upon this Ledge with sword in hand I hereby pledge. That in the full moon's waning light. I shall make my Sacrifice. The Fog drifts down the hills into my dark domain. My senses sharp and I Insane. Into the woods I go with the moonlight as my guide. I now creep like the mist and from my wrath you can not hide. I shall avenge all I have lost. Behold the coming of death with your now ending immortal life. I shall make my sacrifice. Unto the goddess of the night. I shall make my sacrifice.Rusty Nugent
Hello, Everyone,I'm an author and nature photographer, living in Santa Cruz, California. I recently published the book Growing Up Humming, a photo illustrated, true story about hummingbird chicks growing up on the nest. I've also finished writing and illustrating my second book, which I hope to publish soon. I'm working on finishing my third.
I like to write a fairly wide variety of kinds of books, including both fiction and nonfiction children's books, science fiction novels, romance novels, mystery novels, fairy tales, how to books about crafts, wildlife photography, the photography business, the art of photography, photography techniques, photography gear, philosophical tracts about epistemology, art criticism, haiku, evolutionary theory, and more. I hope to be publishing a lot of my work over the next few years.
It's nice to meet you all. I look forward to our discussions.
Hi I'm Milton Allimadi. By day as a reporter I focus on stories of judicial corruption, the prison industrial system, and other stories of injustice/discrimination. When I'm on the subway here in New York or sitting at a coffee shop I enter "happyland" -- writing a children's book. I've posted four sample chapts on my Indiegogo campaign for my first book "Okumu And His Magical Drum," about a boy who's bullied until a mystery visitor gives him the magical drum. Please take a read and support campaign if you like the sample chapts or consider spreading the word http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/265603
An agent told me she couldn't put it down; that was months ago. I'm not the waiting type, so take a look and a read if you can spare the time and give me your thoughts or support!
Hello everyone, Thank you all for your welcome. It's great to see so many People just like me!
Dede x
Welcome Newcomers!
Enjoy the group!
Hello. My name is David LoanI'm writing this and you're reading it. And it's all down to the internet.
Was the world a better or worse place without the web? I don't know, but it was definitely an easier place to be private, forgotten, or disenfranchised, depending on your point of view.
I wanted to write a timely novel of how the web has opened us all up to being scrutinised, often without our knowledge and against our will. I hope I've succeeded. "I've Been Watching You" is a romantic story of infatuation and obsession, focussing on the lives of two families over 25 years.
I was born in Yorkshire, England, the son of a coal miner. My love of words was fostered initially by comics read in holiday caravans, and subsequently I read voraciously, enjoying novels, poetry, and plays from all eras and countries.
My observation of people and dialogue has been influenced by the many jobs I've done - steelworks labourer, grape-picker, hotel pot washer, postman, pneumatic drill operator, and trainee teacher to name a few.
I'm looking forward to thought-provoking conversations with like-minded people, and for constructive reviews. I hope the community can help.
David
Robyn wrote: "Craig Johnson's my other go to mystery writer with his Walt Longmire series. Have you read books from either author? "I'm a mystery reader and a definite Walt Longmire fan. A big part of that is because I grew up and lived most of my life within 60 miles of where the books are set and I've *known* the kind of people Craig Johnson writes about. These characters are people I've grown up with, worked with and lived with all my life. This is one of the very few authors I've read where the setting and people are in the modern west who always gets it right.
Every one of these books is like a visit home for me.
6. Hello everyone! Many thanks Vincent for starting this cool DG! I'm Nick, just joined GR over the TG weekend to promote my debut novel "The Cartesian Machine." The book took me ten years and ten thousand trips to coffee shops through the Texas heat and DC snow to finish, but I did it! BTW, I just signed up for the giveaway yesterday (http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...) so please stop by and check it out, or read the first few chapters on B&N and give your honest feedback :) (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-c...). I will be extremely grateful for all your valuable comments. I’m glad to be here, looking forward to make a few friends, or literary beer buddies if you live in D.C. :)
Hi everyone!!! my name is Alanna Rossi and I am a book-a-holic. I started writing my junior year of high school and i haven't stopped. I do my writing in between all my homework from college and the most when im on break. Im not the best when it comes to spelling and proper sentence structure but thank god for spell check! I love reading fantasy,romance,comedy,action,adventure,sci-fi and of course fiction! (its also the best when all these topics are combined in one book/series)
Hi, I'm Gma Mary Adkinson, grandmother 17+ times and great-grandmother 6+ times; hence the moniker. My first children's book "Growing Up With Princess Lizzy: little life lessons" was released October 2012. I'm am SO looking forward to being with like minded people. Thanks so much, Goodreads and group monitors.
My name is Vangie Williams and like you, I enjoy reading. It is actually one of my great passions. I enjoy reading fiction books such as historical romances, historical fictions, dramas, actions, mystery and crime novels and non-fiction history, business, project management and self help books. My love of reading is what propelled my love of writing.My hobbies include farming, gardening, watching movies, meeting people of all backgrounds, races, creeds, and beliefs; and participating in local and national Toastmaster meetings and competitions.
I'm a retired academic now writing for a general audience--or so I hope. My food memoir, Tasting Home, is forthcoming with She Writes Press, February 2013. It's the history of a woman’s emotional education, a romantic tale of a marriage between a straight woman and a gay man, and an exploration of the ways in which cooking can lay the groundwork not only for personal healing and intimate relation but for political community as well. It comes with recipes. More at http://tasting-home.com
I'm Mark Attoni. I live and work in Ontario. I gobble up fantasy and scifi novels like they're going out of style. Just finished Immortal Zero: The Seven Stones and I'm possibly the biggest fan of the Robert Jordan novels that ever lived.
Sharon wrote: "Robyn wrote: "Craig Johnson's my other go to mystery writer with his Walt Longmire series. Have you read books from either author? "I'm a mystery reader and a definite Walt Longmire fan. A big pa..."
Have you watched any of the A&E TV series? I learned about the books from the show's website and had to read them. I just knew Johnson got it right in the books because man if I didn't want to stand on his front porch, once he got one built, and take in his view. I'm up to book four, but there was a hold up at the library so I'm anxiously waiting...
My name is Shawn Mcnamara, author of 'Encourageman' which was just released last month. I love to write and am currently in the process of writing its sequel. I also love writing songs and am currently recoding my own album. When I'm not writing, I'm either actively involved in my churches worship program, developing my faiths foundation or simply serving in whatever capacity possible.
Hi, everyone, I'm a full time author and filmmaker, known to B movie fans for my cult films SLIME CITY and SLIME CITY MASSACRE, and to readers for my stand alone novel JOHNNY GRUESOME, my occult detective series The Jake Helman Files, werewolf series The Frenzy Cycle, zombie novella CARNAGE ROAD, and my instructional filmmaking book CHEAP SCARES: LOW BUDGET HORROR FILMMAKERS SHARE THEIR SECRETS. I'm a three-time Bram Stoker Award finalist and a two-time winner of the IPPY Gold Medal for Horror. I had three books published this year: CARNAGE ROAD, THE FRENZY WAR, and TORTURED SPIRITS (which I'm offering as a Goodreads giveaway). In 2013, I'll have two: THE JULIAN YEAR, which is the first TREEbook (Timed Reading Experience E-book), an e-book which employs cutting edge time triggers and branching technology, and STORM DEMON, Book Five of The Jake Helman Files. A movie I produced, SNOW SHARK: ANCIENT SNOW BEAST will also be released on DVD. I'm due for a new website, but the old one is www.slimeguy.com.
Robyn wrote: "Have you watched any of the A&E TV series? "I was a fan of the books before the TV series debuted and I watched a couple of the first ones but didn't continue. I watch very little TV (some of the archaeology and farm programs, no series) and some of the things I like best about the books weren't well done in the TV series.
I like the way Walt is presented and the actor that plays him is good, but that's about it. I couldn't get past "Vic" being blonde and Henry is about as far as you can get from the book character, doesn't look or sound like a Crow or Cheyenne at all, and I grew up with both tribes.
Hi I'm Denise A. Agnew. I joined Goodreads a long time ago but never spent any time here until now and just got an author profile started. I write almost every genre of romance because I love writing about so many different things and don't care to write in one subgenre forever. :) I love archaeology, archery, and I'm also a paranormal investigator. I've always been interested in the paranormal, so it is a topic I love to talk about whether it be related to books or not.I'm happy to be here and connect with people, chat about books and have a great time. I have a Goodreads Giveaway going until Dec. 8, so hop on over and take advantage of the chance to win.
Denise A. Agnew
www.deniseagnew.com
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 Goodreads Authors and Bibliophiles!I've been working with a wonderful nonprofit called Worldreader. (www.worldreader.org). Worldreader gives kids in the developing world access to digital books. Using eReaders loaded with thousands of local and international eBooks, they provide children the books they want and need, so they can improve their lives. (Think about it, instead of the cost and effort to BUILD libraries and SHIP books kids can easily have an updated eLibrary right in their own hands!)
Worldreader currently has programs in Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda and would love to expand.
Here's where you can help. Worldreader is currently one of 25 nonprofits selected to win $1M from Chase bank. As you are all people who know the power and excitement of writing and reading, I encourage you to vote for Worldreader, encourage your network to vote, and become a champion of the organization. Yes, they do often have independent authors to add to their library! (reach out to them at info@worldreader.org)
Please vote and cross post and get the word out as far and wide as you can: http://vote4books.com/WR_Goodreads
Many of the titles on these eReaders are local African authors who truly inspire the students to read books by and for their cultures. See this video of young Ghanian student Kate is inspired to become a writer now that she has more access to books. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4I1lb...)
Please encourage your friends and community to vote. http://vote4books.com/WR_Goodreads
Since Worldreader’s model is much more efficient than getting physical books into kids hands, a win of $1M would mean we could touch the lives of hundreds of thousands of children, hire more staff, and greatly increase capacity. And when you’re talking about numbers like these, you’re not talking about change in one community or one country….you’re talking about change worldwide.
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(This is NOT a request for donations just awareness and need to build community)
Thank you!
Julie
Worldreader Evangelist
The name is Brandon Collier and my novel is The Footsteps of Domingo Rhodes, a gritty international thriller involving gun smuggling and a journalist caught in between.
Denise wrote: "Hi I'm Denise A. Agnew. I joined Goodreads a long time ago but never spent any time here until now and just got an author profile started. I write almost every genre of romance because I love writi..."I like your website. I switch back and forth between writing adult and YA paranormal romance, but I've found venturing into other genres daunting. Is it a mood thing that helps you go from gouls to straight up bad guys and guns?
Hallo everyone, I am Robert Carter and my books offer the chance to time travel to a different world!I write tales set in the real world, but in the past. I stick to the real history, but insert characters and sub-plots which are consistent with what really happened. I do a huge amount of research, the equivalent of studying for an advanced degree. I become an expert in the period that I am working on – internet, books, old books, museums, travel and I converse with experts – all to ensure that it is convincing and correct.
I write about periods of massive upheaval and drama, because this is when people can be at their best – and their worst. I portray incredible courage, bravery and daring when emotions are at their highest. But people can also do some terrible things ...
Find out more at www.novelcarter.com. I look forward to conversing with you
Hello, I live in New Zealand, where (despite the rain pouring down at the moment) we are moving into summer.I write fiction and non-fiction, and love reading. I'm looking forward to getting to know you.
www.shaunabickley.com
Shauna
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I'm new to the mystery genre, but I picked up Sue Grafton's Kinsey Milhone series (up to "I is for Innocent"). I like how real Kinsey is, cranky and rude and in love with her solitude. Craig Johnson's my other go to mystery writer with his Walt Longmire series. Have you read books from either author? -Robyn