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[Robin]

Hi Vincent - thanks for starting this! Hope to connect with many other authors and readers.

I'm Robin Lamont, author of "If Thy Right Hand" which won the 2012 Gold Medal in the Independent Publishers Book Awards. I also just released a new book called "Wright for America" which is a satire on conservative talk radio.

My last book takes a bit from all my previous careers: Broadway actress - private investigator - and prosecutor. It was so much fun to put them all together, along with some of the wild characters with whom I worked.

Really enjoy making contact with readers and learning from other writers. Thanks for this opportunity!

Robin
www.robin-lamont.com

[Julie]

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, Thanks for starting this thread. I am Julie Lowe and I have been writing on scraps of paper for years! I have published two books on Kindle about 'prepping'/survival, and I am just finishing a thriller and a childrens book. Obviously I write when the mood takes me! I am keen to know about services to writers like formatting for ebooks and illustrators. I prefer recommendations to web browsing. I have one room at home which is my whole life. It is lined with books. I love reading and welcome reading suggestions. regards to all. Julie

[Christine]

It's nice to meet you Vincent and Julie

[Gary]

My name is Gary Goldstein, author of "Jew in Jail," and motivational & inspirational speaker on recovery from addiction http://www.jewinjail.com/

Here is my latest guest post for MotivationalSpeakers.com on being thankful this holiday season. I truly hope it opens your eyes! http://www.motivationalspeakers.com/b...

[Christine]

It's nice to meet you Gary

[Luna]

Hi everyone! I had spent most of my life reading before finally writing one of my own titled Legend 13. I hope to meet a lot of awesome people here. Feel free to add me as a friend on Goodreads or facebook.

[Lawrence]

Hi everybody

I'm Lawrence and my first book will be available on Amazon on 9th December.

It's a crime novel about a guy who prints counterfeit money, gets caught by the police and then has to start up printing again (before he is even sentenced) to keep in with the police and the gangsters who he was printing the money for originally. Police want to catch the 'Mr Big' behind the distribution.

I was interviewed on Tuesday by the Sunday World and I'm getting a double page spread in this weekend's edition.

Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

[Leigh Anne]

Hi I'm Leigh Anne, from Toronto, ON. I like reading books and finding really good books. My favorite genres include: fiction, historical fiction, mystery, thriller and maybe romance. I'm new here in goodreads and in this group so I hope you could help me find good books and reviews. :) I'm dreaming of owning a signed book haha that will be awesome!! :)

[Ernie]

My name's Ernie Rosenberg. I'm a picture book author with two children and two grandchildren. My particular area of interest is picture books that have an explicit "spiritual" bent, either related to a specific tradition or completely non-denominational.

Thanks!

[Margaret]

Hi, I'm Margaret Fieland, and I write poetry and fiction. My science fiction novel, "Relocated," was published in July, along with the book of poems that goes with it, "Sand in the Desert." My website is
http://www.margaretfieland.com/

[Vic]

I am Vic Heaney. I have been a voracious reader all my life (I had read everything on my parents' bookshelves when I was 10. I have always been a writer and had articles published over many years (I am 72 years of age).

What spurred me into writing books was Vic's Big Walk. What spurred me into Vic's Big Walk (from the Pyrenees to the North of England, at age 70) you can find out only by reading my first book:

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15...

My second book, Living In The Real Cyprus, is about just that, and how different many things are from what the casual visitor sees:

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16...

All proceeds of both books (and other, forthcoming books) go direct to pancreatic cancer research.

[Lawrence]

Hi Vic

I too have been reading all my life, and from what I can gather from your comments, you have also had some experience with cancer in your life.

My book is out next Sunday on Amazon. It's about counterfeiting and cancer and half the proceeds from the Amazon sales will be going to the Cancer LifelineNI charity.

You can see my blog about cancer (not writing) at www.lawrencewray.co.uk.

I admire what you're doing.

Lawrence

[Vic]

Thanks Lawrence. I shall certainly take a look.

[Christine]

It's nice to meet you Vic

[Vic]

Hello Christine.

Nice to "see" you too. I was last in New Jersey in 1958.

I hope the Frankenstorm didn't do you too much harm. We were in Boston at the time.

[Lu]

Hello Everyone

My name is Lee, but I write under the pen name L.M. Steel.
Well I say pen name, next year after my civil union it will be my name, I'm just pre-empting.

I am very new to this, although I've been writing for as long as I can really remember, I always tried holding out for the publisher or agent to accept my MS. Now I'm taking the steps myself.

I'm from a little town called Sowerby Bridge in West Yorkshire, England. It is the setting for both of my stories that are out at the moment: Judged By Your Peers which is a bit 'chick lit' I guess and then my latest one Once Upon A Set Of Wheels.
It's actually a two part story which I wrote seven years ago and when I received multiple rejections I kind of lost heart. Now I've come back to it, edited it slightly and gone through the self publishing.
I say it's a crime story, but it's a bit of a complicated one. It's written as an autobiography (fictional I hasten to add) of a serial killer, but a different kind of killer, as she first starts when she is just a little girl. You can see more if you like on my website www.lmsteel.co.uk
Baby Driver Take It To The Limit

I'm a bit of a strange one as I like to write crime and chick lit, however my preferred reading is fantasy and adventure. I love Narnia, Abarat, Harry Potter and anything like that, but I also love a good mystery and suspense thriller. I will however, give more or less anything a read, except really scary horror, as I am easily terrified and had nightmares for three months after reading Stephen Kings It, (I was 26!) I don't mind reading controversial books, but if I will be very honest if it is too offensive.

My next project is a kind of parallel tale to Once Upon A Set Of Wheels about a family going through their own criminal development at the same time. However before that I am trying to finish a short, comedy piece which is actually a true story that is just too hilarious not to tell.

Not sure what else to tell you really, I guess writing crime comes from the same inspiration as my chosen profession (I'm a forensic analyst) Although I have succumbed to the corporate world rather than the justice one (There is a recession on and they were the only ones with a job.)

I've never joined an internet group or anything like that before, other than facebook, so this all new to me and don't really know what to do next in regards to the discussions, so any suggestions would greatly appreciated.
Thanks and nice to meet you all.

[Brian]

I've been writing all my life. I submitted manuscripts etc to agents and publishers without success. My latest novel was written twenty years ago, but failed to pass the keepers of the gatehouse. Then, about two years ago I had a chance conversation with a poet who had published through CreateSpace. I investigated and self-published my novel 'The Settler' in March 2012. It was a bit daunting - like walking naked onto a stage - but I'm glad I persevered. The book has been well reviewed and has sold over a thousand copies, despite it's somewhat niche genre.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Settler-e...

I will continue to scribble as long as my wits stay with me. I'm glad I've found Goodreads - a great site.

My best wishes to you all.
Brian

[Mark]

Hello! I'm Mark McLaughlin, and I look forward to getting to know more folks on GoodReads. :-)

I'm the author of 20-plus books, including Beach Blanket Zombie: Weird Tales of the Undead and Other Humanoid Horrors and Monster Behind The Wheel (this one I co-authored with Michael McCarty). These and most of my books are available from Amazon.com and of course, from their publishers.

I love writing about monsters, and most of my books are overflowing with them!

My favorite authors include H.P. Lovecraft, Robert Aickman, Robert Block, August Derleth, Bram Stoker, and Basil Copper.

[Shauna]

Hi I'm Shauna Bickley, living in Auckland, New Zealand. I'm a passionate reader who also loves to write.

By day I write technical manuals and training materials, and in any spare time I write novels. My first was published in UK - Driftwood, and I published Lives Interrupted last year.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0062WC95E

Lives Interrupted is a contemporary drama, while Driftwood is a woman-in-jeopardy romantic novel.

I enjoy reading crime, thriller and detective novels, interspersed with some contemporary drama, and a sprinkling of the more serious end of women's fiction (okay chicklit if you insist!!)

Look forward to talking with you all.

Shauna
http://www.shaunabickley.com

[Marília]

Hi, everyone!
My name is Marília and I live in Brazil. I'm always writing and having ideas, and I have a collection of notebooks, date planners, random papers and even napkins filled with story notes.

I have one self-published book here on goodreads so far: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15...

Grace is fantasy story, and the title refers to a 24-hour grace period at the end of the characters' lives. It's a bit of a murder mystery and a bit of an adventure, too...

I love reading fantasy, sci-fi, and mysteries, though real life hasn't let me do much of that lately.

I hope I get too meet a lot of other people who love stories as much as I do. This seems like the right place. ;)

- Marilia
http://setterwind.com
http://setterwind.blogspot.com.br/

[Kym]

Hi, Vincent! My name is Kym Lloyd and I live in London and Devon. My first two novels (Erskine's Box and The Book of Guilt) are published by Sceptre (Hodder&Stoughton). I am a breast cancer survivor and during my recovery I wrote my first novel for young adults, The Flight, which I have just published on Amazon Kindle under my YA pen-name Morwen Fox. It's tough-going writing and self-promoting - am determined to do what needs to be done!
It's great to be able to connect with others this way - thank you for setting up this discussion opportunity.
http://www.kymlloyd.co.uk/

[Lu]

Kym wrote: "Hi, Vincent! My name is Kym Lloyd and I live in London and Devon. My first two novels (Erskine's Box and The Book of Guilt) are published by Sceptre (Hodder&Stoughton). I am a breast cancer survi..."

HI Kim
It's nice to meet you, I just checked out your website, it looks really good.

[Germaine]

Hello Vincent,
My name is Germaine Chevarie and I have written and self-published 2 books which can be found at Amazon.com by typing in my name. The first is"The Bequest", the second "Drawn to the Light" I'm inviting everyone to take a peek at them, You may have to go to Trafford.com for The Bequest.
I enjoy reading about all the authors out there! Keep up the good work.

[S.C.]

Hello, I'm S.C. Parris, the author of The Dark World and The Immortal's Guide of The Delacroix Series.

I am currently working on Judgment, my Paranormal Romance novel due out some time next year along with the third book in The Delacroix Series, The Two Swords.

A short story of mine is soon to be published in a Vampire Anthology coming out in February 2013 from Before Sunrise Press.

I hope to meet other authors and readers. :)

[Sarah]

I'm a fanatic about strong writing, character driven stories. Just sent my latest novel ms off to the editor. But I'm listening to the first audio book of one of my novels, released on November 20. Such fun to hear a boy's voice for Daniel Solstice Landon, the character in Catcher, Caught. Nick Podahl is the reader, apparently does a lot of sci fi for Brilliance Audio. Anyway, it's a high point of my month, thought I'd share it. And I'm trying to figure out the audible.com deal, to see if I should get it on my iPhone.

[Sarah]

lawrence: Explored your site, lots of info there. I have triple negative Breast cancer, just finished a drug trial post the year of treatment to potentially lower recurrence rate. No one knows if it works or not, but I thought it was worth trying anyway. COincidental that I wrote about a 16 year old boy with AML leukemia before I was diagnosed with stage 4 TNBC myself. writing is a good way to work through some of the issues. Sleeping helps too. (LOL). Good luck with your book.

Lawrence wrote: "Hi Vic

I too have been reading all my life, and from what I can gather from your comments, you have also had some experience with cancer in your life.

My book is out next Sunday on Amazon. It's a..."

[Sarah]

Did you get a signed book? Sometimes you can find them in used book stores. Or take a used copy to an author's event at the library and the author will sign for you. Since my first book was published in 2006, I've signed thousands of copies all over the states, and now they've done the German edition of my third novel. Books are amazing windows into other worlds. Thanks for reading.
Leigh Anne wrote: "Hi I'm Leigh Anne, from Toronto, ON. I like reading books and finding really good books. My favorite genres include: fiction, historical fiction, mystery, thriller and maybe romance. I'm new here i..."

[Joseph]

If you like THE WALKING DEAD, you'll love GODS OF MEN. These dead do more than walk. AND it's free on AMAZON!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007FAK2OC

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[Robert]

Hello, I'm Robert Volte author of the novel Feet First, which I've self-published in the Kindle Store to start. Working with CreateSpace to get it in print very soon.

I built a companion Website at http://www.FeetFirstBook.com and would love feedback.

Also, would appreciate your reaction to this brief description or "logline:"

Feet First
A prominent podiatrist on the verge of a midlife crisis jumps into a relationship with a voluptuous, foot-obsessed new neighbor only to find himself up to his neck in her husband's explosive real estate scheme.

Thank you!

[Kym]

Kym wrote: "Hi, Vincent! My name is Kym Lloyd and I live in London and Devon. My first two novels (Erskine's Box and The Book of Guilt) are published by Sceptre (Hodder&Stoughton). I am a breast cancer survi..."

L.M. wrote: "Kym wrote: "Hi, Vincent! My name is Kym Lloyd and I live in London and Devon. My first two novels (Erskine's Box and The Book of Guilt) are published by Sceptre (Hodder&Stoughton). I am a breast ..."

Kym wrote: "Hi, Vincent! My name is Kym Lloyd and I live in London and Devon. My first two novels (Erskine's Box and The Book of Guilt) are published by Sceptre (Hodder&Stoughton). I am a breast cancer survi..."


Thank you for your positive comment re my website, Vincent. The design is all thanks to Fred Harding of Tekline Publishing. His interpretation of my 'brief' = 'I want something a bit different' is uncanny. He had no idea I am a siren/mermaid at heart!

[Kym]

Sarah wrote: "lawrence: Explored your site, lots of info there. I have triple negative Breast cancer, just finished a drug trial post the year of treatment to potentially lower recurrence rate. No one knows if i..."

Sarah wrote: "I'm a fanatic about strong writing, character driven stories. Just sent my latest novel ms off to the editor. But I'm listening to the first audio book of one of my novels, released on November 20...."

[Kym]

Sarah, have you come across Fred Harding's 'Breast Cancer, Prevention and Cure' (available from Amazon)? I'm currently reading it. (I am a breast cancer survivor and fortunately caught it in the early stages.) It's an 'awakening' read and I highly recommend.
(p.s. am 'banging on' re Fred today - he also designed my new website - is a multi-talented, good-hearted man and deserves multi-mentions!)

[Christine]

It's nice to meet you Kym

[Eli]

Hello. My name is Eli, but you may call me Hypervorean. I am reader, writer and now also a reviewer of High Fantasy. I have just started a blog for all of this to come together. It is still all new and rather empty, but do check it out. There is no reason to keep up posting on it if no one is going to read it anyway, now is there?

http://hypervorean.blogspot.dk/

[Darlene]

Hi, I'm Darlene Jones and my novels were inspired, in part, by my experiences living in Mali.
www.emandyves.com

I'm an avid reader and write reviews for most everything I read. I don't read by genre, but by what ever intrigues me.

Here's my latest release.

[Ronald]

Please click on these links for a wondrous journey through Ron’s creative world of writing.
http://angiesdiary.com/bookoftheweek-...
www.timeoftriumph.net--Amazon/Kindle Winds of Wildfire - The Novel: http://youtu.be/uHquVnXYd70

[Jade]

Good afternoon. Hello everyone. My name is Jade Jones. I have several titles currently published and for me, writing is like breathing. I have to do it. Lol. I am happy to be apart of this group. My latest book is titled "Schemin'".
http://www.amazon.com/Schemin-ebook/d...

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[John]

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:"

Name's John Rosengren. In first grade, I broke the school record--set by my older brother the year before--for most books read. I haven't stopped since. Love to read, mostly literature, fiction and nonfiction, including--but not limited to--sports. Was an English major, studied with Jon Hassler and J.F. Powers at St. John's University. Did a master's in creative writing at Boston University, where I studied with Derek Walcott and Saul Bellow, among others. Have published six books with another on the way in March and another the following year. Make my living as a freelance writer of magazine articles and books. Look forward to getting to know the rest of you.
John
www.johnrosengren.net

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[Billy]

Hello, I'm Billy and I'm mainly a fantasy writer although I do write some plain non-fantasy action too. I specialize in writing about butt-kicking female warriors and embrace over the top action in my stories, as I'm inspired by larger than life epic heroes like Beowulf. I don't have a real author website yet, but you can see some of the work I've done at my blog:

http://bklynbill.blogspot.com/

Also, the free preview of "Gothic Warrior and the Dark Man" at Amazon gives a pretty good idea of the type of stuff I write, except for it not being heroic fantasy but contemporary.

[R.A.]

Hello, everybody. I'm a seventeen-year-old writer who recently embarked on the adventure of self-publishing.

I want to travel the world some day, with just a few dollars in my pocket, working my way to different places, and living out of a backpack.

My love for the written word has been installed within me from a young age, and I look forward to publishing more work.

-R.A.

[Walter]

Hi Group;
I'm Walter Danley and am about ready to self-pub on Kindle my 1st novel, "The Tipping Point". The last edits are coming this week, then to formating and marketing (yipps!) I'm a retired real estate investment executive and bet you can't guess what fraud is committed, who gets murdered, and how my protaganist saves the company by keeping the SEC and FBI away from the truth--while using their resources to save the day. Hope you'll want to read it when KDP puts it on their site.
Walter

[Marsha]

Thank you, Vincent! A bit about me – I’m a 22 year PR veteran, CEO and Founder of EMSI Public Relations – The Pay for Performance PR Firm specializing in corporations, professional firms, business, and authors.
I’m also a public speaker, author of “Celebritize Yourself”, and I offer weekly PR Tips and advice that many use a resource. Feel free to sign up here. http://emsincorporated.com/pr-educati...
Also, here’s my Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/pages/EMSI/10.... Thanks again, and I look forward to interacting with you.

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[Ray]

Hi I'm Ray. I love to talk about books and writing. I have two books due out this month. I write and read mostly suspense thrillers, mysteries and fantasy. Look forward to talking with you

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