SciFi and Fantasy eBook Club discussion
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Hi, my name is Ashley and I live in Malmesbury, UK with my son and daughter who stay at the weekend. I am an Archaeologist and often work away from home so my Kindle travels with me. I love fantasy and Sci-fi and have read more since getting my Kindle.
Other things I like are fly fishing and messing about on my computers.
Other things I like are fly fishing and messing about on my computers.
Nighthawk wrote: "Hi, my name is Ashley and I live in Malmesbury, UK with my son and daughter who stay at the weekend. I am an Archaeologist and often work away from home so my Kindle travels with me. I love fantasy..."
Hi Ashley. you are like a real Lara Croft :))) that's amazing!!
Hi Ashley. you are like a real Lara Croft :))) that's amazing!!
Wow, This group is growing by leaps and bounds - welcome to all the new people.
Hi Ashley,I second Stanislava's Lara Croft reference. Can you throw in World Chess Champion as well? I know that won't be true (??) but it would make you seem even more awesome!
Eric Quinn Knowles
Hi,My name is Rachel Coles. I'm from Denver Colorado. I'm addicted to science fiction and fantasy. My favorite writers so far are Neil Gaiman, David Brin, Terry Pratchett, and Dan Simmons. I loved the Hyperion series, The Uplift series by David Brin, his standalone novel Kiln People, of course Discworld series, though the ones with Death are my favorite. I also love American Gods and Neverwhere. I work as a medical anthropologist and will soon be starting a position as a program evaluator for medical care.
On the side, I am currently addicted to watching Supernatural. And when I say addicted, I mean staying up till 2 in the morning unable to stop clicking Next on the remote.
I also write older young adult urban fantasy. I have a novel published called Pazuzu's Girl. I am looking around to do a giveaway. Is this a good group to host one? I'd be happy to offer that if there is interest.
Thanks for the welcome although I see myself more Indiana Jones. An ex-boss used to call me Dr. Jones (spoken in German accent as well).
Ashley, what is your area of specialty in archaeology?
Hi everybody! Nice to meet you! I'm Gaines, and I live in New South Wales, Australia. I am married, have kids and a cat, and when funds permit (usually once every year or two) I am able to make it back to Tennessee in the U.S. to visit my aging parents. I am a translator by trade (Chinese to English), and my latest translation project is to translate a suspense novel -- I'm very excited about that, because finally my "day job" is allowing me to do something that is more in line with what I hope to make a career out of: writing fiction.
I predominantly write science fiction and fantasy; I have written one sci-fi novel, which will come out soon if all goes well, and am hard at work on the first in a trilogy of fantasy novels. I also write short stories and "flash fiction," the latter of which I post for free on my website ( www.gainespost.com ) on a weekly basis. I welcome you to come take a gander :-) And feel free to let me know what you think, or to spread the word if you like the site!
It's nice to meet you all. I'm a newbie to Goodreads (thank you very much for the suggestion, GP and MS!), and I look forward to talking about good books with folks.
Cheers :-)
Howdy from Dallas, TX! I was thrilled to find this group...I've been looking for a book club specifically for the scifi/fantasy genre. I'm a consultant for a large professional services firm, and when I'm not working or taking care of my 10 month old baby, I'm hooked on my Kindle app for Android. My favorite books so far are the Codex Alera series by Jim Butcher and the Mistborn trilogy by Brandon Sanderson. I've been a geek since middle school. I was up late watching Star Trek when everyone else was watching Beavis and Butthead ;)
Aminah,I haven't read the Codex Alera, but I read the Harry Dresden series. Loved it, wondering when the next one eill come out.
Rachel wrote: "Aminah,I haven't read the Codex Alera, but I read the Harry Dresden series. Loved it, wondering when the next one eill come out."
Hi Rachel! I'm a huge Dresden fan as well. While waiting for the next one in the series, someone recommended that I read Hard Spell by Justin Gustainis. It's kind of like a paranormal Law and Order. I like it so far..I'm about half way through.
Rachel wrote: "Ashley, what is your area of specialty in archaeology?"
I work out in the field but have an interest in environmental archaeology and anglo-saxon churches.
I work out in the field but have an interest in environmental archaeology and anglo-saxon churches.
Hi my name is De. I signed up for this group awhile ago but school and work got in the way. I will be finishing my BA in English next week. At this time I work as a machine operator for Kellogg's. I am looking forward to the monthly book discussions. I first read LOTR when I was 12 and have been reading fantasy novels ever since. My senior thesis paper is a comparison of how the portrayal of women in fantasy has changed since Tolkien published his work. I am attempting to review most of the books I have read or are reading. My reviews can be found at http://fantasyfinds.wordpress.com/
Hello to you all,My name is Andrew Weaver, I recently joined goodreads, and a few weeks ago I finally published a book that I wrote…10 years ago!!!
I am currently living in the United Kingdom and I enjoy reading a wide variety of books. In my younger years I was heavily influenced by a lot of Science Fiction – I even went to the same school as H.G. Wells.
My new book called Martin has been for sale through the Kindle store for a few weeks now and I have already received some very positive feedback. Interestingly, several readers have told me their version of how they thought the book ends, and they are all different to how I imagined it – maybe they were just as confused as the main character was!
My book is currently available through Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Martin-ebook/......
You can keep up to date with further news on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Martin.8008
I am looking forward to discovering and getting involved with this group as well as other parts of goodreads.
Martin
Neat! I did an exchange semester in Ireland and got to study Bronze and Iron Age archaeology, Viking archaeology, and Illuminated Manuscripts. It was really cool. But I'm not much of an archaeologist. I went into cultural anthropology.Knighthawk wrote: "Rachel wrote: "Ashley, what is your area of specialty in archaeology?"
I work out in the field but have an interest in environmental archaeology and anglo-saxon churches."
Andrew wrote: "Hello to you all,My name is Andrew Weaver, I recently joined goodreads, and a few weeks ago I finally published a book that I wrote…10 years ago!!!
I am currently living in the United Kingdom and..."
Congratulations on your new novel! I'll check it out! If you want to do an author interview or something on my site let me know. I'm happy to give you some free publicity. My website is http://www.rachelcoles.wordpress.com if you want to check it out and let me know if you want to do that. I do author interviews from time to time, book reviews occasionally, and other things.
Hello.My name is Kai, I live in Brooklyn, NY, though I am originally from Germany.
Have just recently joined GR and subsequently this group here.
I work in Computer Science, specifically artificial intelligence research around pattern recognition.
When not reading I play Tennis or tend to my garden.
Guess that should be a good start.
One thing that I could not quite figure out yet is the books that are being read currently, and which ones are in the pipeline.
I guess that will come with time though.
Per my understanding as of today "River of Gods" by Ian Mc Donald is on the menu.
Though I cant find any thread about that.
Sue wrote: "Look at the Glossary section of my website. My book only, but growing daily. "Nice Idea, I use a few geeky words in my books so I think I'll add one to my web site.
Hi,I'm an English author come late to the trade. After three former careers I thought I'd switch to writing, expecting it to be less stressful. So much for that idea, I now spend most of my time trying to stop my characters doing things I don't want them to do.
I currently have two books published, 'Anvil of Change' and 'Hammer of Fate' hard core space opera in my Edge of Destiny series. I would add links but I ain't figured out how to do that yet. It's hard to believe I spent 15 years as a computer programer but then, that was back in the day when computers were the size of bungalows and windows were glass things that let the daylight in.
Kai wrote: "One thing that I could not quite figure out yet is the books that are being read currently, and which ones are in the pipeline. I guess that will come with time though.Per my understanding as of today "River of Gods" by Ian McDonald is on the menu. Though I cant find any thread about that. "
Welcome to the group Kai! On the group home page you should see the two books that are currently being read, and the next two coming up. The discussion for River of Gods is now up. Scroll down a bit and you'll see "August Book Discussions". Looking forward to hearing your thoughts...
Hi, I'm Dodie Reed. I love to read and mainly read science fiction. I joined Goodreads a while back, but didn't know which of the science fiction clubs I wanted to join. I've finally decided on this one. I was a "late bloomer" as they say and graduated college as a senior citizen. I then practiced archaeology for a while, but before that I had been a secretary for many years. I'm retired now and like many grandmas sit, knit and read science fiction. They are both of my hobbies.
I'll be interested to see what this group is all about and hope to keep up with all of you.
Hello!My name is Sechin Tower and I'm a lifelong sci-fi enthusiast and all-around nerd. I'm a teacher (high school English) an author (Mad Science Institute) and a game designer (Hollow Earth Expedition RPG)
For all that, I'm kind of particular about what I read and I tend to go on book quests for very specific concepts/topics, so I can use your advice to help me find the sorts of novels I'm looking for.
Hello, My name is LJ. I have been a sci-fi reader for more time then I'd like to think about. I am always looking for a new author, a new story. I am hooked on the classics and will re-read a book many times over. I got involved with ebooks because of my kids. They bought me my first book about 5 years ago. they just replaced it with a Samsung Tab 2. I can read any ones book, Kindle, Nook, Sony, Kobe.I work a a Communications engineer in Washington DC
Sechin wrote: "I can use your advice to help me find the sorts of novels I'm looking for. "So, what are you looking for? I can throw a bunch of titles at random, but if you're fussy, most won't "stick". Clues would help all of us to offer some good titles.
Hello! My name is Paula Apú A.,I live in Costa Rica and my native language is Spanish. I have read especially Fantasy and a little Sci-fi since I can remember. I read only in English because it seems like it is the only language in which these genres are written. I am 19 years old, I currently study Psychology and I want to study Computer Science. I own a Kindle; it's one of the best things that could ever happen to an avid reader! I am currently reading too many things and studying too much to be able to read the monthly books, but I like to be able to be in a forum where everyone likes to read what I do. Hello to everyone!
Hi everyone!My name is Kevin and I am from Sacramento, CA. I have two jobs: one as a restaurant manager and the other as an officer for the Army Reserves. I am married with one child and another on the way. My passion in life is sci fi and fantasy. I have been collecting comic books since I was 8 (all the big guns like Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, X-Men, Green Lantern...)
I recently finished my first novel, Relics and Wonders: Lombard's Amulet, an epic fantasy set in a world full of elves, dwarves, sorcerers, vampires, werewolves, mutants, zombies, and anything else you can think of.
I own a Nook Color and a Kindle, and have now come to really enjoy reading ebooks. It was amazing to sit back and read my novel to my wife on my Nook.
Other than reading and writing, I enjoy watching movies, playing with my son, music, and I love watching a good UFC fight.
I look forward to getting to know new people in this forum.
Happy reading to all!
www.relicsandwonders.com
Hi All,My name is Stephen Gordon. I'm 39 years old and live in Larne, Northern Ireland where I work for a heavy manufacturing company. I'm married to Kirsten and have 3 children. Like any family they are a handful and the best thing that ever happened to me.
I grew up on sci-fi and horror novels with a steady stream of comic books. About a year ago I decided I wanted to be a writer so I signed up for a English Literature degree with the Open University. I also setup my own website where I've started posting original short stories for free.
I'm not in a big rush to put a book out and want to spend a few years getting my story-telling right, reading the best of what's out there and getting feedback on my work from others who enjoy reading the same things I do.
I'd love for you all to add me as a Goodreads friend and get your recommendations for your 'must-read' scifi and fantasy books.
Cheers
www.stephengordon.org
Hello! I discovered goodreads after self-publishing my own novel back in June. Still learning the boards, and most recently found this one after leaving an Action Adventure board that didn't strike me as particularly friendly. Been reading scifi since I was ten or so. Now I'm 45, a dad with two daughters and don't find much time to read anymore. When I do, it's on my smartphone, and before that my trusty Palm Pilot E2. So glad ebooks have finally caught on. I still hoard my paperbacks from years gone by, but nothing beats having a library I can carry in one hand.
Welcome C.e. I agree about the library in one hand!
Hi there, I'm Massimo, and typing from France. Cross border with Switzerland daily for various reasons. Smuggling not being one of them.Am an ex-scientist (if one can ever be one) who has moved to private sector few years ago.
I wrote a sci-fi pa novel that is now in editing phase after beta-reading phase went by in flying colors. At the moment is at best at ARC level so not asking anyone to read it :) I'll wait the last batch from the editor. Almost there.
I discovered goodreads from Amazon Authors' forums with a caveat warning.
It turned out true. Oh well, lessons are there to be learned I guess.
I'll be reading to get the mood of the group right, first.
Cheers everyone
Massimo
Hey! My name's Ryan Toxopeus, and I enjoy reading and writing YA fantasy. I recently released my first YA Epic Fantasy novel entitled A Noble's Quest (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16...) which has been well received by the people who have bought it so far (4/5 star rating from my first reader over on Smashwords). There's a free sample over on Smashwords or Amazon.com if you want to see if it's something you'd find interesting to read. I look forward to checking out some other people's writing as well!
Hi..I'm Brenda....I'm a bookaholic..... If I don't get my fantasy book fix, I wilt. I'm an artist, and though I wish I could write..it's not my forte.
I love my 2nd generation Kindle...and believe it or not could not even wish for a newer version.
I have a Shiba Inu (Mysti)...the most interesting dog I've ever had, a feral cat (Wheeler), and a dusty calico (Mona Lisa). They're my babies.
Welcome, Brenda!!! You came to the right place.
Hi everyone,Just a quick introduction. I'm Darvin from Philadelphia. Just hoping to understand what readers look for in an eBook so that I can improve my own sells, and also connect with people who have some of the same interests. I am always looking for great reads and usually rely on scanning my old issues of "Realms of Fantasy" for the book reviews.
Currently reading "Scar Night" by Alan Campbell and also J.M. Mcdermotts "When We Were Executioners". Both are great reads so far.
Please feel free to contact me, send an email, Facebook me, etc. I'm always looking to connect with interesting folks.
lux
I'm Harsh from India. I love sci-fi and fantasy which I have been reading over 20 years. Read almost all of Hamilton and some of gary Gibson, Ken Macleod, Aleister Reynolds, Kevin J Anderson (Saga of 7 Suns) and many others.
Hi!I'm [We're] JAK HOLDING, author of the SIMON VECTOR sci-fi series. I'm glad to be a part of the group and encourage everyone to check out our books!
Welcome Jak. Am I safe in assuming your pen name is you and a partner, or do you have the Gollum/Smeagal thing going on?
Hi, I'm Kristian from Norway. So far I've been reading mostly crime\thriller and fantasy, but have just started exploring the wonderful world of sci-fi.
Hello, everyone! Looking forward to meeting new people here.I'm not good with introductions (it's more like I'm lazy...), so I'll link you to my blog's profile page, invite you to check my GR profile, as well as visit my Protagonize author page, if you're interested in getting to know more about me:
http://arwym.com/profile
http://protagonize.com/author/arwym
I do aspire to become an author someday, but that is a long-term goal. Right now I hope to complete a career degree in one of the many subjects that interest me. I was studying Computer Science, and I truly love it, but due to mostly personal and financial issues, had to put that on hold. If I can't get back to CS, I'll probably end up going with something on a very different direction. We'll see.
Anyway, nice to meet you!
Hi, I'm Curran. I'm fairly new to this group and I am excited to get to know other sci-fi lovers. I live in NYC but consider myself a Philadelphian at heart. I often get mistaken for Jimmy Fallon and am always getting stopped by random people. I wish I was as funny as he was! I am currently getting my Master's degree to be a teacher and I recently self-published a sci-fi ebook. If you want you can check out my author's page and the e-novel The Sity I look forward to meeting more people and also learned about so awesome new books. It's been crazy trying to balance studies, writing, and also reading at the same time. But I'm always looking for new, exciting sci-fi books to dive into.
Jessica wrote: "Hello, everyone! Looking forward to meeting new people here.I'm not good with introductions (it's more like I'm lazy...), so I'll link you to my blog's profile page, invite you to check my GR pro..."
cool blogs! it's nice to meet you. and good luck on your career, studies, hope to be an author. i always dreamed about being a author and then for financial reasons never really pursued it. tried to have a more steady career. finally decided to take a year off and just write for myself and completed my ebook. anyway good luck on whatever direction you take.
Darvin wrote: "Hi everyone,Just a quick introduction. I'm Darvin from Philadelphia. Just hoping to understand what readers look for in an eBook so that I can improve my own sells, and also connect with people w..."
From a fellow Philadephian, good luck on your ebook. sounds interesting!
My Name is Emily. I live in Ontario, Canada. Recently purchased the Nook so I could take all of my books with me when I head to Australia for a year.My favorite Genre is Fantasy
My favorite Authors include:Violette Malan, Guy Gavriel Kay, Fiona McIntosh, Jennifer Fallon, Jennifer Roberson
My name is Robert Kaay. I'm about to release my second Fantasy novel, entitled, Silverbirch; Fall of the Epicenter.In fact, starting tomorrow, I'm running a competition over at my website where I'm giving away a Kindle Paperwhite as the launch of the new book approaches. Also up for grabs is a Paperback and 5 ebooks of the new one.
www.robkaay.com
@Curran: Thanks a lot for the encouragement! It's great to meet you. :) I'm curious about your eBook, by the way. I'll check it out.@Rob: Nice to meet you! God, I love the book covers! I think I'll join the giveaway. XD
Everybody else: it's a pleasure to meet you all! There are so many authors here. I guess I'll have a long list of books to read. :)
Greetings everyone. My name is DJ Edwardson. I write speculative fiction or, as I like to call it, "something in the genre of imagination".My first book, "Into the Vast", was released last month.
It looks like a really great group here on the forum based on the last few posts. And I would have to agree with Jessica that Rob has some pretty incredible covers. Well done.
Into the Vast
www.djedwardson.com
DJ - "Into the Vast" sounds pretty intriguing...adding it to the queue.
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I've always been a scifi and fantasy fan. I just started reading Daniel Abraham's Dragon's Path, with Ian Banks's The Player of Games waiting in the wings.
Eric Quinn Knowles