Writers and Readers discussion
Welcome
>
Introductions
Hello. My name is BJ Kurtz and I have written books in fantasy as well as paranormal. I have two books published, The Lord of Nightmares and The Curse of Atlantis. I look forward to meeting and learning from others in this group.
Mod
Hello, B.J. and welcome to the group.
Hello!I'm a writer from the Highlands of Scotland.
I've published one novel, The Survival of Thomas Ford, as a Kindle ebook.
My literary agent in London couldn't sell it, even with the support for the book of the film scout who had discovered Slumdog Millionaire, so I had to publish it myself last December!
Been fun though, and hard work too.
All best, John
http://www.johnaalogan.com
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Survival-...
http://www.amazon.com/The-Survival-Th...
Mod
I'm a writer from the Highlands of Scotland.
I've published one novel, The Survival of Thomas Ford, as a Kindle ebook.
My literary agent in London couldn't sell it, even with the support fo..."
Welcome to our group, John.
Hi, my name is Nancy L. Baumann and I am a writer, reader, and a publisher of nonfiction works.
-- link to a recent publication.I am also a freelance editor and help authors self-publish. I'm looking forward to being part of this group!
Hi, my name is Nancy L. Baumann and I'm a reader, writer, and publisher of nonfiction works. Here's an example of a recent release by my press, Stonebrook Publishing:
I am also a freelance editor who can help authors with their self-publishing efforts.
I'm looking forward to being part of this group!
Mr. E is the recently discovered author of the bizarre, voice for the disillusioned and stitch in the side of the self righteous. His writings cover almost all topics of interest and he does not take kindly to the taboo. He dwells with his wife downstairs from his fellow poker player, Hubert Marston, across the hall from Solomon Kane, in the east wing of Hill House beneath the shadows of the Mountains of Madness. Find me on facebook, twitter and goodreads!
Mod
Welcome, Mr. E
Hi, everyone,I'm Jaye Frances, a new member and indie author. I write, I read, I buy shoes (not necessarily in that order.)I have three published books, and cross genres easily. I also enjoy writing from the male point of view, though getting inside a guy's brain has been more than a little frightening, from time to time. . .
Jaye Frances
www.jayefrances.com
http://blog.jayefrances.com
http://www.facebook.com/jayefrancesau...
Jaye Frances
The KURE
The Cruise - All That Glitters
The Possibilities of Amy
Mod
I'm Jaye Frances, a new member and indie author. I write, I read, I buy shoes (not necessarily in that order.)I have three published books, and cross genres easily. I also enjoy writi..."
Hi Jaye, and welcome to the group.
Hi all. Gus Cileone here. Guess what? I'm a writer, too. So far I'm a big hit with friends and my pets. I wrote a comedy/drama about growing up Catholic Italian American, called Feast or Famine. I also wrote a mystery about murder associated with a Philadelphia Quaker school, called A Lesson in Murder. Sort of Dead Poets Society meets Silence of the Lambs. This group looks like a nice place to visit.http://www.augustuscileone.com
Mod
Hi guys, I've been lurking for a while, as I've been busy writing...I do comic fantasy: two books released so far, the third is in copy editing for its 30 october release, and I'm working hard on the fourth at the moment...
I'll put one link up as everyone else seems to...
The Mystic Accountants
Mod
I do comic fantasy: two books released so far, the third is in copy editing for its 30 october release, and I'm working hard on..."
Hi Will.
Hello, I am a reader and a book review blogger! Please check out my book review blog: http://cafereads.blogspot.com/
Mod
Hello Amy, and welcome.
Good day, my name is Oli Jacobs and I'm the writer of Sunshine & Lollipops and the forthcoming Underneath. I occasionally write gaming stuff for Geeky.ly and am known to post random asides on Twitter as well. Usually about curry.Anyway, look forward to jumping in and engaging with you all!
Mod
Hi, Oli, and welcome to the group.
Hello, I'm Andrew. A 30-something writer, actor and publishing manager who lives and works in London with a small black cat and who drinks a great deal of beer.I published Something Nice - 10 Stories a little while back, a collection of ten of my best short stories written over the last decade or so. I've been writing for fun and profit for a long time now, but mostly on incredibly dull subjects. Something Nice was an opportunity to showcase my essential immaturity, and it's been brilliant fun getting the word out.
You can also see me on Twitter as @alawston, but generally I'm chatting with friends or swapping banter with colleagues on there. It's been suggested I don't take the awesome power of social media entirely seriously.
I look forward to meeting everyone!
Mod
I published Something Nice - 10 Sto..."
Welcome to the group, Andrew.
Hello! My name is David, and I am a writer. I have just taken the plunge and created an author profile. This kind of thing freaks me out a little, so please be gentle. I welcome comments, advice and thinly veiled threats.All best,
David
Oh yeah, I have a website, too. (I told you I was freaked) www.ironbear-ebooks.com
Mod
Welcome David, to the group.
Hi everyone. my name is Will and I live in Australia. I'm not the author of anything published. I'm hoping to learn a bit more about the writing process, to help me finally come to terms with an urge within me to write, an urge that I haven't been able to ignore (nor had the desire to do so) for twenty-nine years.I am, however, unusually poorly read and most of what I have written has ended up in the bin, literally. The digital age is helping me 'save' documents rather than binning them, and I'm very much hoping that becoming a member of this group will help me come to a decision about just what kind of writer I want (I'm tempted to say 'need') to be.
If I'm in the wrong place, being unpublished and bearing no portfolio to speak of, then let please let me know. Otherwise, hello and thanks for having me.
Mod
Hello Will, and don't worry all writers, published or unpublished, are welcome here. Feel free to check out topics in the Writers folder, or ask questions. And we have a Critiques folder if you ever want feedback on your writing.
I just joined goodreads today, even though I constantly check book reviews on this site. My name is Charmaine, I'm 24 and an illustration student in Philadelphia :)
I read ALOT XD but I also write, and for the first time, I'm determined to finish a story, even though its only a novella.
I joined because I really love this site and hopefully gain some knowledge.
That's me in a nutshell...and I'm starting a blog :)
Wish me Luck :}
Oh here's my facebook :
http://www.facebook.com/charmaine.shifaw
I read ALOT XD but I also write, and for the first time, I'm determined to finish a story, even though its only a novella.
I joined because I really love this site and hopefully gain some knowledge.
That's me in a nutshell...and I'm starting a blog :)
Wish me Luck :}
Oh here's my facebook :
http://www.facebook.com/charmaine.shifaw
Mod
I read ALOT XD but I also write,..."
Welcome Charmaine, to our group.
Hi there my name is M.K. Wilke I am first time author of the novel Possessions Book One in the Possessions Series/Saga http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15.... I am a single mother of a two year old, and am currently writing Beautiful Predators the sequel to Possessions.
Mod
Welcome to the group, M. K.
awe thank you A.F how is everyone today?
Mod
Not so good earlier; I had computer glitches, but things are fine now.
Thank you A.F. I have deleted the post. Could you please delete yours? Have a great day. A.F. wrote: "Steve wrote: "Want to follow along as I write my story? Visit www.citizenofvillejoie.comHello to all! I am currently writing the second draft of my story, Citizen of Ville Joie where my fictional..."
Hey everyone! I'm Bill Nickerson (aka LoneWolf or LoneWolfMuskoka). I write for several different sites that I've created (I can't seem to stick to one topic 8=)I've also written a book for work at home parents who need help managing their time which is currently available on Kindle.
I have also written some children's books (need to get them illustrated) that I intend to publish this year under the pseudonym Joe King.
Hajimemashite! My name is Erica/Rikka/Erikai. Interesting story behind the last name... I'm thirteen years old and trying to learn more about writing. I also like to read a lot so I hope I can read loads of awesome stories and stuff by people here :)
Hi there! My name is Megan (internet handle "Striker"). First time poster, long time lurker. I'm both a writer and a reader, though I haven't published anything yet. I do have some stories up on my website, though I think of them more as writing 'doodles.' I often hang out on Twitter and Tumblr when I should be writing. Looking forward to chatting with all you fine people in the future! :)
Hi there, my name is Massimo and when I do not write...I think about writing.Am a physicist and computer scientist, with 17 years in fundamental research with CERN and the Lawrence Berkeley Lab. Then moved to the private sector with Apple Inc., and the World Economic Forum. I am now in the leadership team of a start-up based in Geneva, Switzerland and have published a sci-fi, PA novel, Daimones.
Reviewers get a free copy but anyone can have a chance to get a Smashwords coupon by taking The Animal Deaths quiz, based on the novel facts.
Glad to have found this group.
Cheers
Massimo
Welcome Rikka, Megan and Massimo!
Hi Massimo. Sounds like you've been doing some interesting work over the years!
Megan wrote: "Thanks Jon. Nice to meet you! :)"Nice to meet you too, Megan! ;)
Megan wrote: "Hi Massimo. Sounds like you've been doing some interesting work over the years!"Hi Megan. One could say I have been around and saw things ;)
Nice meeting you.
Hello everyone, My name is Tom Omstead and I've written a novel entitled 'The Red Wing Sings.' No, it's not really about birds. I'm new to GoodReads and appreciate the opportunity to introduce my book to you. I'm a Canadian writer who's been told that I don't write like a typical Canadian... Whatever that means!! Anyways, I'd be thrilled if you checked me out on GoodReads or through my website: www.tomomstead.comCheers, Tom Omstead
Hello to everyone! Not really sure what I'm supposed to say in here, but here goes! My name is Zach, and I'm a hobbyist writer that doesn't write nearly as often as I'd like. I'm working on changing that! I love to read of course, but that's not what brought me to this community. I'm in the fledgling stages of starting an online writing project, but for it to work, I need people to come and participate. What it is, is a choose your own adventure of sorts. I will write a scene of the story, and then ask for suggestions on what happens next. I will use some of them in the following scene and so on! I'm only a few scenes in, but it's turning out to be pretty fun, and I hope to drum up more participation to inspire me.
You can find it at Adventure Time Inc.
I'm happy to offer help and suggestions to other up and coming writers like myself as well, this looks like a good community!
Mod
Hello Tom, always nice to welcome another fellow Canadian to the group.
Writers and Readers
Books mentioned in this topic
Warped & Wired (other topics)Believe, Live, Run: A story about having faith (other topics)
Men Are...: Biblical Characteristics of Godly Men (other topics)
Men Are...: Biblical Characteristics of Godly Men (other topics)
Male Order (other topics)
More...
Authors mentioned in this topic
Joshua Caleb (other topics)J.C. De La Torre (other topics)
Raymond Cushing (other topics)
Raymond Cushing (other topics)
Clay Muinzer (other topics)
More...
Hi Edward -- Good luck with your blog. Blogs are a devil of a lot of work. Also getting the right tone, being consistently interesting, understanding what people want -- my daughter says I'm the world's worst blogger. Anyway if you succeed in attracting a readership I'd like to hear what you did, as I suppose others would, give the current role of blogging in generating publicity.
If you want to start a dialog on writing you might have a look at the "For a New Novel" topic on my own blog http://ocotilloarts.com though it may be to one side of your interests. The connection is up in the banner area of the blog.
Also, we had an interesting discussion here recently on the "show not tell" dictum.
Anyway welcome.