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[A.F.]

Zach wrote: "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 changin..."

Hi Zach, and welcome to the group.

[Adrian]

Adrian L. Mallory author/publisher/reader of several genres looking to participate and engage in topics and discussions. Knowledge comes with experience and we all have a little of both. Looking forwards to sharing mines and hearing yours.Corrupt Injustice: Art of Deception

[A.F.]

Adrian wrote: "Adrian L. Mallory author/publisher/reader of several genres looking to participate and engage in topics and discussions. Knowledge comes with experience and we all have a little of both. Looking fo..."

Hello Adrian and welcome.

[Sarah]

Hi all!
My name is Sarah (obviously) and I'm a freelance marketing copywriter by day and a novice novelist by night. Ok, I work on my book during the day sometimes too. I just finished the rough draft of my first novel last week. (Woot!) But I have a ton of editing to do. Such a crazy experience. I'm also a bookaholic. Reading has been a huge passion since I was a kid oh so many years ago. I can't wait to meet and talk to other experienced and not-so-experienced authors.

[A.F.]

Sarah wrote: "Hi all!
My name is Sarah (obviously) and I'm a freelance marketing copywriter by day and a novice novelist by night. Ok, I work on my book during the day sometimes too. I just finished the rough dr..."

Hi Sarah, and welcome to the group.

[Chuck]

Hello everyone!

I've been writing seriously, on and off, for about thirty years now. Most of my older efforts will remain chained-up in the sub-cellar where they belong, but I think I'm getting to the point where some of the stuff is almost presentable. As the least accomplished, least distinguished person present, I mostly intend to keep my mouth shut and ears open. Maybe I'll learn something.

Can anyone recommend a free, Internet writer's group to workshop short stories and works in progress? I've been focusing on horror but am interested in other genres too. I try to read a little of everything.

Thanks for any help you can give me.

[A.F.]

Chuck wrote: "Hello everyone!

I've been writing seriously, on and off, for about thirty years now. Most of my older efforts will remain chained-up in the sub-cellar where they belong, but I think I'm getting to..."

Hi Chuck, and welcome. I used to belong to a site, WritersCafe (http://www.writerscafe.org/) that might be what you're looking for.

[Michael]

Hi,

my name is Michael Brookes. I'm an avid reader and author of The Cult of Me.

[A.F.]

Michael wrote: "

Hi,

my name is Michael Brookes. I'm an avid reader and author of The Cult of Me."

Hello, Michael and welcome to the group.

[Michael]

Thanks :-)

[Chuck]

A.F. wrote: "Chuck wrote: "Hello everyone!

I've been writing seriously, on and off, for about thirty years now. Most of my older efforts will remain chained-up in the sub-cellar where they belong, but I think ..."

Thanks for the tip! I'll check it out.

[N.L.]

Hello everyone! Nice to be here! I am a writer formerly living and working in Tokyo, Japan, I have been working on a novel series for over 9 years. I am also a former English instructor with a degree in Asian studies. I have always loved reading, and classic novels - especially Gothic romance - are my favorites. よろしくお願いします！

[A.F.]

N. L. wrote: "Hello everyone! Nice to be here! I am a writer formerly living and working in Tokyo, Japan, I have been working on a novel series for over 9 years. I am also a former English instructor with a degr..."


Welcome to the group, N. L.

[N.L.]

A.F. wrote: "Welcome to the group, N. L."

Thanks very much, A.F.! Very glad to be here. :)

[Alicia aka Ira]

hi nothing published yet. working on finishing school

[A.F.]

Andie wrote: "hi nothing published yet. working on finishing school"

Andie wrote: "hi nothing published yet. working on finishing school"

Hi, Andie and welcome.

[P.G.]

Hi there,

I'm P.G. Bell (but feel free to call me Peter), and I've been an avid reader of sci-fi, fantasy and horror for as long as I can remember. I've also been writing in all three genres for the past 15 years, have had a few short stories published here and there, and am just starting the final draft of my first novel.

I'm also an editor over at Impossible Podcasts, where I'm in charge of the "Stories In Print" thread - we produce podcasts and articles on all sorts of sf/f literature, so I'm hoping to find some inspiration here on Goodreads!

[Nahnah]

Hi everyone :)
I am hannah I like anime and manga stories :D
I hope do you like me ^_^

[A.F.]

Hannah Jhon wrote: "Hi everyone :)
I am hannah I like anime and manga stories :D
I hope do you like me ^_^"

Hello Hannah, and welcome. I'm a fan of anime myself.

[Nahnah]

A.F. wrote: "Hannah Jhon wrote: "Hi everyone :)
I am hannah I like anime and manga stories :D
I hope do you like me ^_^"

Hello Hannah, and welcome. I'm a fan of anime myself."

Hi.. ^_^ A.F hehehehe ...We just the same :)
I am fun of anime and manga stories...Thanks ate for greeting,,,,

[Rachael]

Hi, my name is Rachael Preston and I am the author of 3 novels, the first 2 published traditionally, the third, The Fishers of Paradise, as an ebook. I am always reading. For 11 years I've kept track of the books in a word document. Now we have Goodreads! I don't know how you can write if you don't read.

[J.D.]

P.G. wrote: "Hi there,

I'm P.G. Bell (but feel free to call me Peter), and I've been an avid reader of sci-fi, fantasy and horror for as long as I can remember. I've also been writing in all three genres for t..."


Good to meet you, Peter!

I took a look at Imposible Podcasts, and it looks like a great site.

[Nahnah]

^_^

[A.F.]

Rachael wrote: "Hi, my name is Rachael Preston and I am the author of 3 novels, the first 2 published traditionally, the third, The Fishers of Paradise, as an ebook. I am always reading. For 11 years I've kept tra..."

Hello, Rachael, and welcome to the group.

[Wen-Szu]

Greetings from Manila! My name is Wen-Szu. Short version of how I got here. From Taiwan originally, grew up in the US, moved to Beijing a few years ago to open up Auntie Anne's Pretzels in China, currently in Manila since my wife (who is from here) will be giving birth to our 2nd child in the coming weeks.

Love to travel, love to write, and love to read. Miss roaming through Barnes & Noble and look at random genres of books, as it just does not feel the same on Amazon. Hope Goodreads can give the opportunity to discover an unexpected great book!

Finished first book that will be published in Dec 2012 about my experiences in opening Auntie Anne's Pretzels in China.

[Nahnah]

Welcome to the group Wen-szu ^_^

[A.F.]

Wen-szu wrote: "Greetings from Manila! My name is Wen-Szu. Short version of how I got here. From Taiwan originally, grew up in the US, moved to Beijing a few years ago to open up Auntie Anne's Pretzels in China, c..."

Hello, Wen-Szu and welcome.

[Michael]

Hi there!

[A.L.]

Hi

I found this through a listopia:)
I am both reader and writer. Reading Fantasy, Steampunk, historical romance, mystery, true crime, erotica, classics...

Writer of Fantasy/Fantasy Romance and erotica.

[A.F.]

Alexandra wrote: "Hi

I found this through a listopia:)
I am both reader and writer. Reading Fantasy, Steampunk, historical romance, mystery, true crime, erotica, classics...

Writer of Fantasy/Fantasy Romance and e..."

Welcome to the group, Alexandra.

[A.L.]

Thanks:)

[P.J.]

Hello, I'm an author of supernatural fiction and fairy stories for young children. My first novel, 'Echoes' is out now on Amazon and Kindle and I'm still trying to work out the rest! Its true what they say, writing IS only the first step, I've had to learn computers, which isn't going too well! Marketing, which is slow, networking, which is nice and meeting people which can be daunting! But hey, its all part of an experience!! So, hello to all and I hope to learn from you and maybe one day, vice versa??! Blessings P.J Roscoe xx

[Rob]

Greetings, I am a former Ghost writer, taking a break by using my own name. I am now writing for art sake and for fun rather than spending my creative coin on making coin alone. My name is Rob Krabbe, and I just released my first full length novel in my own name. It is called "The Jake Collins Band and the Fading Silence."

Just a post-apocalyptic-comedy-love-thriller-adventure story. I don't write one genre alone I guess, and write obsessively. Have published or contributed thousands of poems, short stories and musical compositions/songs over my life time, a lot for other artists to record or use.

So I'm very happy to be here and involved in the discussion. This digital wild west is a very challenging place, but offers us a ton of opportunity, especially those who are trying to remain indie.

More about me at www.krabbe.com and glad to be aboard.

[A.F.]

P.j wrote: "Hello, I'm an author of supernatural fiction and fairy stories for young children. My first novel, 'Echoes' is out now on Amazon and Kindle and I'm still trying to work out the rest! Its true what ..."

P.j wrote: "Hello, I'm an author of supernatural fiction and fairy stories for young children. My first novel, 'Echoes' is out now on Amazon and Kindle and I'm still trying to work out the rest! Its true what ..."

Hi, P.j. Figuring out the marketing and the networking is always tough when you're starting out. Feel free to ask questions and check out the topics in our Marketing Folder: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_... There are some excellent tips and tricks listed there.

[A.F.]

Rob wrote: "Greetings, I am a former Ghost writer, taking a break by using my own name. I am now writing for art sake and for fun rather than spending my creative coin on making coin alone. My name is Rob Kr..."

Welcome to the group, Rob.

[A.L.]

Hi

[Lynxie]

Hi everyone! I'm Lynxie. I am currently working on my first novel, it's a fantasy/horror mishmash. I just posted a teaser in the teaser thread if you're keen to have a peek.

I am an avid reader, currently up to book #98 this year. I blog (www.coffee2words.wordpress.com) about writing, reading and all things related. I try to read a lot of indie authors work, I also assist with editing.

Hope to see a lot more of the people in this group :)

[A.F.]

Lynxie wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm Lynxie. I am currently working on my first novel, it's a fantasy/horror mishmash. I just posted a teaser in the teaser thread if you're keen to have a peek.

I am an avid reader, ..."

Hello, Lynxie and welcome to the group.

[Lynxie]

Thanks A.F. hoping to make some new friends here :)

[Lynxie]

I don't write blovels Edward, I'd never heard of it before. I do blog pretty regularly though, it would be nice if they counted towards the NaNo total! :P

[A.F.]

Edward wrote: "Anyone Bloveling?

A blovel is a novel written on the fly in short daily posts on a blog. Each post is 500 words max, and each post ends with suspense so the reader will want to read the next post...."

It sounds interesting Edward, a modern version of a serial novel.

[Nahnah]

Hi pamela :)

[A.F.]

Pamela wrote: "Hi everyone,

My name is Pamela and I'm write non-fiction eBooks for now. I just published my first eBook and now I'm working on my second one. I also blog."

Welcome, Pamela.

[Peggy]

I don't know anyone bloveling but that kind of serial writing has a long and great history. Maupin's 'Tales of the City' in the San Francisco Chronicle was a wonderful example of what you are talking about. As a newspaper reporter, I once wrote a serialized story about tracking down the writers behind almost a dozen 100-year-old love letters found in an old man's house. The series was so popular, news boxes sold out of papers every day it ran. So, I say: Blovel on!

[Dex]

Hi everyone,

I had not heard of bloveling before, but I had heard of the tweet (140 characters at a time) novel. It's such a brave new world ;-)

Anyway, my new ebook is and will be available in print format sometime in early December.

Cheers!

[Linda]

Edward wrote: Anyone Bloveling?

A blovel is a novel written on the fly in short daily posts on a blog. Each post is...

Max Barry did this very successfully with Machine Man back in... 2009 when I look. And it did become very addictive. So much so that when it went from free to paid (small charge) I stumped up. However, he chose his subject (techno-SF)and his narrator (a non-empathetic human) with great care. You can't keep putting across a lot of emotion AND produce the necessary cliff-hanger in 500 words.

[P.J.]

Hello fellow authors, readers,
I am an author of supernatural fiction. Currently my first novel, 'Echoes' is making its rounds around Amazon, Kindle, e-books etc. I love the supernatural and history so I combine the two using factual places/people and building in a story.
'Echoes' moves between present day and 15th Century England when Henry Tudor claimed the throne. I've been likened to 'Barbara Erskine' which was an honour and a pleasure!
'Echoes' is available on goodreads if anyone fancies that kind of story - an honest review would be most welcome by other authors/readers.
Writing is my passion, not had writers block...Yet!! But being self-published I've had to learn so many other skills - which takes up a lot of time! Anyone else have any ideas on that?
Anyway, wishing you all many wonderful, flowing writing
P.J Roscoe

[A.F.]

P.j wrote: "Hello fellow authors, readers,
I am an author of supernatural fiction. Currently my first novel, 'Echoes' is making its rounds around Amazon, Kindle, e-books etc. I love the supernatural and histor..."

Welcome to the group P.j. Always good to have another history lover (and writer) in the group.

[Robert]

Hello, I'm Robert Volte and I recently published my novel Feet First in the Kindle Store to start. I am currently working with CreateSpace to get it in print very soon.

I built a companion Website at http://www.FeetFirstBook.com and welcome your feedback.

Also, could you give me 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.

Does it appeal to you? What, if any, images does it evoke? Do you get a good sense of what the story is about?

Thank you!

[A.F.]

Robert wrote: "Hello, I'm Robert Volte and I recently published my novel Feet First in the Kindle Store to start. I am currently working with CreateSpace to get it in print very soon.

I built a companion Website..."

Welcome to the group, Robert. The blurb isn't bad, it says quirky romantic mystery/thriller to me. Is that what you were looking for?