Introduce Yourself - Part Deux!

[Anjali]

Hi all,
I'm new to Goodreads & to this group.

I am an avid reader of urban fantasy and PNR. My favourite authors are Kelley Armstrong, J.R Ward, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Patricia Briggs, Lara Adrian, Gena Showalter, Larissa Ione, Connie Suttle & R.K Ryals to name just a few.

When I am not working I am reading. I try to read a book a day time permitting. I look forward to getting some great recommendations and getting to know more members in the group. :)

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Welcome Anjali! and welcome to Goodreads as well!

You're sure to come across some new-to-you authors as well as your favourites in our polls, buddy reads and author threads.

[L.E.]

Dawn wrote: "Hi He110Ne0
Welcome to the group. I know what you mean about Rachel on the one hand it is time to end the series on a high point but at the same time maybe just one more book lol.
You know I read ..."


I missed a couple of people but thought I would say hi to Anjali. I'm new myself. And I read a lot, even though writing and working is taking up a lot of my time.

I love Patricia Briggs, even though recognized only a couple of those writers you list, but I don't mind reading new stuff, :)

[BookclubwithPAM]

I am new to the group and just wanted to introduce myself!
My name is Pam, I am a stay at home mom of 1 very busy 20 month old little man;)
J.R Ward is by far my favorite author! But I also love Jeanine frost, Lara Adrian, Larissa ione, and many many more!
Thanks for such a great group to join!

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Welcome Pamela! Hope you join in on some of the discussions, buddy reads and/or challenges. It's the best way to make friends and to get great recs for new authors and books.

[BookclubwithPAM]

I definetly will, thank you Sandra ;)

[Stacy]

I’ve read scifi and fantasy for years, but I also had a secret love for a good romance. I was so excited a few years ago to find pnr! I was quickly hooked and can’t get enough. I love JR Ward, Gena Showalter, Patricia Briggs and so many others. I’ve discovered so many great authors and series through GR and I can’t wait to find more through this group :)

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Welcome Stacy! Sounds exactly like me. LOL. Scifi/fantasy/romance. And I do like a HEA.

[April]

I'm April. I'm much more of a UF fan than PNR but I'll read just about anything. Most of my favorite UF authors are already listed in the group description but in addition to those I like:
Seanan McGuire
M.L. Brennan
Kat Richardson
Kelly McCollough
Ben Aaronovich
Maria E. Schneider
Aimee Love
Jeanette Cotrell
Anna Elliott
Benedict Jacka

I like HEA and I LOVE humor - when it is done well. I also read mystery, fantasy, scifi, steampunk...just about anything!

[Dawn, Desperately seeking new worlds]

Hi April Welcome to the group!
I have never heard of Jeanette Cotrell I will have to look her up.
Happy Reading

[April]

Hi Dawn! She's an indie author and her book Unicorn on Speed Dial is great. The cover leaves quite a bit to be desired and the title is a bit awkward but the story is loads of UF fun.

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

[April]

Yep, that's it. Trust me, the book is way better than the cover.

[Sarah]

Hello all!

I'm a writer and reader from London who enjoys paranormal romance and fantasy stories. My novel 'How the Wolf Lost Her Heart' is a YA Paranormal Romance that might appeal to people who might be curious to know what London is like 200 years into the future (not a pretty place, I have to say!) I've stuck the details in the self promotion folder for anyone interested in checking it out. I'm also a freelance writer and dogwalker - and I love sashimi! Looking forward to getting to know you all.:)

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Welcome Sarah! Hope you join in on some of the discussions. How many dogs do you have to walk at the same time and do they get tangled up? LOL

[Sarah]

Hi Sandra, thanks for the welcome!

Hehehe! I have two dogs at the moment and fortunately I don't walk them at the same time (one of them really doesn't like other dogs - particularly females!) I once walked an Irish Wolfhound and a Chihuahua at the same time though. Judging by the looks we got, it was a highly unusual sight!

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

LOL I can just imagine :)

[Dawn, Desperately seeking new worlds]

Sandra wrote: ""

April wrote: "Hi Dawn! She's an indie author and her book Unicorn on Speed Dial is great. The cover leaves quite a bit to be desired and the title is a bit awkward but the story is loads of UF fun."

Thanks April and Sandra I will check it out :-)

[Dawn, Desperately seeking new worlds]

Sarah wrote: "Hi Sandra, thanks for the welcome!

Hehehe! I have two dogs at the moment and fortunately I don't walk them at the same time (one of them really doesn't like other dogs - particularly females!) I o..."

Wow a wolfhound with a Chihuahua that is awesome here is what I visualized :-)

[Emma]

Hi all! My name is Emma and I am a huge paranormal fan. My favorite authors are far and away Jim Butcher and Kim Harrison. I'm a mom and wife who writes when I can find the time. I look forward to chatting with everyone over our favorite books.

[Dawn, Desperately seeking new worlds]

Hi Emma Welcome to our group!!
You have two amazing authors there :-)

[Sarah]

Dawn - that picture isn't too far from the reality, lol! Only differences being I had them on the lead and the Chihuahua is brown. But yes - little and large! :D

[Kathy]

My favorite author? I don't know that I have one, but my favorite book is Carson McCuller's "The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter". Saying that, I should state that I will read anything....any genre, as long as the story line is a good, solid one. I don't like books full of minutiae (details that have no import to the story). Authors today seem to be writing way too many, annoying details into their story lines, i.e. the man wore a dark gray suit, with a silver thread...blah, blah. I don't care. It is not important to know it, in order to paint the picture and develop the story. I find it extremely annoying. I've never written anything, but I realize it must be difficult trying to please your agent, publisher, and still remain true to the story you have to tell. I just wish authors would stop including nonsensical details, that do not enhance the story. Many times, when this happens, as I am reading, I just stop reading the book all together. It happens a lot these days, and I don't know why. I inhale books :)

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Welcome Kathy! I'm with you, I skip all those annoying details and if it gets too bad I stop reading as well.

[Fawn]

Hello! I'm Fawn. I love loads of different authors. Stephen King, Laurel K. Hamilton, Blake Crouch, S. N. Graves, Patricia Briggs, Bentley Little, J. L. Bryan...

The list is very long. I am an English student, recently accepted to an MFA program and planning to apply for more. I have always been a reader, and I love finding new authors. Looking forward to seeing what ya'll are reading!

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Welcome Fawn! How exciting, doing something you love.

[Fawn]

Sandra wrote: "Welcome Fawn! How exciting, doing something you love."

Thank you!

[Veronica]

Hi, I'm Veronica and a professed addict of PNR and UR. I discovered these wonderful books about 5 years ago and haven't looked back. I've read so many authors and so many series that I'm always on the lookout for the next one. :)

Now I'm off to browse through the group and the different topics.

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Welcome Veronica! I'm sure you'll find something new :)

[Amy]

Hi. I'm Amy & I'm new to goodreads. I have a pretty eclectic taste when it comes to books. I just love reading! :) Mostly I'm into horror/mystery type of stuff. I'm an avid Stephen King fan. :) However, I like Nicholas Sparks also. I recently read a book on my kindle app that was free, the 1st in the Deadly Beauties series by C.M. Owen. I *loved* it & cant wait to read the next two.

I was wondering if anyone here had any suggestions for other paranormal romance type books I should check out. :) I usually dont care much for regular romance type stories because they're usually predictable (Sparks is ok because his stuff isnt always as predictable). I think the paranormal romance doesnt have that problem, so I think I'll enjoy this genre. :)
Thanks!

[Dawn, Desperately seeking new worlds]

Hi Amy
Welcome to the group. There are a lot of great PNR books out there to get you started you should check out our AOM Nalini Singh is an awesome pnr author. Then there is Molly Harper, Kresley Cole, Christine Warren, Jennifer Ashley, Dana Marie Bell and the list goes on and on.
There is also a section called Paranormal Writers and there is a list of authors.
Happy Reading!!

[Beth]

I just discovered this book group, and browsing through the What Are You Reading discussion has given me a whole bunch of books to add to my Amazon wish list :) Thank you guys!

I like Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs and Kelley Armstrong particularly. On The Edge: is one of my favourite books, partly because of the unusual setting. I also love some of Kelley Armstrong's heroes because they're more realistic and individual, and not just the predictable cardboard cut-out brooding alpha male that so many romance novels like to throw at the poor heroine.

Amy wrote: "I think the paranormal romance doesnt have that problem, so I think I'll enjoy this genre"
To be honest, I think PNR suffers from this as much as any other genre, as it does have its worn out clichés. However, there are some really good books out there, and unlike with books in a normal world setting, the only limit is the author's imagination.

[Dawn, Desperately seeking new worlds]

Welcome Beth
So glad we have lengthened your wish list :-)

[Ryan]

Hello all! My name is Ryan and I am female. I love to read and in particular like UF, PR, supernatural, some fantasy, and I have one YA author I follow. Although I know some of these lines blur. I'm 36, married and have two boys. Did I mention I love to read? Other intetrests are sewing and horses. I just finished A Modern Witch and I'm 3 books away from finishing my Good Reads reading challenge of 50 books this year! I've been a member of Good Reads for several years but this is the first I've done anything but track the books I've read and want to read. So this is my first group! Im excited to get to know everyone and to share and learn about new books and authors!

[Zippymae]

Hi I'm Chelsea this group popped near the top when I was searching, and looking at your intro paragraph you listed a lot of my favorite authors.

[Lisarenee]

Welcome Ryan and Zippymae (aka Chelsea). I look forward to discussing books with you. :)

[Dawn, Desperately seeking new worlds]

Ryan wrote: "Hello all! My name is Ryan and I am female. I love to read and in particular like UF, PR, supernatural, some fantasy, and I have one YA author I follow. Although I know some of these lines blur. ..."

Hi Ryan welcome to the group. What did you think about A Modern Witch?

[Dawn, Desperately seeking new worlds]

Zippymae wrote: "Hi I'm Chelsea this group popped near the top when I was searching, and looking at your intro paragraph you listed a lot of my favorite authors."

Thank you for reading our paragraph :-) I always wonder if anyone actually does.

Welcome!

[Amy]

Thanks for the advice & suggestions. :) I'm slow at responding... things get a bit hectic sometimes with 5 kids. :) Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving.

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

No worries Amy, and no rush :)

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Welcome Astrid! Always nice to have a fellow Aussie join us. Some good authors listed there, and there will be threads for most if not all of them.

[Ryan]

I enjoyed A Modern Witch although it really wasn't challenging. But that doesn't matter as long as I had fun. :-D

[Anastasia]

Hey everyone,

I'm Anastasia, unemployed teacher. I fell in love with these books since reading Patricia Briggs, Mercy Series a few years ago. I basically continued my love by searching Goodreads. After exhausting most popular series, and reading some not so great ones I'm looking for new books!

My first group that I've joined and I'm already excited looking at the book of the month!

Happy Reading everyone!

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Welcome Anastasia! Your first group *oh the pressure* LOL

Check out some of the threads, you're bound to find new books, as well as the BOM & Featured Author and buddy reads. Someone's also reading something new on the What are you Reading thread :)

[Dawn, Desperately seeking new worlds]

Hi Anastasia
Unemployed teacher just sounds wrong!! We are really happy to have you and happy reading.

[Anastasia]

Sandra wrote: "Welcome Anastasia! Your first group *oh the pressure* LOL

Check out some of the threads, you're bound to find new books, as well as the BOM & Featured Author and buddy reads. Someone's also readin..."

Thanks Sandra and Dawn for the welcome! I have browsed some of the threads and already found some to be read! I'm also starting BOM!

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Yay!!!!

[Dawn, Desperately seeking new worlds]

Awesome!

[Lacie]

Hey everyone, I'm Lacie, this is the first group i've attempted to join. In my home life i'm an aspiring photographer while going part time at a community college with a huge love for reading.

My all time favorite author is Sherryiln Kenyon, and a real close second has to be Karen marie moning. I also love Christen feehan, Marie janice davidson, Jennifer Ashley, Laurell K. Hamilton, Gena Showalter and i'm sure there are plenty more i'm forgetting lol.

Needless to say if i'm not doing college homework, or taking pictures i'm reading! :D

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Welcome Lacie! Another first grouper, *double pressure* LOL.

Some great authors on your list, but I'm sure we can add some more to your reading pile. Jump into any of the challenges, buddy reads, or just chatting and I'm sure we'll increase your enjoyment as well.