Past Introduction messages (Archive)

[E.J.]

This is what I read about it:
Flash fiction is a piece of a story where you are thrust directly into the action and don't know the reasons why what is happening, is happening. You have to have it be less than 750 words usually and try to show as much description and intensity as possible. You have to make the flash fic understandable though when you thrust them in.

[Connor]

OH!!!!!! There's a lot of that about lately...

[E.J.]

It seems to be a pretty new concept, but i don't know if it'll stay.

[Connor]

Yeah... It'll probably get old after a while, but for now it's good. ;)

People seem to like to confuse people...

[E.J.]

I know I do... panqueques!

[Carli]

Hey! I'm Carli! I know I'm sort of late joining, but I'm really excited to be part of something! I really want to be a writer when I grow up (I'm only thirteen, but I am an avid reader!) and some of my favorite books include "Kissed By An Angel", "A Wrinkle in Time", and the "Artemis Fowl" series! Oh, and I love confusing people too! Hippopotamontrosusquipidaliophia! Trust me, it IS spelled right!

[Connor]

Hi Carli! It's never too late to join anything that has to do with Goodreads! :D

[Carli]

So, about this 'flash fiction' thing... Can someone please elaborate on it? It seems sort of random to me!

[E.J.]

It is random! It's like a chapter in the middle of a story is cut out and put on paper.

[Carli]

Okay...? That kind of sounds like something I would do!!! I have about nine short stories that I could do that with!

[Connor]

You pretty much just start writing something suspenseful but don't really know what it's about yet... Then you eventually turn it into a story. Most people just give it up after about a chapter because they don't know how to just continue...

[E.J.]

Connor wrote: "You pretty much just start writing something suspenseful but don't really know what it's about yet... Then you eventually turn it into a story. Most people just give it up after about a chapter bec..."

Yeah, that's a good description of what it is.

[Connor]

Yeah.... and they don't know how to continue it because it suddenly becomes not-so-suspenseful and nobody cares about the story anymore...

[Jeffrey]

Hello all, I found GoodReads just a few days ago and find it very interesting. I found it when looking for an update on a series that I'm in the middle of reading. The author is a member so I checked it out. I love it, so many people reading so many different kinds of books. My primary love is Fantasy with Science Fiction a close second.

[Connor]

Hello Jeffrey! Welcome to my group!

[Sarah]

Hi, I'm Sarah Baethge and I've just started out attempting to sell my own fiction. I have quick-published one story through Amazon/Smashwords. Most of what I write is Modern-Fantasy or science fiction. I also have always loved to read.

[Mark]

Hi, My name is Mark and I'm new to Goodreads. Well, not exactly new. I've been a member for almost 2 years. But now I'm really trying to start taking an active roll and participating. Any direction on where and how to start using this great platform would be greatly appreciated.

[Connor]

Hi Sarah, hi Mark. A good way to start is by figuring out what you've read and want to read. If you can't think of everything at once, you'll notice other people have it when you interact with other people by looking at your friends updates, get recommendations, or see what people post as far as their favorite books. You can also take and make quizzes if you go to the explore drop arrow. You can also post your own writing if you go to creative writing under the explore drop arrow.

Have fun! I hope you all enjoy this group! :D

[Sean]

Hi Everyone. My name is Sean McVeigh and I live in England, just outside Nottingham with my wife, two children and dog. I've been involved in fantasy since I started secondary school in the mid 80's. My fantasy related past-times have been either playing RPG's, reading hundreds of novels or writing stories. I'm influenced by R.A Salvatore, Terry Pratchett, David Eddings and Robin Hobb, to name but a few excellent authors.
I work from home spending hours each day writing, and am currently busy on my second novel in, The War on Magic series, due out in mid 2012.
In my spare time I run, take my dog on walks, play with my children and watch far too many films. I'm also passionate about VW campers and love nothing more than taking my 1973 bay to VW festivals in the summer.
I've a website, www.seanmcveigh.co.uk and can be found on Facebook.
I've posted my new novels synposis on the Authors page and added reviews. I look forward to hearing what you think.

[Donna]

Hi All,I'm Donna Galanti. I am old too like some here (80s is my decade. I love classic stories like Lord of the Rings, Narnia but also Terry Brooks Magic Kingdom for Sale stuff.

I am nearly done writing the first in a series of middle grade adventure fantasy novels, Joshua and The Lightning Road. I'm actually writing it in my Write a Novel in 9 Months class led by authors Jonathan Maberry (if you like zombies!) and Marie Lamba (if you like sweet YA). You can read a brief summary of it at my website: http://donnagalanti.wordpress.com/wri...

My first novel, a paranormal suspense called A Human Element, debuts in March 2012.

I love biking, kayaking, hiking and FALL! My favorite time of year.

Nice to meet up here. I'm new to GoodReads so excited to make new friends and find some new great books to read!

[Brenda]

I am Brenda W. Clough, and I write science fiction, fantasy, ans short stuff. I joined Goodreads and then instantly forgot my password, and only have gotten active recently.

[Xdyj]

Hi! Welcome to our group.

[Beth]

hi everybody :D My name is Beth Fullaway, author name is Beth Wright :) I love all kinds of books, but enjoy scifi/fantasy/paranormal :D

[Paul]

Hi everyone, I am Paul and work as a journalist, but my love is writing fantasy. I was inspired by JRR Tolkien when I read The Hobbit and then Lord of the Rings. I also enjoyed Raymond Feist's Magician and Empire series. I love the Narnia series too, but admit only to seeing the movie versions. My own book is about an erfin (cat-like person) who is set on a mission to save the worlds from an encroaching darkness. I won't say more so I keep to your rules, and thank you for including me here.

[Sean]

Paul wrote: "Hi everyone, I am Paul and work as a journalist, but my love is writing fantasy. I was inspired by JRR Tolkien when I read The Hobbit and then Lord of the Rings. I also enjoyed Raymond Feist's Magi..."

Hi Paul, why don't you add something about your book under the announcements header. It's always worth a try. Sean

[Beth]

My name is Beth Fullaway, author name is Beth Wright :D i enjoy reading. I do love the lord of the ring series and a few others you have mentioned. :) I am 33yrs old have 6 kids all together with my bf. Stay at home taking care of my 2yr old :) i have finally decided to take the big leap and write my first series :) so far its doing well.

[Jon]

Hi everyone. I'm Jon Sprunk, author of Shadow's Son and Shadow's Lure (Pyr Books). I live in PA with my family and I love fantasy/scifi lit.

[Beth]

hey Jon :) I use to live in PA

[Derek]

Hello everyone,

Just joined this group and thought I'd drop by and say 'hi.'
Was raised on sci-fi and fantasy, mother read Lewis Caroll and J.R.R. Tolkien to me for bedtime stories. Always looking for new books and new worlds.

[Jefferson]

Hi all, name's Jefferson. I'm a long-time fantasy fan, but haven't been reading nearly enough lately (stupid video games!). Just joined Goodreads to find out what new stuff peeps are reading. Love Tolkein, Jordan, Eddings, Brooks; you get the idea. Hoping this group will kick me in the butt and make me read more to keep up with the conversations, also point me in the right direction on what to read next. I live in Portland Oregon right now with my wife, but moving to Maui in January.

[Sonya]

My mom read JRR Tolkien to me too! I don't think there's a writer today that can top him. But I do like some fantasy/sci-fi. Right now I'm obsessed with the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher.
I live in Vancouver, Canada. I'm also a writer (still unpublished but will probably self-publish soon).

[Dkiras]

Hi everyone my name is Dkiras and I'm 16. I like Fantasy books with magic,adventure and more. I'm currently reading the Sword Of Truth series, I'm on the 9:th book "Chainfire".

[Robin]

Hi I'm Robin, Lord of the Rings is my all time favorite series and I loved Harry Potter too. My preference in books is fantasy and majick of all kinds. I've read so many I can't even remember them all. Hoping for fresh new ideas from this forum.

[[deleted user]]

Hi All,

I'm Tony, live in Nottingham UK. Love Sci-Fi and Fantasy, esp GRRM at the moment lol

I've two short stories written and online and I am writing my own Fantasy series called 'The Book of Biden'. Love Goodreads :)


Science Fiction short story 'Strenth of a Giant'



Heaven is at war, only the Seven Archangels stand between victory and defeat, for one of the Seven, Uriel, danger is closer than he knows!

Strength of a Giant is a short science fiction story about the enigmatic Son of God Emanuel and the Archangel Raphael. Will they be able to fight the evil plot of Jovian, who is an amalgamation of fallen angels, or has time run out?

The final battle takes place within the Milky Way and our solar system will never be the same again...

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11...


Fantasy Short Story 'Nash of the Thieves' Guild'

The City of Port Gardale is under the rule of the God King. The Thieves’ Guild is a secret organization that operates in the shadows and back alleyways of the Port City. Life can be hard for a thief, especially hard for a boy thief...

Meet Nash of the Thieves’ Guild; he knows the meaning of hard because he is desperate.

Desperate for a virgin and desperate to stay alive!

Will the young thief get his oats or will his deadly rival Jadrien spill his beans?

Fun and frolics, thrills 'n spills. It's time for high adventure where life is sweet and danger is only one footstep away


http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12...

[Connor]

Hi everyone! It's great to see all these new and active people! Welcome to the group!

[Xdyj]

Hi everyone! Welcome to our group!

[Everly]

Hi all,
My name is Elle Lapraim and I write Sci-fi and Fantasy. I love being in a group with other writers and reader who share my love.
I just finished writing my lastest fantasy short story The Colors of Qua . It is such an exhausting experience but it is so worth it once you see people buying your work!

[Xdyj]

Hi Elle, welcome to this group!

[Everly]

Xdyj wrote: "Hi Elle, welcome to this group!"

Thanks You!

[[deleted user]]

Hello, everyone. I'm Alexandra, YA author and book fanatic. :)

[Xdyj]

Hi Alexandra, welcome to our group!

[David]

I'm Dave, and I'm a huge SF fan, have been for most of my 41 years. I'm more into Fantasy than hard science fiction, but I do love the annual "Best of" science fiction collections as well.

I've been on Goodreads a while now, but have mainly been using it to keep track of the books I've been reading. Decided to jump into a group or two and see what happens!

My favourites are Jennifer Fallon and Kage Baker (RIP).

[[deleted user]]

Xdyj wrote: "Hi Alexandra, welcome to our group!"

Thank you!

And welcome to you, David.

[Teresa]

Hello, my name is Teresa. If Jim (up above) is way old at 44, I must be primeval at 62. I read and write fantasy. "The Lord of the Rings" literally changed my life when I first read it at 16 or 17. I still love High Fantasy, Heroic Fantasy, Epic Fantasy ... all that sort of fantasy with its subtle, overlapping distinctions (which are not the same for everyone anyway, so why did I bring them up?) but it's not the only fantasy I love these days.

[Connor]

Hi Teresa! I changed my mind about my dad being way old at 44, lol... Lord of the Rings probably would have changed my life, but I didn't really have much of a life when I read them.

[Carolyn]

Hey guys! I love scifi so I said hey! I should join this group nice to meet you guys!

[E.J.]

Nice to meet you too, Miss Polite.

[Carolyn]

Haha thanks!(:

[Haven Angel]

Hey,
im the face behind the mask
and well i dont really now what else to say so ya.

[Carolyn]

Nice to meet you(: