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[John]

I'm J.L. Manning that started writing 8 years ago with three books about Mars that have been updated; http://www.jlmanning.net/ebooks.html I'm finishing my seventh book that is about aliens coming to Earth to join the workforce. Stay toned... http://www.jlmanning.net

[Robert]

Greetings!

My name is Robert Peter Thompson but I usually just go by Bob T. Rather than go on too long describing my book: "Everything Happened In Vietnam: The Year of the Rat", self-published under my own "Blue Moon Publishing", I am enclosing a recent review by another author.

I just recently released my book as an eBook with Kindle and it is available in Print. It is also available under other venues (Google title).

I hope you can take a little time to browse and "Look Inside" at the Amazon Kindle or Print Book sites. I am not in this for fame or fortune but do believe that my book has a lot to offer any interested reader and especially for students of history.

It is a deeply personal account of my own experiences and the guys I was with in 1969 Vietnam but it could take place in any war. The experiences, passion and pathos cross generational time barriers.

Review:
5.0 out of 5 stars Real history: raw and unvarnished..., January 24, 2012
By Doug DePew "Author of "SAT & BAF!"" (Missouri, USA) - This review is from: Everything Happened In Vietnam: The Year of the Rat (Kindle Edition)

"In "Everything Happened in Vietnam: The Year of the Rat", Robert Peter Thompson has given us a glimpse of what the war looked like through his eyes. It is very authentic. This book reads much like sitting and hearing Mr. Thompson tell his story. The stream of consciousness style lends itself well to the confusion of war. His conversational writing is pleasant. It's like sitting in a bar and listening to an old friend relate his memories. At times, I became a little lost but I'd keep reading. Then I'd say to myself,"That was well done!" I especially liked the little updates at end of some of the chapters.

I enjoyed this book. It's good to find more Vietnam veterans telling their personal stories. Our history is made up of millions of regular people. Real history isn't made by famous generals and presidents. It's made of regular people like Mr. Thompson. Too often, nobody knows about it except the people who were next to them. This book very clearly shows the struggles to mentally survive the war. I'm sure it was cathartic for Mr. Thompson to tell us his story. I thank him for sharing it with all of us."


Kindle eBook: http://www.amazon.com/Everything-Happ...

Amazon Print: http://www.amazon.com/Everything-Happ...


Everything Happened In Vietnam: The Year Of The Rat

All the best!
Bob T. (aka Robert Peter Thompson)

[Jack]

Hello everyone,

I am Jack Albrecht, co-author of Osric's Wand: The Wand-Maker's Debate. I'm not even sure how to insert that as a link, so you'll have to trust me on that. ;-)

I am the only one with the time to learn how to do this thing right, and I have heard nothing but good about this group. I look forward to learning anything and everything I can from IBC. I welcome any advice/instruction (I really am new to this, and I know it!) I can get. In the mean time, I think I'll just poke around a bit and see what catches my eye.

Thanks,
Jack

Osric's Wand: The Wand-Maker's Debate<-- I found the button!

[Steve]

Hi, I'm Steve McHugh. My first book, Crimes Against Magic, will be self-published this April. It's an Urban Fantasy and the first in a series. I'm currently getting everything ready and writing the sequel.

I've also just started my blog, so feel free to come say hi.

https://stevejmchugh.wordpress.com/

[[deleted user]]

Good day everyone! I am very excited about my new release and how welcoming Goodreads admins are! I resently released my first novel, "Without A Testimony." I would love your reviews on Amazon or Goodreads. The book tells a story about gay mormon struggles. Also feel free to stop by my site: www.jerodkillick.com ....I look forward to checking out everyones work here too!

[Bryn]

I'm Bryn. Bryn Hammond, and my book's Amgalant - historical fiction on the Mongols. Newly published at Smashwords. I've become a great believer in indie publishing - though I only discovered the concept late last year. (I've been a hermit writing my book for 8 years). Exciting times.

[Susanna]

Hi I'm Susanna Catherine Mahoney, enclosed is my link Message to My Children 4: Listen to the Message and I have a shared author page on facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Messag... is where I post other Indie promotions and tips. I hope to learn more about writing, publishing and reviewing books here.

[Guadalupe]

Hello everybody,

My name is Guadalupe, and I'm the author of:

The Wood & Copper Inn and other Short Stories of the Supernatural

I am primarily a supernatural and science fiction writer, although I have written children's stories and drama as well. My blog http://muskrat3d.blogspot.com/ is where some of my story ideas began as flash fiction, although only a few of those have made it to full short stories. I also develop images that eventually end up as book covers, some of which accompany the flash fiction.

I am very new at this self-publishing thing, and I hope to make many friends. Thank you for allowing me to join.

[Anthony]

Hi all. I live in the U.K.. I have two ebooks on Kindle and have come to this group in the hope of both learning from and sharing my knowledge with other authors.

[S B]

A new Indie Author just taking a look around for an interesting group in which to participate. My first work of fiction is here http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13.... You can find out about me, see my blog feed and where my book is available here http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/... Please check it out & let me know what you think.

[David]

Hi group. First post over here. My name is David David Katzman (yes, strange but true I have the same first and middle name. I'm not making it up.) I recently (self) published my second novel. I'm a rather experimental, avant-garde writer. Cross-/multi-/non-genre and even multimedia. My second novel includes 65 pages of illustrations and links to two websites, one featuring original music I composed that complements a scene in the book and the other features animation.

My first book is an absurdist satire entitled Death by Zamboni and second book I'm calling a psychedelic fairytale: A Greater Monster

[Terri]

Hello my name is Terri D. I live in Harrisburg, PA with my three children and grandson. I love to read I journal as well as write. My debut novel Yesterday's Lies was released in March 2011. My 2nd novel Today's Truth will be released in May of 2012. Yesterday's Lies won the AAMBC 2011 Book of the year award and was on the Amazon best seller list for 12 weeks in 2011.
Yesterday's Lies

[H.A.]

My name is H.A Caine. I'm a self published GLBT Romance author. I live in New York with my relatives. I'm currently taking buisness classes online as I've always dreamed of being a Romance Writer and owning my own Bakery. It's a dream I've already started on. My writing career is beginning and soon I'll be on my way to opening my own lil' shop!

[Steven]

Hi all,

Just joined the group, looking forward to participating (although I'm the type that likes to sit in the back of the class for a bit before talking, so it might take a few days before you hear a peep from me). I write for middle grade readers.

Steven Stickler

[S.W.]

Hi everyone,
I've just joined the group and published my first book within the past month. I'm looking forward to learning from all of you and offering anything I can provide in return.
Cheers to success for all.
Steve Lothian
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...

[Ginger]

Hi all! I'm Ginger Myrick. My first effort is El Rey: A Novel of Renaissance Iberia. I write mostly historical fiction, and like most of the rest of you, I'm trying to find my way around the promotion part of this. I think it's really great that you (we) have all banded together to support each other, and I vow to do my part. I don't have a blog (except here on Goodreads) or a website, but maybe all that will change with a little support. Whatever I glean, I pledge to pay it forward!

[Peggy]

Hi, I want to introduce myself. My name is Peggy Henderson, and I am a self-published author. The first book in my Yellowstone Romance Series was published this January, and I've pubbed Book 2, and 3 is ready to go on March 1st.
I'm trying to learn about social media and promoting. It's all so overwhelming. I started a blog, signed up for twitter, can't figure out facebook.....It's so nice to find a group where we can all share and be helpful.

[Kathleen]

Hi - I'm Kathleen Jones, Kathy to friends. I'm a writer, publishing both traditional and indie-published e-books. Looking forward to getting and sharing lots of good indie recommendations! I love reading and discussing books on Goodreads and also have a blog and a book blog at www.kathleenjonesauthor.blogspot.com

[KaSonndra]

Hi Everyone,

My name is KaSonndra Leigh and I'm an indie author who just published my debut novel When Copper Suns Fall in December, 2012. My first gothic paranormal novel Hacienda Moon will be released in June, 2012. I'm always looking to meet new friends and I'm glad I found this group.

http://www.kasonndraleigh.com
twitter.com/kasonndraleigh

[Jim]

Hello from Hong Kong.

As a BritIndie I really do like a hot curry.

I'm an ex-Army crock with a pack a day habit. My current day job involves managing money for pension trusts (which is why I still smoke;-)

In my spare time I'm helping the people of Trevon to rebel against corrupt corporate rule. They're also fighting to be free of an overpopulated, climatically challenged, and resource hungry Earth. And who could blame them?

So far, I've told their tale in just two books: 'Scat' and 'Birdie Down'. But there are more to come.

The genre is SciFi adventure/military/opera with a smidgeon of paranormal/fantasy occuring in the latter stages of 'Scat'. I've been working on cranking up the pace in these stories: any one who has read 'Scat' and then 'Birdie Down' might just notice how things have developed.

I have real fun writing this stuff. Lots of it. Of serving capital or serving the cause for freedom, you can guess the one I enjoy the most.

Glad to be here.
Jim

[[deleted user]]

Hi, everyone...
I'm Michayla Roth from the Willamette Valley in OR. I enjoy writing, of course, along with reading other people's work. I love most things musical, such as singing, writing music, and playing the organ or keyboard. Looking forward to getting to know you all in this group!
Michayla

[John]

Hello All!
I published my new novel, The Survival of Thomas Ford, as a Kindle ebook on Christmas Day 2011.
It means a lot to me to finally have a chance to get this book out to readers, because this novel had been locked in under contract with a London literary agent for over a year...nearer 18 months...felt longer...
My agent was certain he could sell the book, and the film consultant at the agency, who had been responsible for discovering Slumdog Millionaire as an unpublished manuscript and getting it developed into a film, thought my book was the best she had read at that agency in the last 4 years.
My agent found several editors who "loved the book", but the sales depts of the publishing houses did not agree and no sale was made.
So I have taken the book back into my own hands to sell direct to readers (hopefully)!
The novel is contemporary fiction, what you might call a literary thriller.
I would love to know what readers think of it!
All very best, John
http://www.johnaalogan.com
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Survival-Thomas-...

The Survival of Thomas Ford has 11 five-star reviews now on Amazon.co.uk...at the weekend it went to number 13 in the top 100 bestselling paid literary fiction ebooks; to number 18 in the Top 100 bestselling paid literary fiction including the paperbacks; (but it is also very much a thriller! It went to number 80 on Saturday in Top 100 bestselling paid thrillers...)
Good reads page:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13...
Thank-you to the Goodreads readers here who have helped with this and given my wee book a go!

[Delinda]

Hi, I am Delinda McCann. Currently, I am blogging on gardening in a series I call the Cancer Survivor's Garden. My first novel is Lies That Bind. It is classed as general fiction. I love hearing what readers call it. Some people think it is a romance. I was just asked if my next novel is political too. I've published non-fiction on the topic of disabilities and being a caregiver in various disability focussed publications. Today's blog http://delindamccann.blogspot.com
You may find me on twitter http://twitter.com/calicogardens.

[Rosen]

Dyth da! I'm Rosen, a fan of reading and writing indie books. I live in South West England.

[Kristen]

Hi! I'm Kristen Fox, and am glad to find such a great group! I have written short stories in the past, and am currently working on my first full novel (Fantasy). And my S.O., John, is working on finishing his first full novel. We've also just started our own website/blog for our own books and other self-publishing type links - http://www.aldebaranpublications.com (twitter - http://www.twitter.com/aldebaranpubs ) We mostly read fantasy, sci-fi, paranormal, thriller, and metaphysical books.

I'm also pretty new to good reads - http://www.goodreads.com/foxvox
Am looking forward to having fun here - thanks!

:)
Kristen

[Lauren]

I am participating in READ AN EBOOK WEEK in order to help promote reading and MS Awareness. March is MS Awareness Month. "Once in Every Generation" will be available for FREE for one week. You can read about the novel at the Smashwords link: http://bitly.com/irnMCM. Use Coupon Code RE100 at checkout. Happy reading, everybody!

[Robert]

Author of EVERYTHING HAPPENED IN VIETNAM: THE YEAR OF THE RAT

Hi! I am an Indy author. Sometimes I think that the actual writing of my book is another book in and of itself. I am sure a lot of you know what I am talking about. My life took some wild swings but I came out of it better than before. It's a long story.

My name is Robert Peter Thompson but I usually go by Bob T. I was a 19 year old Marine in Vietnam during the war. Perhaps this excerpt will give you an idea of how I write and what this True Story is all about:

An excerpt from the chapter: "RED LIGHT"
“The light was barely perceptible, as I scrambled out of the hole and as the blood rushed to regain its proper circulation in my suddenly unscrunched legs, the crimson light of dawn seeped into the hidden landscape of what had such a short time before been so familiar, but which now, with each tentative step appeared alien and uncertain. As if walking on the crust of unsupported ground.”

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Ha... - Print Edition Price New Used
Paperback
Order in the next 2 hours to get it by Tuesday, Mar 6.
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.Eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery. £10.75 £6.88

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Ha... - Kindle Edition £2.61

Please feel free to browse Amazon's "LOOK INSIDE" for more. And take a look at the back cover if you are browsing the print.

Website: http://www.everythinghappenedinvietna... (visit the slide show)
Thanks!
Bob T. (aka Robert Peter Thompson)

Everything Happened in Vietnam: The Year of the Rat

[D.V.]

Hi everyone!
My name is DV Berkom and I write thriller-suspense. My latest novel, Serial Date, is a thriller with romance and dark humor, and not for the faint of heart. Currently it's available at Amazon.com- here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/Serial-Date-ebo...

I love reading, photography, traveling, cooking, gardening, hiking, and so many other things, I'm surprised I have time to write! I'm currently working on a novella due out in April. I also have a day job, as so many other writers do. I love connecting with other writers and readers. My web site is http://www.dvberkom.com Stop by or drop me an email!
Best,
DV

[Rachel]

Hello, I am Rachel Fisher. I have written and self-published my first novel, a young adult apocalyptic (sci-fi/dystopian)story titled Eden's Root

I appreciate the chance to join the group and learn more from other authors, readers, and creative types. :) I am working on the second book in the trilogy derived from Eden's Root and am torn between trying to promote the first book, write the second, write my blog, and keep my day job - ha!

Guidance and support appreciated and reciprocated...want WIP help? Me too. Have a logical book to cross-promote with mine, awesome I am sure I will want to read it! Look forward to learning from you all!

[Maureen]

Hi,
My Name is Maureen Crisp and I write mid grade children's books.
I write a weekly blog on publishing tips and trends and after three years of commenting on the indie publishing revolution my fellow writers challenged me to indie publish one of my books. So Craic is now up on Amazon and I am learning from the inside...
I look forward to meeting you all virtually and exchanging ideas.
Maureen
New Zealand
http://www.craicthebook.com/
http://www.maureencrisp.com/

[Steve]

Hi, the name's Steve. Decades ago, I conceded defeat to "real life" and surrendered my ambition to be an author. I have no regrets. I have been more than compensated for that by my wife and children (and grandchildren now continue that compensation). However, I have returned to writing, though it must now share with other, newer loves: knitting, cross stitch and jewellery making.
I'm currently working on my first novel of this "second era". I enjoy fantasy, science fiction, military history and various books that prove that I'm not a genre slave.
That kind of says it all for here now, I guess.

[Lisa]

Hi, everyone! My name is Lisa Sanchez and I just took the plunge into the wonderful world of Indie pubbing. I have three books out with two small presses, and just self-published a novella, Cursing Athena at the beginning of the month.

I'm happy to be here and can't wait to chat with some of you! My Twitter handle is LisaSanchez3 and my website link is- www.lisasanchezromanceauthor.com

[Nick]

Hi, Nick gerrard here. One e-book out (see my page for buying, sampling links and review links). Stories published in mags, online etc. One time Chef, activist, union organiser, teacher, traveller, musician, eco-lodge owner in Malawi. Lived in 6 countries. One son, one tractor!
I have little time to spend on here, looking thru all the stuff to read, what with an eco-lodge to run, and a three year old. So if anyone wants to send me a sample, please do...and I'll try and review it! Equally, if people follow the lead to Jottify.com...there is a sample free download of my book! Cheers nick

[R.M.]

Hey kids!

New to this group and wanted to pop in and say hi. I am the author of recently indie published novel,The Scene , book #1 in the Dylan Hart Odyssey of The Occult series (the non-sparkly vampire crime novel). Working frantically on the sequel and a new series set in Havana, AR. Random setting I know, but it all makes sense in the end.

I also love to read and have recently set out on a quest to read and review ONLY indie books in 2012. Suggestions? Let me know.

Nice to meet you all!

Cheers!

[Lisa]

R.m. wrote: "Hey kids!

New to this group and wanted to pop in and say hi. I am the author of recently indie published novel,The Scene , book #1 in the Dylan Hart Odyssey of The Occult series (t..."

Hi, R.m.! Congrats on your new release! I've been reading more indie pubbed books recently myself. Have you read Angelfall by Susan Ee? Fabulous! One Night To Remember by Kristin Miller is wonderful as well.There are a ton of awesome indie books out there. Wish I had more time to read :D

[Gloria]

Hello, my name is Gloria Diaz and I just epublished a collection of short fiction on Smashwords. The name of the book is "Served Cold" Tales of Revenge and Redemption." There are seven short stories. They include a dog trapped in a hot vehicle and how his rescuers give his master a taste of his own medicine; a teenager who discovers her diary can make very bad things come true; a man who planned on killing his wife but ends up killing his son instead; a down-on-her-luck woman who blackmails a couple in order to keep a secret; a naive, sheltered college student who borrows a gun to get something important to her back, a bully who gets a taste of her own medicine and commits suicide, and a woman who dies and goes to Hell, but can earn her way to Heaven, if she agrees to work retail.

Below is the link to my book.

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...

[Nick]

Just read the sample Gloria...nice!

[B.C.]

Hello, my name is Brandon Ray and I am a new author. I am working on a fantasy series. I'm at 100k words and hope to have it on the chopping block in may. I am looking for a community to connect to. Once I put my book in the hands of my reading group, I will plan on getting my website and Facebook set up. I will let you know when I do!

[Nick]

try prague writers group...you don't have to be in Czech...they have a good fantasy writer, not me, don't like fantasy, Regular comps, and writing help....

[Nick]

Lisa wrote: "R.m. wrote: "Hey kids!

New to this group and wanted to pop in and say hi. I am the author of recently indie published novel,The Scene , book #1 in the Dylan Hart Odyssey of The Occ..."

Lisa wrote: "R.m. wrote: "Hey kids!

New to this group and wanted to pop in and say hi. I am the author of recently indie published novel,The Scene , book #1 in the Dylan Hart Odyssey of The Occ..."
What are indie published novels?

[B.C.]

Nick wrote: "try prague writers group...you don't have to be in Czech...they have a good fantasy writer, not me, don't like fantasy, Regular comps, and writing help...."

Thank you. i will check it out. I am also going to be doing some fiction short stories this year. Not just the fantasy.

[Sonia]

Hi Everyone,

I started a Facebook group called, "Gutsy Indie Publishers" where writers who have decided to indie publish can ask questions and help others who are going through the process. I'd like to invite you to join the "Gutsy Indie Publishers" Group on FB. Here's a little podcast if you're interested. Would love to have you join. Sonia.
http://www.spreaker.com/user/4584423/...

[Nick]

cant find the group on facebook? Link?

[Richard]

Hey, RE! Welcome aboard!

[Anya]

Aloha!

So nice to find a group for indie authors here! I'm just starting out as an indie and it certainly is a different world - exciting and a bit scary, overwhelming.

I write Young Adult - at the moment, YA paranormal mystery/horror. Here's me at goodreads: Anya Allyn

[Noree]

Hello!

I'm Noree. I'm currently working on polishing my WIP for publication. It will be first novel. I look forward to connecting to everyone here.

[Rebecca]

Hi! Rebecca Douglass. I've recently published my first as an indie author, The Ninja Librarian. Publishing it was easy, writing it was a blast (more fun than any other book I've written--and not published--which may be why it was the best so far!), and I have no idea what to do with it now (besides write the sequel, of course).

I blog at www.ninjalibrarian.com and set up a Facebook page that I'm also clueless about using.

[Lubna]

Hello from Mumbai, India

I am so glad that I came across this group. At present my writing is largely restricted to my monthly financial column in India's leading financial newspaper and my blogs! I've participated in some short story contests and won a few and also written a host of travelogues which have been published by a few portals.
That said, I know some day, I should sit down and come out with my book of short stories == but it takes courage to write. Indie authors are a great source of inspiration and only recently have various publishing houses come up in India which offer opportunities to new writers.
Through groups such as these on GoodReads, I am also learning about new trends such as "collectives" which sounds awesome and would definitely add to the quality of the final manuscript.
So, I'm here to share and learn. Among my three blogs, perhaps I should introduce my book-review blog to members here:
http://booksonmyshelves.blogspot.com
While I will be away for nearly two months, I hope to participate actively in this group on my return.

[Zackery]

Hi. My name is Zackery Arbela, and I just published my first novel Gaebrel's Gamble, which is listed here on Goodreads. Like everyone else I'm still new to the publishing game, and am fiding that while writing the book was the fun part, selling it is where it gets complicated. So it's a wonderful thing to find a community of like-minded wordsmiths to compare notes with. I mostly write fantasy, but enjoy reading everything from history to mystery (hey, that rhymes!)

I blog over at Forum Zackerium, feel free to visit any time.

[Savannah]

Hi, my name is Savannah Chase and I write erotic romance. I'm traditionally published and Indie published as well.
I am a bookaholic and so thrilled to be here.

http://www.savannahchase.com