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Hello,

I'm glad I found this group. It's great that indies can all help each other, in whatever way they can.

I've written 3 novels. They are all on Kindle.

I came to Goodreads, because it was recommened on the Kindle Direct Publishing forums.

I was born in the Australian outback and grew up in Melbourne.

Looking forward to cyber socialising with other indies.

Joanna

[Regina]

Welcome, Joanna

Regina

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Regina wrote: "Welcome, Joanna

Regina"

Thanks, Regina.

[Magda]

Hi everyone,
I'm Magda M. Olchawska. I'm a kids writer & a filmmaker. Love short stories & fantasy. Have published my first kids e-book last year. Getting ready to publish the 2end. in Nov. together with an interactive website for kids.
You can download "Mikoly & Julia Meet the Fairies" either from my goodreads profile or website www.magdaolchawska.com
If you have any kids books for me to read & review please send it my way :)
Happy writing everyone :)

[Cliff]

I'm Cliff Ball. I write science fiction, speculative fiction, thrillers. I have four novels currently on the market.

My portal is here http://cliffball.weebly.com which has links to my author website, blog, business site, etc.

[Joanne]

Hi all,
Now that I've published my first novel, The Secrets They Kept, I suppose it's time to introduce myself. It's available in print and e-book on Amazon...and hopefully soon on Barnes and Noble and iTunes.
When I'm not writing novels, I'm a business coach or blogging on living and working after corporate America at http://onewomanseye.blogspot.com.
If any of you do book reviews on your blog I'd love to talk some more.
Look forward to connecting with you all.
Joanne

[Lindsay]

Hi everyone!

I have a debut YA romance coming out in December called Sweetness. I'm excited about all the prep work that is going into getting it ready.

I'm a teen who is currently trying to finish high school so I can move on to the next step. I look forward to becoming friends with you all!
Lindsay

[R.W.W.]

My name is Rob Greene. I'm a public school teacher in New Hampshire, and an MFA candidate in fiction writing at Southern New Hampshire University. I'm working on a critical essay comparing YA literature with “adult” fiction that features teen protagonists (ie, John Searles' “Boy Still Missing” and the like).

I was hoping you could help me out by answering a couple of questions. I'd be more than happy to send you a copy of the essay when I'm through, and I'll certainly let you know if anyone wants to publish the thing

My thesis is that the central differences between the two are a matter of perspective and tone. YA tends to be written in present tense, showing the “youth experience” as it happens, warts, pain and all. Adult fiction with youthful protagonists tends to be told in a older voice, usually a main character looking back from a distance of years. As such, it casts the youth experience in halcyon colors, giving it a kind of those-were-the-days tone.

Question 1: What have you seen, read, or written that would support or invalidate my thesis? Specific titles would be helpful, but a general sense of the media would work just fine.

Question 2: Given that a growing number of adults, readers and writers, are dipping into the YA pool, what do you suppose is the attraction?

Question 3: In what ways do you see writers of adult fiction, recognizing YA's appeal, adopting the tools and themes of the YA genre?

I appreciate any assistance you can give. Even a sentence or two per question would be a great deal of help. I thank you for your time and wish you, yours, and writing, well.

Rob Greene

rwwgreene@gmail.com

www.rwwgreene.com

[Regina]

Dani wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm a writer with three books to my name:


Good to meet everyone!
Dani"

Welcome Dani!

Regina

[Regina]

Julie wrote: "Hi everyone,

I recognize many of you from twitter since I love to tweet! I thought I'd join in and finally introduce myself as I don't think I have yet. I'm in awe of so many of you since I'm ..."

Hello Julie,

You sound like a very busy person. Welcome to the group.

Regina

[Sheilagh]

Hello I introduced my self awhile ago but I wanted to let you know my first novel Love's Labours won is now available at Smashwords it will soon be available at Amazon and other sites as well.
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...

[Regina]

Congratulations Sheilagh!


Regina

[Sheilagh]

thank you Regina

[Sheilagh]

nice to meet you Dani

[Regina]

Sheilagh,

You book looks very interesting.

Regina

[Sheilagh]

Allison wrote: "Hi, I'm Allison, a self-published author trying to get the hang of all the self-promotion necessary to get my debut novel out there. It's exhausting!

I suppose this is the part of the intro where ..."
Congratulations Alison

[Terra]

This is my new favorite group - glad to have found you guys! I am Terra Harmony and have two e-books self-published; Water and Gleaming White.

I also have a blog about my successes and failures in self-publishing; has lots of resources (book review site lists, formatting guides, etc.): Twain Wannabe

Looking forward to participating in the discussions!

[Ethan]

My name is Ethan Rose. I am the co-author of the "Rowan of the Wood" series. It is a young adult fantasy based in Celtic Mythology. I have also just completed my first solo work. I am also an associate editor at Blue Moose Press
Rowan of the Wood
Witch on the Water
Fire of the Fey

[D.L.]

I write humorous and insightful tales for adults and young adults. My blog, well, most of it, is about writing and the trials and tribulations of my self publishing adventure.
http://dlmorrese.wordpress.com/
My website also has information on my published books and my next novel, coming in 2012.

You can see larger versions of the covers and brief descriptions here:
http://dlmorrese.wordpress.com/novels/

[Bette]

Hi there,

My name is Bette Lee Crosby and I write women's/Southern fiction. Several books have won awards and I have a new novel "Spare Change" being released this Wednesday. Please stop by my Author Page here on Goodreads, or visit my publisher's blog at http://bentpinepublishing.wordpress.com - or visit my facebook page and give me a "Like" - www.facebook.com/betteleecrosbyauthor
Thanks. If anyone would like to be friends, just message me I love meeting other authors & of course, readers.

[Tracy]

Hi, everyone. Tracy James Jones from Dallas & Waxahachie, Texas. I've recently returned to writing with the release of my new ebook "Secrets & Lies." - As well as being listed on Amazon, I can also be found on Twitter, Facebook, and Wordpress, all featuring my books, reviews, links to author interviews, and other relevant information. I sincerely hope to get to know you all. http://tracyjamesjones.wordpress.com/

[T.K.]

Hi everyone. I'm TK and I'm a new indie. I just published my first book, a YA scifi novel, Abstrus.

[Griffin]

My name is Griffin Hayes. I have a horror thriller on Amazon called Malice. Nice to meet you all.



Best,
G.H.

[Regina]

Hello Griffin,

Your book sounds really good.

Regina

[Carol]

J. Jacen wrote: "My name is J. Jacen De La Garza, native Texan and writer of multiple genres of fiction. I can write horror one day and drama the next, I also like to write Crime dramas and dabble in Sci-fi. You ca..."

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[David]

Hello everyone,
My name David Richards (D.W. Richards). I was born in Canada but I travel between Ottawa, Canada, Venice, Italy and Sarasota, Florida. I joined Goodreads when I published my novel, “Pairs” (women's lit/romance). My current project is a graphic novel (sci-fi/occult). Recently I have been asked to work on script for a short indie film noir (occult/detective), which I’m excited about. I love the change from the solo, nearly sequestered, process of writing a novel versus the collaborative process involved with graphic novels and film.

[Tracy]

David wrote: "Hello everyone,
My name David Richards (D.W. Richards). I was born in Canada but I travel between Ottawa, Canada, Venice, Italy and Sarasota, Florida. I joined Goodreads when I published my novel,..."

Welcome, David. Nice resume. It is much easier to work on a project alone because it allows you to let your single-minded creativity flow. Best wishes! :o)

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David wrote: "Hello everyone,
My name David Richards (D.W. Richards). I was born in Canada but I travel between Ottawa, Canada, Venice, Italy and Sarasota, Florida. I joined Goodreads when I published my novel,..."

Nice to meet you, David. I'm David.

Small world, eh?

[Dee]

HI!! My name is Dee Bibb. I've been writing since about age 9. It is an addiction! I am all over the spectrum in the genres...I currently have 2 WIPs in progress...one is a middle grades and the other is a YA paranormal/mystery. I've had some short stories and non-fiction articles and papers published in the past...but I'm really working toward finishing these two novels and getting them out there to be read.

I do book reviews on my blog...you can check them out here:
http://www.deesbibbmusings.blogspot.com

I recently decided to include you tube in reviewing portfolio. So the only thing there right now is my TBR for November...but you will begin to see book reviews there very soon.
http://www.youtube.com/user/Dbibb1

[Honoree]

Hi, I'm Honoree Corder, and I write personal and business growth & development book, and The Successful Single Mom book series. You can read all about me here: http://tinyurl.com/HonoreeCorder.

[Alesha]

Hi, everyone!

My name's Alesha and I write fantasy/urban fantasy. I drink coffee like water, I'm always interested in new ideas and interesting conversations, and I enjoy crafts because I always feel the need to work with my hands.

The Tower's Alchemist

[Laekan]

Hey everybody. My name's Laekan Kemp. I'm 20 years old and live in Texas. I haven't self-published anything yet, but after all of the rejection letters I've recieved from agents I'm planning on doing it soon haha.

I'm working on revising my first novel. It follows a young woman as she returns to Argentina after years of living in the U.S. where she and her family sought refuge from the Dirty War. It's all about her discovering what really happened to her mother, who mysteriously disappeared during the height of the war and how this one thread of truth basically unravels her entire life and who she thought she was. In my opinion it crosses over between adult and young adult fiction but it is really different and I'm having trouble figuring out where exactly my book will fit in.

Would anyone out there be willing to exchange emails with me and critique my manuscript? It's about 50,000 words which is about 90 pages in a word document.

I would be more than happy to exchange a critique with other writers out there looking for the same thing.

If you want to read a sample of my work to see if it's something you might be interested in reading, I have a short story posted on my goodreads account.

Thanks!!!!

[Bridget]

Hi Everyone!

I'm Bridget and I've just gotten my first book out in ebook this October. It's been an exciting and scary process, but it's so rewarding to see it out there!

"The Path of Light: The Chronicles of Vlandamyuir Book One" is an epic fantasy and is the first I hope of many still to come!

I've already learned so much from this group and from Goodreads, I look forward to helping support other authors and getting more ideas in return.

[Heather]

Hello all,

My name is Heather Albano, and I have recently self-published Timepiece, a steampunk time travel adventure. Very happy to meet you all!

Heather

[M.]

Welcome to Goodreads Heather!

[Jonathan]

Hi all,
My name is Jonathan D Allen and I specialize in urban fantasy and...well, just about any type of fantasy, really. I specialize in genre-bending. My first Kindle Single, The Kayson Cycle, is now available, and my debut novel, The Corridors of the Dead, is coming at the end of November. I have more information (and a whole lot more fun stuff) at my website, Shaggin the Muse. I'm looking forward to getting to know more about everyone here!

[Bridget]

Welcome Jonathan!

[Vickie]

Hi there! My name is Vickie Johnstone. I have been writing the Kiwi Series for kids/teens/adults, and some poetry. I also run some author interviews and indie book reviews on my blog, among my random ramblings.
My link on twitter is @vickiejohnstone
My blog is at vickiejohnstone.blogspot.com/
You can also find me on Smashwords & Amazon via my Kiwi books - http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...
and http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004YKSZMM

Happy reading and writing to all :)
Vix

[Bridget]

Hi Vickie, welcome!

[Aithne]

Hi Everyone,

I'm Aithne and write paranormal romance. Have been on Goodreads for awhile but often feel overwhelmed by so much information. Just found IBC today and hope to learn a lot.

I can be found on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/#!/AithneJarretta

My webpage:
http://aithnejarretta.com

...am off to read more posts.

~ Aithne

[Bridget]

Hi Aithne,

I know the feeling. I'm new to Goodreads and still figuring out what to do and where to go. All the great tips, websites, blog posts and comments are wonderful!

[Aithne]

Bridget wrote: "Hi Aithne,

I know the feeling. I'm new to Goodreads and still figuring out what to do and where to go. All the great tips, websites, blog posts and comments are wonderful!"

Might sound crazy, but I wish there was a book about Goodreads that breaks it down for newbies. I'd buy it. lol Guess I just have to dig in...

[Alisa]

Hi, everyone! My name is Alisa Steinberg, and I'm a novelist, humorist and blogger. I've written five books so far - all comical. Two novels: "Text Me, A Tale of Love and Technology," and "Notes from Ellen Wasserfeldman," and three non-fiction books (two are short eBooks): "Rantalicious: True Tirades from a Woman on the Edge," "Rantalicious: Spring has Sprung" (Thrifty eBook Series), and my latest "Rantalicious: It's a Funky, Funky World" (Thrifty eBook Series). For more info you can go to my website at
http://www.alisasteinberg.net .

Looking forward to conversing with everyone!

Best, Alisa Steinberg

[Bridget]

Maybe there's a project in there for you Aithne. How to use Goodreads for Newbies, might be the next best seller!

[John]

Hello everyone,

I have published two books, the first one a murder story set in the West of Ireland (where I come from) called "Another Life" and the second, set in Paris (where I live), about a hell-raising Irish sculptor who drinks and fights his way through the city of light: The Imitation of Patsy Burke .
I look forward to learning a lot from the people in this group.

[Michael]

Hello - I'm the author of the Templar Series of medieval murder/thriller stories. Thirty two currently, and negotiating with Simon & Schuster for two more. However, I also have a couple of modern day books ready to go, and I'm talking to a number of ebook publishers with them to see whether I should stay dead tree or go to get some money.

If you'd like to know more about my work, best to go to www.michaeljecks.co.uk or to writerlywitterings.wordpress.com for more about me, the books, and my grumpy old man attitude to life!

Cheers!

[Peter]

Hello all! I have my debut novel out now. It's a tough but witty gangland thriller set in Scotland (where I am from!). Some scenes are definitely not for the faint-hearted, but I'd be honoured and delighted if you gave it a go!

My blog, some info about me,where to buy the book, a free sample chapter and some other bits and pieces are on my website at http://petercarroll.ravencrestbooks.com/

You'd be very welcome!

[Bridget]

Welcome to the group Peter, Michael and John!

[Shawn]

Hi everyone! I'm currently learning to negotiate Goodreads - which includes looking for any and all marketing advice I can get! And I have gotten so many new books for my kindle just reading the various group threads!

I'm a military wife, and have been writing for various websites and publications for years. I recently published my first novel The Spy's Wife on Amazon, BN, and Smashwords.

My blog site is: shawndaviswrites.com
And I'm on twitter: @shawndwrites

I have kids. I love them. They drive me crazy. I also have two pit bulls. I love them, too. And in my spare time I train in boxing. I've found that hitting things feels very good and is an excellent form of therapy. Plus, I've lost 60 pounds doing it. I would like to lose more weight, but I also like cake.

[Bridget]

Welcome aboard, Shawn.

I like hitting things and cake too. Maybe you should try to hit things with cake?