Introductions, if you wish...

[Jaimey, Co-Mod]

Due to an interesting discussion that broke out in the previous thread I'd started on the rules for posting in the group, I'm starting this new one. :O)

BEFORE YOU POST please take the time to make sure you've selected the appropriate folder for your topic. It only takes a moment to do so. If you don't think there's a folder to match your topic, please let us know here in this thread and we'll look into adding more folders. With so many members and topics, it's important to try to maintain organization. Please don't start other topics of conversation in this thread.

Thank you so much for your understanding and for making this such a great group! :O)

[LAWonder10]

I am usually a fan of Anita Stansfield's book but her new Passage on the Titanic" was a disappointment. I feel it would have been a great short story but I feel she really dragged it out to make a novel. She could have created more events before and after the Titanic episode but as it stands I give it 3 stars

[Jaimey, Co-Mod]

Lu wrote: "I am usually a fan of Anita Stansfield's book but her new Passage on the Titanic" was a disappointment. I feel it would have been a great short story but I feel she really dragged it out to make a novel. She could have created more events before and after the Titanic episode but as it stands I give it 3 stars"

Hi, Lu! I'm not sure what Anita Stansfield's book has to do with discussion posting. This particular thread isn't for any discussion other than what folders we need to add to the group to keep the discussions well-organized and easy to navigate. Did you have a question about what folder this topic belongs in? I would suggest the "Book Chats" folder, so others can participate in the discussion too.

:O)

[Maria]

Is there a thread where I could introduce myself and mention my own books? I see some threads where individuals introduced themselves and their books, but I know that can get out of hand in a hurry. I don't want to take up a whole thread on my books, but would still like a place to mention that I'm an author and why my books might fit the group.

A few other groups have threads for "self-promos" or "giveaways" or "review requests." Maybe if there was one for "Authors Post Your News Here" or some nice homey spot...

[Joyce, Group Creator]

Welcome Maria! We do have a thread for promoting your books, posting giveaways, etc. Some people start their own "Hi, I'm new!" thread under our Welcome heading. Others have chosen to introduce themselves under the thread "Just a reminder about the purpose of this group." Either way is fine. :-) So just jump in and tell us about yourself!

[Jaimey, Co-Mod]

There's also a folder called "Author Promotions & Excerpts" as well as "Book Chats". Either of these would be good places to talk specifically about your books and what they're about. And yes, it's fine to mention your books when introducing yourself in the "Welcome" folder, whether you're adding your intro on a thread someone else started or starting your own.

Welcome to the group!

[Maria]

Jaimey wrote: "There's also a folder called "Author Promotions & Excerpts" as well as "Book Chats". Either of these would be good places to talk specifically about your books and what they're about. And yes, it's..."

Thanks to both of you. I somehow missed the obvious in looking for it. I'm a dork! I've been on here before and kind of pop back now and then looking to see what everyone is talking about. I guess I'll go find a thread and babble a bit!

Thanks for the warm welcome!

[Darcy]

Hi Maria! Welcome!

[B.J.]

I have two novels that are clean reads: Last Resort, only 99 cents through May 31 at Amazon.com and Southern Superstitions only $4.61 for a limited time.

[Maria]

Thanks Darcy! And Welcome to BJ!

[Joyce, Group Creator]

Thanks, BJ!

[B.J.]

You are very welcome, Joyce, and I hope you snag Last Resort while it's on sale. This is the first time my publisher let it go that cheap. Sale at Amazon ends May 31. Hope you get it and enjoy it.

[Olivia]

I have so many questions about everything because i am new to goodreads and this book group. So if im not following the rules to this posting thing i apologize. Im just trying to find help to understand how to work this.

[B.J.]

It's confusing at first. It takes awhile to find your way around. Blessings, BJ

[Joyce, Group Creator]

Welcome, Aivilo! Take your time and look around, join a discussion, browse our bookshelf. Relax and have fun. We're glad to have you here. :-)

[Maria]

Pull up a chair and have some tea. If you post in the wrong spot, we'll make you eat extra cake!

[Olivia]

Thanks BJ Robinson that's reassuring to know I'm not the only one. Hopefully it gets easier with time. :)

[Olivia]

Thanks for the warm welcoming Joyce! I'm not sure on how to do much on this website but I definitely know how to relax and have fun! Thanks again.

[Olivia]

Haha NOW THATS A PUNISHMENT I CAN TAKE!!! I hope that I catch on soon Maria so I don't mess anything up but I am grateful for you're welcoming comment and I hope I get the hang of it fast. :)

[Maria]

Janet wrote: "I'm fairly new to Goodreads, but I'm not new to the preference for clean romances! So good to find a group like that here. (lets out a sigh of relief)

Janny
(Janet W. Butler)"

Welcome Janny!

[B.J.]

Hi Janny, Great to see you hear. BJ Robinson

[B.J.]

A grandmother told me she'd hand my novel Last Resort to her granddaughter and a lady I work with got it for her mother for her new ereader. Said she loved it. Glad you're here, Janny. Blessings, BJ Robinson

[Joyce, Group Creator]

Welcome, Janny! My sister's named Janet and we call her Janny, too. :-)

[Dawn]

I'm new to Goodreads, and am pleased to find this group. I'm a great fan of Georgette Heyer - favourite book, if I have to pick one, is probably "Venetia." She has greatly influenced my own writing, first with short stories, and now - if I'm allowed to mention it here - my first book "Letter From A Dead Man," out on Amazon.

[Maria]

Dawn wrote: "I'm new to Goodreads, and am pleased to find this group. I'm a great fan of Georgette Heyer - favourite book, if I have to pick one, is probably "Venetia." She has greatly influenced my own writing..."

Welcome Dawn! Most Gr groups have a promo section and that is where we all get to mention our books. Look for a rules on posting and you'll find directions.

[Dawn]

Thanks, Maria. I'll do that.

[Jaimey, Co-Mod]

Hi Dawn! Welcome to the group and Goodreads!

We do have a section specifically for book promotion and you're more than welcome to start your own discussion thread there. And be sure to add your romances to the group bookshelf, as long as they're secular. There are a lot of other groups that focus on Christian/Inspirational books so we like to focus on the secular ones. :O)

[Maria]

Oh, I didn't know about the group bookshelf. I will have to add mine. As soon as I find said shelf...

[Dawn]

Jaimey wrote: "Hi Dawn! Welcome to the group and Goodreads!

We do have a section specifically for book promotion and you're more than welcome to start your own discussion thread there. And be sure to add your r..."

thanks Jaimey will look into that too. Mine is secular, a mystery with romance.

[Maria]

Found it. Pretty dang easy to find. Thanks for mentioning it.

[Jasmine]

Hi - I enjoy reading books! I am glad that inspiration books that my not fit into "Christian books" are also included.

[Maria]

Jasmine wrote: "Hi - I enjoy reading books! I am glad that inspiration books that my not fit into "Christian books" are also included."

Welcome, Jasmine. I'm sure you'll find something here to read!

[Joyce, Group Creator]

Hi Jasmine,

Yep, we're kind of here to fill that niche that wasn't being filled by the strictly Christian market. Nothing against Christian books, mind you. I read them myself, but other types of clean romances need a home too. :-)

[Summer]

I do write Christian books. But that is not what I want on here. I like to write clean romance that has a fantasy spin. My books are on amazon kindle as ebooks and I publish paperback through Lulu. Is there any way I can break into a thread for a giveaway or something?
Verna Hargrove
aka Summer Lee
eelanrev@hotmail.com

[Maria]

Verna wrote: "I do write Christian books. But that is not what I want on here. I like to write clean romance that has a fantasy spin. My books are on amazon kindle as ebooks and I publish paperback through Lulu...."

Scroll down on the main part of the discussion group and there's a section for freebies and giveaways. That's where giveaways are announced. If it is a Christian book, you probably want to make that clear to avoid confusion. I'm sure many members read both and it's always nice to know what the product is even for freebies and giveaways!

[Richa]

Hi. I am new to goodreads and your group. I love reading romantic novels, but try to skip over the graphic parts.
Well, looking forward to finding great clean books.:-)

[Maria]

Richa wrote: "Hi. I am new to goodreads and your group. I love reading romantic novels, but try to skip over the graphic parts.
Well, looking forward to finding great clean books.:-)"

Welcome! There's some good recommendations here--and if you tell us what books you've read that you liked, I bet you get even more recs...

[Richa]

Thanks Maria.
I really liked Jane Austen, esp. Pride and Prejudice. And I like reading romance with lots of comedic elements..

[Maria]

Richa wrote: "Thanks Maria.
I really liked Jane Austen, esp. Pride and Prejudice. And I like reading romance with lots of comedic elements.."

Comedic: Don't we all. That is by far my favorite category in mystery or romance or ANYTHING. Look up Julie Moffett -- I really enjoyed her work (a bit over the top, but that's part of the genre of funny!) You might also try Calamity Jane. I had a link on my website to one of her books on Kindle that was free. I think it still is. And there's a "boxed Kindle set" that is 9.99 or something if you like the first one. Let me see if I can find the post.

[Jaimey, Co-Mod]

This thread turned mostly into an intro/chat thread so I changed the name and started a new thread for anyone who has questions about how to post in the discussion folders. Feel free to continue to chat here. :O)

[Richa]

Maria wrote: "Look up Julie Moffett -- I really enjoyed her work (a bit over the top, but that's part of the genre of funny!) You might also try Calamity Jane."

Will sure do. Thanks..

[Maria]

Here's my review of Calamity Jane and the links to the freebie/boxed kindle set!

http://www.bearmountainbooks.com/favo...

I checked and the first is still free.

No such luck with the Julie Moffett books but her imprint generally prices at 5 dollars or under so they are bargains anyway.

I reviewed one of hers too; if anyone is interested let me know and I'll post the link.

[Sophie]

Yes please post the other review :)

[Maria]

:>)

This is the review of the second in the series. I didn't review the novella (haven't read it because it came out after I had already read the other and it's still on my TBR.)

http://www.bearmountainbooks.com/favo...

[Sophie]

Thank you!