Please Read Before Posting About Your Book/Site/Blog ect...

[Joseph]

Thanks,Lori.
Be well.

[Stephen]

Ok. Let's try this. I'm new to the group and to Goodreads. It's taken a while to learn the curve, and I'm still not there yet. Maybe soon I will get it all right. I PROMISE TO PARICIAPATE! Don't send me to some HELL hole...but to help get friends and others to see my work, I have just published Cane and Able, my first novel. It's fiction and not biblical. It is set in the '50's, and it's about a 12 year-old white boy and his black mentor. The black farmhand is teaching him to drive. It explores the love, devotion, and cruelty that existed in those times. The boy learns a lot that summer of 1959 and also a deep family secret. Check it out at http://www.cheekbooks.com.

Thanks for this opportunity to say a few words.

Stephen Cheek

[Lori, Super Mod]

Steven, I will be looking forward to your participation in the group. Otherwise... SPAMMERS HELL is waiting.........

[M.G.]

Spring Authors' Festival By The Beach



Some of America’s finest Black authors have come from or reside in California, specifically a little city by the ocean called Long Beach. So what is a city to do that has such huge array of highly regarded authors?
Answer: Host an authors’ festival. These legendary, award winning and noted authors will be part of Long Beach Public Library’s celebration of national library month. The Long Beach Black Authors’ Festival will deliver an exciting day full of substantive and lively interactions with outstanding writers of all genres. These events is free to the public and allows attendees and fans the opportunity to engage with a wide array or authors, have their books signed, ask questions, and learn more about the writing and publishing process. http://www.lbpl.org/location/main_lib...

Scheduled to appear:

Autrilla Watkins Scott - ‘Stories From The Past’ and the first Long Beach African American to have a street named in her honor and Bill Clinton’s babysitter.

Doris Topsy-Elvord - 'No Mountain High Enough' and the first African American woman to be elected to the Long Beach City Council; the first female Long Beach Vice Mayor. (978-0943233987)

Bobbie Smith - 'Breaking Through, Lighting The Way' (Carolyn Smith Watts) a book celebrating women a collection of historical profiles of twelve African American women who have made a difference by being firsts in their fields.

Marie Treadwell- 'Untold Legacies' the pictorial history of Long Beach 1900-2000 and beyond.

Karen Harper - 'Mary Dell Butler-Making a Difference' and author of many noted romantic suspense, mystery novels.

Evelyn Knight - 'Freedom & Sacrifice'
Phyllis Venable - 'The Heritage of African Americans In Long Beach'

Aaron L. Day - ‘History Lessons’. Aaron L. Day’s books have included genealogy/reference guides, essays, poems, and short stories about ethical questions, moral dilemmas, history, and special people. (978-0741424433)

Ernest McBride, Jr. - ‘Fighting For The People' will explore the civil rights leader's personal, professional and political life of a civil rights pioneer.

Anthony Parnell- ‘The 7 Laws of Stress Management/ Healing Through Writing’ has introduced concepts centered on writing as a tool for facilitating personal and organizational growth with solution-oriented philosophy for addressing complex problems. (978-0595456604, 978-0595346424)

Rufus Butler - ‘Black Energy’ author and creator of ground breaking entertaining books for children of all ages such as, Gallop and Swing!

Naomi Rainey - 'Family Tree/Love Peace & Harmony,' (Otis G. Sanders).

Darick J. Simpson - 'Who Will Be There' This artist mixes spoken word with a smooth jazz flavor on the subject of unconditional love in relationships of all kind.

MG Hardie – ‘EveryDay Life’ the raw, terribly smart, humorous, political hip hop book. (978-1605940366)

Paul Craft - 'Christ Second Baptist Church: Centennial Yearbook

Barnes & Noble- 'Bigmamma Didn't Shop At Woolworths'

This historic festival will be held in the auditorium lobby with book signing from 12-4 p.m. with a program from 1-230 p.m. The Long Beach authors’ festival will truly have something for everyone featuring autobiographies, children’s books, empowerment, history books, inspirational a play, pictorials, self-help, spoken word, success stories and urban titles.

[Keara]

My new book is Speed Dating and will be available as an ebook on the Freya's Bower publishing website (www.freyasbower.com). Although I do not have a release date yet, please feel free to check out my website to look at an excerpt, a blurb, and some basic information about me :)

http://kearasbooks.weebly.com

I am also on facebook as well as on Twitter so please feel free to contact or "friend" me.

:) Keara

[Carol]

I just wanted to let everyone know that my novel "Separate but Equal" is a quarterfinalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award contest. Below is the link. You can download the first chapter for free then, if you are so inclined and I hope you are, you can write a "nice" review. Please check it out.

http://www.amazon.com/Separate-but-Eq...

In the way of other news, my novel "Objects Are Closer Than They Appear" is now available for download on Kindle at Amazon Books:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_b?u...

[Carol]

Well, obviously I did not read the rules before I posted my message about my novels, so I guess that means that I will now be eternally assigned to the Spammers Circle in Hell where I will be taunted and harassed for all eternity. Then again, I can think of far worse forms of punishment, for example, being forced to listen to other people's inane cell-phone conversations for all eternity, having to stand in the checkout line at Wal-Mart and thumb through celebrity magazines for all eternity, or, for that matter, having to watch totally mindless so-called reality shows for all eternity. But, the reality is, since I work seven days a week, I do not have time to spend chatting away in discussion forums; and that said, perhaps I should add chatting away in discussion forums to my list of harsh and unusual punishments. :-)

[Lori, Super Mod]

Carol that post was actually quite entertaining.
I'm just a little concerned. If you dont have time to chat on a discussion forum, how did you find time to post a thread about your novel? I dont mean to sound bitchy, (well, ok, maybe a little...)

Just pop in now and again and let us know what you are reading, what your reading habits are.... let us get to know you!

[Leanna]

Yay for shameless plugging!

I recently started a blog for my own (unprofessional/amateur) book reviews on what I'm reading and am soo grateful for the opportunity to share.

You can find it here: http://leannerd.livejournal.com/

I would love to read your comments and opinions.

Thanks guys!

:D

[Lori, Super Mod]

FD... You posted a topic here in the important announcement folder. I deleted it because (1) its not an important announcement.... Those would be MY announcements!! (2) The proper place to have put it would be Promote Your Stuff..... since its for writers, it's considered "Your Stuff".

Please post it again, correctly.

[Nancy]

Thank you, Lori, for this book club and for the chance to announce news to its members. I've been working on a book about my mother (since kindergarten), and it is being published tomorrow, May 4th, by Knopf. My mother was the self-proclaimed "center of the universe," a woman whose medical history read like the chapter headings of a psychiatric manual. When she was 55, she was the victim of a freak boating accident that killed my father and left her in a coma (the doctor at the souped-up seaside hospital wrote in her chart that she was in a "comma"). She was not expected to recover, but my mother has always been full of surprises. For a story of hope, courage and resilience, please take a look at my first chapter, posted on my website (http://www.nancybachrach.com).
Happy reading to all....
Nancy Bachrach

[Stefhen]

I just want to introduce myself, since I became active, well, au, just a few minutes ago. Im technologically inept, so it would be great if someone could help me to join the authors's group.

[David]

I made an entry for this in the Promote Your Stuff Here folder last week, but by the number of views it has people are not finding it. I hope it’s all right to put it here too.

I am giving away a free copy of my Fantasy novel, FireDrakes. Just use the form at the following link and tell me why you should get the free book.

http://www.davidkorinetz.com/dknewnov...

Entries must be received by midnight May 31, 2009. I will email the winner on June 1, 2009, to get a mailing address. I will send it anywhere in the world.

[Lori, Super Mod]

David, it doesnt mean they arent finding, necessarily..... they may just be choosing not to look at it. It's the chance one takes when promoting here....

[Donna]

If others are interested in joining another book club. It is small and even though I have been really busy I plan on being more active on it. Please check it out and join if you are intersted.

Book Club : Everyone's Choice

Tell me what I should do to improve but please don't be mean!!

Thanks

U can also check out my blog at : Http://www.forevercreative.blogspot.com

[Edith]

I don't have anything to promote but wanted to thank everyone for throwing themselves out there. It's always fun to hear what everyone's been up to.

Lori - thanks for keeping us honest! You're always right on top of things which makes NBBC so awesome!

[Sharon]

So, God morning to all!
Happy day filled with Joy.
"How could an Angel, a great Big Arch Angel be appearing to me right in the middle of the Lewisville Mall under the large atruim under the hugh glass ceiling? How could I be seeing him outside me, in all his heavenly splendor? And hearing him so clearly inside of me that his words went into my DNA to sit there until ready to develop God's plan?"
My new book is Communions With Christ. Available at Barnes & Boble in store and .com
Amazon.com
Target.com
Hastings Bookstores, etc.
Please click my photo to read more about my profile. I know that you will be blessed, that you will be encouraged, and at times personally lifted into the Kingdom where Holy Spirit takes those that He brings along the Journey to God's Inner Temple rooms. He fills that holy space that we leave empty in our lives and wonder the reason we are so sad and messed up.
Have a Joy filled day!
Sharon

[G.H.]

I cannot post my web site yet because I am not active enough yet. So I will have to come back later and post that information. But the psychology books that I have read tell me that it will just make you crazy wondering about my book and you will rush to my web site (found on my profile) to check it out. Of course ... I thought I was going to win the lottery too.

[Lori, Super Mod]

har har har G.H.
Reverse psychology will not work with us.....
Tsk Tsk

[G.H.]

Oh stop it Lori ... you KNOW it's killing you. You are fighting the urge to go look.

[Andrea]

Would love to share my website with everyone! It's a great resource for book lovers and book clubs. Find your next great read, plus we will be happy to send you a free bookmark!

http://www.princetonbookreview.com/in...

[JSou]

Hey Lori, have you seen the pics some spammer uploaded into the group's photo page?!? That just seems pretty low, even for a spammer...all to promote the one book he has listed. And guess what? It's the book he wrote! Shocking, I know.

Just wanted to give you a heads up!

[G.H.]

Geez ... I hope that wasn't me. (I'm old, my memory stinks)

[JSou]

Don't worry G.H., it wasn't you...this time anyway!!! Haha, just kidding :D

[Lori, Super Mod]

Jessica, thank you so much for that. I deleted them, and reported him to Otis and Co.

What the hell is wrong with people?

[Alice]

I just wanted everyone to know that my book, Becoming Alice, has just been listed in the Goodreads Giveaway program. It will be live until September 9th. So go on over and request a signed copy.

Good luck, Alice

[Lori, Super Mod]

Hi Alice, that is a nice heads up! Thanks, and hopefully one our members may land a copy :)

[Alice]

Yes, I hope so, too.

[S.C.]

Hi there, am new to the group, am the author of The Penance List - a shocking, tension feuled thriller, with a smattering of blood, sex and humour. Check out opening chapters on www.thepenancelist.com

I worked in the naughty worlds of modelling, rock music, football and horseracing, so have a host of authentic storylines to fill my books with. After 10yrs of slog I have finally published it and there is now talk of adapting it to film. OMG!!

Think 'hannibal lecter' meets 'basic instinct' meets 'sex and the city' with knobs on.

CAUTION: shut the bedroom door and read alone.

[Alice]

Hi Fellow Members of this Group,

Just wanted to say that I'm glad to know I'm not the only one to get everything wrong all the time. this should make for a fun group.Cheers, Alice

[J.K.]

Spammers Hell sounds scary. I'm going to try and stay out of there though it's going to be hard as I can't figure out which folder is which :-)

My New book "Under Man's Spell" is now on Goodreads Giveaway Program. Enter to Win.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Well, telling us you have a free book out on goodreads firstreads certainly wont get you into SPammers Hell :)

[J.K.]

Great! I'm not going to Spammers Hell, at least for now Hurray! I can put away my Spammers Hell Kit I was putting together; it's like the first Aid Kit for Spammers Hell to the Best of my assumption Lol!

[Lori, Super Mod]

Hahahah... Love it!

[Melissa]

Hello All - Great choice to have a section to keep spam off of your boards! I have just found Good Reads and am new here. Here's a little about me:

I am the author of Megan's Way, a work of literary fiction, and the Founder of The Women's Nest, a social and support site for women (sorry guys!). Along with our forums, blogs, and free medical and financial advice, we also host a book club w/author chats! I'd love to chat with other authors who are willing to chat on-line with book clubs.

Looking forward to getting to know you!
Melissa

[Alice]

Welcome, Melissa. I am the author of Becoming Alice, A Memoir, and am willing to chat on-line with bookclubs. Check it out on http://www.alicerene.com.

Best to you, Alice

[Melissa]

That's wonderful! I'll check out your book. Thank you!

[Alice]

Becoming Alice A Memoir

Hope I'm putting this in the right place ....

I just checked the rankings for my Amazon tags. Happy to tell you that Becoming Alice, A Memoir is #1 in two categories, Historical Non-fiction and Adversity, and it is #2 in the Categories of Self-esteem and Adversity. Yeah!

If I got it wrong tell me where ti put it. Thanks.

[[deleted user]]

Well, as for struggling writers go, I'm not quite there yet. Wrote my first novel very recently and wanted to share it with the world. Unfortunately I'm no Stephen King or late Dostoevsky to have everyone know about me and read every word I type as soon as it hits paper. I do have copies of my novel out on Amazon.com entitled "Civilized Savages in the Mad World" about a lonely man on a path of discovery through modern-day USA. A sociopath with a mid-life crises, you may say. I've had my professor read it and even he had to put it down at times, telling me that it was too intense in some points. Aloneness, nihilism, finding your place on earth can all be seen in the themes of the novel. I would love to hear any feedback on the novel and any review is much appreciated. If you'd like to contact me, you may indeed do so through the following link: http://www.civilizedsavages.com/conta...

I'd love to hear from any readers or just anyone who'd like to talk about books and first publications. Cheers and I'm here on this site to stay for a while. Liking the environment here.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Hi Robert, welcome to the group and the site.. as I see you just joined us both very recently.

I'm a bit confused as to your post, tho. You have placed it in the rules/guidelines thread for how and when to post about your stuff, yet I can't be too sure that you've actually read the rules/guidelines at all.

If you had, you would see that I am asking all new members to actively participate here within the group PRIOR to posting about thier work.

We like to get to know the authors a bit before hearing about their books. If you can't be bothered to get to know us and let us get to know you, and only joined to promote your book, we are going to find it difficult to think you really care about our feedback, and are only looking to serve yourself.

Just a friendly heads-up, to review the rules before you post again. Thanks!

[[deleted user]]

No, I'm actually sorry, you're right and I realized that after posting. I'm currently updating my profile and reviewing a few of my favourite books on here. If you'd like I'll go ahead and remove my previous comment. Glad to be a part of the community though, didn't mean to come off the way I did. Just noticed a few other commentators making reference to their works and thought it would be alright to do the same.

[Lori, Super Mod]

No need to remove it (as it would appear that I was talking to myself - ha!) but please reach out in the other threads and participate within the group.

[Megan]

Carmen wrote: "First of all, thank you very much for this opportunity to promote our books.

I am a teacher and am looking forward to reading your book! :)

[Lynn]

I'm new to this group and I've got nothin to promote! I LOVE to read and have a lot of time to do it, so I need lots of good book suggestions. I just finished SHANTARAM by Gregory David Roberts and loved it! Before that was AWAIT YOUR REPLY by Dan Chaon and enjoyed that too.

[Alice]

Welcome to this group. Since you asked, may I suggest BECOMING ALICE, A MEMOIR. You may find it on this link at Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1605...

Happy reading!

[Lynn]

Thanks Alice. Just downloaded it on my Kindle. It sounds good.

[Alice]

Let us know if you've liked it after you've finished reading it.

[Davis]

Lori wrote: "For everyone who is considering posting for the first time, please read the Goodreads guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/author/guide...

And then read mine:

We, as members, dont really h..."

Lori wrote: "For everyone who is considering posting for the first time, please read the Goodreads guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/author/guide...

And then read mine:

We, as members, dont really h..."

My apologies to you and to the book club. I now realize that I have been guilty of spamming by making a post about my first-published book within your group. In the future, I shall simply ask fellow members if they would like to engage in a discussion of the book. Hope you will forgive me.

Davis Aujourd'hui

[Lynn]

Ok, I must be in the wrong book club. I thought this was THE NEXT BEST BOOK CLUB. I'm NOT an author and have nothing to hype but the books I read by authors that I come across, not shamelessly hyped by accident in a group that's suppose to be talking about the book they're reading not self promoting. Can anyone tell me how to get to that group? I'm new as of two days ago and I'm apparently lost.

[Stephanie]

Lynn-

As you may have seen (maybe that's why it's overwhelming?), TNBBC is a biiig group with many different facets. It's primarily a place for book lovers to get together and talk books, yes, but we also talk music, pets, whatever strikes our fancy. And yes, there is a section of the group that is reserved for active members (key words) to promote books or groups that they want us to know about, but it's a small section. It's meant as a service to the members who are here participating in the other threads. Lori (the moderator of this group) has broken the group's page into different sections to make it easy to navigate. If you're mostly looking to share books and get recommendations, I would suggest checking out the "What are you reading?" thread under Me and My Books and then venturing into the "General Book Related Banter" and "Wanna Discuss This Novel?" sections. You can also check out "Group Read Discussions" for discussions on books we've chosen as monthly reads.

Hope that helps! You're not lost, just in the wrong section. :)