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Peter Topside

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Born
in Derry, Maine, The United States
Genre

Influences
Stephen King/HG Wells

Member Since
September 2019


I am an author, reviewer, and horror fanatic. I am also an accomplished, self-taught chef and baker, a proud father and husband, and a Clinical Exercise Physiologist by trade.

I had a rough upbringing, which bestowed many traumas on me, that remained in place for a long time. I spent years struggling with crippling anxiety and depression, but once I got to my lowest point, I made the difficult decision to fight for better mental health. I traveled to a lot of dark corners of my mind, confronting the deepest and scariest aspects of my PTSD, but was able to make it through successfully. Throughout my recovery process, I was able to funnel all of the energy, thoughts and feelings into my writing. My books are the culmination of my own personal,
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Peter Topside Derry, Maine. I would go explore the barrens and see what all the fuss was about.
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I've been to Acadia and it's beautiful!

I haven't considered making that a setting for a book, but it's not a bad idea at all. :)(less)
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Morning!

I hope all my Topsiders are doing well today!

I'd like to take a minute to thank everyone for liking my reviews and getting me into the top 100 worldwide reviewers here on Goodreads! I'm well over 1600 and am trying hard to keep my book/day pace going strong!

Anyway, I'm very happy to announce my 2025 project, titled The Greatest Christmas Story Ever Told. I put a lot of work into this one Read more of this blog post »
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Peter Topside Dr wrote: "Dear Peter,

hope you are keeping well? :o)

Just a quick message to say that some abusive comments and 5 "1 star" ratings (ratings; no reviews) were posted in relation to my book from 5 fake goodr..."


Yep, I've had similar experiences and you took the right action by reporting. Fake ratings, unfortunately, happen more often then they should and GR does not seem to want to address it properly.


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Dr. Jasmine Dear Peter,

hope you are keeping well? :o)

Just a quick message to say that some abusive comments and 5 "1 star" ratings (ratings; no reviews) were posted in relation to my book from 5 fake goodreads accounts. I have reported this issue to librarians/goodreads help and I hope they will deal with this promptly. If you have any experience in dealing with similar situation, pls share- its a first time this happened to me and I am a bit upset.
Its worrying that " fake ratings" are possible, for they have the power to skew the true average rating.

Wishing you a lovely day :o)

Jasmine


message 20: by Peter

Peter Topside Dr wrote: "Hi Peter :o)

I love this part of the quote above:

"You will see my life through your eyes, as your life will be seen through mine".

So simple; so true. We will all be much happier in our relati..."


:)


message 19: by Dr.

Dr. Jasmine Hi Peter :o)

I love this part of the quote above:

"You will see my life through your eyes, as your life will be seen through mine".

So simple; so true. We will all be much happier in our relationships if we kept it in mind :o)

Dr Jasmine


message 18: by Peter

Peter Topside Mary ♥ wrote: "I have a book rec for you hun!!

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

I just finished it & I can't get over it."


Ooh, thanks for passing along, Mary!!


Mary ♥ I have a book rec for you hun!!

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

I just finished it & I can't get over it.


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Peter Topside Ziznase wrote: "merhaba
teşekkür ederim"


:)


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Ziznase merhaba
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message 14: by Peter

Peter Topside Richard wrote: "Hello Peter, hope you and your loved ones are well

Having just did a re-read of Preternatural I can honestly say it is just as engaging as it was the first time I read it.

Book 2 is a great follo..."


Oh that’s so nice of you! Honestly it made my day! I actually just saw the finished version of book 3 yesterday and I can’t wait to share it with everyone. So close now! Happy reading!!


message 13: by Richard

Richard Dominguez Hello Peter, hope you and your loved ones are well

Having just did a re-read of Preternatural I can honestly say it is just as engaging as it was the first time I read it.

Book 2 is a great follow up and I am very eager to see where book 3 takes us


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Peter Topside Terrie wrote: "Thanks for the friend request, Peter! I look forward to seeing what books you choose and reading your wonderful reviews through this reading year! HNY!"

Oh you’re so welcome! And I look forward to hearing your feedback! Happy reading!!


Terrie  Robinson Thanks for the friend request, Peter! I look forward to seeing what books you choose and reading your wonderful reviews through this reading year! HNY!


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Peter Topside Lami wrote: "Hey Peter - Just stopping by to say hi and thanks so much for the friendvite."

Well hello right back to you, too! Thank you for the nice message and it's great to connect with you, too! :)


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Lami Daja Hey Peter - Just stopping by to say hi and thanks so much for the friendvite.


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Peter Topside Joanna Chu (The ChuseyReader) wrote: "Thanks for the add Peter and sharing your favourite book I've seen the movie for Invisible Man years ago! My most recent favourite is 7 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle.

Happy reading :)"


You, too!


Joanna Chu (The ChuseyReader) Thanks for the add Peter and sharing your favourite book I've seen the movie for Invisible Man years ago! My most recent favourite is 7 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle.

Happy reading :)


message 6: by Peter

Peter Topside Hey everyone! I apologize and had no idea you sent me messages. It's been so much fun connecting with you all over the past year!!


Renegade ♥ Hey Peter - Just stopping by to say hi and thanks so much for the friendvite. Happy reading! 🙂📚

me girl vintage b&w book Read f-u-g-i-t-i-v-o •


Sandra Hi Peter,
Thanks for the friend-invite! :)


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Wera description

Thanks for the friend-vite!
I wish I knew how to bake better, but the extent of my knowledge is the occasional banana bread >.<


Majenta Hello, Peter! Thank you for contacting me! Congratulations on your book. Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Blessings, peace, and strength.
Best wishes from Majenta


Adrian Friend request happily accepted.


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