Goodreads Authors/Readers discussion

Hello hope everyone is having a great long weekend! I'm a new author just published with book baby it's my first book ever! If you like pnr with a little steam this is your book I am a fan of jr ward and her books have inspired me I'm also a great fan of the whole fever series and Lisa Marie rice. I live in beautiful Btitish Columbia Canada I have 3 great kids who have had their say in the book! My book is the first in a trilogy. Blooded. The beginning and can be found on kobo amazon goodreads. I love a great read especially a new series. So can't wait for wards new book ( slobber drool).

My name is Ben Lund. I'm 33 years old with a wife and two sons. I love to read, and am having my debut novel published:Both Sides of Nowhere. Will be released next month and I'm very proud of it.
It's a ghost story in the spirit of Twilight or Beautiful Creatures. Tried to aim for adult age groups, but it's for young people as well.

Welcome to the group K.K. and Ben! Congrats on the release or impending release of your work.

Theresa wrote: "Welcome to the group K.K. and Ben! Congrats on the release or impending release of your work."

Thanks very much Theresa. It feels pretty good to finally write as well as read. I hope you'd keep a lookout for it. Trying to reach out to as many people as possible and am eager for the book to be a success.

Benjamin wrote: Thanks very much Theresa. It feels pretty good to finally write as well as read. I ho..."

I will definitely keep an eye out for it, Ben. It sounds kind of interesting and hopefully in a month or two I will have more time to read. I understand your eagerness and anxiety. Trying to get the word out is the hardest thing to do.

My name is Gabriel Boutros, and my new novel Face/Mask is now out in Kindle and paperback. It's a dark vision about the near future, where a man will stop at nothing to survive in a toxic world.
You can find it on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and several other book-selling sites.
Here's the link to Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Face-Mask-Gabri...

Hi, I am Janna and I recently self-published my first YA Romance entitled "Dreams May Come". It is a great story for teens! Please check it out if anyone has time! Thanks!

Benjamin wrote: "My name is Ben Lund. I'm 33 years old with a wife and two sons. I love to read, and am having my debut novel published:Both Sides of Nowhere. Will be released next month and I'm very proud of it.
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Hi, Ben, sounds like your book might be interesting. Did you self-publish it? I will check it out!

Welcome Ben, K.K., Gabriel, and JANNA!

Hi, I am Jaylee Austin. I'm excited to join the group. I've published a short story in Accidental Valentine and will have my debut novel released in October/November.

Hi Everyone! My name is Rhonda Paglia [of Grammy Pags Stories] and I write children's picture books. I just this week received the "Mom's Choice Award" for my "Meeda and Me" picture book series. I'm so excited!! This spring, I will be releasing book #4, titled" "Trouble with Chocolate." Hopefully, book #5, "Treasure Hunt," will be ready for release this fall. I'm excited to be part of this group!

Welcome Jaylee and Rhonda!

Hello All.

My name is Tara Hathcock and I am a reader/writer based in the Ozark Mountains of MIssouri. My first novel was published in November as a medical sci-fi/speculative/psych thriller. I have a sequel in the works and a children's picture book in editing.

I'm slowly working my way through all of the wonderful opportunities in this group and I'll be posting my novel in the appropriate folders soon. I look so forward to learning from the more experienced writers in this group.

Hello, I'm Waleed. I wrote the first draft of my first nonfiction novel.
I'm looking for readers feedback and suggestions.
Question: I don't know if it's accepted to post it here as a first draft novel or it must be a published one in order to post it for readers reviews?
Thanks,

Hi I am Ashwini R Sane, I am a mom who loves to write. I have recently re-joined goodreads and my has it changed!! And I am trying to understand it still. Hope to positively interact with everyone!

Welcome, Kev. There are many writers here who would gladly give you their work if you are willing to review it.

Kev wrote: "Hey all, I'm Kev and I'm from Liverpool, UK! I love everything horror, crime, thriller etc related.

I'm new to Goodreads so I'm looking for new friends and new book suggestions so please feel free..."

Hi, Kev. I don't usually read horror, but there is one young writer that I would recommend in the genre. His name is David Kummer. I've read three of his books. Until We Burn, She and She waits. All very good IMHO. Especially considering he wrote them in High School. Definitely a name to watch out for.

Benjamin wrote: "My name is Ben Lund. I'm 33 years old with a wife and two sons. I love to read, and am having my debut novel published:Both Sides of Nowhere. Will be released next month and I'm very proud of it.
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Welcome Ben and best wishes for reaching a broad audience! The genre you chose ought to reach 'young and older' ... as many are interested in novels such as yours! (add me if you like and i will add you too! ..

My name is Brandi Spering. I'm a Philadelphia-based writer and artist. My first book This I Can Tell You, is open for preorders with Perennial Press. I'm very excited! I've started writing it six years ago and can't wait to have the finished print copy in my hands!

¡Hola! mi nombre es Claudia y quiero contarles que escribir para mí es una manera de expresarme. Me permite crear mundos fantásticos y mundos reales.
Durante el mes de diciembre de 2020 se publicó mi primera novela: Mulata, Hechicera, Bailarina, Tres Historias de Amor. Estoy tan feliz e ilusionada que es difícil transmitirlo.
Conviví durante mucho tiempo con mis personajes imaginarios y recreados. Los diseñé, los documenté, los vi crecer en sus emociones y hasta llegué a sentir el vértigo de las decisiones más difíciles que tuvieron que tomar en el camino. Les escribí poesías y los situé en los escenarios más hermosos para ellos.
Deseo que todos los lectores puedan disfrutarla, transportarse y vivir en la piel de cada personaje para descubrir su esencia.
Gracias por acompañarme en este camino, Mulata, hechicera, bailarina. Tres historias de amor
Claudia.

Beth Black's Extraordinary Treasures
Hello, I'm a longtime writer hailing from California whose work has been published many times in the literary and mainstream press. I spent 6 years as an on-staff writer/editor for Toastmasters International (including their magazine, Toastmaster). Now, I freelance in nonfiction and am preparing to release Extraordinary Treasures--a collection of short stories.

Greetings to all!
Thank you for bringing me into the group. I'm published author Mary E Jung of Reign of Ashes. I'm pleased to meet everyone. I write epic fantasy romance. My book is on Goodreads to peek at. You can also follow me on Amazon, Instagram, and Facebook. Reign of Ashes is a magical adventure waiting to happen. I love mystical creatures and world building. I spend most of my time on imagery and lyrical prose. There's a HEA for the romantics and psychologically disturbed villains for the darker readers. I like to delve into both the darkness and light when writing. Both the villains and heroes are equally likeable. Hope you enjoy it as much as I loved writing it. Happy Reading!

Hi everyone,

Hope you are enjoying the long weekend. I am enjoying catching up on my fiction reading and working on writing a new paranormal thriller/romance series. I also have a romance and ya fantasy series that are published and available for purchase on Amazon. Links are below for those interested.

Happy reading and writing!

https://www.amazon.ca/Perfect-Dream-M...

https://www.amazon.ca/Perfect-Engagem...

https://www.amazon.ca/Roar-Knight-Boo...

https://www.amazon.ca/Revenge-Knight-...

https://www.amazon.ca/Resolution-Book...

Hi. I'm Sandeep.

My latest novelette Chicken was #1 Bestseller in Horror on Amazon. This was a couple of weeks ago. CHICKEN only has 5 star reviews from around the world.

Approximately 9 months back, my debut novel, A Ladder Of Panties was #2 in Movers & Shakers on Amazon's Kindle store. A Ladder Of Panties is a Mumbai-based satire and is rated 4.5.

I'd like to connect with other authors so we can help each other promote our work.

Respect and regards.

Hi everyone,
Post-Easter, and post-lockdown and keeping busy! Just published my first book and working on the second... and third...

My first book is:Homecoming: A Wizard's Story It's a metaphysical-fiction book about a wizard, who does not like his job, and his adopted dragon, Scarlet. It is a self-help/coming-of-age/portal-fantasy novel.

It has taken me YEARS to write but I finally finished it.

Publishing on Amazon was an initiation! And like all initiations, it opened the door to other avenues of creative expression. As soon as it uploaded, I realised it wasn't as difficult as I imagined. So, I can finish the ones I am still working on, now that I understand the process.

During this time, I have also been hatching chicks and making soap, reading and listening to music and learning how to podcast. Walking in nature, connecting to the ancestors and, oh, doing Soul/past-life-readings, which I love.

I'd like to connect with other fantasy/spiritual journey novelists who are interested in the Soul Journey and Mother Earth.

Have a great weekend!

Hello everyone,

I am retired, but am learning how to use this tablet plus Goodreads. Not much with text chat, but adjusting to this new way of life. Looking forward to enteracting with authors. I thought that would never happen. Sorry about being such a drab.

Hi guys! my name is Melissa and I have published 3 books! I would love feedback on them here or on Amazon, it would mean a lot to me and I love hearing what you think :)

Kings Mate
Twins Mate
Advisors Mate

Hi Everyone!, I'mLongrin Wetten , a Nigerian Fiction Novel Author, So if you love reading Nigerian Stories, you should try my book Lie to me, Dan



Summary:
"Lie to me. I'll believe anything you say..." Seventeen-year-old Marylyn Zhasa is a very ambitious young girl who has her future all planned out. She meets Dan, a charming fellow student whose own ambition is to get her at any cost. Not the kind of girl to stand by and let things happen, Marylyn puts up her well-practised defences against Dan's unusual advances, in spite of which she gets sucked into a fast-paced world of danger and uncertainty, where plans don't always work out as expected...

A thrilling tale of passion and ambition set in the fascinating world of a Nigerian University.

Hello everyone, I am Tanishkka

I am a reader and I review books honestly.

Language accepted => English
Format => paperback version

You can view some of my review posts on goodreads, Amazon, few other book review sites and my own blog Tanishkka.blogspot.com
For discussing other formalities regarding the same, you may contact me through my blog or mail me at [email protected]

Thanks!!!

Hi,
I'm Phillipa, author of Rupert's Snowman. It's based on a true story after my son refused to leave his snowman behind on a hill snd we had to bring him home! I'm waiting for the proof of my next book, Emma's Sunflower and have been busy developing children's bookish activities some related to my books, some not. My books use a dyslexic friendly font and Grace Ward, the illustrator is dyslexic. That said, its a book for all children 2-5. Empathy is at the heart of the book and you can access resources to nurture empathy skills with your little ones by visiting bit.ly/childrensfriendships I'm really keen to know what your favourite children's picture books are!
Phillipa

Hello! I am Delia and I love reading :)

I have been reading since the age of 7 and never stopped.
I had a blog (written with a co-author) turned into a novel with more than 28000 thousand followers between 2011-2013.

I also published poems in books / magazines (both in Romanian and English) !

Happy to be here!

Website: www.deliacristianastamate.com

I'm a retired Air Force officer and pilot and I've been writing fictional mysteries for about 3 & 1/2 years. My series, The Bert and Norah Mysteries, is very unique. My middle-age retired private investigation couple are very much in love, and devoted to their new P.I. business. In their tool bag are Norah's psychic abilities and a coywolf tracking animal. So my stories are not just mysteries to keep a reader guessing, but are also a story about love and the love and training of a domesticated wild animal, and the psychic touches of the paranormal.

Hi, all. I just published my first book, which I co-authored with my father (who sadly isn't here to celebrate the accomplishment, because he passed away last year from Covid). So the emotions are all over the place!

I'm also new to Goodreads, and trying to learn this space as well as figure out how to market the book, get reviews, etc., while also get back up to speed in my new day-job (and after over a year of unemployment during the pandemic, that's harder than it sounds).

Funny, I thought the hard part would be writing the book, but then came all the time working with designers on cover and layout, editors on proofing and copyediting, and now it seems like the work has only just begun!

The book is non-fiction, and it seems there are fewer "opportunities" than for all the numerous fiction genres -- fewer lists, fewer groups, fewer people interested in reading/reviewing (not just here but in general). Is that true, or just my perception?

Any words of advice or suggestions from other non-fiction authors about how to reach non-fiction readers would be appreciated. Or from non-fiction readers. Details about the book can be found on my (newly-created) author's page -- it's the only book there so won't be hard to find (I'd describe it, but I did in another chat on this board, and don't think I'm allowed to post multiple times on the same board).

Thanks!

Benjamin wrote: "My name is Ben Lund. I'm 33 years old with a wife and two sons. I love to read, and am having my debut novel published:Both Sides of Nowhere. Will be released next month and I'm very proud of it.
..."

K.K. wrote: "Hello hope everyone is having a great long weekend! I'm a new author just published with book baby it's my first book ever! If you like pnr with a little steam this is your book I am a fan of jr wa..."

Hi Ben! Congratulations on your book. I write fantasy and paranormal as well. I'll keep my eye out for your book. Am a huge Twilight Fan myself.
Have a great day!
Joanne Giacomini.

Hi everyone! It is a rainy day where I am, perfect for reading and writing! I am a fiction author writing fantasy and paranormal roamance, thrillers sometimes with a touch of sci-fi. I also write the occasional romcom. I just released the first book in a new paranormal/thriller series called "The See-Ers". The book is entitled "The Discovery" and is available on Amazon. It's about a young woman who cannot run from her ability as a psychic any longer. She is being hunted down by an evil government organization and is led to a man who not only can help train her to use her gift, but also awakens her heart as she does his. Will they be able to heal one another and save the world from a scientific experiment that is dangerous and harmful to humankind?
https://www.amazon.ca/Discovery-See-E...

Hello everyone! I'm Lizzie a published author of three books, with Christian Faith Publishing company. My first book is "Special Needs My Story For Gods Glory", my 2nd book is "Spiritual Journey Voyage to Salvation", and my 3rd newest book is "Deception The Devil's Decoy". All of my books are available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, Books a Million (BAM) and other online/book stores.

https://www.amazon.com/author/lizziek...

I am currently working on my 4th book, but when I'm not writing I do enjoy reading a good book, and cooking. I want to connect with other authors and readers, who enjoy books just as much as I do. I also would like recommendation to some good books for me to read.

Hello - Happy Saturday!
I am excited to let you know that my book The Blackmail Enigma, the first in the series about a Silicon Valley executive traveling on business, solving mysteries around the world, was just published on Amazon Kindle eBooks. https://www.amazon.com/Blackmail-Enig...
It is a mystery and suspense novel with a bit of thriller and historical elements in its plot. If you read and like the novel, please consider posting a review and drop me a note about it.

Lizzie wrote: "Hello everyone! I'm Lizzie a published author of three books, with Christian Faith Publishing company. My first book is "Special Needs My Story For Gods Glory", my 2nd book is "Spiritual Journey Vo..."
Hi Lizzie, how are you? Are you looking for reviewers for your book(s)? If so, I'd love to read and review it in exchange for a physical copy, as I don't really have a good way to read ebooks. My review would be published on Goodreads and my book blog. I can also be reached by email at: [email protected]
Thank you!

Hey guys, it Melissa. I write Sci fi fantasy romance books and would love to get reviews on it! would you read my book PDF I send you? I can return the favor. I love to read fantasy and sci fi.

Hi - My name is Prakash Baskar and I write non-fiction/Business leadership and career related content.

My new book - “The Intrapreneur - Do your best work, accelerate your career, and lead yourself” covers how to transition from an employee to an Intrapreneur and really own the work and our careers.

Working on the next one related to job transition.

Hi my name is Alan Loya and I have a book about the Zoot Suit Riots and I am offering a reply to any question about that era. (I had to become an expert, so I did.) My book is "The Zoot Suit Letters" on Amazon.

I don't think I am allowed to mention that I need book reviewers, but I do.

Alan

Hello!

I am a licensed and ordained minister. Additionally, I am a United States Air Force veteran, a former educator, a music lover, a blogger,​ ​a mother, a grandmother, and a great-grandmother.

My sixth published book, which is my debut novel, is about the spiritual, emotional, and physical ramifications of divorce. As another new member commented, I also need book reviews. Please forgive me if I am not supposed to say that here.

My new book release's title is Torn Asunder: What Happens When YeHoVaH's Will Is Ignored. ​This book is available in paperback and ebook on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578337126?...).

Nadine

Hi,
Please check out my three inspirational Christian fiction novels and the new reviews that I posted on my website at https://www.johnservantbooks.com/. I have received many new reviews of Always Before Me which have just been posted. It is a Christian fiction inspirational story about how to recover from terrible tragedy even if your failures are always before you.

The RODDY AND VAL GILDED SERIES launched with "A Gilded Death," followed by "Murder Murder Murder in Gilded Central Park." From Society's playground, Newport, to Gotham's Fifth Avenue, this couple combines his Old New York savvy with her mountain West vision to ask the high-stakes question: Who are the killers?

"A Fatal Gilded High Note" finds Val and Roddy scouring New York and Palm Beach in 1899, when the death of a "coal king" in the Diamond Horseshoe of the Metropolitan Opera House is ruled a homicide.

Hi. My name is Joanne Giacomini. I am a fantasy and paranormal fiction writer who writes romances and thrillers. I also write the occasional romcom. I have three series available on Amazon. A romcom series, a ya fantasy series and a paranormal thriller/romance series. I just released book 2 of that series and am working on book 3 aiming for a late summer release.

For information on my books and me check out my website:
https://www.joannegiacomini.com

Interesting! I also have a paranormal, thriller/romance series. Maybe we can promote each other?

Meantime, congratulations!

www.LesterFisher.com a memoir.

Hello, I am A.W. Baldwin, author of the outdoor thriller "Relic" novels, featuring a moonshining hermit of Canyonlands National Park (red rock and Colorado River country, Utah). I've written five, each a stand-alone. Several have won awards, including BROKEN INN, which has awards from the international Adventure Writer's Competition (Cussler), New York City Big Book Awards, Independent Press Awards, and Global Book Awards. See more at awbaldwin.com.

Hi everyone!
My name is Emanueke aka Raven and I'm a blogger from Italy!
I love the read, especially Fantasy or Medieval Historical Fiction, and the review the books on my blog.
I also have many other hobbies that I like to talk about on the blog, like Anime or Card Games, so feel free to hit me up if you want to chat a bit

Joanne wrote: "Hi. My name is Joanne Giacomini. I am a fantasy and paranormal fiction writer who writes romances and thrillers. I also write the occasional romcom. I have three series available on Amazon. A romco..."

Yes, sounds interesting to me too! I will check out your site and series.

Thanks!