Nightmares and Dreamscapes discussion

If you have any suggestions or ideas on anything you would like to see in the group please put them here. We are open to all suggestions :)

My only suggestions is to add a non-fiction section. I have found through my various readings that true life is sometime more horrible than what we can dream up.

Papaphilly wrote: "My only suggestions is to add a non-fiction section. I have found through my various readings that true life is sometime more horrible than what we can dream up."

Good idea Papa! We'll make it happen, and you're right, reality is sometimes the worst nightmare!

Papaphilly wrote: "My only suggestions is to add a non-fiction section. I have found through my various readings that true life is sometime more horrible than what we can dream up."

Ask and you will most definitely receive! Within reason of course! Non-fiction section is a go!

Kevin. wrote: "True life can be horrible esp if you have dinner with Pap lol"

Speaking of which, you owe me one.

Sally wrote: "Papaphilly wrote: "My only suggestions is to add a non-fiction section. I have found through my various readings that true life is sometime more horrible than what we can dream up."

Ask and you wi..."

Thank you

I'm not a reader of true crime, but that would definently fit within that category.

Graeme wrote: "I'm not a reader of true crime, but that would definently fit within that category."

Same although while I read crime thrillers and crime fiction I wouldn't mind giving it a try to read.

I went through a phase before I had my son where I was big into true crime and after I had him I realized how much of true crime is about kids and now I can't deal. But I'm happy to get into some true crime sans kids. :)

Felina wrote: "I went through a phase before I had my son where I was big into true crime and after I had him I realized how much of true crime is about kids and now I can't deal. But I'm happy to get into some t..."

Yep, I'm with you on that one. It changes your whole view of the world once you have your own to protect.

Legit.

Where's the zombie thread?😜😃😏😉

Can we have a thread about audiobooks?

Vickie wrote: "Where's the zombie thread?😜😃😏😉"

On the way Vickie! It will be under a supernatural tag, ok?

Felina wrote: "Can we have a thread about audiobooks?"

Absolutely, making one now!

Ok, there is a supernatural thread under horror for creatures and zombies and stuff! Also I added an audio thread under general stuff. Let me know if y'all want anything else. I am here to please!

Thank you!💕😊

Threads for freebies people discover and I do love a thread where everyone can post their reviews! :)

Krystal wrote: "Threads for freebies people discover and I do love a thread where everyone can post their reviews! :)"

No problem Krystal, we can do that. The threads will be up in a bit!

Sally the ninja is on it!

Kasia wrote: "Sally the ninja is on it!"

Yes! And I will now reward myself with ice cream!!

I would like to see a thread on the discussion on the nature of horror. What people find as horror. I do no think there is any one true definition, but a wide array of what we all see. I do not see this as a list of authors or books, but the general idea.

Sally wrote: "Krystal wrote: "Threads for freebies people discover and I do love a thread where everyone can post their reviews! :)"

No problem Krystal, we can do that. The threads will be up in a bit!"

Thank you! I really love reading all the reviews my friends write!

Like a discussion of the nature of the genre, Papaphilly?

Graeme wrote: "Like a discussion of the nature of the genre, Papaphilly?"

Exactly

The genre has changed dramatically since the golden days. It is interesting to me to see what scares people and what do they not find to be horror.

Papaphilly wrote: "I would like to see a thread on the discussion on the nature of horror. What people find as horror. I do no think there is any one true definition, but a wide array of what we all see. I do not see..."

Hey Papa! Made a thread under the horror folder to talk about scary stuff! Enjoy! Hope you're having a wonderful day/ night!

Sally wrote: "Papaphilly wrote: "I would like to see a thread on the discussion on the nature of horror. What people find as horror. I do no think there is any one true definition, but a wide array of what we al..."

Okay give me a day.

Just a quick question... I saw there is a buddy read under the horror genre folder vs the buddy read folder. Is that where you mods prefer the buddy reads to go, in the appropriate genre folder and not under buddy reads? Just wanted to be sure before posting a thread. Thanks!

Vickie wrote: "Just a quick question... I saw there is a buddy read under the horror genre folder vs the buddy read folder. Is that where you mods prefer the buddy reads to go, in the appropriate genre folder and..."

Great question. Yes. We are trying to keep things organized with the buddy reads by genre. So horror buddy reads would go under the horror folder - fantasy buddy reads would go under the fantasy folder, and etc. Thanks for asking! :)

Got it, thanks!

Vickie wrote: "Got it, thanks!"

You are welcome! :)

Hello there. What about a crowd-funding thread? Authors can get a shameless plug for their not-yet-published book? Not sure if it's been mentioned before or if its against any rules. Just a thought.

Thanks!

Kevin

Hi Kevin, no we don't do any money raising here on GR, think there are websites designed for it, where you can do it tho :)

Kasia wrote: "Hi Kevin, no we don't do any money raising here on GR, think there are websites designed for it, where you can do it tho :)"

Ok. Not for me though. Just thinking of those that have a kickstarter and they could drop a quick link to the crowd-funding site is all. Not use this site as a funding site.

The Author promotions thread could be used for links to other sites, if GR still allows that.

So, e.g. An author could post a comment describing their crowd funding and a link.

I don't know, it's a step past 'here is my current free or discounted book.'

Kevin, I assume you mean sites like Patreon, etc

I.e. https://www.patreon.com/en-GB

As an ex-mod, my concern would be the amount of potential moderation activity to weed out the unscrupulous from the genuine. If a group allows members to solicit funds, why stop at authors, why not any member?

What happens if a member gets scammed - then there's bad blood in the group?

Could be a can of worms best left closed.

Graeme wrote: "Kevin, I assume you mean sites like Patreon, etc

I.e. https://www.patreon.com/en-GB"

I saw Author Promotions thread and it seemed like it was for already published works.

I was thinking a thread for someone to say "hi, here's a link to my kickstarter, its a book about......thanks!"

Not trying to use this site to generate funding on this site. That would be a nightmare for the reasons you stated.

I'm just trying to help people get their ideas out there.

Kevin wrote: "I was thinking a thread for someone to say "hi, here's a link to my kickstarter, its a book about......thanks!"..."

Indeed, Kevin.

If an author is promoting their book, then that's already covered under the author promotions folder. re this comment. https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

I.e. Authors can set up a thread and promote their books.

(Noting that since no one else has done that, I'll break the ice over there.)

Graeme wrote: "Kevin wrote: "I was thinking a thread for someone to say "hi, here's a link to my kickstarter, its a book about......thanks!"..."

Indeed, Kevin.

If an author is promoting their book, then that's ..."

Perfect. Thanks for the insight my friend.

NP, Kevin. 😊

Just curious, does bizarro fiction have a place in this group?

Bizarro always has a place Steven lol. Always.

Steven wrote: "Just curious, does bizarro fiction have a place in this group?"

I will pm you Steven in a bit. :)

Steven wrote: "Just curious, does bizarro fiction have a place in this group?"

CalebCW wrote: "Bizarro always has a place Steven lol. Always."

Unfortunately to have that type of extreme horror in this group I would have to put the age restriction of 18+ back on this group and I just had it taken off of here from Goodreads staff as it was keeping some people from joining.

how about creating the thread and post it with a an age restriction and warning?

example- the post in this thread consists of mature material or something like that. 🤷‍♀️

oh dang it. Sorry to overstep Marie.

I googled bizzaro fiction and am confused as to why that would make the group unsuitable for under 18.

Sassy Sedusa wrote: "how about creating the thread and post it with a an age restriction and warning?

example- the post in this thread consists of mature material or something like that. 🤷‍♀️"

You cannot do it that way - Goodreads wants the groups that have that kind of material to be completely age restricted. There are groups like that on Goodreads and you are not allowed to view the threads unless you are a member. The whole group has to be age restricted.

CalebCW wrote: "oh dang it. Sorry to overstep Marie."

No worries Caleb. You are good. :)