Goodreads Authors/Readers discussion

Hailey wrote: "Rose wrote: "Hi Vincent and other members, I'm pleased to join this group. My debut novel, Opal Song, is out just this week on Amazon and I look forward to connecting with other authors and readers..."

Hi Hailey, I just bought your book! I look forward to reading (warning: I have a bit to get through atm for my book club but I will get there: -)) Cheers, Adele (aka Rose)

Rose wrote: "Hailey wrote: "Rose wrote: "Hi Vincent and other members, I'm pleased to join this group. My debut novel, Opal Song, is out just this week on Amazon and I look forward to connecting with other auth..."

Hi Adele. Thanks for buying my book! I added your book to my Goodreads TBR and I plan on reading it soon.

Hailey wrote: "Rose wrote: "Hailey wrote: "Rose wrote: "Hi Vincent and other members, I'm pleased to join this group. My debut novel, Opal Song, is out just this week on Amazon and I look forward to connecting wi..."
Thanks Hailey! :-))

Thank you so much for setting up this group - it's amazing!

One sentence summary of my book: The Lonely Nest is the story of two women whose short lives continue to be undocumented cases of domestic violence in Connecticut.
“It would be some time until the steel encasement sealing my lonely nest cracked. Some might say I was too damaged to know any better, having lived with an abuser so long. The truth is hard to accept and far more egregious when I say…we learn to sacrifice the ones we love in order to survive."
The events described in The Lonely Nest take place in Norwich and Bozrah
Connecticut and reveal what hides behind time and shame. With a sense of urgency, Concetta Falcone-Codding takes the reader through her family history, narrating four decades of secrets, deadly betrayals, and harm that destroyed the women in her family. Written from the perspective of her child-self, Falcone-Codding’s sensitive prose exposes the translucent line between witnessing abuse and being complicit in it. She originally wrote a rough draft in 2016, and decided it needed more work and rewrote the book four years later. Her life journey began in Bozrah CT, at Fields Memorial School and later on to NFA, where a teacher named Alan K. Driscoll became a mentor and saved her in ways only a good teacher can save a troubled student. Mr. Driscoll is included in four chapters. I think readers will find these chapters memorable. This book reveals familiar sights in Norwich, many of them long passed, such as Mr. Big, Woolworth, Thermos Company, Uncas on Thames, etc. However, the true purpose is to tell the story of her mother and sister and how their lives were shortened by domestic violence. There are several chapters on "The Norwich State Hospital" where her mom and sister were committed. Yes, this book is filled with beautiful memories of Norwich and Bozrah and holds past references to certain people and places, but never forget it is about domestic violence and incest. Concetta Falcone-Codding will never forget her days at NFA. They gave her the courage to go on to college and become a successful teacher and writer. Out of all her accomplishments, she is proudest of attending and graduating from the Norwich Free Academy, in 1971.
Thank you for your support.
The Lonely Nest is a story of domestic violence, incest, childhood loss, and courage written for all whose stories have yet to be heard.
Concetta Falcone-Coddinghttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1736908901/...

Hello Fiona;

Good to "meet" you.
May I recommend my new book UNRAVELED: A Personal Journey into Conflict, War, and Diplomacy, now available on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P2QCYKB

I would appreciate it if you would kindly leave an honest review on amazon.com

Best
Emma

Hey All,

I'm JT. I'm working on the rewrite for a draft I finished a while back. It's going pretty smoothly so far and coming out faster than I had anticipated. Anyone is welcome to take a look if you're into adventure stories. I'll try to keep my goodreads on par with what I post on wattpad but the wattpad may have a higher amount of information or content. Feel free to check out whatever suits you though!
Once my rewrite gets through the plot set up, I plan to look for some betareaders and maybe even some reviews/critiques.

Happy to be here and hope you enjoy your visit if you decide to stop by my world :)

Duality
Dissonance
https://www.wattpad.com/story/2966386...

I wrote my debut novel in a psychiatric ward to show my artistic vision of the city drug scene in this urban legend told by queer and anarchist Matilda which rejects social norms or status, choosing to be a loser, who despise work as slavery.
She questions her identity to open scale of experiencing gender-fluid spectrum but also her own role played in filmed with her eye like camera perspective registering details of her explorations.
She never pays for a ticket, enjoying free ride where she pleases, her fearless hitchhike which is as well personal pilgrimage across borders and dimensions, but a raw account of the old school solo trip in survival mode of her physical power charged by endless life energy is a reason for spiritual growth on the road. Like a gypsy, like a walker-writer, she enjoys life on the road.
Rebels against corrections of disorders in institutions, which gives meaning to the title of the book as a salute to the oppressed by a system.
A psychological study of addictions filters dark, paranoid tropes of mental struggles, personal experiences which inspired prose fuelled by amphetamines Matilda's abuse chasing the best highs on polish speed she is sentimental about, her drug use speeds up the pace of narrative giving graphic visions expanding the perception of mind projecting later psychotic Reality


Explosives Under Special Supervision

Thank you Vince I agree it is a place where we all can be free, explore, share, create, lift and connect with other inspiring writers authors and poets.

Thank you Vincent and Bernadette, I am intrigued by this group's concept. My genre is memoir, in a series of 3 books the first is:


TITLE INFORMATION
HAPPENSTANCE
Lester Fisher
AuthorHouse (684 pp.)
$42.99 hardcover, $28.99 paperback, $2.99 e-book
ISBN: 978-1-66553-599-1
September 7, 2021

KIRKUS BOOK REVIEW

In this debut memoir, a man recounts his loves and experiences as a young seminarian and later a Peace Corps volunteer in Africa.

Fisher, who goes by Mike Klungness (his middle name and stepfather’s surname) in his book, opens with a “passing overview” of his life. Readers discover that the 60-something has children and that his third (and current) wife is his first love, whom he met when they were teens. Then the author focuses on Klungness’ intricate journey. He was born in 1947 to a single mother who moved to Washington state after she married. Roman Catholic school led to his enrollment in St. Francis Seminary. Though he was quickly smitten with neighbor Gretchen Huffhines, his studies to be a priest meant they would stay merely friends. Klungness eventually left the seminary, hoping to walk down the aisle with Huffhines. But as the Vietnam War raged, he felt he had few options beyond applying to the Peace Corps. He went to his Kenya assignment alone and immersed himself in an entirely new culture, all while racial unrest unsettled his home country. He also fell for Charity Mshoi, a mother of three young children who became his common-law wife. Once his tour ended, he planned to bring his new family to the States. Despite the work’s 672-page length and Fisher’s overview that takes readers into the 21st century, the memoir ends in the early ’70s. A sequel will follow. The author includes memorable details in this first installment, from Africa’s vast landscape and local foods to the treatment for the atrophied leg of Mshoi’s son. There’s a lively focus on many of the people in Klungness’ life, such as his mother, and though this autobiography occasionally hops around decades, it’s never confusing. Fisher enriches his book with snippets of other sources, like newspaper articles, as well as Klungness’ written correspondence with Huffhines and her mom Jana’s delightfully pithy journal entries. The author moreover adds copious photographs. Only some of them are Fisher’s own pictures—and those are the most rewarding.

An absorbing personal account of life’s unpredictable turns.

I'm excited to be part of this group.

Hi Everyone,
Goodreads is proving rather daunting. Just dipping my toe into posting a comment now. Tried it before but I have no idea what I did wrong. I'll be really happy if this time I am successful.

What would you like to talk about, Ash?

I have written a 20th century memoir
My trailer
https://youtu.be/4hSQoAVdj9I
my wudget
https://www.book2look.com/book/7ykyCO...

Thanks Vincent for this great group!


Hi everyone, Shanon Luca is my name. I'm a reader and a writer...

Wrote a book on how to make your relationships work! It's especially focused on women.

Title: Relationships! Why People (women) Fail in it https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TMJ5KTN/...

You can find the book on Amazon Kindle for free.

Hope you're all doing ok with the whole pandemic...

Will like to connect with as many as possible...

Hi Shannon,
I’m doing well . Thanks for sharing your book info will look it up .

DF (Donna) Kennedy. I am the author of THE TRUTH.

Kidnapped and held in total darkness, Dahlia Frost flips the imaginary book in her mind over to the cover, verifying this isn’t her story because her story doesn’t end this way. She wasn’t pushed, nor did she fall from the summit of her life; she nosedived into a bottomless hell when she sought out and demanded the truth before writing and then publishing her novel, Daddy Issues.
Four months prior to her kidnapping, with quarantine and travel bans lifted, while in London to promote her book Roland Hughes, ex-boyfriend turned celebrity, makes a grand entrance into her life, bringing with him the national spotlight. Dahlia quickly learns that her desire to stay invisible in a highly visible world becomes increasingly difficult when swept up in an unpredictable and danger-filled world. A world in which she discovers who she is and what she is capable of. She must choose which relationships are worth saving when those closest betray her. How far would you go for revenge? How far would you go to protect the ones you love?

Thank you for taking time to moderate this group. I’m the newly minted author of Dog Star Night, a middle-grade fantasy adventure story. I published the ebook last month and, hopefully, will publish the paperback by 1 June. I’ve included a few of my favorite passages below. I suppose they’re spoilers, but when you're # 1,006,234 in Amazon, I don’t suppose spoilers really matter! Thanks again.

…But that morning, Max didn’t budge. His eyes didn’t open. His tail didn’t wag. Max lay lifeless. A wrenching pain gripped Benny’s stomach and he couldn’t breathe. Gasping, Benny finally caught a single breath and yelled, “Dad! Dad!”

…Just before getting so bright that Benny would have to turn away, the white light in the orb separated into colors. The colors took on shapes. First, pink and orange blended together to form a sunburned face, with rugged lines etched into it. Next, a swirl of red became hair and a beard. Finally, blues, yellows, and greens decorated the beard with beads. The orb became a crystal ball, the head of a red-haired, red-bearded man inside of it.

… Benny was engulfed by darkness. After a few seconds, white specks appeared overhead. At first, Benny thought they were stars, thousands of them, until he realized the specks were falling. One fell cold upon his face. They were snowflakes! Benny was no
longer viewing, but experiencing. He was in the globe, and what was in the globe was real.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VHZKMDW

G'day everyone and thank you Vincent from me too. I have just published my debut novel, "Happiest in Denial", which is available on Amazon, and I am spreading the word. The genre is tricky, I guess it's dark romance, chick lit and contemporary fiction. It has ranked number one in four categories which are: Sexual Addiction & Recovery, Bipolar Pathology, Domestic Partner Abuse (Books) & Coping with Bipolar Disorder. As well as coming in the top 100 for - Dysfunctional Families. I would love others to read it and spread the word. I'm hoping it will empower women. Thanks for your time, Cassandra

The Day Artificial Intelligence Got A Migraine
Thanks! I've been around for a while, but have not been involved in many groups or discussions. I normally write crime thrillers, but I had an idea for a sci-fi thriller, which is my latest work. If you like sci-fi, i invite you to check it out. It deals with a futuristic society that becomes overly dependent on an AI supercomputer and encounters a problem that threatens all mankind, or as Cece, the prime chip mistress, calls us - fleshlumps.

Thanks, Vincent! As an unknown indie, it's nice to finally find a place where I can connect not just with readers and other authors, but one where I am not discouraged or banned for trying to do so. (Some of the other Goodreads groups don't allow self-promotion, and ads platforms are both expensive and picky about what you say.)
– Marie

Thankyou Vincent, As a fantasy author, I hope I can contribute to this group in time. Best regards Jim

Hello my name is Nicholas john powter and i wondering if anyone would like to read my fantasy novel titled" the young

Hi Vince

Thanks for putting this forum together.
It shows you really have aspiring authors in mind.
I'm very delighted to be a new member on this platform. There are a lot of ideas I am keen to share with others, who are actively contributing to this space.

At the moment I am interested in non-fiction along the lines of self-help, but I'm an open-minded individual.
I think gradually I'll move towards exploring fiction: authentic drama.

Below is a link to my official author page.
Cheers.

https://books2read.com/angela-ownyour...

I'm discovering Goodreads forum as a writer and I admire all these discussions to bring readers, authors and book lovers together. Thank you so much

My book: A coffee with Archangels
Isa Millot

I can't wait to find out news writers, readers and new reading inspirations

I have a new release! Sasha's Happy Ending is the story of a scarred, wounded veteran making her way back into life and love, with a loving man with scars of his own. I had a wonderful time writing it and hope you'll have an equally good time reading it!

My Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sashas-Ending-...

Hi, Authors/ Readers!

I'm looking forward to participating in this group. Writing is an ongoing learning curve. I published my YA book, "Cracks in the Heart", last September on Amazon, and now looking for more reviews. A story where the paranormal entwines with the spiritual throughout, as a young woman tries to hold together the already fractured family under the shadow of the Baldwin Hills Dam. Inspired by true events.
I'm originally from Los Angeles, grew up listening to the ebb and flow of the sea. By the time I hit my teens, I was surfing with the guys. I adored reading, writing poetry and painting. I graduated from Pepperdine University in Malibu with a B.A. in Education and minor in Art. I married young and had two sons and a daughter, and in addition I taught for Los Angeles City Schools. Clint and I loved exhibiting our artwork in L.A., Laguna Beach and Park City, Utah.
Eventually my husband and I left the sea for the mountains...exchanged surfing for skiing. After my husband closed his architectural office, I opened a tutoring center and operated it for 15 years. Loved interacting with great staff and clients. Clint passed away in '03...the saddest day of my life.
Fortunately, my work and continuing with painting and writing kept me buoyant. I'm a strong believer than creativity keeps us young and able to fully embrace life.
Thank you, Vincent! I'm looking so forward to getting involved with this group, for simpatico is the operative word!

Janet Peters

"Cracks in the Heart"
Link: amzn.to/3g35daS

Thank you and I do look forward discovering fresh insights and new releases as well as sharing thoughts and ideas with others.

I'm a new author here and need help! How to I pick the genre of my book, which is a middle grade reader about a blind 10 year old girl named Mary Elisabeth Quigley who decides she is going to find her single father a girlfriend. I'm not as up to date on how to use some of the new tech so could really use the help. Thanks to anyone who might be kind enough to reply.

Dennis wrote: "Jeff wrote: "I'm glad I found this group. I have to admit GoodReads is difficult to navigate compared to other sites so even though I joined a while back I was not inclined to spend any time on her..."

I realize you wrote the above a year ago but I was relieved to find someone else who also found the site difficult to navigate. Thank you, I thought it was just my age...I'm 74...with a new middle-grade-book I want to get reviews for. Linda Eighmy

Good morning to all poetic hearts and thank you to Vincent for opportunity to share through and books... community don't forget to look at the stars that have suggested the right path in this world. A poetic world, anyway... Gianlubodai, the writer with eyes always wide open...

Hi Vincent, I am a new author, looking forward to connecting with people in this discussion group.

Hi, Vincent, and thank you for your welcome! I'm so excited to meet you all.

Asanka 

Hey guys. I am an Author. I'm excited to share that I've recently published a book "Love Beyond Words" and I would be truly honored if you could consider purchasing a copy (link attached) It's a love story with a beautiful message that I believe you'll find enjoyable and thought-provoking. Thank you for your support, and I can't wait to hear your feedback! LOVE BEYOND WORDS

Hi Everyone
I am an Author and hope to talk to readers mainly people who read books to their young kids 3 to 8 years I want to get their feedback and learn from the discussions to improve my books moving forward.
I just think it is nice to talk to people and hear their views, dreams, and dreads in life.
So Hi there my name is Tyrone

Hi!

My name is Isha Patel, and I am a sophomore in high school.

Whether it was reading fairy tales, going to first grade with Junie B. Jones, or becoming friends with the BFG, reading has always been a huge part of my life. But while the average middle-class family owns around 13 books, yet there is only one book for every 300 children in Chicago’s underprivileged areas. While I had the privilege of expanding my vocabulary and developing skills like critical reading through books, thousands of kids are denied the essential skills of perseverance, empathy, and knowledge that thrive when reading.

You have the power to make a difference in a child's life.

I have partnered with Bernie’s Book Bank to host a book drive/fundraiser. Bernie’s Book Bank collects, processes, and distributes quality new and gently used children’s books to significantly increase book ownership among under-served infants, toddlers, and school-age children throughout Chicagoland.

It would mean the world to me and these underprivileged children if you give up one day’s worth of coffee and contribute to Bernie’s mission. You are providing them the opportunity to reimagine the world and explore their imagination and individuality. For every 2 dollars you donate, you will add one book to an underprivileged child’s personal library and bring magic into their life.

Please let me know if you are interested in bringing attention to this mission by emailing me at [email protected], and I would be happy to give you further information on how to help.

Here is the link to my gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/give-kids-...

Thank you so much!

Best,
Isha Patel

Hello, my name is Jason S. Young and I am a fledgling author. My debut book is called Macabre Cocktail, which is a collection of six interconnected horror stories set in a fictional city named Saint's Haven. I hope to connect with fellow authors and readers so I can hone my craft and build a following.
Macabre Cocktail

Hello everyone
My name is Aarjavi
I do bookish vlogs, recommendation videos, bookshelf tour, bookish gift guides and other videos

Here’s my channel link:
https://youtube.com/@PowerOfBooks1902...


FEEL FREE TO SUBSCRIBE AND HELP ME GROW MY CHANNEL

hope all the small book tubers can grow their channels 🤞🏻

Hi Aarjavi, I am a subscriber on your channel. I love what you do. I would be thrilled if you read and vlog about my recent book "Rise Above the Rut." Please contact me at [email protected] if you would like to receive a complimentary copy.

James wrote: "but when you're # 1,006,234 in Amazon, I don’t suppose spoilers really matter!" I also looked up where I'm at and its a big number too :-) Well, there's nowhere to go but up for us!

Thank you for inviting me!

- Alexandra Gardner
King's Chaos

Thank you

Linda wrote: "I'm a new author here and need help! How to I pick the genre of my book, which is a middle grade reader about a blind 10 year old girl named Mary Elisabeth Quigley who decides she is going to find ..."

Hi Linda :o)

Thank you for sharing your dilemma. I do not necessarily have an answer for you, just want to share that some books contain the loveliness attributable to a few genres simultaneously! which is a great thing.. may be one day of dealing with it, would be being pragmatic? Just decide how are you likely to get more interest/more readers- if you class your creation as middle grade..? or something else.

Good luck :o)

Jasmine

Hi. Read my ebook about jokes for children and adults. Humor is a waste if it offers no learning.

Ebook and paperback.

GIFT OF SMILE: BRIEF JUICY JOKES


Here we have 200 mind friendly jokes and short funny stories which are full of laughter, wisdom, and lessons. Humor is a delicate way of sharing wisdom by the expression of a smile. This collection will help you test your sense of understanding. After a tricky joke, there is a hint to elaborate if you did not understand in the first place. The taglines have a combination of laughter and sobriety that will make people especially children more aware, responsible, and respectful towards the community.
This is the book for all genres.

Hello to all! I just joined today & would like to invite you to take a peek (sample read) of my recently published book on Amazon. https://a.co/d/bh1e1Ov
here's a short description:"Step into the paws of Rocky, the lovable and mischievous Golden Retriever, as he takes you on a whimsical journey through his world. In "A Dog’s Tail: The Adventures and Mischiefs of Rocky," Rocky tells his life story with humor and heartfelt moments, sharing the highs and lows of being a dog in a human family.

From his unexpected adoption to the challenges of potty training and the adventures of travel, Rocky's anecdotes are filled with laughter and excitement. Meet the unforgettable characters in Rocky's life, including his "big brother Curtis," the enigmatic "Uncle Avalon," and a colorful cast of friends and villains from the doggy world.

Join Rocky as he navigates through relocating from Hawaii to California to Florida, exploring the outdoors, and attending the prestigious Pet Academy. With a playful spirit and an unwavering love for his family, Rocky's story is a delightful chronicle celebrating the bond between humans and their four-legged companions.

With vivid descriptions and an enormous collection of memorable photographs, "A Dog’s Tail: The Adventures and Mischiefs of Rocky” is a heartwarming and entertaining memoir from Rocky's point of view that is perfect for dog lovers of all ages and will leave you craving for more tail-wagging adventures.

I am happy to have joined today. I appreciate you all and would like you to take a look on my books at my author page
https://amazon.com/author/amazon.comvera
Thanks so much for doing so. Remain blessed

I just found this group! nice to meet u all~

Vera wrote: "I am happy to have joined today. I appreciate you all and would like you to take a look on my books at my author page
https://amazon.com/author/amazon.comvera
Thanks so much for doing so. Remain ..."

It is mutual, Jemma~

Thanks for the invitation, Vincent. It's great to be a part of this group.

Hi!
Thank you for letting me post my new controversial book.



https://www.facebook.com/CMG122112