Goodreads Authors/Readers discussion

Hi Vincent and everyone else! I'm new here and I have my first book coming out on November 27 with Word Alive Press. It is called Come to Me and is about the life of Christ through the eyes of His mother. Just in time for Christmas! My website is http://www.laurajdavis.com

Vincent, thank you for creating this group. I will be posting my books in the corresponding genre, etc. First I need to familiarise myself with this forum. So I'll be back shortly!

Regards, Sylvia Massara
Sylvia Massara Website

Dear Vincent,
This is a great idea. Thank you for creating the group.

My debut novel is Crestmont and I will be hosting a Question and Answer group on Goodreads from December 6 - 22nd. Hope some will join me!

Holly

Sure thing, Sylvia and Holly!

We are glad to have you and your books.

-Vince

Hi Vincent, just wanted to let you know that this is an awesome group. I've had a chance to look through all the discussions now and have been able to add my info.

Also, I wanted to let you know that I run a virtual TV show on a blog called The Lit Chick Show where I showcase the work of authors from all genres. Don't be misled by the name "lit chick"; it's just a play on words with "chick lit", but my show features fiction and non-fiction and I do this by way of video interview with the author. Check it out if you have time, and I would like to invite any author in this forum to approach me if they wish to be featured on the show. It's yet another avenue for free promo.

I can be contacted via email: [email protected]

Cheers, Sylvia

Welcome to the group and happy 2011!

Thank you for accepting me as a member!

Hi Vincent.
This is just to let you know I posted my novel, The Admiral's Woman to the thriller section. It is a spy/Cold War/espionage novel, but thriller seems the best bet.

If you think I should have done anything different let me know and I will correct it. thanks for the opportunity. As a recent member of Goodreads I am still not sure of what the righjt protocol is.


best wishes

Robert Hendry

Hello everyone.

I'm O. Warfield. I certainly am glad to find you all. This sounds like where I belong. I've written a book, Omar Blue and K-9 Town, USA, for "children of all ages", if you know what I mean. It's loosely based on my 120 lb. doberman, Omar Blue. I'm self-published with createspace, selling on Amazon.

My book is expressed in verse. It's a unique and exciting quick read and I assure you its different from anything you've read before. I'd love for as many of you as possible to read and provide your candid comments on it.

I have placed a few chapters on Goodreads and intend to put the whole book on but I want to learn about all the different opportunities I'm seeing on this site first. It's wonderful. I'd also like to invite you all to my blog, www.Omarblue.blogspot.com. The name of it is "My Dog Leads Two Lives". It tells about Omar Blue's life at home with his dad and me, and his life when he leaves us to go to his pack. I also offer facts about little known and rare breed canines in a very interesting way.

Following is a description of Omar Blue and K-9 Town, USA:

Mighty Doberman Omar Blue and his pack of fierce canines end their search and form K-9 Town, USA. With predators always lurking they survive by their fearlessness, love for each other and love for the town that grows quickly by leaps and bounds.

While the canine Elders and the puppies settle in, there’s no end to the adventure. What would make Dirty Sam the Grizzly have second thoughts about attacking the female Elders? Why would Coyote Red think he and his pals could tear down the wedding space even before Rottweiler Brady the professor and Poodle Sophie Jean the schoolmarm have their wedding? What are those naughty puppies up to? If that isn’t enough, whose hiding behind The Big Oak Tree now?

I suppose it is safe to tell you about the trilogy I have published. Lane's End, Un-Stable Lane, and the most recent, The Third Lane, complete my attempt to get recognised as an author. Find them on Amazon or www.oldstickbooks.co.uk.I haven't got to grips with Goodreads yet. I don't know how to find people local to me, or people who might like what I write.
Julie.

Hi everyone. I'm so happy to be here. I'm looking to make a lot of friends, especially those who write childrens books and poetry, as I do. I'd love for you to read some of my Omar Blue saga. I'm also interested in reading what you have put out for us. I intend to find you so you may as well make it easy for me, lol. Isn't this fun.

Hi, O. You're in good company. I write a young adult series that incorporates lots of poetry (mainly riddles).

Welcome to the group!

BB

Thank you William. I'm going to read some of your work to see if I can pick up any pointers.

O.


William wrote: "Hi, O. You're in good company. I write a young adult series that incorporates lots of poetry (mainly riddles).

Welcome to the group!

BB"

Help!! Don't know what to do. I had a book giveaway contest. Now its time for me to send out my book to the winners but one of the addresses is out of the country and the post office says its incomplete. I'm hoping someone, maybe Vincent, can tell me how to get an updated address.

O,

Does this winner have a Goodreads email account? If so, you could try sending an email to get a complete address.

If there's no way to get in touch with the winner, you might have to wait until he/she gets in touch with you. (Do they have your email address?)

Hello, Vincent,

Thanks for the welcome. I look forward to meeting new friends and participating in interesting discussions.

My techno-thriller novel "Perilous Panacea" was published by Savant Books and Publications in October and is available at Amazon.com (:http://www.amazon.com/dp/0984555234)and Barnes and Noble. I will add more details in the "Thriller" folder.

Thanks again,

Ronald Klueh

Hi-I've been reading & not posting the last few days so I'm glad to be back. :D
Welcome to everyone new!
Amanda: I teach teens with autism but many (all) of my students are on a 2-5th grade reading level so I'll be sure to check out your book. :) Welcome again.

I was overwhelmed at first by the site but am more & more comfortable. I think I focused on 2 sites at first & then when I was comfortable there began to branch out. I was so touched when someone asked to 'friend' me & that began a whole other journey which helped me to feel connected. GR sends friends requests if you mark that box & that helped a lot too.

Thank you for your kind words.I'd like to check out your blog, if I can. Where can I find it?

On your profile page, there is a section about settings. One of the options is to "have goodreads send friend recommendations."

Also, if you like someone's posts or have been chatting with them, you can hit their name & it'll take you to a screen where it says "send message/follow reviews/compare books/ask as friend". I usually compare books to see how much I have in common as a reader or just for fun if I've been chatting a lot with people. It was scary at first but most people said yes (& you just don't hear back otherwise) because this is a very friendly site.

So take a chance & have fun! :D

Hey everyone! My name is Kait and I am a author/marketer, deadly combination (smile). One of my personal goals is to educate authors on how to use Amazon to promote their books. As we all know Amazon is a force you can not ignore. Ironically though I believe goodreads (more so than Amazon) to be one of the best places for sharing information on the subject . I have often found that the Amazon Discussion Boards can be a not so friendly place and unfortunately many authors fall victim to "cyber-bulling". None of that here!

For the last few weeks I was attending the Taipei International Book Fair in Taiwan and let me tell you the desire to distribute foreign books into the U.S (as well as bring American "English" books into their region) is HUGE! It is all very exciting. One thing I noted which I felt everyone should know is that Amazon is the go to site for Foreign Rights buyers! Yup you heard me. Basically foreign publishing companies are realizing the value of Amazon and how it can essentially be used as a search engine when looking for new titles for rights purchasing. Having an amazon presence is more crucial now than ever as the site will only grow in the proceeding month/years in popularity.

That being said I wanted to let you all know I have created a blog to which I will be making 2 new posts a week all relating to Amazon. This blog will cover marketing tips, facts, and general information about Amazon. My aim is to help educate authors on using Amazon as this site should be treated by an author just as you would Facebook or Twitter. Social Media baby! ITS HERE TO STAY! Below is the link to my new blog! Hope you enjoy it and please feel free to leave comments!

How to Use Amazon to Promote Your Published Book
http://amazonauthors.blogspot.com/


Kait

Hi, Kait,

I've bookmarked your blog page. Sounds just like what I need. -:)

Joan
www.joanhallhovey.com

Great thanks! I posted two new articles last night so make sure to take a peek :)

Kait

Hello Everyone,

My name is Linda. I am a photographer, vintage racing fanatic and now an author. I have combined my passions into a book full of amazing pictures and sorties about the drivers of those vintage cars. Please check out my book and site and let me know what you think of my book.

www.lindaweldon.com

Cool pictures! Good luck with the book.

Thank you so much for the message Vincent. Felt nice :)

Sure thing, Kavita. :) It's good to have you here.

I'm sure you'll find many great authors and fellow readers on our group.

I'm looking forward to participating.

Welcome to all the new people who joined. Now let’s have some fun!

Fiona wrote: "Thanks for invite Vincent.

I am not a writer - just a reader - voracious tho!!!

I love meeting and connecting with authors and I have meet some great ones here!!!

Please feel free to rec..."
Hi Fiona I agree with you 100% I too have met some really nice authors on this site and I am loving it.

Vincent wrote: "Welcome to the Goodreads Authors/Readers group! As an author, I've always felt there should be an organized forum that connects readers with writers. I've designed this group to encourage authors t..."
Thank you Vincent and I just want to let you know that I was writing a book but I kind of stopped and now I am purely a reader. I mostly read fantasy and books like that so please don't be disapointed if I don't like many of the books that are being read by this group ok?

Jenna wrote: "Fiona wrote: "Thanks for invite Vincent.

I am not a writer - just a reader - voracious tho!!!

I love meeting and connecting with authors and I have meet some great ones here!!!

Please fe..."
Thank heaven for readers, especially voracious ones. LOL
Caroline Clemmons
www.carolineclemmons.com

I didn't get an invite. I just wormed my way in here. Looks interesting.

:)

JPA

Hi, I'm Annie!

John wrote: "I didn't get an invite. I just wormed my way in here. Looks interesting.

:)

JPA"

Same here John.

Hi Vincent: Thank you for starting this group! I've been a "working poet" and poetry promoter for going on 17 years now and built what reputation I have by going "everywhere" on the west cost. I put the third edition of my book Instant Poetry (Just Add Words!)out last December on I Universe. I hope you won't hold using a so called "Vanity press" against me but they were the only press house that has that kind of
distrubtion ( not even Amazon gose EVERYWHERE) and wil
take your manuscript even if you have not yet apeared on OPRAH or other major talk show. Thanks again for the forum!


"Laughing" Larry Berger

Thanks, Vincent, this is a great tool for getting people connected!

You are welcome, Lawrence and Richard.

I'm glad to see you guys here, and I hope the forum is helpful.

-Vince

I love the concept of this group, and am looking forward to participating!

Thanks for creating the group Vincent

You're welcome, Debbie.

Glad to have you here.

This group is great vincent. Thank you for the warm welcome.

welcome Pooja. Patti

Hi. I'm Marilyn Baron. I just joined and I'm happy to be here. I'm a Georgia writer, author of "A Choir of Angels," a humorous, supernatural e-short story, which is available on www.twbpress.com/achoirofangels.html
It's also available on Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook, OmniLit and Smashwords and is listed on Goodreads.With wedding season coming up, it's a timely, heartwarming tale of a family's tragedy and a wedding promise unfulfilled. Here Comes the Bride. There Goes the MOB (Mother of the bride.) How far will a mother go to sing at her daughter's wedding? Nothing, not even a little thing like death, is going to cheat Rhonda Paver out of celebrating the happiest day of her daughter's life. Even if she has to cross over to the other side to do it.
I blog at www.petitfoursandhottamales.com, a blog for writers and readers.
I'm on the Board of Georgia Romance Writers as Editor of The Galley, our online chapter newsletter. I'm also a PR consultant in Atlanta. I write humorous women's fiction and romantic suspense and love to read. You can follow me on Twitter at Marilyn Baron @MarilynBaron. I'm looking forward to getting to know you.

Welcome to all the new authors in the thread! glad to know you all!

Sure thing, Pooja.

Enjoy the group.

Hi Vincent, thank you for the welcome. I am glad to be a part of the group.

Katrina Williams
Trouble Down South and Other Stories

Thanks for setting up this group, Vince!
Laurie Moulton
Let the Adventure Begin! Theme Nights for Families with Young Children: Fun & Easy Family Night Activities

Thank you for the welcome. Glad to be here. Women and Other Monsters

Kait wrote: "Hey everyone! My name is Kait and I am a author/marketer, deadly combination (smile). One of my personal goals is to educate authors on how to use Amazon to promote their books. As we all know Amaz..."

Thanks for this great resource! I've been doing research to market my soon-to-be-published book and this will be very helpful. I added your blog to my website links.

Hi, I'm new to this group. Will add your blog to my links also... My first book is coming out in August from Astraea Press - DOUBLE CROSSING is a twist of True Grit, but taking place on the 1869 transcontinental RR. Historical romantic suspense genre. :-D

Meg Mims
DOUBLE CROSSING, Astraea Press, August 2011