Book Haven discussion

Our old "Introduction" folder was getting a bit crowded. I decided it was time to make a new one. Feel free to re-introduce yourself or if you are a newbie... let us know who you are. :)

I'll begin!

Hi,

I am JD. I created Book Haven in 2009 and am happy that it has flourished. I recently took on a co-moderator named Nissie. We're here for anything you need. If you need to ask how to do something, don't be shy. Believe me, we're used to it. :)

A little about me and this group...

I am an author, but I am very careful not to pressure anyone into reading my books. I am also a graphic artist and recently created my own business creating book covers for other authors. I'm a psychology major and a bit of a recluse. I'm very shy in person, but outgoing online. :) I am married to the greatest guy in the world. I love animals and books. I have always been a Nook girl, but I recently acquired the Kindle Fire and I love both! I prefer to read Historical Romance, YA, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy and Paranormal.

This group is my "baby", I created her from scratch with the intention of making a haven for all readers. When I first began this group, I couldn't find a group that catered to readers who liked multiple genres. That was when I created Book Haven. I consider all of my members to be my "cyber family" and am grateful that many of you feel the same way. I hope you all enjoy my group and that you make suggestions if you ever feel that the group is lacking an aspect. :)

Hi I'm Diane ,I'm a book lover,mom to two,Kyle who is a marine and sarah who is a senior and will be going to texas tech for nursing.I'm trying expand my interest with reading use to only reaf like romance,now into murder and mystery,will try the vampires and other stuff feel free to give me lots of suggestions

Hi, J.D. and Diane!

I'm Bridget. I too love to read across many different genre. Fantasy, horror, historical romance, contemporary romance, paranormal romance...well, you get the idea. I just love to read and have a hard time turning down any book that catches my eye.

I'm also a writer. I started as a journalist and covered high school sports for my local newspaper. As the way of newspapers have changed, I've changed my writing to focus on books. I self-published a fantasy novel and a short story so far.

I love animals and share my home with three labs that totally think they own the place...and they do. Look forward to continued great discussions.

Bridget wrote: "Hi, J.D. and Diane!

I'm Bridget. I too love to read across many different genre. Fantasy, horror, historical romance, contemporary romance, paranormal romance...well, you get the idea. I just love..."

What is your fantasy novel about? I'm always curious when I meet fellow authors. :)

Hi everyone. I'm Geoff. I've been on GR for a while but have concentrated on finishing writing a book rather than being sociable, so I'm still finding my way around.

I like atmospheric literature with believable characters, particularly if the plot strikes a historical chord, but I'll read across most genres.

I live with my wife in the Chiltern Hills between London and Oxford. When not writing or otherwise trying to earn a living, I'm a very bad pianist and a bit of a lunatic on horseback. Both passions have been known to creep into my writing.

And the book? There's a thumbnail and an excerpt on my profile, if anyone's interested.

Geoffrey wrote: "Hi everyone. I'm Geoff. I've been on GR for a while but have concentrated on finishing writing a book rather than being sociable, so I'm still finding my way around.

I like atmospheric literat..."

Ahhhh... you've been a lurker. lol I'm just teasing you. That's how I refer to the people who are more comfortable reading on GR than participating. There is nothing wrong with it though. ;) When I first joined, I was more of a lurker until I found my niche and now I am a social butterfly. :)
If you would like to post about your book, I have an author folder... ;)

Thanks, JD. The book is at that nerve-wracking stage when it has just been signed by a great agent, but it has not yet been bought by a publisher. I'd better restrain my instinct to plaster GR with excerpts for a while. If & when we get a deal, I'll become blatantly self-promoting.

Meanwhile, I'm exploring. I'm a bit heavy to be a butterfly, but I aim to be a talker rather than a lurker. :)

Hi JD, Bridget, Diane, Geoffrey & everyone else who is lucky enough to choose to be in our wonderful "little" group. First I want to thank JD for starting this group. I've met so many great people through here & hope to meet many more. Thanks for such a great group JD. Now I want to say hi to Geoffrey, Diane & Bridget & everyone else. I hope to get to know everyone better as time goes on. I'll read just about anything & have over the years though right now I'm sort of into YA, Paranormal, Paranormal romance, Fantasy etc. I love to read anything that's written by new authors. There something about new authors that is so fresh & open. They tend to show a little bit of themselves in their books which gives each work a little bit extra. But mostly I just love to read. So Happy Holidays to all & may you all have exceptionally fine New Year. God Bless.....D ;-)

well i am a 3rd generation MIRIAM. i am currently reading the real by james cole.

Diane wrote: "Hi JD, Bridget, Diane, Geoffrey & everyone else who is lucky enough to choose to be in our wonderful "little" group. First I want to thank JD for starting this group. I've met so many great people ..."

You're very welcome! I try to improve on the group as much as I can, but my awesome members are the ones who make it so enjoyable. :)

Well thank you from all of us JD, We are awesome aren't We. lol ;-)

Hello everyone my name is Tori. I'm a single mom to an amazing son. Right now I work at a pet hotel and hope to some day be a vet tech. I'm a book and movie lover. I read anything that catches my attention. I love fantasy, horror, science fiction and Paranormal romance. I'm always looking for new authors to check out.

So I don't think I actually ever introduced myself so I'll just do it now :)

My name is Cierra. I'll be 24 in 5 days. I'm currently in the United States Navy but I'll be done with my 6 year term this March and starting up nursing school in the Fall of 2012. I absolutely love reading. I probably do it more then I do anything else (besides Yoga...I'd like to get certified to teach that one day also). I'll read anything that I find to sound interesting all the way from Horror to Romance. I'm not going to lie though...I have a huge soft spot for Harry Potter...we pretty much grew up together :)

Hello everyone. I am Dr. Luke AM Brown, once a pharmacist but now a relatively new writer of all genre. Happy to be a part of this group. My latest are The Best of Both Worlds of Essie: Island Style Novel and Essie's Kids and the Rolling Calf: Island style children story Check them out. I'm open for feedback. Thank you.

Hello. Been an avid reader for as long as I can remember. From even before I could read on my own. My favorite genre is fantasy but I read a little bit of everything. And open to trying anything. Joining goodreads has made 2011 one of my best years and here's to 2012 bringing even more great books and conversations to our lives.

Looking forward to getting to know you all. :)

Hi! Well, I'm new in goodreads and sincera all I am looking for are good books, it seems I have round my perfect place! :D I don't have any favourite genre, so I raed practically everything! I guess that's all. Hope I can jet to know everyone around!

Hello--I have been lurking here for a bit and now feel comfortable enough to introduce myself :) My alias is "Still Reading" and I sure am! I am a wife and mother of 3 young adults. I have loved reading since I could reach the library counter with my shiny new library card. I have the new Nook that came out this year, my husband has the Nook Color and my grown daughter has a Kindle. I loved having a bookshelf crammed with print books, but since we have moved several times, it just doesn't make sense to lug them around. I used to have a book review blog but I had to give it up due to time restraint and disability.
I enjoy almost all genres of books (thus this group made the most sense to me). I am currently on a dystopian kick (Hunger Games trilogy, Enclave, Forest of Hands and Teeth, etc) but I also enjoy suspense reads (mysteries, detectives, thrillers) and some fantasy, memoirs and women's contemporary lit.
So that's it, and I hope to be able to participate more in near future--happy reading!

that's a lot of books to choose from still reading.

Sonya M

Hello all! I'm new to GoodReads and to groups. I'll probably do more reading than posting at first. I read everything.
Lise

Welcome to our Awesome group. There are so many newbies, I hope I don't miss anyone so here goes. I want to say HI & A BIG WELCOME TO: Dan, congrats on your retirement, Hi to Victoria, Storm, John, Tori & son, Cierra, hope that you had a Happy Birthday. Also a BIG HI to Dr. Brown, Traci, Little, "Still Reading" & Lise. I'm sure that you will fit right in to this wonderful little group we have here. So, Keep On Keepin' On.....Sorry if I missed anyone xoxo. ;-)

I'm Joe. Redskins fan and Book fan. Favorite Book is Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal. My favorite Authors are Christopher Moore, James Rollins, Bernard Cornwell and J. Maarten Troost. I love MANY more authors, but these 4 deliver EVERY TIME and that's why I love them. I am constantly reading anywhere between 4 to 8 different books at one time. I will comment & post periodically. I hope to be a writer one day. I have published a couple of poems and a Christmas story, but have yet to sell anything. Still trying to find my big idea.

Welcome Joe!!! Very happy that you chose Book Haven. If you love to read you should fit right in with the rest of us. Hope to see you in the posts. ;-)

Just Wanted To Wish Each & Everyone In Book Haven "Happy Holidays & A Fabulous New Year to You & Your Families!"

:)

Hola. My name is Lauren. I've been on GR for a while, but I'm a full-time student, so I haven't been very active. I'm excited about this group because I don't limit myself, in either my writing or my reading, to one genre.

I've written some children/YA books, and am co-authoring a series of sci-fi/urban fantasy novels (all available on Amazon), and have started on a literary novel that I hope to finish this spring. Among my favorite books of all time: Lolita, Watership Down, and the Gunslinger series.

I have been of the opinion that there weren't nearly enough forums to read reviews and discuss books-- so I'm so glad to be here.

Merry Christmas & welcome to Book Haven Lauren. I hope that Christmas & the New Year and of course being a part of our group are some of your HAPPIEST times. Good luck with yout books...;-)

Diane wrote: "Welcome Joe!!! Very happy that you chose Book Haven. If you love to read you should fit right in with the rest of us. Hope to see you in the posts. ;-)"

Thanks Diane!!

Hi to all newbies here-- I am pretty new also, and welcome!! To those whom I met last week, I have changed my name to Rita's Still Reading, for convenience of communication. I should have thought of it before, but I was just holding that name aside in case I do a book blog again in the future.
Same person, new name. :)

Diane wrote: "Merry Christmas & welcome to Book Haven Lauren. I hope that Christmas & the New Year and of course being a part of our group are some of your HAPPIEST times. Good luck with yout books...;-)"

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Merry Christmas for those who celebrate, and thanks for the warm welcome!

hey guys my name is Abrar i'm 19 i have a degree in pharmacy and now studying Mechanical Engineering , i always loved to read , the smell of paper and everything but i just stoped reading one day , come on !! who wont after reading lots of textbooks like me . in my last birthday my mom got me a YA book Beautiful Creatures and i didn't stop since then , i read alot and i love all genres .
I am from Sudan live with my family in UAE and now days i study abroad in Malaysia .
Habby holidays , have a nice reading and Merry Christmas ^_^

Hi Ab2y, interesting name. It reminds me of a Star Wars character and I like it. I just bought Beautiful Creatures & plan to start it as soon as I finish the other 3 books I'm reading. Kind of got backed up with Christmas. Welcome to our little group here, I hope you like us. We're a pretty crazy group when we get going. Have a Great Christmas & a very Happy New Year.;-)

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

Diane wrote: "Hi Ab2y, interesting name. It reminds me of a Star Wars character and I like it. I just bought Beautiful Creatures & plan to start it as soon as I finish the other 3 books I'm reading. Kind of got ..."

Thank you Diane i like my name too its meaningful and my mom chose it for me , i already like it here and crazy is cool i'm pretty weird myself so i think i'll fit perfectly .
i really like Beautiful Creatures i recommend it , very good book .Happy Holidays *_*

Merry Christmas to J.D. and everyone here at Book Haven--enjoy this time with family and friends before we all get overwhelmed again!

Hi everyone :-)

Delighted to find and join your group. I've read through this introduction thread and you all sound so wonderfully warm, it made me feel comfortable enough to jump into the introductions :-)

My name is Zoe and I read mostly historical fiction, but I can be lured to enjoy an occasional thriller and something a bit more romantic ;-)

I'm on GR since the end of this summer, but was not very active through the recent months. Had to drag myself off this wonderful site, to finish my second novel. So now that it's finished and safely in the editor's hands, I can have fun reading away and discussing it all :-)

Looking forward to reading through your old threads ;)

Merry Christmas to you all!
Zoe :-)

Heyyo, everyone! :D
I'm Phoebe, and i live in Australia. I'm rarely seen without a book from my local library, and i'm tryin' to get my friend back into reading! :D

I'm also on GR quite alot!

Hello Friends,

I am new to the group :)

My name is Isabel, and I live in Salt Lake City, Utah. I am a mother to a fast growing beautiful girl named Olivia. I am married to a wonderful and caring husband for 13 years and growing strong. We adopted a cute dog at the local shelter and Princess has become part of our family nicely. She is a Beagle, Blue Healer mix. She is extremely smart.

I love to read every minute I can get between work and family life. Yes, I know staying up late is what I do. I must admit that "The Twilight Series" started my love for reading once again since 8th grade.

I love Goodreads! :D

Happy Holidays to all!

Hello, I am a relatively new writer. I am happy to be here.

So you just got your brand new kindle or ipad?

Congratulations! Santa must have been very good to you.

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See it at www.thenon-silenceofthelamb.com/gojah...


SPLIT WORLDS

Hi everyone!

My name is Nyssa. I'm a SAHM and (soon to be) substitute teacher. I've always loved reading, but it has just recently become a true hobby. I haven't watched TV in about 3 months. When online, I'm usually either here at GoodReads or I'm on MobileRead, another site dedicated to reading, especially via e-readers.

I hope everyone has had a very Happy & safe Holiday Season!

Hello everyone. I'm Gerald, author of the suspense thriller 'Of Good And Evil.'

To quickly learn more about myself and my novel, click my recent holiday interview http://inkdropinterviews.wordpress.co... .

I hope you had a MERRY CHRISTMAS and I wish you a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

J.D. wrote: "Bridget wrote: "Hi, J.D. and Diane!

I'm Bridget. I too love to read across many different genre. Fantasy, horror, historical romance, contemporary romance, paranormal romance...well, you get the i..."

Sorry been buried in writing, life and stuff for so long. Finally catching up on posting.

My fantasy novel is a coming of age story about a young man who learns he's really a prince that has to fulfill an ancient prophecy by going on a quest to gather eight orbs of light to keep a dark force sealed in it's void prison.

I love my fantasy old school, at least for this series. Never know where the next series, story or book will take you!

For a remarable holiday interview regarding my novel "Of Good And Evil' click http://inkdropinterviews.wordpress.co... .

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hi, I'm Renae.

My first love was historical fiction (of the middle-grade variety, mind). Lately I've been trying to get back to that, with questionable success. Nowadays I don't read any particular genre, and I'm always willing to try something new.

Hi Renae. Nice to know you. Since you're willing to try something new, may I suggest several books for you to consider:

Rasciss (dark fantasy) by Shane Porteous

Blood of the Moon (thriller) by Richard Gazala

Jan Does Europe (European travel, non-fiction) by Jude Arnold

Of Good And Evil (paranormal suspense thriller) by Gerald Griffin

Monsoon (Adventure) by Wilbur Smith

I have been a member of Goodreads since September 2011, so I'm still a newby. I have not participated much, still getting my feet wet.

I am a reader of scifi, fantasy, some mystery, classic literature and contemporary fiction. Though my eye can be caught by anything that makes me think.

I am a teacher, mostly creative writing, with high school ELA thrown in for variety. I am busy with my non-reading and non-writing life far too much. When I can wrangle the time away from work and family, I read and write about 50/50. Mostly late at night; not hard to figure out why that is.

Please call me Elldee.

Hi,

I'm a new member and a writer of fantasies and paranormal. I have a YA paranormal on Amazon and a space romance. Hope to read lots of interesting discussions here!

PKBrent
http://pkbrent.com

Hi & Happy New Year to all the newbies. Sorry I couldn't greet sooner but I got behind so Welcome!!!

Pete wrote: "I hate to see bookstores close. Oh, I know all of the arguments about new technology and the wave of the future, but I still hate it whenever a brick and mortar store closes. When I was a boy I hid..."

I agree. Bookstores are the magical places :-)
(after saying this I won't admit how addicted I'd become to my e-reading Kindle ;-))

Hey guys! I'm Danniella. I love Dark fantasy books, horror and crime. My favourite authors are Tess Gerritsen, Karen Rose, Alyson Noel, Rachel Caine and Kelly Armstrong. The quickest I've read a book is in a day, the last one was The Vampire Stalker.