Pls add my book: The Emperor's Curse > Likes and Comments

Hello – I’d like to add my new book. Thanks!

* Title: The Emperor’s Curse
* Author(s) name(s): Caryn McCann
* ISBN (or ASIN): 979-8-9932858-1-8
* Publisher: East Meets West Media
* Publication Date Year: 2026
* Publication Date Month: January
* Publication Date Day: 20th
* Page count: 104
* Format (such as paperback, hardcover, eBook, audiobook, etc.): E-book
* Description:

Gold. Immortality. Ghosts. Some secrets are worth killing for.

Officer Paige Gold is caught in the aftermath of a small-town museum heist that spirals into a deadly conspiracy. When her boyfriend’s miracle cure—powered by mysterious gold dust tied to a legendary Chinese emperor—leads to his tragic death, Paige must untangle ancient secrets and survive ruthless adversaries determined to unlock the elixir’s forbidden power.

As the Hungry Ghost Festival approaches, ghostly warnings and biotech greed threaten everything Paige holds dear. With time running out, she races to uncover the mystery linking stolen gold to mankind’s quest for immortality, risking her life for justice and love that may transcend even death. Perfect for fans of supernatural thrillers and international mysteries, this novella blends forbidden romance, ancient legends, and a fierce heroine’s fight for the truth.

* Language (for non-English books): English
* Link to book page which includes the cover and other books' data: Https://carynmccann.com
(Note – my website will be live in a few days)

Hi, I'd like to add my book and myself as an author to Goodreads. Did it follow the right steps by posting here?
Thx!
Best,
Caryn

Hi Caryn

The link you posted does not seem to work.

I can't find the ISBN on WorldCat, and I cannot find any company called East Meets West Media.

Could you pls provide links to a non-bookseller (other than Amazon or ABE Books) that allows confirmation of the ISBN. It would also be good if we could get a cover image.

I haven't published the book yet. But it will be on my website by next Tuesday, December 9th: https://carynmccann.com

East Meets West Media is my publisher name, but I haven't registered it yet.

How do I attach a cover?

What's next? I'd like to bring people to an author page on Goodreads, but I don't have one yet.

Thanks!
Best,
Caryn

We'll just have to wait until next Tuesday when your webpage will show your new book's publication details, including the ISBN-number and, if possible, the cover image.

After we added the booklisting, this will automatically generate an author profile, that you can claim as your own.

Got it. If you like, I can upload the cover image now. Just don't see how - here.

Go to the menu and click on 'Profile'. Then click on 'More photos' and save the cover image here.

I uploaded my book cover. You can check the ISBN # here: https://carynmccann.com/books/emperro...

Will you be able to generate an author profile?

Best,
Caryn

Done. Book is on Goodreads.

Creating an author profile seems to be something you can do yourself. See https://www.goodreads.com/author/program for details.

albie_of_nonfic wrote: "...
Creating an author profile seems to be something you can do yourself."

Correction: An author profile has been created automatically when adding your book, however it is strongly recommended that you also claim it as your own.

Please claim your author profile by clicking Is this you? Let us know at the bottom of the page, in order to join the Goodreads Author Program; see also How do I join the Goodreads Author Program. This will allow you to add and edit information about you and your own books; see Find out how in this guide.

Once you've been admitted to the Program you will be able to add other editions yourself.

Hi there,
I claimed my author page. I'll wait for your email to authorize my author account.
Thanks!
Best,
Caryn

Hi there,
I got your email. I have changed my email address to my author email account (Caryn@CarynMcCann.com). I will publish my debut novel in the first quarter, 2026. You can see that mentioned here: https://carynmccann.com/books/emperor...

I think that's everything from your list that applies to me.

Looking forward to getting my author page soon.
Best,
Caryn