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Hi guys! My name is Natalie and I run a book blog that is heavily focused on young adult literature (though I do review adult books as well). If you're interested, please feel free to drop by!

My blog, Mindful Musings.

Hi. I write crime fiction thrillers. I have published 8 novels. Most are traditionally published, but the most recent, TOXICITY is e-book only. It turned out to be a prequel to one of my series.

My first series is a cross between "Desperate Housewives and 24" and features Ellie Foreman, a single mother and video producer who gets involved in dark situations. There are 4 novels in that series.

The second series evolved out of the Ellie books and features Georgia Davis, a PI who used to be a cop. Including the prequel, there are 3 of those.

I've also written a stand alone thriller that goes back, in part, to the late 60s in Chicago. It came out last December (SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE)

My next novel is a literary thriller that is set in Iran during the revolution.

You can find out more at my website: www.libbyhellmann.com. Including my blog, SAY THE WORD (And you'll be free...) Come visit. Even stay a while!

Thanks for reading this far...

Hi everybody. My name is Jennifer, Marty (my hubby) and I run a Fictitious Musings book blog. We read a little bit of everything but young adult, horror, dystopian are among our favs.

Stop by and check us out at www.fictitiousmusings.com

Hey guys! Here is some of my writing, I'm only just barely a decent writer but I would really love to get some constructive critism so I can improve.

Here is a short mystery (incomplete so far)
Chapter 1
http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/2...

Chapter 2
http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/2...

And here is a mystery/thriller/romance (incomplete so far)
Chapter 1
http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/2...

Please let me know what you think!

I am so impressed by all the writers! It is like a dream of mine to write a book but I am so intimidated and overwhelmed..

I know what you mean, I jumped in because a friend wanted to do a write-a-long and now its a weekly thing where a bunch of us get together (online) and post whatever story we wrote that week.

(In fact, it's so much fun we ought to do one here, working on it now!)

Hi folks.

If you are interested in different kind of e-novel, based on an insider's look at where the world's largest retailer is heading, take a look at my new e-book Il Vendetta (http://breganasher.com/ilvendetta). With extortion, kidnapping, murder, evil managers, weak buyers, innocent suppliers and vindictive employees, this is a story not to be missed.

I also have a new hacker e-novel called White Cell (http://breganasher.com/whitecell). A good hacker inadvertently gets mixed up with the Mafia and some terrorists.

As a very new author I am looking for readers and reviewers. And I love feedback.

I wanted to write a story with the setting being the creepiest island on earth.

A place where time, worldly possessions and events mean nothing. A place without cell phones, radio, television and the internet. A place filled with darkness, death, but a sliver of hope. A place surrounded by an ocean prison.

A place where a storm shipwrecks a rich woman.

A man rescues the woman and trains her to survive on the island. A man who is not what he seems...



This is my debut psychological thriller, horror novel Fresh Flesh and I hope you'll check out the sample. The cover was drawn by International Horror Guild winning artist Aeron Alfrey and looks fantastic in the 6x9 paperback as well as the ebook (click the image to see a larger version).

Dierdra wrote: "Share your book, blog, or whatever else that has to do with writing here."

Well I just wanted to share that yesterday (oct. 4th, 2011) I got my very first 5 star review and rating on my book The Princess & The Thug... I am so excited bc the reviewer talked about the ending and how glad she was that I had written the alternate ending... She almost made me want to put it back up... However I had removed the alternate ending to keep in line with part 2 of the story line... I'm so glad that she had the earlier edition and was able to appreciate the difference. It made me feel really good, bc I've heard from so many readers how much they were moved to tears from the story... But they never wrote a review of the book or rated it...

But I am moved to tears to have received a review on Amazon finally...

Alm....

This is my blog, which has links to my writing (I post about once a week): http://robertlcollins.blogspot.com/

Here's my GR profile, with information about what I've published:
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...

Hope you find something of mine that you like!

Hi All, my book Beg for Mercy is available at Amazon and B&N.

The Summary is:
Everyone dreams of that first kiss. Of that magic moment when your lips finally meet those of that special person you’ve waited your whole life for. A little awkward, a little scary, a little hot and every bit amazing. We speculate that the whole world will shake and time will just stop. No one, however, ever imagines that kiss to bring Death himself knocking.

I would love to get feedback and reviews.

Happy Reading!!

Shannon wrote: "Hi All, my book Beg for Mercy is available at Amazon and B&N.

The Summary is:
Everyone dreams of that first kiss. Of that magic moment when your lips finally meet those of tha..."

Love your description!

Hey, so I am still working on my debut novel, The Wild Hunt, and it should be out at the end of December if everything goes as planned!!

The blog, I started for marketing reasons! http://ashleyjeffery.blogspot.com/

This is my blog, which has different things. http://blaze84-creationofearth.blogsp...

Libby wrote: "Shannon wrote: "Hi All, my book Beg for Mercy is available at Amazon and B&N.

The Summary is:
Everyone dreams of that first kiss. Of that magic moment when your lips finally meet..."

Thanks!

Congrats, Alm! So happy for you!!!

I'm primarily a young adult author, and you can find out about me/my books, etc. on my website, plus if you click on the For Writers page, there are a lot of articles on writing craft, if you're interested! Here's my website:
www.marielamba.com

And here are my books:

OVER MY HEAD is my most recent young adult novel, just out this summer!

Happy reads, all.
Marie

Here are my novels:

The Usurper a thriller
Out of Time: a time travel novel a time travel novella
Shattered Earth: an alternate history science fiction novel science fiction

My homepage: http://cliffball.webs.com
Blog: http://cliff1974.wordpress.com

Alm wrote: "Dierdra wrote: "Share your book, blog, or whatever else that has to do with writing here."

Well I just wanted to share that yesterday (oct. 4th, 2011) I got my very first 5 star review and rating ..."
Grats!!! That is awesome! =)

Hello everyone. My name is Gabriel Beyers. I write horror and paranormal thrillers, though I am planning to dabble in some YA.

I have one novel out right now titled Guarding the Healer.

I will hopefully have my second novel out sometime around the end of January.

I have a blog called The Write Thing to Do at http://www.gabrielbeyers.blogspot.com/.

I have a few books on amazon and I'm going to be featured in a new book, Kindle All Stars, where the proceeds will go to charity. I try to make my blog fun and informative as well www.whatbrickwall.blogspot.com/

Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
(From 'Dreams,' by Langston Hughes)

Watch the video trailer of Dream's Sake: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6eN04...

Dreams give life to hope, breath to ambition and a meaning and purpose to existence, making it what can be called 'Life.' We all dream, and we all do what we can to make our dreams come true. But how far can a person go to fulfil the dreams of someone else? That's the question that the two closely inter-linked love stories in Dream's Sake seek to answer. 
Dream's Sake is an intense and gripping novel telling the story of dreams, of friendship and of love, all of these gasping and struggling under a heavy burden of past traumas, personal doubts, fears and insecurities, and social prejudices. 

Back Cover

“He can be as good as he wants to be and I’ll be as bad as I need to be! We’ll see where it all ends up,” says Aashi.

She believes she has a right to fight for her dreams. She believes a little bit of selfishness is necessary to survive in this world. Abhi, however, has not learnt that lesson. And he can’t accept the fulfilment of his hopes when they seem to rise from the ruins of Aashi’s dreams.

His sister Priyam and friend Sid are made from much the same mould. And in the path of their love too lies a dream – the dream of a dead and betrayed mother.

Feelings rise, and are suppressed. Past grips the present and threatens the future. Memories refuse to wane their shadows from the heart. Hope and despair fight a battle. Guilt rises up and resents the forgiveness. Revenge weaves a web. Friendship is tested. And love demands a sacrifice. A tumultuous battle wages on...

What lies at the end of this battle?

How far can a person go to fulfill the dreams of someone else?

Lose yourself in the pages of this gripping saga of love and friendship to find out.

Visit http://www.jyotiarora.com/dream-s-sake for preview and reviews of the book.

Available at:

Flipkart.com

Amazon.com
Dream's Sake

Hi there, I'm Bill, new to this group. My Blog is at http://bill-booksbooksbooks.blogspot....

Hi guys! I'm Marian and I have a blog. Mostly book reviews and a little of random postings. Check it out if you want. I appreciate comments and reactions. Thanks!

http://marianerika.wordpress.com/

Hey! I have on my blog mostly updates of my writing, samples, a couple reviews :)

http://ottilieweber.blogspot.com

Just started a book blog - FINALLY -

It's
http://behindamillionandonepages.blog...

Thoughts and Suggestions welcome!

Hi, I recently published a collection of short stories and memoir. It has two five-star reviews and a few likes on Amazon, and Goodreads. It's available on Kindle and Nook. The description is:
A collection of short stories and memoir previously published in literary magazines and newspapers. The stories reveal moments in the lives of young women who lead ostensibly busy, successful lives, but are somehow lonely and discontent. Their search for connection leads to encounters with an array of men--the garage attendant across the street, the stay-at-home dad in the playground, the younger man at the diner counter--with both funny and poignant results.
Also included is an excerpt from a novel-in-progress, a modern day Romeo and Juliet story about a Jewish premed student and a Palestinian doctor.
If it sounds interesting to you, please give it a try!
The link is on my website http://sblerner.com.
I have a blog, too. The posts show up on my Goodreads Author bio. they are on random topics that I hope are useful, and updates on the book. It's still a work in progress.

Here is my blog: http://thebookbunny.blogspot.com/
Still a major work in progress. =]

Sarah wrote: "Here is my blog: http://thebookbunny.blogspot.com/
Still a major work in progress. =]"

Cool blog!

Linda wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Here is my blog: http://thebookbunny.blogspot.com/
Still a major work in progress. =]"

Cool blog!"
Thanks. =]
I'm working on redesigning it.
Haha and I should hopefully be finishing some books this week.

Sarah wrote: "Linda wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Here is my blog: http://thebookbunny.blogspot.com/
Still a major work in progress. =]"

Cool blog!"
Thanks. =]
I'm working on redesigning it.
Haha and I should hopefully..."

I just started my blog but am not quite ready to share it yet, it's a lot of work!

Linda wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Linda wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Here is my blog: http://thebookbunny.blogspot.com/
Still a major work in progress. =]"

Cool blog!"
Thanks. =]
I'm working on redesigning it.
Haha an..."

Yeah. It is alot of work. I'm still trying to get mine up and running. I wanna see whenever you finish. =]

S.B. wrote: "Hi, I recently published a collection of short stories and memoir. It has two five-star reviews and a few likes on Amazon, and Goodreads. It's available on Kindle and Nook. The description is:
A co..."
Could you give us the link?

Sara wrote: "S.B. wrote: "Hi, I recently published a collection of short stories and memoir. It has two five-star reviews and a few likes on Amazon, and Goodreads. It's available on Kindle and Nook. The descrip..."
Thanks for pointing that out! I added it, above. It's http://sblerner.com for the website, and the link is there.

So here is my very new blog: http://lindacee.wordpress.com/

Hope you will check it out!! (and feel free to suggest improvements, again veerrry neewww)

Follower #2!!!

Gina wrote: "Follower #2!!!"

Cool! Thanks :)

Hi everyone,

I'm Summer and I'm happy to join this group - I love interacting with other Goodreads members. I have been in contact with a number of fellow authors and readers.

I am writing a True Romance / Erotica series that I will confess is very closely based on my own adventures since my divorce about 18 months ago or so.

I have learned a lot about myself, my re-awakened sexuality and life in general.

I am a very new indie author that is getting some really great feedback and reviews for my series so far. It is truly humbling to hear some of the feedback and really makes me only want to work harder at my writing craft. (I'll confess as well that it is a little terrifying as well as I want to make perfectly sure that each volume lives up to expectations!!)

Anyway - without further ado -

Volume One of my series is probably 95% background information and character development to setup the series to come. Learn about how Mark and I met, and his unique ways of communication.

Summer's Journey: Volume One - Losing Control



Volume Two is where we find out what happens after my little black dress hit the hotel room floor! Things get very HOT, very quickly. Quite explicit, so be forewarned.

Summer's Journey: Volume Two - Alphabetical Assignation



One beta reader actually sent me an email about Volume Two that in part said: "I wish I had not read this on a bright and sunny afternoon, but rather at night in bed with vibrator in hand to deal with the sexual tension it creates."

Wow!! At first I thought "Whoa! Over-sharing!!" - then I honestly thought - "Wow - what a compliment!". ;-)

Anyway - that is me and my books to date. I love to hear feedback so please let me know what you think if you get a chance to check them out.

I look forward to interacting and meeting the members of this great group!

Summer

hy,
if someone want to follow me or subscribe -here's my Book Blog:
http://martinabookaholic.wordpress.com/

(English and German Reviews, Book Trailer, Book Covers and other stuff,...)

♥ Martina ♥ wrote: "hy,
if someone want to follow me or subscribe -here's my Book Blog:
http://martinabookaholic.wordpress.com/

(English and German Reviews, Book Trailer, Book Covers and other stuff,...)"

Martina,

Sending you an email about my Summer's Journey series.

Summer

alright, seeing forwart to it :)
thanks

Here's my general first thoughts blog archive. It started out as a mixed bag of articles on various different topics, but now it is primarily film reviews that are going up on it. Please feel free to drop by and give it a look at:-

http://berryapercu.wordpress.com/

P.S. The lack of graphics and preference for text is a conscious choice.

Re-posting here! LOL Follow me :)

http://marianerika.wordpress.com

Hi. I have my fantasy e-novella The Black Orb out from Uncial Press:

Here is its blurb:

Aria is a young conniving thief and a con artist, living in the city of Kalaba. When her brother Marcus is taken prisoner by the Queen of Azmeer, Aria embarks on a desperate quest to free him. To save her brother, she has to enlist the help of an old wizard, Bikkar, who is critical of her thieving habits. The way to sever the power of the Queen is to break her magical weapon, the Black Orb, with which she plans to enslave not only her own subjects but other kingdoms also. In order to gain access to the Dragon Claw, the only weapon that can destroy the Black Orb, Aria has to travel with Bikkar to the end of the kingdom and enter the mythical Forest of the Drayds, fight with the stone warriors and endure the company of the old man whom she secretly despises.

Also, I have my own blog at http://sabineareed.com/ where I write about the writing and publishing process to guide other writers.

Hi! Just a quick word to let you know my thriller, THE LONELY MILE, has been reduced for a limited time only to 99 cents!

NY Times bestselling author Debbi Mack calls THE LONELY MILE "suspenseful and well-written," and bestselling author Scott Nicholson says, "Allan Leverone delivers a taut crime drama full of twists and conspiracy."

Here's a quick synopsis:
When struggling hardware store owner Bill Ferguson witnesses a kidnapping in progress, he reacts instinctively, breaking up the crime and saving a young girl. But the kidnapper, a sociopath known as the “I-90 Killer,” escapes and vows revenge, targeting Ferguson’s own daughter as his next victim. Now one terrified father must unravel a plot that may go much deeper than he realizes, racing against time to save his only child from an unthinkable fate.

THE LONELY MILE has received a 4.7 average on twenty reviews at Amazon, and a 4.45 average on 31 ratings here at Goodreads.

Thanks for your time!

hey everybody... I just published this new book and I must say I have been pleasantly surprised with its popularity. I hope you will check it out and enjoy it also: My Mom Your Dad: Happily Ever After





What if, you had a crush on a girl... And you didn't know it but, she had a crush on you? What if, you really wanted to talk to her, but just couldn't bring yourself to muster up the nerve. Then one day you decided that you had enough it was now or never. Finally you crack... You find the balls to approach the girl and you find out that not only do you like her but she likes you... Then you two start dating... Hmm life is sweet!!
But then what if... Your mom and his dad decide to call a "family caucus".... Then you find out that... the girl of your dreams that took you forever to get with is about to become you little sister. @:@ WTH????
My name is Bryce Rawlings Tyler and I go to Central High and for reals; I'm not making it up.... Welcome to my life... Hey, is it okay to kiss your sister?

Hi, everyone! My name is Shannon Esposito and I have two new mysteries out:



Please stop by my virtual home at http://murderinparadise.com/

My dog does a "Dear Abbey" colum on Mondays where she answers your pet's questions :-)

Hi Shannon! Your books sound pretty good, I love mysterys!!!

Hi, Linda! Thank you, if you want to try one, I'm giving free copies away of The Monarch this month! Just let me know :-)
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/7...

Here is mine,

I am having a Giveway for Sherrily Kenyons Retribution Audiobook


http://musingsfromanaddictedreader.bl...