Connecting Readers and Writers discussion

Hey guys! :D

If you need someone to review your books then I am free! :D I enjoy reading all sorts of YA books.

I post most of my reviews here in GR and also in my book blog. I am currently making improvements there but once its done I'll be placing my reviewed books there.

If intested, you could send me a message here in GR or email me at iamsandeemee@gmail.com. :D
Preferred format is mobi for my kindle.

Hope to hear back from you guys!

Thanks!

I have a strange request for you. Would you be willing to read a not yet published book? I would love to share my upcoming book with you. It's called Run, Clarissa, Run. It is about a trans youth from small town Iowa.
I would love to get some more feedback about the story and if you like it maybe you could post something about the kickstarter project I am doing to raise money for editing and stuff. You can message me on Goodreads or email me at racheleliason@gmail.com if you are interested. Thanks for offering to do reviews.

Yeah sure! :D No problem. I'd love to.

Awesome. I can send you a digital copy in just about any form you want, a word doc, pdf, epub, mobi, etc. let me know. thanks again.

I'd like it in mobi format please. :D Is there a timeframe for me to finish this book?

I sent a mobi copy via gmail. I hope you enjoy the book. Thanks for offering to read it.

No problem! :D
I'd be more than happy to read it. Will be getting it later when I get home.
Thanks Rachel. ^-^

Your welcome

I agree! :D
Its kind of a good thing. ^_^

Natasha wrote: "Having someone beta read your work before it's published is not a strange request at all."

If you're self publishing, you practically need to do it as the more you read your own work the less you see the mistakes. Plus if you're a good enough writer that people get caught up in the reading, many will simply let their brain "fix" mistakes so they can keep going if they're not practiced editors. The more people read, the more likely they'll spot things others read through.

(btw: If Fantasti*Conlooks like your kind of novel I might have a review copy available)

Hello everyone. I am John Marvin Enore. I have written three poetry collections. they are all sad erotic gay poetry. If you're interested with my books, please send me a message and i can give you a sampler. The tiles are CYPHILIA, ARGELLIUS REX and L'AMOUR DE MOI. I'll be waiting. I will soon give out a free ebook of my short novella entitled The Suicide Pact. It is about how the world was created, why do we die, what horrors did God's children unleashed into this Earth, why suicides get a second chance to live, a failed abortion, cannibalism, violence and someone jumping out of the window. The first person who will give me a review will get a pdf version of one of my poetry collections.

Rob wrote: "Natasha wrote: "Having someone beta read your work before it's published is not a strange request at all."

If you're self publishing, you practically need to do it as the more you read your own wo..."

I'd love to read it Rob. :D
I checked it out and you're right I might really like it.

I'd love to read your piece! It's an honor. Should I do a little editing for grammar, typos?

kathrynjennex@gmail.com

if anyone is interested, Lizzie's Journal is about a promiscuous, trouble-making 16-yr old girl who moves to a new town and tries to straighten out. She meets Lizzie, the ghost of a 16-yr old girl murdered in the house to which Jane just moved. Lizzie was murdered, her boyfriend is in jail, but he didn't do it. Lizzie knows how to prove who did it, but she'll need Jane's guts and "know how." But first, she'll have to convince Jane to believe her.

if you'd like a copy, let me know and i'll send you a word/mobi/whatever you like.

@richard: i'd love to read it. Mobi format please. iamsandeemee@gmail.com

going to my smashwords account now to get the mobi version to send you.

really appreciate it! =)
Will try to read and review your books as soon as possible.

take your time miss. you're doing me a favor.

Richard wrote: "if anyone is interested, Lizzie's Journal is about a promiscuous, trouble-making 16-yr old girl who moves to a new town and tries to straighten out. She meets Lizzie, the ghost of a 16-yr old girl..."

i want one. send it to my email. jinnypark_1691@yahoo.com then ill give you a free ebook of my poetry if you agree to give me a review.

i want to read your work richard. please send it to me through this website. i will give you a good review i am sure.

Intriguing story line!

I'm in - if you want me.

kathrynjennex@gmail.com

wow. thanks. will do asap!

One thing: Do you have a time-line? Dead line?

Kathryn wrote: "Intriguing story line!

I'm in - if you want me.

kathrynjennex@gmail.com"

if?? silly girl. :)

book sent to your e-mail!

John Marvin wrote: "Richard wrote: "if anyone is interested, Lizzie's Journal is about a promiscuous, trouble-making 16-yr old girl who moves to a new town and tries to straighten out. She meets Lizzie, the ghost of ..."

thanks! sent to your e-mail.

Oh..... so your Brainsnorts?

yes ma'am. it's a name my uncle made up when i was about 7 years old, and it stuck with me as something to use when i don't want to use my real name.

Kathryn wrote: "One thing: Do you have a time-line? Dead line?"

no no no. you're doing me a favor. you take your time. no rush. i just want you to enjoy it and perhaps show me where i can make it better. i'm currently working on another ghost story, and my brother is reading is for me, actually just finished. but the only feedback i get from him is, "that was really good." and that's nice, but i need more things about what did not work, what did not make sense. however - i am grateful to anyone for even just a "that was really good." it's a still a privilege to get that much.

Natasha wrote: "Having someone beta read your work before it's published is not a strange request at all."

I live for beta-readers. I love my beta-readers. :) I just never thought of asking for them on Goodreads before. I guess in retrospect it's probably strange that I hadn't.

If anyone else would be interested in reading the novel, send me a message. It's called Run, Clarissa, Run. It's the story of trans youth in small town Iowa. She is a smart, a computer hacker and has to contend with abuse at school over her identity and a lecherous older man.

Rob wrote: "Natasha wrote: "Having someone beta read your work before it's published is not a strange request at all."

If you're self publishing, you practically need to do it as the more you read your own wo..."

Rob, I would be glad to look at and review your novel. I have been to several Midwest sci-fi cons and the story looks interesting. (and familiar.)

Hi Sandee!
Watch out what you ask for, because you just might get it! I'd love you to read/review my book series...

You can download my first book in any format from Smashwords free until the tenth:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
Thanks for your consideration!
Derrolyn

Sandeelovesbooks wrote: "Hey guys! :D

If you need someone to review your books then I am free! :D I enjoy reading all sorts of YA books.

I post most of my reviews here in GR and also in my book blog. I am currently m..."

will review it if you also review mine. send it to me here or at my email jinnypark_1691@yahoo.com

Derrolyn wrote: "Hi Sandee!
Watch out what you ask for, because you just might get it! I'd love you to read/review my book series...

You can download my first book ..."

Id very much love that! =)
is it free in smashwords?

Sandeelovesbooks wrote: "Derrolyn wrote: "Hi Sandee!
Watch out what you ask for, because you just might get it! I'd love you to read/review my book series...

You can dow..."

Great! Yes, there's a code number for a free download to use at checkout (listed on the book's page) on Smashwords that's good until the 10th.
If you can't get to it by then, e-mail me for a new code whenever you'd like! :) Thanks!
derrolyn@derrolyn.com
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

Thank you for the interest ladies. I sent you both PM's to get an address to send it to (I'll be good I promise; no selling addresses or anything).

I would post it on Smashmouth but I'm not sure how that will jive with Amazon's "Exclusive" thing that they do for KDP.

Do you only review YA fiction?

Sandeelovesbooks wrote: "Hey guys! :D

If you need someone to review your books then I am free! :D I enjoy reading all sorts of YA books.

I post most of my reviews here in GR and also in my book blog. I am currently m..."

Rachel wrote: "I have a strange request for you. Would you be willing to read a not yet published book? I would love to share my upcoming book with you. It's called Run, Clarissa, Run. It is about a trans youth f..."

Hey, Rachel, I have made a promise to read ONLY indie books in 2012. I would love to beta read for you. I would be more than happy to leave reviews here and on amazon. As an author, I know how it is to get your foot in the door. (I try everyday not to give up and bow out) Shoot me a message if your interested.

Cheers!

A note on "YA":

Unfortunately, I have a drunken potty mouth, thus, NO YA here. I do appreciate the young adult genre, and even like to read it when well written. But, I have found SO many reviewers who "refuse" to read anything but "YA".

Also, I am indie (I write, edit (I have beta readers and editors who love me and do it for free), and publish my books all by my lonesome.) and I have found finding reviewers who are interested in reading my "Indie-non-YA-book" few and far between.

Anyone want to review it? I've heard it's pretty good. :)

Cheers

Richard wrote: "if anyone is interested, Lizzie's Journal is about a promiscuous, trouble-making 16-yr old girl who moves to a new town and tries to straighten out. She meets Lizzie, the ghost of a 16-yr old girl..."

Hey Rich! I'd actually like to check out your book. We had so many lovely discussions regarding narrative, you have caused curiosity with regard to your work.

If we created anything with our civilized "discussion" it was a "buzz", eh?

I'll check out your work.

Cheers.

R.m. wrote: "A note on "YA":

Unfortunately, I have a drunken potty mouth, thus, NO YA here. I do appreciate the young adult genre, and even like to read it when well written. But, I have found SO many reviewe..."

I'd be willing to read The Scene and review it.

Nora aka Diva wrote: "R.m. wrote: "A note on "YA":

Unfortunately, I have a drunken potty mouth, thus, NO YA here. I do appreciate the young adult genre, and even like to read it when well written. But, I have found SO..."

I'd be willing to shoot you a copy :)

Kind of depressed today. Someone posted a 1 star rating with no review here on Goodreads. Messed up my 5 star average. Not sure if its accurate or not, but it didn't make my day.

R.m. wrote: "Hey Rich! I'd actually like to check out your book. We had so many lovely discussions regarding narrative, you have caused curiosity with regard to your work.

If we created anything with our civilized "discussion" it was a "buzz", eh?

I'll check out your work ..."

i'll show you mine if you show me yours. ;]

gladly. i love a good buzz. tell me what i should read of yours. and tell me what version of my book you'd like. mobi? word? or if you have it for purchase, i'll do that to add a sale.

Richard wrote: "R.m. wrote: "Hey Rich! I'd actually like to check out your book. We had so many lovely discussions regarding narrative, you have caused curiosity with regard to your work.

If we created anything..."

If you have yours on Kindle shoot the link over and I'll buy it up. You can grab mine on Kindle here http://www.amazon.com/Scene-Dylan-Ody... if you would be so kind!

Actually it's on SALE this weekend for only 99cents! Not too shabby for a first-person indie book ;)

R.m. wrote: "Rachel wrote: "I have a strange request for you. Would you be willing to read a not yet published book? I would love to share my upcoming book with you. It's called Run, Clarissa, Run. It is about ..."

i will read yourse send it to me here or to jinnypark_1691@yahoo.com

Richard wrote: "R.m. wrote: "Hey Rich! I'd actually like to check out your book. We had so many lovely discussions regarding narrative, you have caused curiosity with regard to your work.

If we created anything..."


i have somethings here all written by me maybe you may get interested:

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...

John Marvin wrote: "R.m. wrote: "Rachel wrote: "I have a strange request for you. Would you be willing to read a not yet published book? I would love to share my upcoming book with you. It's called Run, Clarissa, Run...."

Thanks. I sent a mobi copy. If you need a different format let me know.

Ask, and you shall receive. I just e-mailed you a copy of my young adult mystery novel titled "Blurry." I hope you can read/review it and that you enjoy it.

If anyone is interested, I'm looking for reviewers my mid-grade novel "Instant Preplay." It's about a 13 year old boy who discovers his DVR records shows before they air. I have it epub and mobi formats.

Rachel wrote: "John Marvin wrote: "R.m. wrote: "Rachel wrote: "I have a strange request for you. Would you be willing to read a not yet published book? I would love to share my upcoming book with you. It's called..."

i want one my email is jinnypark_1691@yahoo.com i will review it please send me a word doc so i can minimize the size and print meanwhile pick one from my own books - https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

Karl wrote: "If anyone is interested, I'm looking for reviewers my mid-grade novel "Instant Preplay." It's about a 13 year old boy who discovers his DVR records shows before they air. I have it epub and mobi fo..."

i want one my email is jinnypark_1691@yahoo.com i will review it please send me a word doc so i can minimize the size and print meanwhile pick one from my own books - https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...