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Introduce yourself to the community! Tell us who you are and anything else you want to share! Welcome!

I'm Karen and I currently serve as the Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ coordniator for IBC. I have a book review blog called Release Notes and it can be found at . I'm open to suggestions and topics so feel free to drop me a message or post here in the group!

My name is J. Jacen De La Garza, native Texan and writer of multiple genres of fiction. I can write horror one day and drama the next, I also like to write Crime dramas and dabble in Sci-fi. You can find my FB page here: and on Twitter @jjdlg

I have followed Indie Book Collective on Twitter for a while now, but JUST found out about Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ, I feel I may be hooked.

My name is Tim Garrity, currently I reside in Boston and I have released two horror novels, Vargulf and Clinical Lycanthropy.

Hi all. I'm Chris and I write speculative fiction as C. R. Hindmarsh. My fantasy novel THE CONVERTED is my debut. I'm on twitter as @CRHindmarsh and my blog is

Name's Bob Moats, @murdernovels on Twitter, I've been around for a couple years writing, I now have 18 books online and I have a blog where I also do review a book or two if I see a good one from indie writers. Blog is at and my website is where all my book info can be found at stop by to see what my books are about. They are also listed here in Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ somewhere, I know they are on my personal page. I'm on Facebook at Thanks, Bob

Hi. I'm Frankie.

I write stuff. It's mostly on Fictionaut, Pandamian, Kaffe in Katmandu, and my blog.

Right now I'm organizing an anthology. It's a charity project.

My blog is and I'm on Twitter as @frankiesachs -- probably better to stalk me there if you want to know more about me; I'm crap at these "introduce yourself" things.

Hello, I'm Lia.
I have just started on my editing process for my debut novel (first in a series). I'm shooting for a June release. I write paranormal romance. The blur for my book Forgtten Visions is in my writings on my profile as well as my blog (liadavisnovels.com). Thanks, Lia

Good morning (afternoon...evening). Aaron Polson here, writer of horror, fantasy, and all around weird fiction. Okay, you can call it paranormal, but not to its face. I have several books available via Kindle, Smashwords, and through PubIt (Barnes & Noble), including my first novel, , a young adult paranormal about a boy, a girl, and a mean Native American monster. I'm on Twitter @aaronpolson and blog regularly . Thanks!

Hi, and thanks for the invitation to join. I'm Debra,and I write contemporary, amateur sleuth mysteries set in Vancouver BC. I've been on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ a while now, and love it for all the great info I get about books I might not otherwise have heard of.

I'm also on twitter @DebraPurdyKong and on Facebook.

Thanks,
Debra
Opposite of Dark
Fatal Encryption
Taxed to death

Hello, I'm Robert Collins. I write science fiction & fantasy, as well as nonfiction (Kansas history). Here's a couple places where you can learn more about my work -

Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...

My Blog:

Hi Everyone!!

I'm a stay at home mom in Ontario Canada. I've a number of short stories published now, including an ongoing series, Tales of Ever, for young adults.
My book will be out in ebook and print this summer :)
Wonderful to meet you all!

Hello. I'm Eddie Snipes and just launched my book, I Called Him Dancer. So far it's doing well.

I'm active in the writing community - president of the Christian Authors Guild, a member of ACFW, and am a member of the Atlanta Writers Club.

Visit my website at

Hey guys, I'm Thomas Amo. Author of "An Apple For Zoë"

Many of you I know, and have become great friends with and the rest of you I can't wait to meet you, read your work and help each other reach our goals together!

hit me up for chat tweets, Q & A's

Cheers Tom

Karen wrote: "I'm Karen and I currently serve as the Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ coordniator for IBC. I have a book review blog called Release Notes and it can be found at . I'm open to sugg..."

I case someone gets a blog not found error, there is a period at the end of the url. Remove it, and it works.

Hello all!

By night, I'm a teen author (you can see my books here - ), by day I am a graphic designer (you can see my work here - ). When I'm not writing or graphic designing I'm tweeting... or wait... no, I tweet while I do that too...

*tilts head to the side* I think that pretty much sums it up.

Hi everyone!

I'm Renee Masson, author of Tearing Honor, a medieval (literary/YA) fiction novel. I work retail in the day, selling board games, and write/read at night (best part of the day)! I try to write in my blog once a week about writing and publishing related topics, check it out here You can also find me on twitter @remasson.

Tearing Honor is available on Smashwords and Amazon (paperback and Kindle). Keep an eye out for my second novel later this year (yet to be named!)

Hi, I'm Eleni, and I'm working on querying a manuscript (I've done it before, but not sold anything).

My twitter is @ealexandraki and my website is

Hello all! I'm Jenn, author of Rise of the Deva'shi: A Chronicle of Parthalan. Coming soon from me is Zombie Love Song, featured in the Hell Hath No Fury anthology, and Heir To the Sun, the next Chronicle of Parthalan.

Come visit my site at or tweet me at @parthalan. Looking forward to meeting you all.

My name is Elizabeth J Kolodziej. I am an author and I just started my own publishing company. :) My first book is Vampyre Kisses (for sale everywhere in ebook and print). It is the first book of The Last Witch Series. The second book, Werewolf Descent, will be out this summer June for ebook and July for print. I have named my publishing company Third Broom on the Left Press. It is mostly for publishing my own books BUT I am also going to be offering help to new indie authors if they want it.
It is so nice to meet everyone!
You can find my books here:

Hi. I am Ankita chadha from Indore, India. I have authored a book 'Anything else but love'.

Here's the Facebook link to the same:

And the Book page:

Hi, I'm Jan Hurst-Nicholson from South Africa. I've had a go at writing everything from children's books, short stories, novels, YA, poetry, song lyrics, articles, humorous articles and even cartoon captions - with varying success.

Something to Read on the Plane
The Breadwinners
But Can You Drink The Water?
Mystery at Ocean Drive
Leon Chameleon P.I. and the Case of the Kidnapped Mouse
Leon Chameleon P.I. and the Case of the Missing Canary Eggs

I am Jairus Reddy, President of Hobbes End Publishing. I publish mainly fiction with a strong bias to horror and fantasy. I have also published a YA novel and have published my last non-fiction book. I am located in Aubrey, TX and my favorite read is Dune (just the first book).

Looks like fantastic company! My name is Patti Larsen, I write YA and Middle Grade paranormal, fantasy and science fiction. My MG The Ghost Boy of MacKenzie House (Acorn Press) comes out spring 2012 and my YA Fresco (Etopia Press) this summer.

Still shopping for the right agent...

I'll share my sites but I hate spam so if I've erred in putting them here forgive me!






LOVE LOVE LOVE meeting other writers (and readers--I can't get enough books) so please drop me a hello, hey, how are you!

Cheers

Hey! Fellow Canadian! :) Cheers from the East Coast...
Jen wrote: "Hi Everyone!!

I'm a stay at home mom in Ontario Canada. I've a number of short stories published now, including an ongoing series, Tales of Ever, for young adults.
My book will be out in ebook and..."

Hello, everyone! I'm Melissa and I'm the IBC PR girl. My blog is , and you can find me on Twitter at . I'm currently revising my YA fantasy novel, Merrick Maples and the Legend of the Lost Stone.

Looking forward to getting to know you all.

Hello, I'm Kathryn and I write mysteries and the occasional romance. My latest work, Dead Barchetta is available in print and eBook. I have also written the Christian thriller Little Flowers and the cozy Pithed: An Andy Farmer Mystery, which is available from Mundania Press. Glad to be here!

My name is Leigh Brock.

I am a stay at home mom with three children who keep me very busy.
I wrote two books: Cassidy Warrior Pricess in Training and Kallen Ranger King in Training and working on the third of this series.

website: [email protected]

Thanks for the invite and I look forward to getting to know you all!

Hi all!
I'm Elizabeth Isaacs, author of The Light of Asteria, and I'm please as punch to find this group!

By day, I'm a music teacher of over 640 kiddo's, and I write at night (or sometimes in the wee, small hours of the morn). Thanks so much for the invite!

Hi friends. Good to be with you! Thanks for the invitation. I'm Mark Adair, author of the acclaimed top 15 suspense/thriller The Father's Child. When I'm not writing, I enjoy friends, wine, beaches, swimming, walking, movies, live music, and, of course, books. :)

Hello, I'm an author and avid reader. You can find out about my books on my Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ profile, and keep up with what I'm doing, on my official website: On the website you'll find links to my Twitter page and other social networking sites.
I'm also a moderator/resident author on a place where indie/small press authors can chat and meet readers. All are welcome to join. Hope to see you there!
I do book reviews at

Hello fellow authors,

I'm a crime writer and this is where you can learn more about my books

When I'm not writing or promoting I love pottering around in my award winning garden, that is currently full of weeds as I've been getting my third novel ready to upload.

Mel
Impeding Justice
Final Justice

Hello All, I'm working on weird western dieselpunk pulp at the moment. I joined the Collective a while back, but alas, have not been active. This goodreads group will make it easier for me to be a part, so I'm stoked! (Yes, I just used the word stoked. I went to college in the nineties.)

My on-line hub:

Hi, thanks for the invite to join. I write amd review historical fiction. When I'm not doing either of those thing, I'm usually tweeting. Already recognize a few names and looking forward to getting to know others here.

Yo yo :) Nice to see familiar faces. My name's Glenn. I like to write horror / paranormal type stuff. Zombies, vampires, demons, you name it. :)

Hi everyone.

I'm Iain, and I write (mostly) crime fiction.

I've just published Nowhere To Go, a collection of my previously published short crime fiction, some of which has won awards and that sort of thing. Am currently debating publishing my novel which was shortlisted for the Crime Writers' Association Debut Dagger award through Kindle.

More about all of that on my or here on my Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ profile. You can also follow me on .

The (mostly) above is because I've also written a YA horror/supernatural novel (under a pen name), Sea Change. You can read about that .

Nice to see you all!

Happy Wednesday to everybody
My name is Scott Cherney and I have a few books under my belt on a variety of subjects-film, travel, comedy,
melodrama and by golly, even a novel.
Please check my website at:

or even my Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ profile page.
I also have a blog where I blather on about this that and sometimes the other thing at:

Have a good day, gang

Scott
Red Asphalt

Please Hold Thumbs: A Not-So-Round Trip to South Africa

I'm and independent author with four e-books published right now. I'm always looking for new books to read and for ways to get my books noticed. Glad to be a part of this group!

My name is Rachelle Reese. I'm an indie author with 6 books...working on the 7th...that I co-authored with my husband, John E. Miller. Our first two books are short story collections Bones of the Woods and Mind of a Mad Man. The other four are novelettes in our Dime Store Novel series. You can learn more at:

I'm Laura Weakley, and I'm very excited because a few hours ago I approved my proof, and my latest book is now available in paperback too!
What The Torah Teaches Us About Spirituality/ Through Isaac's Own Spiritual Journey
What the Torah Teaches us About Survival
Companion Workbook to What The Torah Teaches Us About Survival

Hi all! I'm Kate and I just indie published my first ebook Aurora Undefined. It is a YA contemporary novel sold on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Now, I suppose begins the daunting task of getting it exposure. And of course, I'm already working on my next ebook. - Kate

Hi, everybody! I'm Doug, and I just published a memoir of my time as security for Pershing II nuclear missiles. I was stationed in Heilbronn, West Germany from '86-'88. As far as I can tell, nothing like it has ever been published. It's available in paperback from Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and also in Kindle/Nookbooks.
SAT & BAF!: Memories of a Tower Rat
Thanks,
Doug

Hi! I'm Darlene and I'm happy to be part of this amazing group. I have written and published two children's travel adventure books - Amanda in Arabia-The Perfume Flask and Amanda in Spain-The Girl in the Painting. You can read the first chapter of each book at To learn more about me visit my website and check out my blog

Hope to hear from you!

Hi, I am Haresh, and the author of a short story book Evolution of Insanity. I do look forward to working together with fellow authors on promoting each other's book

Hey y'all!

I'm Gayla aka G. L. Drummond or @Scath (on Twitter). My web site is , and has links to all the other important places.

I write whatever I darn well feel like writing! =)

Okay, so I really write whatever the Voices tell me to write.

But it can be pretty much anything, with those characters. =p

Hello everyone,

I'm Keta Diablo, erotic romance and gay fiction author. I am both traditionally published and Indie published and enjoy both!

Thanks for the invitation to the group. Looking forward to chatting and sharing with everyone.

Keta

I'm sure I've already introduced myself in this group but it seems to have disappeared. I get the feeling there's been some rejigging of the forums in here.

Anyway I'm happy to do it again as there seem to be lots more people here now.

I'm Jonathan Gould - I'm not sure exactly what my genre is - I call it dag-lit (dag is Australian slang for someone who doesn't fit in). It's kind of silly/funny but hopefully in a good way. I've recently published my first ebook titled Doodling.

I'm just in the process of learning about how to market an ebook online so happy to be meeting others in a similar position

My name is Brian Martinez. Thanks for the invite, always good to see more indies out there.

Thanks for inviting me and I'm excited to be here.

Hello, everyone. My name is and I write urban fantasy, YA, and paranormal romance. Last month, I released my first self-published book Bittersweet under my own imprint called . If all goes well, I hope to have a total of five books available in both ebook and print by the end of the year.

I'm Sharon Gerlach. I write paranormal and contemporary romance with a smattering of urban fantasy. I've just pubbed my first novella, , and--quite frankly--am floundering in how to promote it and increase sales & visibility while working full-time and managing a family.