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Hi everyone! My name is Buster LaFrance, and I'm a Fantasy writer. I have recently published my first novel, DARK VENGEANCE, and I am currently working on my second.

It doesn't like like I've introduced myself here. Life was crazy last month attending two mystery conventions and having my first novel launch (woo hoo!)

Kaye George, on the web at , twitter @KGeorgeMystery and fb ().

Mostly a mystery writer, with some horror and a little mainstream--or whatever you call non-genre stuff.

Hello all:

New to GoodReads and to the Indie Publishing thing although I've been writing for years. I love the change in the industry as I'm a small business person at heart and I think it's great to be able to take charge of my own career instead of relying on others.

I have a YA paranormal romance coming out this month and should have 3 more YA fantasies out before the end of the year.

Hi all!
I am new to GoodReads and recently published my debut novel on Kindle Direct Publishing. The book is titled: Beloved Destiny and it was published in February. Sales are pretty good. It is a historical romance, more romance than history, but enough history to satisfy anyone who loves books about the South. I also write short fiction, love to write horror stories and have a few published on Microhorror.com (Play Date, In the Place of Sun Dogs, and The Old Man's Tale.)

I love writing and will probably continue writing if I never make another dime.

Hello all,

I am returning to Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ after a long hiatus. I have recently published my debut novel The Emperor of Glitter Gulch on Kindle and Smashwords. The Emperor of Glitter Gulch is a humorous legal thriller. It is offensive, so consider yourself warned if you decide to give it a try.

I am currently about halfway through a first draft of my second novel Low Hanging Fruit.

Hello,

I'm an author and I write YA paranormal romance and historical fantasy. You can find out about my debut novel Betrayal and upcoming books on my Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ profile page and my author website. On the website you'll find links to my Twitter and Facebook page. Thanks for stopping by!

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Betrayal website

Greetings! My name is Nikki Ace and I have recently published my first book. I am so excited! It is entitled "Words of Wisdom to the Stay-at-Home Moms and Their Husbands". Check out my blog.

The name is, Steven. I write, I draw and I spend far too much time blankly staring at a computer screen.

My personal website can be found here:

I also have a bit of a hunchback from spending so many years bent over an art table.

Not that I'm trying to scare you away or anything.

Hello to all the new members! If you haven't done so, check out the twitter, FB and blog discussions to help spread the word about your writing and to meet new people. Welcome to IBC!

Hi everyone. Just found this group. Seems like a great resource. I have a few books under my belt, including a collection and a novel ("Meets Girl"), with a third, "The Prodigal Hour," coming out this summer. It's a time-travel techno-thriller, and the world's first pre-/post-9/11 novel.

I'm looking forward to exploring more of this group.

Anyone who wants to check out my stuff can find me at

Hello. I'm a writer, mother, wife, fiber artist, gamer geek, and aspiring violinist- though not necessarily in that order and only after coffee.

I write fantasy with a side of romance.

My debut novel,The Changeling's Champion, was published through TWCS Publishing House in October. In December, I opted to venture out on my own into the waters of self-publishing. My second novel,What Once Was was released at the end of last month.

I can be found on twitter as or at various places all linked to from my website

Hi, my name is Nina and I'm a new indie author. My first book, The Twin Prophecies: Rebirth, is the first in a new YA series.

I'm incredibly inspired by the supportive spirit of the indie author community. I look forward to participating and meeting other authors.

My book's site is and you can follow me (@neenerspb) and the book (@twinprophecies) on Twitter.

This website is coming up as a malware malicious site... Nina, I'd check into it and everyone else don't click on it until she has the OK. :-(

Elizabeth wrote: "This website is coming up as a malware malicious site... Nina, I'd check into it and everyone else don't click on it until she has the OK. :-("

I just checked and it's fine. Hmmm. Not sure why that came up. Thanks for the heads up. I posted the full link this time.

My name is Brian. I am mulling over the idea of writing a novel. I'm not sure which direction I will go. I love conflict/family saga, relationship interacting& suspense/thriller. I'm here to become a part of Indie community, to read & learn more about becoming an Indie writer. Looking forward to getting to know you.

My name is Ashley. I'm a freelance editor for new and existing writers. :) I'm trying to get the word out and spread it. I don't exactly mean to "pitch" myself lol :) my prices are very reasonable, I'm thorough, and have references. I hope you can pass the word around and I wasnt too much of a bother. O:)

Self publishing authors and none self publishing authors :)
Please feel free to contact me at [email protected]

Carroll wrote: "Brian wrote: "My name is Brian. I am mulling over the idea of writing a novel. I'm not sure which direction I will go. I love conflict/family saga, relationship interacting& suspense/thriller. I'm ..."

Carroll,
Thank-you for your words & insight. It is meaningful & helpful. It is one of the reason why I wanted to join this great group.

Ashley wrote: "My name is Ashley. I'm a freelance editor for new and existing writers. :) I'm trying to get the word out and spread it. I don't exactly mean to "pitch" myself lol :) my prices are very reasonable..."

That's an indispensable service you're providing, Ashley. Keep up the good work!

Craig

Hi everyone, I'm Stacy Juba and am the author of the adult mystery novels Twenty-Five Years Ago Today and Sink or Swim, as well as the children's picture books The Flag Keeper and Victoria Rose and the Big Bad Noise. I also have two young adult novels coming out in the near future: the hockey novel Face-Off (an update of my 1992 Avon book) and the paranormal thriller Dark Before Dawn. My adult mysteries are published my Mainly Murder Press.

My web site is .

I'm Roseanne Schmidt. I have a reading focus on all things YA.

Ha, anyway, I am reading SS and TPoFE and listening to Madapple on CD while driving about the world. My interests lie in all things crafting, art, book, psychology, personal development, self-help, health, fitness, life related.

The genre of my writing is only limited with each book i'm working on. I have many ideas for fiction and non-fiction books... Some so controversial I might need a new pen name for each one.

Craig wrote: "Ashley wrote: "My name is Ashley. I'm a freelance editor for new and existing writers. :) I'm trying to get the word out and spread it. I don't exactly mean to "pitch" myself lol :) my prices are ..."

Thank you Craig. :)

No problem :oD

Greetings!

My name is Matt Di Spirito, and it's been twenty-two minutes since I last had a read... :P

I'm an indie author of horror, fantasy, short stories, poetry, adventure, and... well, I think that covers it. Pretty much anything that tickles my fancy, I try to write about it.

Social media is a little overwhelming sometimes; I'm an introvert by nature, so I've been slow in getting in the communities and groups. Go easy, all right?

Take care!
-Matt D.

Hola from Iowa!

I just like saying that, I'm not actually Latina. However, my new YA book (also a good read for adults who enjoy YA fiction on the gritty realistic side)is about a young Mexican American girl, who goes from working the fields to living in an urban YWCA homeless shelter in one 24-hour-period. I spent the years between ages 13-19 working in fields and factories for school expenses, and also taught and lived in Mexico, so have many inspirations for this book. I also hung out at the downtown YWCA in Des Moines one year, where I saw many young girls and women who were dealing with some very painful issues.

For the last decade I've been an in-house and freelance writer/editor for an educational publishing company. This has interfered greatly with my traveling and writing, like most jobs (insert dreaded smiley face here). Prior to that I lived in England, the Netherlands, Spain, and as mentioned Mexico. Besides reading and writing, I love to be outdoors--hiking, biking, swimming, cross-country skiing, or just walking the dog.

I can't believe I didn't name my book in the above post (a newbie mistake):

When I Am Singing to You. Recently released on Smashwords, Amazon Kindle, and Barnes and Noble's PubIt.

Look forward to becoming part of a community of readers and writers.

Hello Everyone,

I'm Nic and I run a Romance/Erotica review website. It's fairly new, but seems to be doing well



Look forward to chatting with you all! :D

Oh and just to add to my before introduction. If anyone would like to contact me on FB at all, my full name on there is Ashley Kay-Mcconnell. :) And, if you have any questions at all about my editing services you can feel free to message me here at Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ or on FB :) or use the above mentioned email. :) Thanks everyone!

Ashley wrote: "Oh and just to add to my before introduction. If anyone would like to contact me on FB at all, my full name on there is Ashley Kay-Mcconnell. :) And, if you have any questions at all about my..."

Glad to have an editor around Ashley. Hope you enjoy the GR site.

Brian wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Oh and just to add to my before introduction. If anyone would like to contact me on FB at all, my full name on there is Ashley Kay-Mcconnell. :) And, if you have any questions ..."


:) Thanks!

My name is Armen Chakmakjian. My book is Urtaru. You can read all about me just about anywhere including

My website:
My blog:
Twitter: @armenjosephchak
fb: armen.chakmakjian
fb fan page: urtaru
Scribd

I also have a youtube channel (look for my tuna mac and cheese recipe for a laugh)

Hello! I'm Cynthia Kolko, author of Fruit of the Vine, a novel that was just released by Charles River Press. It's about a young vineyard worker who comes of age, and comes into his own, amid the turmoil of a rural New York town. There have been some great reviews, such as this one:
Hope to meet some of you authors out there!

Hi, I've been a medical/science writer for many years and recently transformed my left brain from highly technical to creating children's picture books. I started my own company, Story Quest Publishing: storyquestpublishing.com. I authored and illustrated my first book, Sunbelievable, which will be released this summer. It's been a long learning curve. I'm excited to join this group and hope to share and contribute!

I just wanted to let everyone know my freelance editing site is up and working :)

Hi all,
I'm Trace and I haven't had much time to spend here lately while I've been finishing up my third book. I write fantasy novels but am thinking of branching out to a mystery/suspense novel for my next - just have to wait and see which way I go I guess.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you all better,
Cheers,
Trace

Hello, my name is Shawn Maravel and I am the author of the YA two book series Volition and Severance .

Here is a blurb for Volition as well as a link for the book trailer, check it out!

Charlotte Rush would be the first to admit that her life is no rollercoaster ride. Her days are laced with ordinary and at times boring monotony. But with a heart that finds itself frequently broken she's happy to say that she's content.

When her friends convince her to spend the night out at a club to let loose and maybe even find a guy, she finally admits that her life might be missing something.

No sooner does she let go of her inhibitions does she find herself waking up in a dark hotel room in the presence of Joel, a man who carries mystery in his eyes and familiarity in his smile. Against reason Charlotte decides to trust him based solely on one thing. Somehow, she is sure that she knows him.

In a race against time to find answers and to solve the crime committed against her Charlotte finds herself falling for him. However, with nothing but mystery surrounding him she can't even be sure that he's the hero at all. While knowing all of the right things to say he still manages to tell her nothing. As a battle is waged over the innocence of her cryptic stranger, Charlotte discovers that much greater danger awaits her. And the mysteries behind who and what Joel is will lead Charlotte to discover that heaven and earth are not so far apart.

Book Trailer:

Hi, Rick Chesler here. My second thriller, kiDNApped, is out now from Chalet Publishers, e-book and paperback:

Hey, folks -- nice to see so many people here that I've met other places (forums, conferences, lineups). It's provides a comforting sense of continuity in my otherwise increasingly hectic life.

Hi, I'm Mariya and I am from Bulgaria. I am a translator and I'm currently working on my first novel. Not yet ready to publish ;-) In my free time, I translate fiction as a hobby (not for money), I also read, blog, write poety and review books by indie authors.
Nice to meet everyone here! And here:

Hi all! It's great to see all the authors or aspiring authors here.

My name is Tiphanie Thomas and I write romantic fiction. My new novel just came out weeks ago, and it has been a great exciting time.

Heart Stealer

It is great to see so many friends here! My name is Alison, and I'm the author of The Night Watchman Express

I have a sequel and a print edition coming out this summer. Woohoo!

I'm also the YA editor for Fantasy Island Book Publishing.

Hi, my name is Natasha Larry. I'm a young adult/paranormal author. I'm published by an indie publisher.

Hi! I'm new and am here to learn. I'm writing historical fiction for a general audience.

My name is Sarah Kernochan. My new book, Jane Was Here, will be in stores, physically and digitally, June 14th.

If you are into the paranormal, reincarnation, past lives, then this might be a good fit for you.

The underlying theme of the book: how past history (whether real or imagined) impacts on the present day:

A young woman arrives in the small rundown community of Graynier, Massachusetts. She calls herself Jane, though she was christened by another name. She can point out the house where she grew up, though she has never been to Graynier in her life. Jane carries with her the fragmentary memory of her former life, and refuses to adjust to her new identity. Thus begins Jane's mission, to retrieve the puzzle pieces of a former life, groping her way through the past and the present simultaneously.

The inhabitants of Graynier are unwittingly drawn into the mystery, as it becomes clear: someone must pay in the present for past evils. Someone must pay for a murder committed 150 years ago. Will it be the reincarnated killer?

My name is Jill Homer. I'm an adventure writer, focused on winter sports and mountain biking. I'd like to introduce my latest memoir, "Be Brave, Be Strong: A Journey Across the Great Divide" about my experiences in the Tour Divide, "The World's Toughest Mountain Bike Race." You can check out a preview right here on GoodReads at http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11....

Hi, My name is Valerie Douglas, I'm not author of Not Magic Enough and five other fantasy novels. Under my pen name of V. J. Devereaux I'm the author of six erotic romances.
All are available on Nook, Kindle and most on Smashwords.

If you also want a place to talk on Facebook, there is an Indie Authors Group

and the Self Published Authors Marketplace - just for indie authors!

Hello fellow authors and readers!
I'm Suzy Turner and I'm a YA urban fantasy and chick lit author. My first book, Raven, (set in British Columbia, Canada) is now available. Its sequel, December Moon, will be out in September 2011.



I'd love to hear from anyone interested in YA or chick lit... or any kind of 'lit' for that matter!!

Hello everyone!

I'm Angel Haze. I'm thrilled to announce that June marks the release dates of my debut novels Bloodletter (Thriller) and War of the Witch (YA Fantasy).

I am excited to connect with readers, bloggers and fellow indie authors!

Website:
Twitter: AngelHaze7

Hi guys,

I just wanted to say hello. I'm from Dublin, Ireland, but I'm living in Stockholm at the moment.

I read anything and everything but I enjoy historical fiction and science fiction the most even though they are opposites in a way.

I write a little of both too. But never together. That would just be weird.

Dave

Hello!
My name is J.M. Dain. I'm new to Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ and trying to get as involved as possible. I'm an author and independent publisher. My first book "Lady of Terras" was published at the beginning of the month in both e-book and paperback formats. I like to read just about anything that strikes my fancy. I just finished reading the young adult dystopian novel, "Divergent," and before that I read the WWII non-fiction book "Unbroken." I'm currently reading "True Grit" and "Lord of the Flies" (I've been watching a lot of "Lost" lately and felt an inclination to read Flies).

I look forward to making new friends here!