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Hello All,

I am a moderator for this group. I am also an author, editor, writing coach and consultant. You can learn more about me at catherinemilos.com, through my Goodreads profile, or following me on Twitter @CatherineMilos or Facebook @CatherineMilosOfficial.

Hello, my name is Aidan. My first ever book
TWO sons TOO many is out there for the world to check it out.
I love the idea here of mixing and reading and diacussing. I LOOK foreard to meeting new friends who share the experiences in getting their book circulating and being reviewed.

Welcome Aidan, congrats on your book!

Yes, that's awesome! And it looks like initial response is very positive. :D

Hello!

I'm Martyn Stanley, author of the Deathsworn Arc Fantasy series:-


Also the Lambton Worm duology of folklore based short stories:-



I'm currently indie, but I really want to go trad once I have another project ready to fly.

Martyn Stanley

Good afternoon,

I am new to this site and only now joined to this group. I am actively seeking new friends and followers. My work is primarily Fantasy Adventure, however, I just started a novel set in the near future that focuses on the divide in the USA. I am excited to see where this story goes. Anthony Jones

The Sword of Goliath
The Wizard of Nod

Hello everyone. My name is S.E. Smith. I'm a New York Times/USA Today Bestselling Author of Science Fiction/Urban Fantasy/Paranormal, YA, and more. I've been writing for almost five years and have close to 60 works published. I enjoy helping others discover their potential. I'm an Indie Author and very proud of the fact that Indie artists are shining.

I figured I'd add my intro to the pile.

My name is Nicole Thompson-Andrews. My pen name is Mellissa Green.
I'm working on Kaos Reigns a Whydunit Serial Book 1 in The Yemorans series.

Synopsis below.
Novel Pitch
A gender-shifting child terrorist wants Intergalactic domination.

Longer synopsis

Kaos Reigns a Whydunit Serial
The Yemorans Book 1
Trigger warning:
This multi-perspective book deals with child and animal abuse.
On the run again.
It all started when Cayder SunHouse went to visit his parents in their new home.
On his way, he is attacked by the dying infected, a group of dying infected, who live in the City of the Dying Infected. During the attack, Cayder loses consciousness, and wakes to find it’s three months later, ad his rescuer is Nyna WindFlame, the new chief of the next village.
Cayder expects to recover and pick up where he left off, unaware of Nyna’s dark plans for him.
By the time he’s aware of her plans, it’s too late, and it’s the day before his forced marriage to her.
The year after the marriage, Cayder is asked to help in abducting Nyna’s Yemoran friend, Shayla LittleStar’s cocooned infants during Schayla’s cocooning ceremony.
However, during the memory replacing, someone’s memory escape completing replacement, and people talk.
Now Nyna, Cayder, and there newly acquired infant, Tybron, are fugitives.
Years later when Tybron is ten, he flees one of the communities he’s called home, when his mother is murder, and he is accused by his father who is the new chief.
He stumbles onto the Fox family’s reservation. Unable to speak, he is taken in. It is there, he is given a diary and learns what he’s been missing, locked up in underground apartments and hidden huts, such as the rite of passage called an age walk.
One Spring later, upon his return, he learns of a boy called Prophet LittleStar, a five-year-old gender-shifting Yemoran, has been launching attacks on villages with low populations of shape shifters, and there village is one. Now they’re on an Intergalactic run, ending up on Yemora, unaware that Prophet has orchestrated that move.
Days after the move, Tybron is sent on a trade run in an unfamiliar part of his new village, where he is soon captured by Prophet, and learns they are siblings. Now Tybron is asked to help his younger brother overthrow the galaxy or die trying not too.

More about me
I'm blind and designed my website which I'm still working on as I've made some changes.
The preorder for Kaos Reigns is onSmashwords set to go out on November 7th of this year. I also plan to have a version on Createspace, but I can't do a preorder, so only part of that form is filled out.
Looking into having a narrator from the Library for the Blind do the audio version, and somehow I want to get it into braille.

Hello everyone. It is nice to meet you all and thanks to Catherine Milos for inviting me to join the group. I write fiction, mostly supernatural in nature. My first book is Whispers in the Attic - a ghost/mystery/love story. Self-published. I am working on a second one, working title The Witch's Claw, and a third, untitled short stories based on my own paranormal experiences. Although I have no services to offer, I am excited to offer my support however I can to other writers. I gladly share information. Website: cherylalsippi.com, Goodreads author and FB: Cheryl Alsippi Writer Reader and Book Lover.

Catherine--thanks for inviting me to join the group. I have been exchanging beta reader services for my very first novel with three other authors I found through Goodreads. So I don't know yet if I need any paid services. Planning to self-publish. But it's good to know what's out there. I have taught writing and proofread law books, among other things, so can do beta reading or proofreading for others, too.

Sunny

Hi. Thanks for the invite. I'm Pam Perry, also known as desetoiles10. I am a screenwriter and I write mostly Supernatural Sci-Fi and Fantasy. I love to adapt novels into screenplays. Most recently, I adapted the Indian Legend of the nine planets, (the 'Navagraha Purana', by V. S. Rao) into a screenplay.

Pamela wrote: "Hi. Thanks for the invite. I'm Pam Perry, also known as desetoiles10. I am a screenwriter and I write mostly Supernatural Sci-Fi and Fantasy. I love to adapt novels into screenplays. Most recently,..."

Pamela wrote: "Hi. Thanks for the invite. I'm Pam Perry, also known as desetoiles10. I am a screenwriter and I write mostly Supernatural Sci-Fi and Fantasy. I love to adapt novels into screenplays. Most recently,..."

Cheryl wrote: "Hello everyone. It is nice to meet you all and thanks to Catherine Milos for inviting me to join the group. I write fiction, mostly supernatural in nature. My first book is Whispers in the Attic - ..."

Hi Pamela. I write SFR, Fantasy, PRN, and more. I've also converted some of my work into a screenplay. It is awesome to meet another sci-fi/fantasy writer.

Hello everyone. I'm Dakota. Working on a medieval fantasy and now just got this weird idea for a paranormal fantasy novel. Decided to let the other one sit just a bit and focus on honing my skills in general as I rewrite the medieval fantasy, which is part of a trilogy. The first book will be called "What Glows will Bleed".

The paranormal novel "The Cost of Living" is a supernatural story that explores teen-relevant issues like bullying, LGBTQ, and teen suicides and the pressure of social norms in our society.

Hi all, I'm Lorna. Finishing up my first self-publishing attempt, an interracial contemporary romance =) I've been writing for publishers for a while, but this is my first time trying to publish on my own! Eager to find some beta swaps and polish my novel(la).

Hello everyone.

Thanks for the invite to join the group, Catherine!

I'm a trad and self-published author. As Nat, I have two novellas out in an urban fantasy world. I mainly write fantasy in all its flavors, and it typically has heavy elements of gay romance.

Currently working on the next novel to the series and also a new high fantasy series! Always writing.

Hi!

My name is Kayla and I'm a self-published author. I had books published through a small publishing company last year, but unfortunately, it closed its doors. I like to write and read dark psychological fiction but I'm also starting to branch out into fantasy as well. I'm working on two separate series right now.

Here's a list of all my books.



1. Dead by Morning by Kayla Krantz



Genres: New Adult, Paranormal, Thriller
FREE ON AMAZON!!!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XZCYSYE

Summary: Obsession is deadly. No one learns that better than Luna Ketz, a pessimistic high school senior. She wishes more than anything to graduate but things don’t always go as planned. Luna quickly finds herself trapped in a web of lies and murders, spun by the least suspected person in her hometown. It’s not long before she realizes she’s being targeted by the person she despises most in the world. When Luna figures out who is behind the killings, things make a turn for the bizarre when she is contacted by a friend she has not heard from in years. It is then Luna realizes she is very much in danger, but although she can avoid the killer in reality, she cannot avoid him in her dreams.



2. Alive at Sunset by Kayla Krantz




Genres: New Adult, Paranormal, Thriller

https://amzn.com/B01MDSK1CY

Summary: Revenge can become an obsession of its own. After her high school experience, Luna Ketz moved on. She’s in college, studying to be a doctor and living an hour away from her old home in Lima, Ohio—where the worst of her memories lie. Three years have passed since her friend Violet’s death and the thought of that day in the woods hasn’t left her mind once. Every week, she visits the hospital where Chance Welfrey remains in a coma. She tries to move on…wants to move on…until once again she receives a phone call from Max Cazmea warning her that things may not be over just yet.

Chance, recovered from his recent coma, shows up on her doorstep. He has found a way into Luna’s life that she cannot escape—he’s dating her roommate, Amanda Grey. Back in her life once more, Chance has a list, and everyone on it ends up dead. As things escalate, Luna finds herself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse that will take all of her wits to survive.


*Warning: This book contains content that may be disturbing to some including rape and graphic violence.*


3. Survive at Midnight by Kayla Krantz



(Set to release on June 1st, be sure to attend the Facebook launch party: https://www.facebook.com/events/54315...)


Genres: New Adult, Paranormal, Thriller, Psychological

https://amzn.com/B06XD95QV2

Summary: Death doesn’t always bring peace. With memories of her dead family and friends haunting her, Luna Ketz tries to untangle her life from the hold Chance has had on her over the past four years, but it’s harder than she thought. In death his secrets are revealed, plunging Luna into the mind of the man who ruined her life. Thoughts of her soon-to-be-born baby only bring to mind its monstrous father.

Haunted by a new set of dreams, Luna fears her baby will grow up to be a carbon copy of him. She battles to keep hold of her sanity as she loses a grip on the world around her. The dead begin to speak, and she can’t possibly ignore them. With Chance whispering evil deeds in her ear, she treads a trail she never thought she would venture and must rely on her worst enemy to help her conquer her biggest trial yet—herself.



4. The Council by Kayla Krantz




Genres: Epic Fantasy, Romance, Suspense

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAEAIBY

Summary: The Council is the governing Coven over the Land of Five, a region entirely inhabited—and split apart—by witches with varying powers. Lilith Lace, a witch thought to be born powerless, happily resides in Ignis, the Coven of Fire, until she suddenly develops telekinesis, an ability only seen in some witches born in Mentis, the Coven of the Mind. When The Council finds out about her odd development, she’s taken under their wing and is finally told the truth—everything she’s learned about the Land of Five, herself included, have been nothing but lies.


5. Stained by Kayla Krantz



Genres: Psychological, Horror, Short Story
FREE ON AMAZON!!!

https://amazon.com/dp/B01MTYH7U1

Summary: Blackouts have always been Melissa's problem, but now she has a new one. People are missing, and she isn't entirely convinced she's not responsible.


Thanks for reading, and have an awesome day!

Hi y’all – I’m preparing to release my eighth novel with my son James Morcan. Our seven co-authored novels include The Ninth Orphan, Into the Americas and White Spirit.

In return for an endorsement in the Acknowledgements section at the front of our next book SILENT FEAR (A novel inspired by true crimes) we seek Beta Readers to provide feedback for this superior multi-genre crime, thriller, mystery, horror, romance (with shades of sci-fi).

We are also screenwriters and filmmakers and have put SILENT FEAR into early development as a feature film through our production company Morcan Motion Pictures.

Likely release date for this 750-page novel is August 17.

For full details of what we require and what we are offering, see my new entry in this group’s Authors Seeking Editors folder.

Thanks!

Lance
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

Lance wrote: "
Hi y’all – I’m preparing to release my eighth novel with my son James Morcan. Our seven co-authored novels include The Ninth Orphan, Into the Americas and White Spi..."

Congratulations on your 8th novel.

Hello all! Thanks to Catherine for the invite :) Name is Eldon Farrell and I've been writing for about 25 years now, only self-published for the last year and a bit though. I'm the proud author of the Descent series:







Currently I'm hard at work on something completely different that I hope to have released next year!!

Good to meet everyone :)

Good morning all! I recently joining and looking forward to connecting with other readers and writers alike. In 2010 I self published my first book under the genre of Romance/Fantasy/Paranormal. It was five years in the making and I look forward to sharing it with others.

J. wrote: "Good morning all! I recently joining and looking forward to connecting with other readers and writers alike. In 2010 I self published my first book under the genre of Romance/Fantasy/Paranormal. It..."

Good to meet you J.! It took me 5 years for my first novel too :)

Eldon wrote: "J. wrote: "Good morning all! I recently joining and looking forward to connecting with other readers and writers alike. In 2010 I self published my first book under the genre of Romance/Fantasy/Par..."

I am hoping not to take another 5 years to write the next ;) Finger crossed.

J. wrote: "Eldon wrote: "J. wrote: "Good morning all! I recently joining and looking forward to connecting with other readers and writers alike. In 2010 I self published my first book under the genre of Roman..."

It gets easier as you go along and acquire more experience :)

Hi, I am Marta C Weeks, author, poet, and blogger.
The Sylph's Tale
Last October I published The Sylph's Tale, the first book of my Immortals-series. I would say its adult fiction, some say fantasy/paranormal. I am at present editing book two. Currently editing Virigns, book two.

The Sylph's Tale logline: I shouldn't have returned to Earth after, as a salamander, I slid into a river between a man and a virgin. My task was to witness Earth’s evolution when a girl running from rape came appeared and a Celestial voice demanded, “Take your Eve.” After we made love she demanded, “Take me back to my people.” “Use wings.” I was left with nothing, dammed to be eternal without a soul.

Excerpts of comments by readers on Amazon:

· intriguing and innovative tale. Marta has talent and a unique story.
· is amazing. You will never forget it. A deep, meaningful tale,
· found myself really caught up in the heroine's life
· had just enough paranormal and great character... I like the book.
· nice story with an interesting plot.
· The imagery is remarkable and each paragraph pulls me forward
· Good book. Enjoyable and entertaining book to read.
· A very short but interesting story...has a very interesting premise.

Thank you and very best regards!

hi im Avril. i am very new to this and currently write erotica/bdsm/poly/reverse harem. i still havent titles or a pen name.

Hi,

I have just published and launched my first book Getting Unstuck 101: Transitioning from Employee to Entrepreneur. I am looking forward to interacting with everyone on here. If you know of anyone looking to open their own business, please tell them about my book. I think they'll find it extremely helpful.

Hi, Congratulations!

Thanks! I'm excited.

After retiring, sometimes having worked a job and a half, while raising a family, I wanted to get lost in writing. Could see myself creating or finishing articles and stories I had started here and there, but it was hard to adjust to set a writing and publishing schedule. Boundaries diminished or changed as needs from family and home increased. It became "as soon as" I get this done, or this passes. Then came vacations and travel we had dreamed of doing. Finally, I rebelled against routines but noticed, from others in writer's groups, classes, and success gurus - in particular males - that they kept a "dead-set-schedules" for writing. While women - not from lack of discipline but because we rarely have "wives" to take care of demands and issues - and give in to tribe and community more often. We also are multi-taskers. One writer always says, "from 6 to 9 pm, after dinner, even if we have company, I write, every-single-day. No matter what, I lock my home-office door, and my everyone knows they cannot disturb me," his wife sitting next to him nodded. Wow

Greetings everyone, I am a sci-fi author from the Pacific Northwest (where I've found a whole lot of sci-fi authors are from, go figure!)
My name is Caleb Fast, and, thanks to my cool last name, I opted to publish under my real name. There are times I wish I didn't but there's no going back now!
I just launched a new short story series, and I also have a full-length novel series, both of which I am currently working on.
Here's my Short Story Series, The Battle for Allegra
The Battle for Allegra: Conscripted
And my Full-Length Novel Series, The Limit of Infinity
Renaissance: The Limit of Infinity
Escapade: A Price to Be Paid
Overcomer: No Man Left Behind

Best of luck to you Caleb on your short story series and full-length novel series.

Hi, my name is Wren and I am a new aspiring author. I just finished my first novel, The Chronicle Keeper. It will be part of a 6 book series, called Earth's Guardian.

It is still in the editing phase, but I am posting the first draft through Wattpad and Inkitt to see how it is received.

Hello, I'm Anthony and have recently published my first book, a collection of fifteen interconnected short stories. The book, "Across the Border" follows a single protagonist as he encounters physical and emotional barriers in his life.

It's now available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1J9CYYN?...

Here's the book link on Goodreads :https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

Hello everyone!

My name is Angelica Grace Allen and I am the author of “ Unscripted: Finding Your True Self Amidst Celebrity Obsession. A Guide to Personal Empowerment in a Star-Struck World.”

It is an 11,000 word self-help book about the dark side of fame and the evils of Hollywood and how to focus on your mental health and ways to improve your life.

I am here because I will be publishing my book on Amazon in about a month and I am looking for beta readers and people to review my book and give honest feedback.

Thank you for reading and I look forward to a great experience in this group!

Hi if anyone is interested in Beta reading. or reviewing up coming work for me. Here is a chapter to get started.

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https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/994...

Hi, I'm Venkata Sharan, author of *The Fear You Don’t See*. I write from a place of lived experience — trauma, healing, emotional struggle, and deep reflection. My passion is understanding the mind and helping others make peace with their inner world. I blend psychology with soul, science with intuition, and raw honesty with gentle insight. Through my words, I hope to guide those who are silently hurting toward light, clarity, and self-acceptance.



📘 Book Title : -The Fear You Don’t See
Book Description

“The Fear You Don’t See” dives deep into the invisible forces that shape our emotions, thoughts, and behavior. Rooted in psychology, trauma recovery, and spiritual healing, this book unpacks hidden fears that silently affect our lives. Drawing from personal experience and deep introspection, it guides readers through a journey of awareness, healing, and empowerment. Whether you’re battling anxiety, emotional triggers, or just trying to understand yourself better — this book is your mirror.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

Go and read and explore all the fears your facing read it

Venkata wrote: "Hi, I'm Venkata Sharan, author of *The Fear You Don’t See*. I write from a place of lived experience — trauma, healing, emotional struggle, and deep reflection. My passion is understanding the mind..."

Did you need a beta reader for your book and give a critique feedback I can help you with that. Drop me a message on rohshuks@gmail.com

Chris wrote: "Hi if anyone is interested in Beta reading. or reviewing up coming work for me. Here is a chapter to get started.

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https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/994......"
Did you need a beta reader for your book and give a critique feedback I can help you with that. Drop me a message on rohshuks@gmail.com

Angelica wrote: "Hello everyone!

My name is Angelica Grace Allen and I am the author of “ Unscripted: Finding Your True Self Amidst Celebrity Obsession. A Guide to Personal Empowerment in a Star-Struck World.”

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Did you need a beta reader for your book and give a critique feedback I can help you with that. Drop me a message on rohshuks@gmail.com

Quick Question for Fellow Authors!

Hey everyone! I’m curious, what’s the biggest challenge you’re currently facing when it comes to getting your books into more readers' hands?

Is it:
A) Getting reviews?
B) Marketing & promotion?
C) Growing on Amazon?
D) Social media visibility?
E) Something else?

I’m always trying to learn more about what indie authors struggle with (I help some authors with marketing) and thought this could also help others here share ideas too!

Feel free to drop a comment or, if you prefer something more personal, you can reach me directly at emmanuelscholes5@gmail.com.
Happy to chat, share ideas, or just encourage!

Looking forward to hearing from you all!