Indie Book Club discussion

Hey everyone I just thought I would make a post that everyone can introduce themselves in. Feel free to include links to any webpages, blogs, facebook, etc... also if you are an author it is fine to include a list of books that you have written here.

I'll start it off. My name is Scott from Columbus OH. I am in on way shape or form a writer. I am however an avid reader and a fairly active book reviewer. I started reviewing indie books at the beginning of the year and have so far written just over 100 reviews. I have about 15 books read that I still need to review and my goal is to write 125 reviews this year.

I maintain a blog at http://indiebookblogger.blogspot.com where my review can be found as well as interviews, guestspots, and giveaways. If you are interested in being featured or having a giveaway on the blog please let me know and we can get something scheduled.

Ok, I'm up. My name is Jeff, although I'm called "Big J" here in the club. I've written two books, Bakkian Chronicles, Book I - The Prophecy & Bakkian Chronicles, Book II - Insurrection.

I live in Lake Havasu City, AZ. I'm a freelance computer tech. I'm the one that shows up at your door to get your computer working again. I've only recently started reading/reviewing indie books as a thank you for giving my own a chance. I do have a website at www.Lentari.com which I post reviews on, offer technical help on, etc.

My hobbies: reading, writing, scuba diving, watching movies, playing video games, taekwando, astronomy, etc. Whew, what a mix. :)

Hello all, I'm Patty. I live in the upper peninsula of Michigan (the real upper MI, not what the downstaters refer to as upper MI when all they mean is the tip of the mitten.) I recently published my first novel at the end of August Being Human and am working on a short story and about a million other stories I want to do something with.

Scott, I may have to look into your blog. I could use some exposure (don't we all though?)

When I'm not writing, I'm usually making jewelry (or I should be, but in reality am screwing off on twitter. find me @patricialynne07) or knitting.

Umm, I think that's it and I'll shut up for now. ^_^

Hello to everyone, my name is Deborah (but you can call me Debbie). I'm new to the Indie Book Club -- just joined last week. I live on the northwest gulf coast of Florida, which is definitely a pretty nice place to live.

I published my first novel STRANGE LOOPS, which I co-wrote with my daughter, Jennifer Rose. Currently working on a children's book which I hope to illustrate myself.

Other hobbies include painting (acrylic landscapes), cooking, hiking, and reading (of course!) Like Patty, I also like to make jewelry if there's any time left over.

Nice to meet you all!

Hi all, I'm Ann and I don't write anything (other than e-mails and memos) but I love to read. Once in a while, I read an article about what a writer went through - all the rejections - to get an unbeliveably wonderful book published, and it makes me wonder how many just gave up. How many great - really GREAT - books are stuffed into trunks in dusty attics? This is a heartbreaking thought to an avid reader - not only do we never get to read that book in the attic, how many more stories will never be born because the writer gave up? So, I thought I would join this group to find out about some of the books that aren't going to be on the Times Best-Seller list. Because I bet a lot of them will be pretty damn good.

Ann

Hey everyone! My name is Melissa and I'm a book blogger. I have loved to read ever since I was a little girl. Being a stay at home mommy with a part time job doesn't give me nearly as much time to read as I would like. I have always wanted to be an author but don't have the skills/patience to do it LOL. I have just started to get into reading indie and small press authors. I've been amazed at how much talent is out there. It bothers me that indie music and indie films are treasured but indie authors are treated like they are less than talented. Anyway I'm here to support the little guy. After all some of the greatest writers/books of all time where independently published. If you would like to check out my blog you can go to www.mommywantstoread.blogspot.com. It is a small casual blog :)


Melissa

I'm Lynne Sears Williams from Wisconsin. I finished my Indie book a while ago. It's called The Comrades and takes place in 9th Century Wales. It had a code of law much different than today. It also had 2 separate countries within Wales that hated each other. After Evan, the king is Powys sees a village ransacked and people murdered, he decides to abduct Gwynedd's princess. Trailer is at http://lynnesearswilliams.com

Thank you, Scott!

Lynne wrote: "Thank you, Scott!"

Your welcome Lynne.

Hello all. My name's Chris - avid reader and aspiring writer. Been consumed by all things literary since I was old enough to read, and I must say the advent of the e-reader and the Indie author has only buoyed/accelerated that particular engagement. Professionally, I'm a freelance journalist, and on the creative front I'm proud to say I'll be releasing my first novel - a fantasy work - in just about a month now. Exciting time, to be sure.

Pleasure to make your acquaintances.

Welcome, Scott! All the best on your book!

Hello, Chris! Welcome to the club!

What type of book did you write? Fantasy? Thriller? You'll have to let us know when it's released!

Big J

Jeffrey wrote: "Hello, Chris! Welcome to the club!

What type of book did you write? Fantasy? Thriller? You'll have to let us know when it's released!

Big J"

Thanks, Jeffrey! Good to be here. It would classify it on the darker side of fantasy, more in the vein of Martin and the like than Tolkien. I'll be sure to let you know when it's out (I see you've a lovely self-promo section here), but I can say up front it will be out in a month. Just in time for Christmas and all things jolly.

Nice! Be sure to let us all know when it's out. Since passing 40 ye olde gray matter found upstairs seems to be either misfiring or shrinking in size. Not sure which. I'm bound to forget. :)

Hello, this is Edwin Stark. I live in Venezuela, South America, right in the middle of a tropical rainforest. The sort of experiences I live there led me to write Hmmm, I'm gonna have a hard time gettingEco Station One nominated in this forum, because there's no "the-author-should-be-committed-for-writing-this" genre here! So, if anyone's interested in helping me push this nomination around, send me a message and arrangements will be made so you guys can get a review copy!

Hello, Edwin!

Venezuela, huh? Very nice! So your book is Eco Station One? I've seen you mention it in the Amazon forums. Be sure to add your book to the group's book shelf and also write up a blurb and post it in the Self Promo section!

So, I'm curious! What made you say you should be committed for writing your book? That alone sounds like it'd be a good story!

Welcome to the group! And don't worry. Most of us in here are a little crazy. But in a good way. :)

Big J
"Jaymikal" in the Amazon forums

Hey all,
I'm Dave. I live in a small town in SW Missouri, and I write fantasy (and eventually sci-fi). I've been a member for a while, but haven't been around due to an "interesting" summer (think Chinese curses). But, things are finally getting back to normal, and I hope to be able to contribute a little bit more.
I've got one book out, From a Far Land: Jaben's Rift Book 1 and I'm finally getting back to work on the sequel. I write under the name G. David Walker.
I'm planning on picking up an e-reader soon so I can also join in on the book discussions.
Nice to see the group growing so much! :-)

Well, Jay, certainly living here can be a fountain of inspiration, but some of the stuff that happens in my home country generally would leave the characters from Alice in Wonderland eating dust!
Now, regarding on why I say that Eco Station would be cause enough to get me committed, is because it's a modern day fantasy written in a very off-the-wall, free flowing comedic style that's akin of handing someone their very first issue of Mad Magazine; some get it... some don't.

I'll go ahead and do as you advise me.

Dave! Glad things are settling back down for you. Very much looking forward to the stuff you have in the works writing wise.

Edwin, welcome to the group. I'll have to check out the sample of your book as well at some point.

Hi Dave. Welcome to the group. I enjoyed your book.

This is great!

My name is James Edward Fryar and I've recently published my first novel, available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Smashwords!

It's called Patrick Patterson and the World of Others.
I've created a Goodreads page for it if anyone is interested in finding out more on it.

Please take a look at my blog as well:
www.jamesedwardfryar.com

Glad to see you here James. I saw your comment on my blog and picked up a sample of your book. I hope to get it checked out today and get back to you this evening.

Hi my names Kristina Jackson, I've completed my first novel called The Fools Journey, but not released yet :)

When I am not writing I love things paranormal. I knit, spin, sew, read tarot cards and most importantly read.

Hello James! Welcome to the club!

I'll go download a sample to your book as well.

Welcome to the club, Kristina!

You're getting to release your first novel? Very nice! What's it about? Do you have a promotional blurb written for it yet?

Hi Jeffrey,

I am working on the promotional blurb at the moment. It is called The Fools Journey. it's about a young woman's journey along the path of self-fulfilment and along the way she finds friends, love, a vocation and learns to accept that whilst the past can't be changed, an unhappy one can be laid to peaceful rest. Paranormal, inspirational, romance, historical.

Hi Kristina, thanks for telling me about this group ;-)

I've been an Indie writer for just over a year now and had a fair amount of success with my thriller trilogy.

Cruel Justice #1
Impeding Justice
Final Justice

I've recently released a novelette in the series too, I'm donating all my royalties from this book to charity. It's A Dog's Life Mel Comley

Plus I've written a couple of romances.
A Time For Change
A Time To Heal

I have a couple of short stories out there too.
A Twist in the Tale
High Spirits A TRUE paranormal short story

http://melcomley.blogspot.com/
http://melcomleyromances.blogspot.com/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mel-Com...

And on twitter I'm @melcom1

In the year I've been doing this I've stumbled across some fabulous indie writers and now I very rarely read anything from trad publishers/authors. With the exception of Karen Rose that is. ;-)

Watcha Mel! *waves*

Kristina - damn, you've been busy! I've written two books. Fantasy adventure stories suitable for young adults. I'm presently working on the third in the series.

Mel - definitely sounds interesting! As soon as you release it you'll have to let us know!

LOL Jeffery it's Mel that has been busy me and still to catch her up! ;-)

LOL, yep bit of a slip up there, Jeffrey.

Nice to meet you, I'm addicted to writing, have another 10,000 story coming out next week!

Good luck with your fantasy adventure, I'll be sure to look them up. ;-)

Hi everyone! I'm Renee Pawlish and I want to thank you for the opportunity to tell you a bit about my books.
I write the Nephilim trilogy.

Book 1
Nephilim Genesis of Evil


A dark power described in Genesis revisits a small mountain town.
A journalist who witnessed an evil presence searches for answers.
He finds a town succumbing to supernatural forces.
Now, an evil prophesy may be fulfilled by the Nephilim.

REVIEWS

This book grabs you immediately and it doesn't turn you loose until you've read the last word. Carefully plan when you will begin reading it because it's more than likely you won't be able to put it down. Renee Pawlish is now on my favorite writer list and it's not a long one.
Bert Carson, author of Southern Investigation

Nephilim Genesis of Evil is a chilling, horror outing that uses The Apocrypha as source material for its menacing beings. It's a well-crafted tale of the re-emergence of spirits who are the offspring of humans and angels. This is a powerful and well-written effort.
Sidney Williams, author of Midnight Eyes and Blood Hunter

Nephilim is a sort of twist on the vampire novel, a sort of supernatural detective novel set in a lakeside Colorado town, focusing on an ancient evil described in Genesis. I would...associate it with the works of Stephen King.
Chris Nelson, dreamlogic.net

The next book in the series will be available soon.

I also have the Reed Ferguson Mystery Series
This Doesn't Happen In The Movies
Reel Estate Rip-off

Take Five
a short story collection

The Sallie House: Exposing the Beast Within a non-fiction account of a haunted house investigation in Kansas.

Free samples are available at Amazon or Smashwords.

Please consider adding one (or all) of my books to your shelves and let me know what you think of them, good, bad, or indifferent. All I ask is for honest opinions. Thanks!
Renee Pawlish

Whoops, my bad!! :) Sorry!

Hi Renee!

Feel free to add your book to our bookshelf! The same goes for any members that are authors. Add your book to the bookshelf so that those of us who like to peruse the shelf for new books to read can find 'em!

Jeffrey wrote: "Hi Renee!

Feel free to add your book to our bookshelf! The same goes for any members that are authors. Add your book to the bookshelf so that those of us who like to peruse the shelf for new b..."

Thanks I will.

Very nice to meet everyone. I'm glad to see we are getting a diverse group. It's always good to get a lot of opinions on the topics. Looking forward to chatting with all of you.

Jeffrey wrote: "Hello James! Welcome to the club!

I'll go download a sample to your book as well."

Thanks!
I appreciate it!

Welcome all newbies, from a relative newbie.
Nice cover, Renee! Who did it?

Sean McLachlan
civilwarhorror.blogspot.com

Hi everyone!

My name is Clare and I am a new indie author! My first book was just released a few days ago after months (okay, years) of planning/dreaming of being self-published. It's called Within, and it's a YA supernatural thriller.

Here is the goodreads page for my book:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12335000-within

I also work in the Canadian publishing industry as a freelance editor. My website is www.faeryinkpress.com

Other fun things about me:

-I play the fiddle & I step dance
-I really, really like cats, but I don't own any at the moment :(
-I am unashamedly addicted to the Sims 2.

I look forward to getting to know everyone :)

Hi, I'm Erik. Just starting out here and excited to join the community. I'm a filmmaker and musician as well as a writer.

Here's my first e-book:

Wetwire: Part One- The Human Technology

Hi, My name is DL Atha, author of Blood Reaction A Vampire Novel. I've been writing a while but this is my first novel that was published by a very small indie press in western Arkansas. Blood Reaction is a vampire horror/thriller novel. I would, of course, love more exposure so if anyone has an active blog, I have several free e-copies and hardcopies approved by my publisher for bloggers. Thanks for your time and for allowing self promotion posts on this thread.

Hello everyone! It has been a busy couple of days with new members joining. That's very exciting. I have seen the comments several of you left on my blog and hopefully will get samples of the books read tomorrow and get ahold of you about them as well.

If anyone has questions don't hesitate to ask in the writers corner and feel free to join in the fun on the never ending story. Also be sure to add your blurbs down in the self promotion section.

Looking forward to getting to know all of you.

Wow! We hit 100 members! A big hearty welcome to our newest friends!

If you're authors, add your books to our bookshelf. Add a blurb in the Self Promo section. Feel free to jump in on our book of the month club discussions!

Have questions? Ask away!

Welcome, welcome all!

Hello! My name is Laura Nichols and I'm a new author. I've recently self-published my book The Edge of Svarta, http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12..., available on Amazon.com for print and kindle and B&N.com for nook.

I've been working on this book for a few years now and have finally self published it. I'm currently working on the sequel and have tons of other ideas for novels, but am now trying to figure out how to market this book, so any advice is welcome.

I write software for a living and would love to write for a living, ride my horse, mountain bike, hike/ski/snowshoe/run, etc. I love being outdoors.

I look forward to reading some of the work published here.

Welcome everyone!

Hi Laura! Welcome to the club. Hope you have a good time here.

Hello, I'm Michael...author of the Riyria Revelations. I self-published 5 of the 6 books and they are now purchased by Orbit and coming out as a trilogy over the next 70 days.

Old indie published versions:


New big-six published versions:


My current new indie work is The Viscount and the Witch is currently a free short.

Glad to find a group of likeminded people here on Goodreads.

Welcome to the group Michael. Congrats on getting your books picked up!