Lists may be reviewed by authors who might include one or more of their books. Reviewing helps other authors as well as potential readers of those books, so the author comes across as the keen book lover they are, and not just about him or herself. Of course, blog posts alone are not enough O'Beara advises authors to read books, rate, and review them on the site. While the post text area is tiny, pulling the corner out will provide a larger space to allow a lengthy article. Writers must then select to enter their blog feeds or could write posts on the site. So many authors have not completed their free Goodreads author pages. First, an author page on Goodreads is required, which has to be completed by the author. O'Beara also writes a monthly column on Goodreads, such as her post about Ireland's Octocon. If an author joins Groups, which are about promoting books, he or she will come across as 'all about me.' O'Beara suggests getting involved in Goodreads Groups, which should reflect an author's genuine interests, like horses in her case or green (environmental) matters. She credits the platform with some of her book success. She is an example of leveraging Goodreads to a writer's advantage. As a past show-jumping champion in Ireland, tree surgeon, member of MENSA, World-Con volunteer, and journalism student, she comes by her knowledge with a depth of experience.

O'Beara likes to share a slice of her life and inspirations with other writers. Dublin author Clare O'Beara writes award-winning mysteries, quarantine lit, science-fiction, multicultural children's novels, as well as horse books.

Show Jumping Team by Clare O'Beara