I am trying to get my site " www.timcoatesbooks.com " to appear on
Google. How can I do that

Hello timtim ~

Have you actually tried submitting your site to Google using its
AddURL page?

   - ://www.google.com/addurl.html

If so, when did you submit your site?

If not, start at Google's "How Do I Get My Site Listed on Google?"
   - ://www.google.com/webmasters/1.html

And pay special attention to the Guidelines which will explain a lot
of the questions you may have
   - ://www.google.com/webmasters/guidelines.html

And then submit your site.

Best Wishes and Good Luck,
Serenata