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The Fourth Watcher: ... 03/26 Rj is currently reading:
The Fourth Watcher: A Novel of Bangkok (Hardcover)
by Timothy Hallinan
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Earthly Pleasures: A... 05/30 Rj gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
Earthly Pleasures: A Novel (Paperback)
by Karen Neches (Goodreads author!)
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recommended to Rj by: Simon & Schuster
recommended for: all who enjoy a well written, creative novel
read in April, 2008

Rj Rj said: "Karen Neches’ new novel, Earthly Pleasures is a light, fun read that is filled equal amounts of humor and heart. At the conclusion of this wonderful novel readers are left to hope that the eternal forever place will be as lovely, fun filled and ex...more "



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July 20
BREAKING COVER HITS THE STREETS!!! Rj said "yes" to attending the event: BREAKING COVER HITS THE STREETS!!!.
date: July 22, 2008 12:00AM
location: Coast to Coast and All Around the World..., Pine Lake , NC, United States
description: BREAKING COVER, the new standalone J.D. Rhoades' becomes available at fine bookstores (and, one supposes, crappy ones). Also available on line at the usual spots. Hellions old and new are invited to partake and to spread the word!

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SIGNING! IT'S AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BOOK RELEASE! THE PARTY'S IN OUR HEADS...

You can hear me read the first chapter at http://www.jdrhoades.com/index...

Rj said: Thanks for the heads-up..I added Breaking Cover to my TBR wish-list.(having reviewed several others I look forward too it!)
May 30
Promise of the Wolve... Rj marked as to-read:
Promise of the Wolves: A Novel (Hardcover)
by Dorothy Hearst (Goodreads author!)
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Freezer Burn: A C.S.... Rj marked as to-read:
Freezer Burn: A C.S.U. Investigation (Paperback)
by Jon McGoran, a.k.a. D.H. Dublin (Goodreads author!)
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Strike Force: A Nove... Rj added:
Strike Force: A Novel (Hardcover)
by Dale Brown
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Island of Lost Girls... Rj added:
Island of Lost Girls: A Novel (Paperback)
by Jennifer McMahon (Goodreads author!)
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Curse of the Spellma... Rj gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
Curse of the Spellmans: A Novel (Hardcover)
by Lisa Lutz
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read in May, 2008

Rj Rj said: "Warning: Spending time with the Spellman Family is highly addictive and produces uncontrollable bouts of laughter.

Two years have passed since Lisa Lutz’s debut novel introduced the lovably, dysfunctional Spellman Family and mesmerized readers f...more
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The Spellman Files: ... Rj gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
The Spellman Files: A Novel (Paperback)
by Lisa Lutz
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read in April, 2008

Rj Rj said: "Lisa Lutz’s first novel, “The Spellman Files,” introduces readers to the lovable, albeit highly dysfunctional Spellman family. Be prepared to adore this zany cast of characters, that will butt their way right into your heart and have you laughi...more "
Earthly Pleasures: A... Rj gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
Earthly Pleasures: A Novel (Paperback)
by Karen Neches (Goodreads author!)
bookshelves: currently-reading
my rating:
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
add to my books
 
recommended to Rj by: Simon & Schuster
recommended for: all who enjoy a well written, creative novel
read in April, 2008

Rj Rj said: "Karen Neches’ new novel, Earthly Pleasures is a light, fun read that is filled equal amounts of humor and heart. At the conclusion of this wonderful novel readers are left to hope that the eternal forever place will be as lovely, fun filled and ex...more "
May 02
The Next Adventures ... Rj gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
The Next Adventures of Guy (Paperback)
by Norm Cowie
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recommended for: those who enjoy fantasy based stories
read in March, 2008

Rj Rj said: "Round Two...
To the delight of comedic-fantasy readers, The Next Adventures of Guy from author Norm Cowie brings all the tantalizing plot elements, quirky characters and lightning sharp wit we loved about the first quest, but delivers...more
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April 09
The Trouble Begins a... Rj gave 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars to:
The Trouble Begins at 8: A Life of Mark Twain in the Wild, Wild West (Hardcover)
by Sid Fleischman
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read in March, 2008

Rj Rj said: "Reading about Twain can be fun and Fleischman proved it!

A thorough, detailed, beautifully written book about one of the most beloved authors of all time, Samuel Clemens, but we know him as the master-writer of Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer... Mark Twa...more
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Rj's favorite quotes

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"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind."
Dr. Seuss

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"Dance like no one is watching.
Sing like no one is listening.
Love like you've never been hurt
and live like it's heaven on Earth."
Mark Twain

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"A room without books is like a body without a soul."
Marcus Tullius Cicero

"Never judge a book by its movie."
— J.W. Eagan

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"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
Maya Angelou




Rj's writing

Why 16? (Biographies & Memoirs)
1 chapters   —   updated 03/26/2008 06:35PM
description: Working through this thing called life, trying to find my way...hoping beyond all hope tomorrow could be the day. The one I've longed for and searched for so long - the one that's alluded me since the morning it all went so wrong.



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from Laura
05/31/2008 04:52AM

130991 Hi, RJ--

I love Tennessee. I grew up in Dalton, GA, which is in the mountains about 30 minutes south of Chattanooga. Beautiful country! Hey, if you like unusual books you should check out my Witchery series novels. Very empowering for women and definitely "off the beaten path" (grin). In fact "What Witches Want" deals with recovering from abuse. You can read sample chapters at the link belore. Happy reading and magickal blessings!

xoxo
Laura Stamps
Author of Paranormal Romance and Erotica Novels
http://www.LauraStamps.blogspo... (to read excerpts from my novel series)


from Daniel
05/27/2008 07:08AM

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You don't need any further education, Rj.

Start writing that first book NOW!

04/12/2008 01:27PM

1073454 You're welcome, RJ! Thanks for accepting my friend request. I recently joined. What do you think of Goodreads so far?

Nadia

from Jeremy
01/31/2008 02:19PM

630905 Thanks for the friendship, Rj!

Here’s wishing you a fantastic day filled with fabulous fates, fanciful festivities, and frolicking phantom footstools.

I was wondering if you'd do me the honor of reading about my debut novel, Vacation, which recently made the Bram Stoker Award Preliminary Ballot. Your support would mean a lot to me. If you'd like to do me this honor, feel free to vist my site here:
http://www.hauntedhousedressin...

Happytimes,
-Jeremy :)

Peter: Oh my god, Brian, there's a message in my Alphabits. It says, 'Oooooo.'
Brian: Peter, those are Cheerios.

from Patrick
11/07/2007 10:00AM

514960 Hello RJ. Now I'm addicted to this site. One more thing to distract me from writing. Talk with you soon! ~patrick

















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