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welcome, welcome. We're a friendly group, look around jump in when and where you want. I'm sure the mods will be here soon.

Welcome D.G. and Scottie - lots of stuff going on in the group from book recommendations, chats about books and authors, every day drama and of course a few fun challenges. I'm sure you'll find something you enjoy here :)

Thank you :-)

Welcome everyone!!! I’m behind as always and you new people don’t even know that about me......yet!!

Have a look around the group and if you need any help just sing out!!

Dee wrote: "Welcome everyone!!! I’m behind as always and you new people don’t even know that about me......yet!!

Have a look around the group and if you need any help just sing out!!"

You probably wouldn’t want to hear me sing. Just sayin! :-p

D.G. wrote: "Dee wrote: "Welcome everyone!!! I’m behind as always and you new people don’t even know that about me......yet!!

Have a look around the group and if you need any help just sing out!!"

You probab..."

You just never know!! LOL

*shrug* I think all around me, the poor birdies would drop from tree branches, dead before they hit the ground....

LOL. Fine, if you need help, just whistle!!

Dee wrote: "LOL. Fine, if you need help, just whistle!!"

:-D

Welcome to all the new folks! This is a fun group so I'm sure you'll like it here. Prepare for your TBR list to grow into a mountain! That always happens. It can't be avoided!

Hello to all our new friends... Welcome to the group... Give a shout out with any questions:)

Hi Everyone, I’m looking forward to joining in with some of the challenges here. My reading the last few years has been in a real slump but thankfully I am getting out of this year and getting back to my old reading habits 😁

Vivien wrote: "Hi Everyone, I’m looking forward to joining in with some of the challenges here. My reading the last few years has been in a real slump but thankfully I am getting out of this year and getting back..."

I’ve had a similar experience recently. Used to read every day, for most of my life, and then two years ago stopped. Just a few months ago, I started again. Welcome back to reading :-)

hi vivien, just jump in there's plenty to see and do. it's a fun group. you're having fun aren't you d.g.?

Welcome Vivien!! We are glad you are here!! Just in time for all the Halloween crazy!! I see you have already joined a bunch of stuff. If you need any help, just sing out. Someone will help you!!

No slumping allowed......lol.

hello to all the newbies glad you are here to join in the craziness

Dawn wrote: "hello to all the newbies glad you are here to join in the craziness"

we're not crazy just depression challenged

i like that better

Thank you all for the warm welcomes 😊

Welcome to all the new members!

Hello everyone,

My author's name is KR Fraser, but friends know me as Kate. I've been an avid reader since I was a small child, and have always loved the supernatural myths, legends and creatures. That love has carried me from reader into author, and yet I never left my first love. However, I must admit I'm a bit old-fashioned, because I hate ebooks. I'm a good old-fashioned print reader, lol. I just love the way a book feels in my hands, and there is nothing like curling up by the fire with a warm blanket and a good book when the weather outside is cold and miserable.

I am always on the lookout for new written dark fantasy about Vampires in particular. The last really good series I read was The Noble Dead by Barb and JC Hendee. So I look forward to hearing what fellow readers are suggesting today.

Kate

K.R. wrote: "I'm a good old-fashioned print reader, lol."

I prefer print books myself. I'll read an e-book when that's all I can get, but I'll always prefer the feel and smell of a real book, as you say. I love the image of curling up reading in front of a fire :-)

D.G. wrote: "K.R. wrote: "I'm a good old-fashioned print reader, lol."

I prefer print books myself. I'll read an e-book when that's all I can get, but I'll always prefer the feel and smell of a real book, as y..."

Amen and amen! I actually built a library room in my house, because I wanted that space just to be among my books and to sit in there and curl up with a good book. It's my favorite room.

That's a great idea :-)

D.G. wrote: "That's a great idea :-)"

Yes, it is! Every book lover should have one. I have my books categorized much like a library, though mine are only sorted by topics. When I want to escape from the world, or have had a particularly busy day, that is my go-to for relaxation. It is so much better than watching TV, and there are many weekends where instead of turning on the box, I simply go in there and dive into a favorite book.

Most of our books are in my study, so I am surrounded by the through the work day. I know you’re right about the boob tube, but I must confess to being quite enthralled by it these days.

I think I got away from the TV more when my kids were growing up, because they wanted to watch it so much that it actually started to annoy me when it was on. Now, my granddaughter, at the tender age of five, is a TV-holic and never wants to do anything else. Considering how important imagination is to a human being, seeing her so addicted to watch TV worries me. So I encourage alternative activities when she is with Grandma.

That’s good. And being outside and playing with friends is so important, too. I hope we find a cure / vaccine for covid soon, because it’s isolating a lot of kids.

D.G. wrote: "That’s good. And being outside and playing with friends is so important, too. I hope we find a cure / vaccine for covid soon, because it’s isolating a lot of kids."

I agree, and socialization is important at all ages. This pandemic is also spawning another pandemic on a global level with mental health issues that include depression and a whole collection of other mental illnesses. I honestly think it's one of the things that has led to the violence in the US riots. In the past they were always able to conduct peaceful rallies concerning serious issues of nationwide proportions. But this time, it's like they have completely lost the ability to control themselves. I don't understand it. I just pray for all those caught in the crossfire.

Welcome everyone... Just give a shout out with any questions... I look forward to getting to know all of you!

hello everyone welcome

Hi, I'm Alan from St. Louis, Missouri. I write horror.

Hello everyone.

My name is Lila Fenn and I've been a longtime fan of anything vampire and paranormal, including the Masquerade game series. At one point, was a co-storyteller in a 60+ person V:tM group. Since I've gotten a bit older and not as keen to run around in public playing make-believe, I've turned to writing. Where I can still play make-believe in the safety of my own home.

I look forward to getting to know everyone along the way!

Welcome Alan and Lila... Take a look around and give a shout out with any questions:)

Hi, all! I'm Hollie and I'm new. I've always had a fondness for all things vampire, and I'm glad to find this group. The Deathly Hollow series is probably my favorite, but I also love me some Charlaine Harris. Mostly I read urban fantasy and paranormal rather than horror, but it's all good.

Welcome all. It's great to see so many new faces!

Welcome Hollie and KR... So glad your here... Let us know if you have any questions:)

Hi guys!! Welcome to the group!! I haven’t been around as I was helping my kid move into her new house! I’m home now and back to it!! Sing out if you need any help. Someone will be right there to help you!

Hello, I'm new. My name is Erin but I'll answer to Drowsy as well =) I enjoy a lot of dark/urban fantasy and witchy novels!

Hi, I'm Starr. Was looking around for fellow vampire lovers and came across this group. Look forward to getting some new recommendations.

The Drowsy Bookworm wrote: "Hello, I'm new. My name is Erin but I'll answer to Drowsy as well =) I enjoy a lot of dark/urban fantasy and witchy novels!"

Welcome, You will have to answer to Drowsy as I won't remember Erin....lol. We are glad you're here. Have a look around and sing out if you need any help!!

Starr wrote: "Hi, I'm Starr. Was looking around for fellow vampire lovers and came across this group. Look forward to getting some new recommendations."

We are so glad you found us!! We have lots of recommendations. Sing out if you need any help!!

Starr wrote: "Hi, I'm Starr. Was looking around for fellow vampire lovers and came across this group. Look forward to getting some new recommendations."

Welcome to the group Starr... If you are looking for recommendations you came to the right place... I think you TBR will grow exponentially here, LOL!

Dee wrote: "The Drowsy Bookworm wrote: "Hello, I'm new. My name is Erin but I'll answer to Drowsy as well =) I enjoy a lot of dark/urban fantasy and witchy novels!"

Welcome, You will have to answer to Drowsy ..."

Lol that's no problem! thank you! :)

Hello, I'm Rachael. I am hoping to find my people here. I live in ND we have very long winters so I have a large tbr pile. I love anything paranormal and immortal and a little dark. I dabble in other genres as well and try to make myself read one from outside the fantasy realm from time to time

hi rachael. hope you have fun. the mods will be around soon in the meantime poke around and jump into anything you like

Hello all,

My name is Katrina and I adore all books vampire. I started reading the Anita Blake and Sookie Stackhouse series in middle school and have read all sorts of vampire and paranormal books/series since then. I'm looking forward to having others book lovers to talk to virtually.

Hey Rachael and Katrina!! We're glad you're here. We always have so much stuff going on you will be able to add all kinds of books to your list. If you don't, we are sucking at our roles.....lol!! Check out our monthly Muse. We try a new author every month. If you have any issues, just sing out!!

Theresa wrote: "Welcome Hollie and KR... So glad your here... Let us know if you have any questions:)"

Thank you. I must confess, trying to find my way around is still a bit of a challenge. I started out as more of an old-schooler, but I'm learning how to navigate my way around the digital world of these groups.

"Kate" K.R. Fraser

welcome new people :-)