Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB ’s Comments (group member since Oct 06, 2009)

Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB ’s comments from the THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB group.

Marja wrote: "Rick wrote: "I am going to watch Marley and Me. My schnauzer Velvet passed away an hour ago. 12 incredible years with that furry treasure. Think that's an appropriate film to watch as I feel right ..."

Marja wrote: "Rick wrote: "I am going to watch Marley and Me. My schnauzer Velvet passed away an hour ago. 12 incredible years with that furry treasure. Think that's an appropriate film to watch as I feel right ..."

Thanks so much for you very nice posts. I had Velvet for 12 years. Never left my side. Today is first full day that I look for him and he's not there. He is in spirit but so hard. Most of my reading I have done in bed. With Velvet at the foot of the bed. I read last night and as usual was careful when I moved so as not to kick him. So hard to see that he is no longer there. Will take time. Will be fine. And will have those infinite memories of him. Always

Yea. Tried watching the Marley film. Got though about 20 min. Too raw still. Just 8 hrs since he passed.

Barbara wrote: "Rick wrote: "I am going to watch Marley and Me. My schnauzer Velvet passed away an hour ago. 12 incredible years with that furry treasure. Think that's an appropriate film to watch as I feel right ..."

Thanks Barbara. Still so difficult not having him with me. He was my constant companion for 12 years

I am going to watch Marley and Me. My schnauzer Velvet passed away an hour ago. 12 incredible years with that furry treasure. Think that's an appropriate film to watch as I feel right now

Eduardo wrote: "I have apersonal interest in new cancer treatment drugs for breast cance HHR2 affecting the brain , I am intersted inthis new drug NeuVax. do you hapen to know of any new promising drugs in develop..."

Gary wrote: "Hi I'm Gary and I write mixed fiction genre...

Over the edge...Caitlin leaves her FBI and world when a portal opens and finds she must be her 'other' to survive. $0.99 KINDLE -

http://www.amazon..."

Jericho wrote: "Hey, my name is Jericho and I like to read...

Now that I've gotten that off my chest I'd like to say I'm glad to find a community of people who love reading as much as me!

I am also an unpublish..."

I am so very pleased to welcome you three fine folks to our Group!

I bought the bluray of

My sister loved it. My brother hated it. I am as of yet undecided!!

I read , the latest in the James Lessor/ Skip Moore series by Don Bruns. I absolutely LOVE this series!! So much fun. And the two lead characters are splendid and hilarious.

Don is doing a very special giveaway exclusively for James Mason members. Just MSG me here on goodreads with the correct answer and I will randomly select a name!!

."What was the first STUFF book of the seven books. That person who is selected will recieve all seven hardbacks signed, either personally or just name. It's about a $200 package.
it's in celebration of the new book, REEL STUFF.

So. All interested. Just MSG me here in goodreads with the correct answer. I will randomly choose a name. And then send Don the name and address and how you want the books signed.

Love working with James Mason Member Writers!! I will do the random drawing on Dec 8th

Raymond wrote: "Hypocrites In His Midst: A Story About Flawed Human Beings by Donnell Wilson – Book Review

4.5 out of 5 stars


The long road from street gangs to success…
Wilton Latso is seventy two years old an..."

Quite a facinating review!! Extremely well written and comprehensive.

From all I have seen of the previews, and heard about the adaption of ..this certainly seems like it will be quite the steller film..very eager to see it

I am reading this 2013 Man Booker winner..very long..yet quite engrossing. I saw an interview the the author and she mentioned how long the book took to write. The level of detail is astounding, and the period (the gold rush..1866 - New Zealand) is captured so very well

Russell wrote: "Rick wrote: "Russell wrote: "For the past several weeks I was reading Dead or Alive by Tom Clancy. I chose this book, first, because it was a gift; secondly, because Clancy is great ..."

I would definatley assume he did..another issue is that Clancy's books are always so very long..therefore a co-writer (or actual writer) of a Clancy book would have to insure that the novel is long..700+ pages..in order to simulate the appearance of a "Clancy Novel" It has to be difficult to write for another author as it is..but to have to write over 700 pages..very hard..and alot of puff gets put in to fatten up the book..more than likely affects the over plot coherence

Deborah wrote: "CIAO,I joined a few weeks ago and am just getting around to introducing myself. I am still not sure if I fit in this category and you can tell me if I need to be under a different heading.
"THE SE..."

Deborah, I most graciously welcome you to the group!

Janet wrote: "HI, Rick invited me to join this group on Facebook. I'm a write of primarily mythic tales, some high fantasy, some rigorous historical work set in ancient times, some science fiction. The titles ..."

Janet wrote: "Hi, Rick invited me to join. I'm a writer, primarily of novels (historical fantasy, historical, mythic tales, science fiction), editor, and am part of a small publisher who publishes books for "ex..."

Just terrific to welcome you Janet!

J.R. wrote: "Yes,Rick. Smith also wrote the script for the film.

Rick wrote: "Bryan wrote: "J.R. wrote: ""A Simple Plan" is an over-looked gem showing what greed can do, even to a good man. http://www.imdb.com..."

Wow. Loved the book. Did not realize there was a film adaptation. Cool!

Bryan wrote: "J.R. wrote: ""A Simple Plan" is an over-looked gem showing what greed can do, even to a good man. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120324/"

Have to agree! One of Bill Paxton's best performances. Also ..."

was this film based on the following novel..

Russell wrote: "For the past several weeks I was reading Dead or Alive by Tom Clancy. I chose this book, first, because it was a gift; secondly, because Clancy is great when it comes to military sub..."

Russell, I think that perhaps since that is a later book by Clancy, the same amount of research and effort that went into his earlier books was not expended. There is also a co-writer..I am sure he is a fine writer, yet who knows how much of the book he wrote and how much Clancy wrote. For even the best writers, it has to be very hard to completely emulate another author, especially a Clancy.

KOMET wrote: "Rick wrote: That's it!! Yes. Just seems like it is a nice, low budget film. A bit like The Straight Story. Emphasis on characters and dialogue. "

Very curious how you like it KOMET..it looks like a really fine film..do let us know your review!

Shelley wrote: "I agree with Christopher and Rick. Next to Jane Austen, the Lord Peter/Harriet Vane books are the best English source for trying to figure out some pretty vexing problems between men and women.

Sh..."

Sayers books are terrific. And they are almost twice as long as most other detective novels. My favorite has to be

Emily wrote: "

BURST. of. Laughter! Give me Steve Rambam, accompanied by Ratso any day! Yep, I'm referring to the mystery series written by Kinky Friedman. Introdu..."

Ah!! I read a bunch of those books years ago. Love em!! Not sure why I haven't read one in quite a while. They are like Elmore Leonard on speed!! Or something like that!

Barbara wrote: "Rick wrote: "There is a new film with Bruce Dern. Forgot the title but it really seems like a winner. He plays an old man who wrongly believes he won a sweepstakes because he received one of those ..."

That's it!! Yes. Just seems like it is a nice, low budget film. A bit like The Straight Story. Emphasis on characters and dialogue.