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.

Michael wrote: "I just completed and I am now re-reading and studying intensively Robert McKee's book on screen writing principles and techniques. The book is entitled "Story," and it is essential reading and stu..."

Interesting concept.."writing from inside out"..almost a literary version of Strasberg's "Method Acting"

Marge wrote: "I'm almost finished with Phineas Redux by Anthony Trollope (4th in the Pallisers series) and will begin The Prime Minister tomorrow (5th). I wish I'd discovered Mr. Trollope earlier in my life!"

love!!!!!.... Trollope!! The Prime Minister was a great read..you will enjoy it!!

L. Allen wrote: "Hi. I am L. Allen Stovey and I have two books on Amazon. The first, In Danger's Way is an e-book. The second, E-Z Money is available in paper and as an e-book. I will be publishing two new shtort s..."

Marion wrote: "I am new to the group and think this will be a very interesting way to meet new people! I was an elementary school teacher for thirty years and finally retired just a year and a half ago. Came home..."

T.E. wrote: "Howdy, all.

Thanks to Rick for the invite to such a vast and eclectic group. Should be fun.

My name is T.E. Grau, and I'm a writer, editor, and essayist devoted to dark/Weird/horror fiction, and..."

Joe wrote: "Hi everyone. I'm Joe Corso and my book The Starlight Club 4 just came out on kindle. I have two science fiction books The Time Portal 2 & 3 whcih will be coming out soon. Check them out now on my w..."

Jim wrote: "Thanks so much for inviting me to join this group! I am Jim Wright, originally from northeast Alabama. For the past four years I've lived in Amman, Jordan and I'm having the time of my life! I spen..."

Kaye wrote: "Hello,
I am Kaye Park Hinckley, a writer (for years) from South Alabama, and long-time lover of Southern fiction. Now, I am excited to say that this month my debut novel, "A Hunger in the Heart," ..."

Alexandra wrote: "Hello, everyone! My name is Alexandra, and I'm an author of many genres through the YA, New Adult, and Adult spectrums. I'm looking forward to connecting with all of you!

A bit about me:

Favorite..."

Wendy wrote: "Hi all,

When you're the author of spooky tales and go on a book tour, people tell you their own ghost stories. Believe me, I've heard some great ones. I thought you might enjoy reading some of the..."

Brick wrote: "Thanks, Rick! Nice to be invited. I'm a fiction author, Tales of the Bagman, Bipolar Express and a bunch of pulp novellas. My favorites are crime, mystery, and SF, but books are like food, you shou..."

so so great to welcome all of you here!!!

Almost done with this superb first novel..a sci-fi/thriller about the Olympics and genetics in which each Country "builds" their own Gladiator (no human DNA allowed) and what goes wrong!! great

Helen wrote: "Rick wrote: "Helen wrote: " I keep trying to get through The Book Thief, but then I get distracted with Andy McNab's thrillers! (They're just so much fun...and informat..."

just checked..he actually has a new book out -actually 2011..so still writing..my oversight!!
I just have not seen a new book for years..so assumed!!

Marion wrote: "I am new to the group and think this will be a very interesting way to meet new people! I was an elementary school teacher for thirty years and finally retired just a year and a half ago. Came home..."

Lenora wrote: "Thank you very much, glad to be here"

A.K. wrote: "Hello all
I joined Goodreads just a month ago. Rick contacted me to join this group as he felt I had some intriguing views about the incredible mystery and alchemy of life I have experienced and so..."

James wrote: "I'm a writer living in North Carolina, USA.

My novel THE FLOCK from Tor-Forge Books was optioned by Warner Brothers to be produced by Don (TRANSFORMERS) Murphy and John (WEST WING)Wells.

The sequ..."

So very happy to welcome all of you!!!!

Aley wrote: "I teach literature and film classes and not many can touch each other. Both come from entirely different points of view and if one has read a book, oftentimes they are disgusted by director choice ..."

I agree 100%..it is like the filmakers feel they must play towards the lowest common denominator

A long yet very informative read

reading this amazing package of 6 books by Scott Nicholson..LOVE his style of writing..horror and wit!

Ghost Box: Six Supernatural Novels

Helen wrote: " I keep trying to get through The Book Thief, but then I get distracted with Andy McNab's thrillers! (They're just so much fun...and informative! Lots of spy tradecraft..."

Helen..I read all of McNab's books when they came out..loved them!..also his "Shadow" author pic..cannot be identified!..seems like he has stopped writing

Scott wrote: "I remember reading and watching The Great Gatsby when I was in high school. I'm really looking forward to the remake with Leo!"

Leonardo De Caprio was superb as J. Edgar..so expect a fine film..just hope focus is on story and not star

Eric wrote: "Thanks for the invite. I try to make myself useful in intros, so:

-Fiction I've been recommending is (are?) the short stories of Jack Mauro in Beautiful Man.

-Nonfiction: Treasure Islands by Nich..."

Yvonne wrote: "Thanks for the invitation Rick. I have just had my first book published, its nonfiction and linked to my own work. Today is the last day of it being available as a giveaway. Yvonne
Web of Life: Gu..."

Scott wrote: "Hi Rick and everyone! I've been writing and self-publishing my own books for several years now. My current fantasy series is my focus right now. http://www.amazon.com/The-Lost-Elf-Aw......"

Welcome! three wonderful new members!

Lynne wrote: "Hi, I wanted to make the group aware that we are currently celebrating the two year birthday of my debut novel, Seahawk's Sanctuary... And I was just notified that Amazon posted the reduced prices ..."

congrats to the birthday book!!!

Chris wrote: "I don't believe in spam but I would like to take an opportunity to post one comment about a new compilation of all my best short horror and science fiction tales, written between 2005-2012. I am ex..."

Chris..never feel posting about your work here is "spam" a key tenet of the James Mason group is supporting our fellow members..so post away!!

Having read all the posts here..just proves my point that so much of the best and cutting edge writing is coming from Indies!!

Wolf wrote: "As E.B. White said of Ulysses, "It takes more than genius to keep me reading a book."

That said, I thought much of the writing in Cloud Atlas was brilliant. At times I was lost, but it was worth ..."

EB was quite right on that account..I found Ulysses incomprehensible and so wildly overated..I have to think that many of those "intellectuals" who voted it best novel of all time..also found it impossible to read..only difference..I am willing to admit it!

Lyn wrote: "Hello All! My name is Lyn Croft, and I'm a newly published author. Please stop by my page to check out my new book. I'm looking for reviewers, and am willing to donate a copy in exchange for an hon..."

welcome Lyn!!!

so so so happy to welcome all of our wonderful new members!!

Currently reading The Games..a facinating debut novel..about the Olympics in the future in which Countries used advanced genetics and computers to design "gladiators" and how things can go terribly wrong..very well done!!

Barbara wrote: "Lately I'm liking Joanna Brady from J.A. Jance's series."

never read any of her books.. been emailing back and forth with her about Group..seems like a nice person