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Oct 20, 2012 10:25AM

25350 Anne wrote: "Anybody read any of "The Rabbi" mystery series by Harry Kemelman? I read most of the series back a while and loved them."

superb series!!!
great film made of one --I believe Art Carney played the lead
Oct 19, 2012 04:43PM

25350 Ivan wrote: "Any Father Brown fans out there? I'm about to start my first."

love Father Brown!!!!!!!!! GK Chesterton was such a great writer!!
25350 Lee wrote: "Much thanks for the invitation Rick! I'm Lee Mandel, a physician with the United States Navy. I'm also a published historian and recently appeared on the History Channel's "Ten Things You Didn't Kn..."

Anne wrote: "Thanks for the invitation to join, Rick. I couldn't resist the name of the group. I'm addicted to watching classic movies on TCM. It got me through unemployment, being single at fifty, etc. etc. ..."

Welcome both Lee and Anne!
Both your books seem so facinating!!!
Oct 18, 2012 05:46AM

25350 Howard wrote: "Rick Roy, glad you waded through all that Scottish slang."

Difficult..Sharon helped with link for Scottish Slang..but de-coding gets a bit easier after 100 pages-fun to try and figure out what on earth they are saying!
Oct 18, 2012 05:44AM

25350 Emily wrote: "I just started reading Abraham Lincoln: Vampire HunterAbraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith"

been quite curious about that book!
Oct 17, 2012 10:41PM

25350 Rob Roy (Barnes & Noble Library of Essential Reading) by Walter Scott
I am nearing the end of Rob Roy..a book I have been reading sporadically for months!!
fun read! shocked that Rob Roy plays such a small role in book
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Oct 16, 2012 12:29PM

25350 Neil wrote: "As my latest novel, IMAGINATION nears completion I am beginning to feel antsy to start a new project and my thoughts are edging toward what I should write next. In other words, who should I become ..."

love the post Neil! very interesting to see what thought processes you go through!!
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Oct 15, 2012 07:56PM

25350 Helen wrote: "I blog about art, fiction, family and the Holocaust. My current post is about a 12-year-old German boy who helped protect my family during World War II. Check out "Ballad of the Holocaust" at http:..."

truly amazing story Helen...a story that must be told
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Oct 15, 2012 05:56PM

25350 I do not comment on this thread alot..but I check out all the posts and blogs and WOW!!!!! so so impressed!
Oct 15, 2012 04:57PM

25350 Howard wrote: "Rick, my new time traveling Epic Fable has gotten its first review & from a moderator of the Time Travel Group, which deconstructs such endeavors as a matter of course.

As he lives in England, I g..."


Wonderful to hear Howard!!!no doubt 5 stars!!!
Oct 15, 2012 04:09PM

25350 Candycane wrote: "Hi! I just joined this group, so forgive me for going back to the topic at the very beginning of this thread about favorite Dickens movie adaptations.

Everything in life is better when it's set to..."


both great!!! Jack Wild IS The Artful Dodger!
Oct 15, 2012 04:05PM

25350 Kath wrote: "Rick wrote: "Kath wrote: "Have been reading lots of mystery and crime novels lately and I think I want to begin some of the classics I downloaded on the Kindle. Help me choose between Dostoyevsky'..."

I would for sure look for The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoyevsky The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoyevsky The Idiot (Barnes & Noble Classics) by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
these editions
I really liked the B&N Classic edition
Oct 15, 2012 04:04PM

25350 Beth wrote: "I can't believe how long it's been since I posted in this group! I was traveling most of September and early October(including a fun trip to Cleveland for the Bouchercon mystery conference). During..."

great to hear from you again Beth!!! welcome back!!
25350 Candycane wrote: "Thanks so much for inviting me to this group, Rick. So fun and lively.

I'm Candycane Claus, aka Candace Jane Kringle, and yes, I'm Santa's daughter.

I've just put out my first book, North Pole Hi..."


Tiger wrote: "Rick wrote: "Zoe wrote: "Hi everyone! Rick, thank you for the invitation to join. What can I say? We all know why we're here. We love books! I was a reader long before I was a writer, but the ..."

David wrote: "Thanks for the invite Rick, looking forward to participating when I can - I see some great comments and threads here.

I'm a genre author (thrillers, horror and sf), and you can see more, includin..."


So very happy to have all of you with us!!!
Oct 15, 2012 09:09AM

25350 Carol wrote: "Favorite young detective: Nancy Drew
Favorite mature detective: Miss Marple"


two superb choices
25350 Susan wrote: "Yes, Mad Men is very awesome. I love that show. You should watch it from the beginning rather than starting from the middle. It'll make more sense."

I have first two seasons on bluray...darn I have to start watching all my blurays!!

keep buying..need to start watching
got The Dictator and The Hurt Locker today
Oct 14, 2012 06:20PM

25350 To those who post and I do not have time to personally respond- please know that I love your posts..honor your hard work and wish all of you much success and sales!!
Oct 14, 2012 06:19PM

25350 Peggy wrote: "My debut novel, "A Stop in the Park" is on sale at Amazon.com until October 20: $.99 Kindle downloads; $13.28 paperbacks. Why not give it a try? Kirkus Reviews says, "Strack writes with clear, thou..."

wonderful looking book!
Oct 14, 2012 06:18PM

25350 Alex wrote: "Hi Rick, thank you. Book Five is almost done in draft. I should start revisions next week, with luck.Take a l,ook at the Amazon site and tell me what you think of the new covers (Kindle editions-pr..."

The Lance by Alex Lukeman Black Harvest by Alex Lukeman White Jade by Alex Lukeman

LOVE the covers- the ones on Amazon look great..love the dark blues- very very well done!!
25350 Alfrick wrote: "Rick wrote: "Alfrick wrote: "Hello, my name is Rick. I saw a comment about this group and was struck by the James Mason reference. He was my mother's favorite actor. One of those infamous family..."

haha! great actor..but not exactly James Mason's twin!