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.

Richard wrote: "I would like to thank Rick for the invitation to join the group. I am a new Goodreads member and this will be my first group. I am looking forward to connecting with people that share my interest, ..."

Barbara wrote: "Hi. Thanks for the invitation to join the group, Rick! I'm really glad to be here.

I write cozy romantic mysteries set in the fictional beach town of Pajaro Bay. I'm also an avid reader of mysteri..."

Welcome Barbara and Richard!!!!

While I do not believe it is based on a book per say...Just watched bluray of Titanic- magnificent transfer!

Walter Lord's
was made into an excellent film in 1960's I believe- the new Titanic is simply great film-making and looks amazing on bluray in HD- the Lord book and film was far more accurateof course

Tom wrote: "Thanks for the invite. I write historical fiction.

Tom Blubaugh, Author
Night of the Cossack
http://tomblubaugh.com"

Jerry wrote: "Rick read one of my blog posts on book titles that grab readers and then invited me to become a part of the James Mason Community Book Club. That's a compliment, and I thank you.

I'm a crime write..."

Clodagh wrote: "Thanks for the invitation to join your group, Rick!

I am an author of romantic comedy/women's fiction novels. My third book, Frisky Business, is out now and is currently in a Goodreads giveaway: ..."

Branko wrote: "Hi,

I am an independent author in pursuit of all existentialist in the form of a literary fiction. Too many ideas are always good although I am trying to fight the balance with finding time to de..."

Welcome to you all!!!!

James wrote: "Tough to pick one, but if I had to...

David Cronenberg's 1996 film version of J.G. Ballard's "Crash". It is such an avante-guarde novel and so thematically suited to Croneberg, no other director ..."

I agree with The Color Purple- with a wildly underrated and brilliant performance by the late Adolph Caesar

Howard wrote: "For Hisrory, Plutarch's Lives

For lost love, anything Homer

For adventure, Ivanhoe or anything Sir Walter Scott"

I have been reading Sir Walter's Rob Roy- enjoying it quite a bit- only issue is that he uses alot of OLDE Scottish slang- which is very difficult to understand- I have to try and use context clues most of the time- but certainly an excellent book..also interesting that Rob Roy does not show up until over 200 pages in.

Tom wrote: "Hi, Rick. It's gratifying that you felt that way about BAQUBA. Forums like this one make it possible -- not easy, but possible! -- to write a book outside the world of mainstream publishing and st..."

Agree totally- and your superb book is a perfect example!!

Franky wrote: "Rick wrote: "So many great classics!!! I would have to go with Wilkie Collins' THE WOMAN IN WHITE

What about you?????"

Excellent choice. Loved that book."

Just unforgetable!!!

About halfway through with

Quite shocked at the utter pretentious characterizations- the lead- Janson ( a Character created by the REAL Robert Ludlum, shortly before his death) is presented as part Rambo/Part Mother Theresa!
Impossible you say? well yes- but the writer tries his best-unsuccessfully in my opinion- My only fear is that those who read this book- a quick ok read- will think THE REAL(and GREAT) Robert Ludlum- who has been dead over a decade- had any hand in this book-QUITE A PAINT BY THE NUMBER thriller- easy to take BUT NOT EVEN IN SAME HEMISPHERE AS THE REAL LUDLUM.

On the opposite side-I read

BAQUBA


by Tom Gabbay - a James Mason Member Writer-and this book is a bullseye- magnificent and very real characters, superb action scenes,and a plot to grab onto,

"Vincent Spinelli never should have been sent to Iraq. It was clear to every man in his platoon that he was unfit for combat, but in 2007 the army needed every man they could get. “If he’s not suicidal or homicidal, he’s deployable,” was the word from the top."

This just reinforces my belief that the best writing is being done by those writers who, like Tom, are writing with passion, not to continue legendary deceased writer's already invented characters.

The books I have read- and there have been many! by James Mason members- be they indie, small or large press are almost always far superior to the "big budget" well packaged titles like



Think I once heard a cliche- don't judge a book by it's cover!

As usual- AMAZED at the incredible talent we have here on James Mason group!!

amazing how much brilliant literature is just out there to be read! timeless literature!!

Nancy wrote: "Thanks for inviting me to join your vibrant book group, Rick!

I'm a romance writer and reader (of course, I read lots of other genres too). My next book TAKE ME HOME (published by Montlake Romanc..."

Marta wrote: "I would like to thank you Rick for the invitation. I am very excited to be in this group."

So very happy to say HI!! and Welcome!!

Elizabeth wrote: "Elizabeth Owens, signing in for the first time. I've never joined a group, so this really is unique for me.
I have been fortunate to have had 4 books published thru Llewellyn, all nonfiction. But ..."

honored to be first Group you have joined Elizabeth!! Welcome!!

Reading this as my current thriller- decent read
Lead character a bit too perfect (like Ted Bell's Hawke in a way) but fast moving

So many great classics!!! I would have to go with Wilkie Collins' THE WOMAN IN WHITE

What about you?????

Susan wrote: "Here is what Rick had to say about my book...
The Morrow Secrets

My rating: 5 Stars!

The Morrow Secrets (Tallitha Mouldson, #1)
by Susan McNally (Goodreads Author)

Rick F.'s review
Sep..."

Wonderful read!!!!

Christine wrote: "Hi all, haven't had a chance to intro myself and thank you for the invite! I'm also an author (kid's, nonfiction, miniatures, plus I have a ya zombie book coming out next year). Dog lover, crafter,..."

KJ wrote: "Hi, thank you so much for inviting me to your group! I'm a first time author working on a science fiction novel called Stealing Time. It's set in 2004 in Florida during the worst hurricane season i..."

WELCOME!!! KJ and Christine!!

Finished Second Opinion by Michael Palmer- very very good!

Mike wrote: "Thanks for the invitation Rick. I'm a mystery and paranormal writer, and I look forward to participating in the group and meeting fantastic fellow authors. Below is a quick bio:

Mike Ricksecker is..."

Super to have you here Mike!!

Val wrote: "Sorry I haven't read all the comments in the thread. I don't have that much time but I love to read more than one book at a time. My top limit, though, is 3 books, otherwise it gets too confusing. ..."

very well put Val!! I also try to limit myself to 3

T.V. wrote: "Hey Everybody,

Great thanks to Rick for the invitation. Okay, here’s my checkered past:

At one time or another I've found work as an industrial spy; a producer of concert videos for Rolling Stone..."

Eileen wrote: "I'm back. I was a member and then I dropped when overwhelmed.

I taught English literature and composition to high school juniors and seniors for 33 years. I retired young and began writing classe..."

Millie wrote: "Well hello there all, Rick was so kind to send me an invitation to join your group. I thought I'd pop on over and see what's going on. I really love that the group rules state I need to ENJOY! I..."

Welcome back Eileen!!
Wonderful to welcome Millie and Tom
Facinating intros!!!!