Tamara’s Comments (group member since Jan 21, 2012)

Tamara’s comments from the We Read Indie Books RG2E! group.

Okay, I finished it! I found it an addictive read, once I got into it, which was a bit around chapter 2 or 3 and really/completely after 4.

And I thought all New Z. made their sentences sound like questions? (Just kidding.)

I'm going to rate this book 4 stars. And my next comment is going to have some spoilers in it, so if you don't want to be spoiled, don't read it! But at the start of my next comment, I'm going to explain what's going on in the first few chapters, so perhaps it'll help get those of you who are struggling to get into the read attached.

Hi, Sherri! Can you believe I just today noticed this discussion?! I'm sorry it's taken me so long to respond. I agree that there's lots of choice out there. Thanks for joining the group! I look forward to continued interaction with you, and to getting to know you. :D

Hi, Greg! You're not the first person who's said they're having a tough time with it. It isn't the easiest read, I'll admit. It took me a while to realize that Kate and Belinda are twins. I'm in chapter two and wondering what's going on, since Kate is back and not in italics. I'll keep plugging away...

Hi, book clubbers! When you're finished reading Fake Kate, let's discuss it here!

Same here! :) I'll try to remember each month when I send out the post to mention whether its a month open to books by group members.

Rhonda wrote: "Liz wrote: "Is this the month we can nominate our own? If so then I nominate Going For It by Liz Matis. It's a novella and my new release.
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15..."
..."

Yes, and sorry it's taken me so long to respond! Since we read a book by a group member last month, this month we'll be reading one by a non-member. But please nominate it for next month, Liz! Thanks.

Rhonda wrote: "Darkhouse by Karina Halle is my nomination for this month. I absolutely love this young adult paranormal romance series. Actually paranormal romance seems too tame. It's actually a supernatural thr..."

Okay, even if we don't read it, you've got me curious! Just downloaded onto my Kindle! The price is right! :D Thanks for the book recommendation.

Please recommend the indie book you'd like to read in July! Nominations are open through Wednesday. We'll be voting Thursday and Friday. List the book title and author, as well as the genre. A link to the book on Goodreads is always a plus! Have a great week and thanks!

I'm like you, Rhonda, reading more romance than I have in years past. And I find I'm enjoying it! It's neat how we seem to go through different phases in our reading lives and what appeals to us one year might not the next! I agree, also. What's next with Rosie?

I've read and finished and loved it also. I found myself unable to put it down! Addictive. And so much fun!

When you've read Reckless Nights in Rome, let's discuss!

Thanks!

Hi, Nigel! Here's the link to the poll: http://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/66....

If for some reason the link doesn't work, you can hit the "polls" link at the top right of the page. The poll is Poll #4 and mentions June. I'm new at setting up polls, too, so perhaps there is something I can do better to advertise the opening of the poll each month.

Did you receive a message from Goodreads/the group/me alerting you that the poll was open? Please let me know. I thought I sent a message about the poll to the entire group, but perhaps I didn't hit something correctly. I apologize for the confusion.

Please let me know if I can provide additional help. And thanks!

Gordon Kirkland, an indie author who has been having some health issues lately, has a recent release of humorous essays: My Slice of Life is Full of Gristle.

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14...


From the book description:
This latest book is sure to please Kirkland's many fans around the world as he returns with a collection of over 40 essays covering topics ranging from prosthetic testicles for neutered dogs to the experience of swimming alongside a 9-foot shark. He covers his topics with the same sense of fun and frivolity that has marked his previous books, and led reviewers to proclaim him "one of North America's premier humorists."

Hello! It's that time - time to nominate the indie book you'd like to read and discuss in June!

If you have a book you'd like to nominate, please reply to this discussion thread with the book's title,
author, genre, and Goodreads link.

Nominations are open through June 4. Then, we'll create a poll, and you'll be able to vote June 5-7 on which book you'd like to read.

Since last month we read a book by an author not in this group, nominations are open this month for books written by both group members and non-group members... so long as they're indies!

Looking forward to hearing from you!

I just finished Trinity! It took me a while to get through. I think I'd give it a 3 star ranking. I can see how some people can really love it - the novel has characters you can hook onto and a very unique flavor.

For me, it seemed like a really long read. While a lot of "stuff" happened in the plot, I felt like a lot of the dialogue and descriptions slowed everything down too much for my personal preference. Sometimes, I just skimmed, waiting for the action to begin - the characters seemed to talk a lot to each other, and this dialogue didn't move the story forward. So, I found the read off balance, a bit, with crazy action-packed occurrences - roofs falling down, shootouts - mixed with a lot of hanging-around-not-doing-anything-relevant-to-the-storyline sections, too.

And the take on the imaginary friends was fascinating. I liked that element of the story for certain.

Another aspect of the novel that I really enjoyed was the story's uniqueness. Certain plot twists and the element of the imaginary friends - I honestly have never read anything like this! And I mean that in the very best way. I appreciated the singularity, the freshness of this story.

And that, to me, is also one of the joys of being in a book club - I read books I normally wouldn't pick up.

When you've finished Trinity, let's discuss it!

Whew! I am setting up the poll now! May 5 snuck up on me!

If I could have, I would have included a photo of me standing next to my tent holding my Kindle with Kristine Cayne's book loaded on it. While I was cut off electronically from the rest of the world the past couple days camping in the NC mountains, I took along this great read and found myself enjoying it and marshmallows by the fire.

I'd begun reading Deadly Obsessions before I left and just couldn't abandon it, half read, for a couple days!

As Kristine is a group member (hi, Kristine!), I was a little nervous about reading her book. I mean, what if it wasn't so great? What could I say? Luckily, that's not a problem. I found the book very readable and I found myself drawn in to the characters' lives. And yes, Karysa, H-O-T!!! is one way to put it. Phew!

I found myself thinking of Kristine's comments on the WG2E, which I'd read recently. http://thewritersguidetoepublishing.c... is the link to her story.

"I’d apparently broken some of the unwritten rules of romance. No one wanted to read about a movie star. Women can’t relate to them, can’t fantasize about them. Say what? Also, it seemed the stalker theme was overdone. Again, say what? Pretty much every love story has been told, but it’s our challenge to switch it up a bit and make it unique," is part of what she said.

Whether Kristine broke some rules of romance, I couldn't tell you. And I don't care. The book worked. While reading, I found myself agreeing with Kristine's points.

Thanks, Kristine, for a great book... one I couldn't leave at home!

Once you've finished Deadly Obsession, let's discuss it!