THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB discussion

Laura wrote: "Rick, thanks for the opportunity to plug our work.

My book Starting Over came out in late 2009. It's a novel based loosely on my great-grandmother's life story. She migrated as a ..."

My pleasure Laura!! My immense respect for writers makes it a privilege to help out in any way!

Well, my last update in this thread was in July, so I thought I'd post my current news. I just mailed off the corrected galley proofs for Deadly Currents , and as you can see, I have cover art for the book, plus the ARCs (advance review copies) have gone out to reviewers. The pub date is still the first week of March, and I have blurbs from William Kent Krueger, Margaret Coel, Sandi Ault, and Nancy Pickard. I'm really started to get excited about the release of the first book in my Rocky Mountain Outdoor Adventures mystery series starring whitewater river ranger Mandy Tanner. Here's hoping I get at least one good review!

In other writing news, I turned in the manuscript for the second book in the series, WICKED EDDIES, due out in Spring, 2012, and I'm in the midst of writing the third book in my Claire Hanover gift basket designer mystery series. I'm not letting any grass grow under my writing chair!

Beth wrote: "Well, my last update in this thread was in July, so I thought I'd post my current news. I just mailed off the corrected galley proofs for Deadly Currents[bookcover:Deadly Currents|87..."

VERY NICE COVER!!!! Beth- all my best wishes for a great success!!
Rick

Congratulations to Shane for his award and Leann for the great first review!
Love this group, Rick!

Suza

Suza wrote: "Congratulations to Shane for his award and Leann for the great first review!
Love this group, Rick!

Suza"

thanks so much Suza!!! so very happy to see you are enjoying Group!!

EPIC just announced that my tales From Gundarland is a finalist in their annual contest. To celebrate, I'm discounting the price 20% until Nov 15. This discount, via coupon, applies to both print and ebook editions. Here are the discount details:
Amazon Coupon code:RNTAJ4TB
https://www.createspace.com/3454345

Smashwords coupon: ST36K
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...



Rick wrote: "As this Group continues to grow- we are over the 1400 member mark- ranked 26 out of 25,086 Groups- many of our members who are writers have books coming out- I have created this thread for those me..."

Hank wrote: "EPIC just announced that my tales From Gundarland is a finalist in their annual contest. To celebrate, I'm discounting the price 20% until Nov 15. This discount, via coupon, applies to both print..."

congrats Hank on a very very well earned honor!!

please let your fellow James Mason Group members know where they can go to vote for your book- if it is open to the public

Excerpts for "Dentures" and "The Devil's Toothache" up in my writing sections. Don't worry, no vampire soap operas, no zombies, no gratuitous violence. Just good old fashion horror. Check it out if you have five minutes. Pandora's Children Book 1: In the Chair

Alas, only a secret group of judges has any say on who wins the final award. And that won't be until mid-March.


Rick wrote: "Hank wrote: "EPIC just announced that my tales From Gundarland is a finalist in their annual contest. To celebrate, I'm discounting the price 20% until Nov 15. This discount, via coupon, applies ..."

Hi all,
As most of you probably know I'm the author of The Witchcraft Wars trilogy. Erich's Plea and Ursula's Quest are here for sale at the moment for only $1.99 to celebrate the pre-release of the final in the trilogy, Slade's Destiny. I've also got some short stories relating to the characters and history of The Witchcraft Wars series and even an anthology of poetry.
Come Christmas I'm releasing a series of children's books but that will initially only be in Australia.

So that's my shameless plug for my work - and even other people have said it was pretty good :)

Novels
Erich's Plea
Ursula's Quest

Short stories
A Very Hairy Adventure
An Unholy Encounter

Cheers,
Trace

Tracey wrote: "Hi all,
As most of you probably know I'm the author of The Witchcraft Wars trilogy. Erich's Plea and Ursula's Quest are here for sale at the moment for only $1.99 to celebrate the pre-release of t..."

wonderful titles Tracey! and even better writing!!!
Rick

Some one asked me to write a piece of flash horror, but I have a hard enough time keeping short stories under 5,000 words, let alone 1,000 words. But I tried, and the result was "As Seen on Craig's List", though it is closer to 1,500 words than 1,000, but good enough for me. One day it may be fleshed out into a full short story or novella. But anyway, check it out at feedbooks(search for Brad C DMD) or under my own writing section under my profile. Hope you enjoy.


Bradley Convissar

I have a young adult book, . I have the first chapter on my profile page if anyone is interested.

The latest is Devil of Bodmin Moor. It was originally released by Leisure Books under the title of Amarantha. It has smugglers and pirates and all the good stuff you need in historical romance :-).

some very excellant writing being done by members!! love it!

Hi, Rick. I don't like to boast, but my debut thriller, Pandora's Succession, is out right now through the Amazon Kindle store (US and UK) for $2.99 (2.16 Pounds) (To be released in other formats soon).

Where would you hide if you learned the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and a major pharmaceutical company unleashed a hyperdeadly microbe on the human race?

Fans of The Bourne Identity won't want to pass this one up. Reviews are up right now on Goodreads and on Amazon.

My latest book is a memoir: You Had to Be There: Three Years of Mayhem and Bad Decisions in the Portland Music Scene. The paperback will be following; my small-press publisher is coping with a major family medical emergency, so there is a delay. In the mean while, the ebook is available here: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/... .

Little more than a week left on this coupon...

FREE EBOOK ~~~ Where the Sun Sets
enter coupon code 'LN33G' at checkout
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

Russell wrote: "Hi, Rick. I don't like to boast, but my debut thriller, Pandora's Succession, is out right now through the Amazon Kindle store (US and UK) for $2.99 (2.16 Pounds) (To be released in other formats s..."

Russell- no boasting needed!- Pandora's Succession speaks -or reads- for itself- a terrific,very well written thriller!!
AN OFFICIAL JAMES MASON RECOMMENDED BOOK

Ann wrote: "Little more than a week left on this coupon...

FREE EBOOK ~~~ Where the Sun Sets
enter coupon code 'LN33G' at checkout
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
Where the Sun Sets

Nanette wrote: "Hi Everyone:

I am a featured poet here:

http://www.poetrymagazine.com/editors...

and a poem of mine was nominated for Best of the Net 2010:

http://glass-poetry.blogspot.c..."

CONGRATS NANETTE!! SO WELL EARNED!!

Sharon wrote: "My latest book is a memoir: You Had to Be There: Three Years of Mayhem and Bad Decisions in the Portland Music Scene. The paperback will be following; my small-press publisher is ..."

Best of sales Sharon!!!
No doubt a wonderful read!

Hi, I've no idea what that 'line thingy' was, all I know was it was a confounded nuisance, my fire walls and anti virus programs didn't like it either, it only seemed to affect [effect?] postings to or from G.R. very odd, it seems to have gone away now.
Any ideas anyone?
All the best Paul Rix [old geezer]

Nanette wrote: "Hi Everyone:

I am a featured poet here:

http://www.poetrymagazine.com/editors...

and a poem of mine was nominated for Best of the Net 2010:

http://glass-poetry.blogspot.c..."

'Fate Discovers a Fish' - I loved it, Nanette - it gets right to it.

Martin :)

My debut novel, Grey Dogs: Zombie Survival has officially been released internationally!

If you like Zombies, you're in for a treat. Come check out this devlishly good read - or so I'm told!

Ian wrote: "My debut novel, Grey Dogs: Zombie Survival has officially been released internationally!

If you like Zombies, you're in for a treat. Come check out this devlishly good read - or so ..."

wonderful Ian!!!

Martin wrote: "Nanette wrote: "Hi Everyone:

I am a featured poet here:

http://www.poetrymagazine.com/editors...

and a poem of mine was nominated for Best of the Net 2010:

http://glass-poetry.bl..."

congrats Martin!!!
tried to find your poem- but link didnt work (http://glass-poetry.blogspot.c...")

Mark wrote: "Sorry for the duplicate comment but it wont't delete. Maybe it has something to do with that line notice everybody has been getting. The change I made was, ...that has touched readers heart’s and e..."

I was able to delete the second post- that line notice was quite annoying!! I thought it was my computer!

congrats on Littluns: And the Book of Darkness!!!

Rick wrote: "Martin wrote: "Nanette wrote: "Hi Everyone:

I am a featured poet here:

http://www.poetrymagazine.com/editors...

and a poem of mine was nominated for Best of the Net 2010:

..."

Thanks Rick - and, as much as I always like to hear a 'Congrats', it was Nanette's good news about her poetry that I was remarking on.

I found her poem 'Fate Discovers a Fish' through her first link - and it hit the spot. She is one talented lady. :-)

Martin :)

Hi guys, I posted on a different thread (the incorrect one -DUH!) that the Sony Readers Forum have selected my book New Shoes as their December read. now they have announced the following today.

Post subject:Earn 150 SRF Cash for December's Book of the month.
You will earn an automatic 150 SRF Cash if you purchase December's book of the month and participate in the discussion. Not only will you discover a new author but you will be supporting our very own, Roy le Coeur . A win win situation! Just answer this thread and let us know you have a copy of the book and the SRF cash will be transferred to your account.
To join the Sony Readers forum follow this link.Fyi Sony publish Ebooks in Epub format.
http://sonyreaderboards.com/forums/

Hi Rick!

My next release will be the second book in The Savannah Coven Series. "Conviction of a Witch" is due out in February, but I can't tell you who the main witch will be, yet!

Happy Holidays to everyone,

Suza

What a great idea, Barbara, to have a Shannon Holmes! I always read mysteries when I was a kid...Harriet the Spy, Trixie Beldin, and of course Nancy Drew.
I think the name will make parents, if not the kids, pick up your books and point them out to their youngsters. Good luck!
Barbara wrote: "I write chidlren's books, usually non-fiction. I have written a couple of mysteries for kids; my detective, "Shannon Holmes" is named in honor of the great Sherlock Holmes.

[book:Shannon Holmes,..."

My debut romantic suspense, Court Of Lies, is out in paperback now! It has the heat and suspense of Sandra Brown and the legal manipulations of John Grisham.
A full blurb and excerpt (chapter 13) are available on my site, http://www.dawnkunda.com.
The novel is also found on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com, if you'd like to take a peek.

Dawn wrote: "My debut romantic suspense, Court Of Lies, is out in paperback now! It has the heat and suspense of Sandra Brown and the legal manipulations of John Grisham.
A full blurb and excerpt (chapter 13)..."

Dawn-best wishes on your debut -Court Of Lies

Martin wrote: "Rick wrote: "Martin wrote: "Nanette wrote: "Hi Everyone:

I am a featured poet here:

http://www.poetrymagazine.com/editors...

and a poem of mine was nominated for Best of the Net 2..."

Martin- I cannot agree more! Nanette is as talented a writer as she is nice a person- which is ALOT!!

Suza wrote: "Hi Rick!

My next release will be the second book in The Savannah Coven Series. "Conviction of a Witch" is due out in February, but I can't tell you who the main witch will be, yet!

Happy Holi..."

Conviction of a Witch SOUNDS LIKE A WINNER!!! Suza
my best wishes to you
Rick

Thanks so much, Rick. It's also very impressive that you keep up with your members so well!!

Dawn wrote: "Thanks so much, Rick. It's also very impressive that you keep up with your members so well!!"

very welcome Dawn- a pleasure to stay in touch with James Mason Members- afterall- without all of you- there is no Group!

This is becoming one of my favorite groups:)

Finally getting some free time to explore my newest Goodreads club and found this discussion. Thanks Rick for giving us a chance to promote/plug/brag/'blow my own trumpet'.

My main claim to fame is here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfPVMj... and here - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Drama-Q...

Other than that, enjoying what I'm finding at the James Mason Community Book Club.

Thanks for the invite, Rick.

Kevin wrote: "Finally getting some free time to explore my newest Goodreads club and found this discussion. Thanks Rick for giving us a chance to promote/plug/brag/'blow my own trumpet'.

My main claim to fame i..."

my pleasure Kevin!!

Dawn wrote: "This is becoming one of my favorite groups:)"

so nice of you to say Dawn!!! thank you!

Thanks for this thread, Rick. I don't know how you find the time, but it sure makes Goodreads all the better. My novels are:

The Losing Role | historical, espionage, thriller
In the last winter of World War II a German actor is forced into a desperate secret mission and must impersonate an enemy American officer, but he'll use his false identity to escape tyranny and war. Paperback coming soon!

Besserwisser: A Novel | humor, satire, mystery
An American expat in Munich poses as a top Hitler scholar to impress a girl and soon thinks he's stumbled onto a shocking historical discovery that's made him the target of a wannabe Neo-Nazi and shady Russian mafia.

False Refuge | crime, noir, thriller
US Army reservist Alex Swenson goes AWOL in Hawaii, only to find he must fight and escape from the very same secretive, corrupt organization that had promised to harbor him and give him a new life.

All are available for Amazon Kindle and most e-readers. I hope you'll have a look, and see you around Goodreads and here in Mr Mason's fine club.

Happy reading,
Steve
Steve Anderson

Steve wrote: "Thanks for this thread, Rick. I don't know how you find the time, but it sure makes Goodreads all the better. My novels are:

The Losing Role | historical, espionage, thriller
In the..."

As a lover of thrillers, Steve- all three have super plots!!! love to read emall and plan to!!

Thanks, Rick - I appreciate it a lot.

Steve

I have three children's books here: http://www.mybingobooks.com
The Sal and Sally book will be available as an app for Ipads, etc. at the Apple Store soon.
All the Best!
Jay

Jay wrote: "I have three children's books here: http://www.mybingobooks.com
The Sal and Sally book will be available as an app for Ipads, etc. at the Apple Store soon.
All the Best!
Jay"

wonderful Jay!!! best of wishes for the Sal and Sally books!

We, in America, are on the 'support small businesses' movement. Writers and self-publishers are small business people! Stop by my blog here and read about the sale of Mr. Bradley.

Minnie Estelle Miller
Author

http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...

Minnie wrote: "We, in America, are on the 'support small businesses' movement. Writers and self-publishers are small business people! Stop by my blog here and read about the sale of Mr. Bradley.

Minnie Estelle..."

well done blog!!

Thank you for the support Millie. Very impressive Blog you have written. I respect your values.
Looking forward to our friendship.
All the Best!
Jay

PS: Never...too old!