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[Stef]

Thanks, Travis and Cheryl! Happy to be here! :o)

[J]

Hello,

I write under the name James Roth for the good, though sometimes irritating, reason that I share my birth name with a famous comedic actor. While using that name no doubt would bring sales, it would also bring disappointment to his many fans once they saw that "me is not he." Also, while in the odd moment I think I'm funny, I write historical mysteries, crime and suspense rather than comedy, though I've published a few children's stories editors told me were funny:-) Of course, they may have been trying to be funny.

So mysteries, crime and suspense, oh yes, I read them all. Love the classics--Stout, Chandler, MacDonald (John D.), Christie, James, etc.--along with Perry, Eco, Pattison, Muller, Burke, Connelly, Chesney, Parker, Rankin, etc., etc. Also dip into science fiction when I have the time.

Like many of my generation, I started with the Hardy Boys, some Nancy Drew, Rick Brandt--all the series--graduated to pulps, then to Doyle, and off we went.

Worked as a writer and editor for other people most of my career--writing fiction on the side--until I took an early out to write fiction full time.

Glad to be a part of Goodreads and this group.

Anyone can contact me here or through jproth.com or @parsroth. Happy reading, my friends.

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Hi everyone. I'm new to the site and thought I would say hi :)

[Travis]

Welcome James!

[Travis]

Welcome to the group Alici!

[David]

Hi--I'm David. I write the Buckeye Barrister Mystery Series. I've also been trying my hand at historical fiction. Any guidance anybody can give me in that department would be greatly appreciated.

[J]

Hi, David.
Historical fiction is so broad of a market, advice usually is just as broad. Much depends upon the era, but I've found that in addition to reading (or at least perusing) several different references is key. This includes online and print. For me, university libraries are great for period photos since many have collections, and I always try to find primary source material, e.g., diaries, letters, newsreel, which helps me hone in on how people dressed, moved about, and spoke.
Best, JP

[David]

Thanks James. Do you feel you can trust what you read online?

[J]

If I am unfamiliar with something, I will use Wikipedia or an online atlas or major reference to get a general overview. In some cases that also yields an interesting point or thought, but after that quick glance I go to sites of reputable historical societies, state/county repositories, online collections from university and specialty libraries, academician sites, etc. I rarely use any other general or individual online sites, except in the case of documented oral histories, or verified sources. Goes back to my days as a reporter and researcher, I guess.

JP

[Alex]

Hello, I'm Alex. Because I love to read mystery novels, I wrote one and am currently working on the second in the series.

In terms of taste, I read across all crime genres (for pleasure and research) but find myself coming back to Golden Age books as they are pure escapism and I like working through the plot twists.

[Travis]

Hi Alex! Welcome to the group.

[Rebecca]

Welcome Alex!!! :)

[Emilee]

Hello.I am Emilee and I am 24 years old. I am taking online classes to get a degree in criminal justice/human services. My favorite books to read are legal thrillers, mysteries and true crime

[Travis]

Hi Emilee! Welcome to the group.

[Emilee]

Travis wrote: "Hi Emilee! Welcome to the group."

Thank you!! :)

[Toni]

Hello - I'm Toni from Canberra, Australia's capital city, though I grew up in Sydney. I love to read and write mysteries and thrillers, travel the world and spend time with family and friends.

[Travis]

Welcome to the group Toni!

[Toni]

Travis wrote: "Welcome to the group Toni!"
Thanks Travis, nice to meet you.

[Cheryl (Collier)]

Hi, Toni! It's so nice to meet you. I hope you enjoy the group.

[Toni]

Cheryl wrote: "Hi, Toni! It's so nice to meet you. I hope you enjoy the group."
Thank you Cheryl, lovely to meet you

[Mallory]

Hi everyone! I'm Mallory and I joined goodreads a couple months ago and love getting introduced to books I otherwise wouldn't have known about. Goodreads introduced me to Karin Slaughter and I love her Grant County/Will Trent series. Looking forward to seeing what books others enjoy!

[Don]

Hi. My name is Don Helin and I enjoy reading thrillers and I also write military thrillers. I look forward to joining in the discussion.

[Rebecca]

Welcome, Mallory, Don and Jeff! :)

[Emilee]

Hi Jeff. Welcome to the group. i recommend anything by John Sandford especially the "prey" series

[Travis]

Welcome new members!!!

[Toni]

Hello Don, Mallory and Jeff - lovely to meet you.

[Terry]

Greetings, I'm new to Goodreads and look forward to all it offers.
Also please read: Resilient Transitions, available on amazon or kindle.

[Vaseem]

Hi all

Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I am an avid crime reader (the Harry Bosch series by Michael Connolly is my favourite) and also write a light-hearted crime series set in India, for fans of The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency series. The first book in my series The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra is a Times Saturday bestseller, Waterstones Book Club selection and Amazon Best Debut pick. This 2015 hit introduces readers to Inspector Ashwin Chopra of the Mumbai police as he moves through the turbulent, colourful fabric of modern Indian society in search of a murderer, whilst simultaneously coming to grips with the surreal dilemma of caring for a one-year-old baby elephant that has been sent into his care. “Endearing and gripping” ~ The Sunday Times; “Colour and atmosphere flows out of every page” ~ The Daily Express; “Utterly charming” ~ The Guardian

Currently on 99p Kindle September 2016 offer



http://amzn.to/2celHwG

The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra

Ive been writing all summer - busy working on the third in the series - but managing to read a lot too. Lot of domestic noir - most of which, sadly, isn't that good. But I just read the one that started it all - Gone Girl - and thought it was terrific. So definitely a recommend from me.

Vaseem, London

[Terry]

Resilient Transitions is a fun fictional book set in the future. Action/adventure with humor. Find it on Amazon.com

[Hannah]

Hi everyone! My name is Hannah and I'm new to the group. I am a Guest Services Manager at a mall in Indianapolis. When I'm not there I try to read as much as I can. My favorite authors are Carlene Thompson and Ellen Hart. Looking forward to being part of the group!

[Tom]

Hi all from sunny Cyprus.

[Adam]

Hi everyone I'm Adam. Ive just found this group &, after doing some reading, I hope to join in the discussions.

[Don]

I'm Don from So Cal and just co-wrote my first detective - police procedural novel Tom Stone Nitty Gritty Christmas along with my writing partner Lon Bixby.

This story is part of a trilogy and working on it has definitely sharpened my skills as a writer.

I've recently been reading a lot of Lee Child, Michael Connolly and Jonathan Kellerman and have broken down their three very different styles. Glad to be part of the group.

[Don]

Vaseem wrote: "Hi all

Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I am an avid crime reader (the Harry Bosch series by Michael Connolly is my favourite) and also write a light-hearted crime series set in Indi..."

I'm looking forward to reading your title.

[Vaseem]

thanks, Don. It's a joy to write about India and these characters. My aim was always to take readers on this journey to the heart of modern India, particularly Mumbai, so I hope I've achieved that. I see you've been reading Michael Connolly. I love the Bosch novels and recommend them to anyone.

[Kirsten]

If you like Bosch, you should try J.A. Jance's J.P. Beaumont series set in Seattle, WA.

[Don]

Kirsten *Dogs Welcome - People Tolerated" wrote: "If you like Bosch, you should try J.A. Jance's J.P. Beaumont series set in Seattle, WA."

Great, I'll look it up.

[Vaseem]

Kirsten *Dogs Welcome - People Tolerated" wrote: "If you like Bosch, you should try J.A. Jance's J.P. Beaumont series set in Seattle, WA."

thanx Kirsten!

[Rebecca]

Welcome, Vaseem and Don! :)

[Patricia]

Hi all,
I've just joined the group. I'm a mystery writer and reader. Looking forward to your reading suggestions. I'm a fan of Linwood Barclay, Tana French and Sophie Hannah. Glad to be here.

[Kirsten]

Welcome Patricia

[James]

Hi. I'm new to this group. My name is James R. Callan and I love to read - and write - mystery novels and suspense novels. Just finished reading Borderline by Joseph Badal, a good book with a real surprise at the end. I write cozy mysteries and not as cozy suspense books. Good to meet up with a group that loves mysteries and suspense.

[James]

Hello. I joined the group recently and wanted to introdue myself. I am male, live in NYC and in my 30s. I have a lot of info on my profile if you're interested in learning more, but as for the basics: I am a mystery, historical fiction and general fiction fan. I originally set my goal at 52 books for the 2016 Reading Challenge and am about to hit it, so I'm increasing to 78. I look forward to chatting with everyone. -j

[Kirsten]

Hello, James!

[Rebecca]

Welcome, James and James! :D

[Kelly]

Hi everyone, I'm Kelly, I'm a artist and craft person by trade.
I love to read and will read most genes but crime and thrillers have to be my go to read and wanted to find somewhere that like minds people recommend books and chat about them.
recommendations always welcome

[Kirsten]

Welcome, Kelly!

[Rebecca]

Welcome, Kelly! :)

[Travis]

Welcome new members!

[Rona]

Hi, I'm an avid reader and an author of a new book -- this time a "thriller" -- as so many readers I met love thrillers. I love understated suspense/thrillers that make you wonder whether the guilty are innocent or the innocent guilty.
If you have any recommendations for me, let me konw.