A Good Thriller discussion
Introduction
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Please Introduce Yourself, Let's All Get To Know Each Other
Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "But is the alligator a guest???"I would say an unwelcome guest but as long as he plays nice I will do the same, lol.
Sean wrote: "Hi Lisa the lurker....LOL
welcome to the group"
Thank you.
Perri wrote: "Lisa, the off the grid living sounds so interesting. When you've settled in a bit, let us introduce you to the hot seat :)
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Living Off Grid is pretty cool. My husband and I built our own house 7 years ago in May and he designed our solar system. It has been quite an adventure in learning.
Brenda wrote: " I like the fact that Lisa loves a sledgehammer. Oh, the things you can do with one! I concur about the hot seat, too.
UH..OH…the hot seat??? Now I'm scared.:)
Hi guys, my name is Alan and I’m introducing myself as both a reader and a writer. Obviously I would like people to read my (one and only so far) book, but let’s stick with the bio for the minute:I live in the beautiful Ribble Valley in Lancashire, England but was born in Manchester. (Yes, that one with a couple of football clubs.) I’m semi-retired at 62. By that I mean it’s real tough to get another job just now! I’ve been a civil servant in the Land Registry for 30 years and done a few other things, like photography, acting, locksmithing and parenting. I’ve also had experience as a divorcee twice over, but I still have a smile on my face because I got married for the third time last year! (So far, so good then...) Just two kids from marriage number two, both at uni, and will no doubt make their dad proud.
My passion (apart from books) is live theatre, and it was scriptwriting that I started off with when I first joined an amateur group at the age of 20. I’m still writing for the theatre, but my one attempt at a novel (The Murder Tree) has been well-received so far, and I’ve three copies to give away on Goodreads starting yesterday...
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
I have read a wide range of books but my main interest is in mystery and thrillers, hence my reason for joining this group. It is nearly seven years since I last contributed to a similar discussion/forum, but I will try to get up to speed if you’ll let me!
All the best to my fellow readers (and writers!).
Hello Alan, welcome to the group. You picked a great group to join. Lots of readers, authors and fun here. I love the title of your book and will enter the giveway.
Welcome, Alan! You'll find great people and great books here!
Paula wrote: "Hello Alan, welcome to the group. You picked a great group to join. Lots of readers, authors and fun here. I love the title of your book and will enter the giveway."Hi Paula! Thanks for that, and I look forward to my Goodreads involvement now I've finally taken the plunge.
Brenda wrote: "Welcome, Alan! You'll find great people and great books here!"I'm sure I will Brenda! There's more than enough on these posts to keep my tongue (sorry - fingers) wagging...
Alan wrote: "Paula wrote: "Hello Alan, welcome to the group. You picked a great group to join. Lots of readers, authors and fun here. I love the title of your book and will enter the giveway."Hi Paula! Tha..."
Goodreads is addicting. Have fun.
BTW, good luck on your marriage…third time is a charm right?:) I have a grandson who is all about stage acting. He just did an audition to spend his senior year of High School at an acting University. The family is crossing their fingers for him.
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welcome to goodreads and to our lovely group
Lisa wrote: "Alan wrote: "Paula wrote: "Hello Alan, welcome to the group. You picked a great group to join. Lots of readers, authors and fun here. I love the title of your book and will enter the giveway."..."
You are so right, but I was a slow learner! Acting University?? I would have loved that opportunity, but I missed the boat on leaving school - and I'm still not sure what I want to be when I grow up...
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Hello, my name is Dena. I've been married for 20 yrs, have two teenagers who keep me very busy with sports and school activities such as band, speech etc. etc. I've been forever, it seems, the fall soccer coordinator for the youth in our community, I'm a mentor for a young girl at our school and I have a local book club. I've been working at the small newspaper in our town for almost 17 yrs as the accounting/office manager but for the last 10 yrs have written a weekly article for my club. So... that is my favorite part of my job! I advocate readers to spend time at the library and to take their children/grandchildren there as well and I review books I have read or want to read.
I participate in several clubs on goodreads and locally. I found that I needed to diversify my reading genres and my Iowa Western lunch book club that meets in Harlan has been a very good fit. I love, love mysteries (from the dark to the cozies from thrillers with FBI to PI) but this group and my other local Wednesday night group have proven there are other good books to read.
I love to read books, chat about books and research books! I always have one or two paperbacks in my purse and sometimes I stuff my Kindle in there... just in case. My absolute love is holding a hardback book in my hand though. I have multiple series that I read from and I'm always finding a new series to add to my stacks. Which can be dangerous as the 2BR pile is quite tall.
I look forward to chatting with everyone!
Hello Dena, welcome to the group. Enjoy!!
Welcome, Dena! You are one busy lady! Hope you have fun here with us!
Hi, Dena and everyone else that is new to the group! My name is Autumn and I am one of the lucky moderators here. If you EVER need anything, please do not ever hesitate to ask, I am here for whatever you need. Be sure to check out our fun games, be a part of our discussions and check out Book Pals. It is a great way to get to know other members of the group and take down that TBR list. I know some of you feel shy, because you will email me and tell me so. Do not worry! This is a safe place and we are so happy to have you here! Enjoy your time here, and let me know if I can help you!
Lisa wrote: "Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "But is the alligator a guest???"I would say an unwelcome guest but as long as he plays nice I will do the same, lol.
Sean wrote: "Hi Lisa the lurker....LOL
welcome..."
Lisa, we have a Hot Seat thread. Check it out!
Thank You!!! Having fun is definitely the plan!!!;o)
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We love having fun here. welcome
Brenda wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "But is the alligator a guest???"I would say an unwelcome guest but as long as he plays nice I will do the same, lol.
It's fun, Lisa and any other newbies-a great way to jump in and meet people. We promise not to bite (too) hard ;)
Sean wrote: "Hi Lisa the lurker......"
Hello fellow book lovers, My first introduction. I love books. I read one sometimes two at a time. My favourite author has to be Jay McInerney. I like crime, thrillers, love stories with a twist. I also write. Lots. I attended the Faber Academy in 2012 for six months which just left me feeling very insecure about my writing - Although I also left with a reading list of about 100 books I had never previously heard of! Most of the people on the writing course with me had never heard of Marian Keyes ( who I also love ) - so it was all fair and equitable. My reading taste changed significantly after that and I discovered Julian Barnes and Harriet Lane. I then went to Curtis Brown for six months – I blogged about it on www.MCBrowne.com and Curtis Brown put a watered down version on their website. Over the last two years I’ve met dozens of authors and read every type of book. My first book Second Life Losing You Saving Me was published last month on Amazon and is going into Waterstones ( and other bookstores) next month. Its a contempory thriller – with a twist. So far it has been getting mostly five star reviews and I was honoured to be asked by a Good Reads reviewer for a copy – which I have just sent out. I am happy to send a copy (mobi) to anyone during April to review if they wish to critique it for me - before the hard copies go into the shops. Email me at www.mcbrowne.com I don’t expect it to be for everyone but if, like me, you love a book which is fast easy and unexpected then do just drop me an email. I am happy to reciprocate as I have just finished my second book first draft and I’m going to do some serious reading for a few months.
Hi. I live in Moss Beach, CA - about 20 miles south of San Francisco. I work in the IT industry, but love to read when I can. I do a lot of my reading with Audio books as it gives me more reading time. Have enjoyed a lot of authors mentioned in the above posts & I have many favorites including Eliot Pattison whose Tibetan mystery series with Inspector Shan are pretty unique. If you haven't read any, I highly recommend them.
Amy wrote: "Hi. I live in Moss Beach, CA - about 20 miles south of San Francisco. I work in the IT industry, but love to read when I can. I do a lot of my reading with Audio books as it gives me more readin..."I'll have a look Amy - Always interested to try new authors via recommendation
Hello Amy, welcome to the group. Enjoy!!
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MC, sure you would like Mel Sherratt, crime detective books
Thank you - I will have a look this evening x
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Hi, MC, Amy, and everyone else that is new to the group! My name is Autumn and I am one of the lucky moderators here. If you EVER need anything, please do not ever hesitate to ask, I am here for whatever you need. Be sure to check out our fun games, be a part of our discussions and check out Book Pals. It is a great way to get to know other members of the group and take down that TBR list. I know some of you feel shy, because you will email me and tell me so. Do not worry! This is a safe place and we are so happy to have you here! Enjoy your time here, and let me know if I can help you!
Welcome to all, MC, Amy, Eileen, Ellen, Alan, Alsn and Deena. Whew, don't think I missed anyone. We are getting to be quite the big group. But, you know what, the more the merrier. Have fun with everyone, I sure have.Best,
Cameron
Hello my name is Olivia Stanton and I live in Philadelphia PA I love animals, reading, art, writing, walking, coffee, wine, good food and I just posted my new thriller/suspense novel. "The Worsening" I also support the arts and the voiceless...
Hello Olivia, welcome to the group. Enjoy!!
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We have lots of animal lovers here, and lots of thrillers fans, that's for sure.
Please do enjoy the group, and have a look through all the threads
Hi Olivia,Your list sounds a lot like mine, except I'm not a writer and know nothing about art! Though my wine appreciation has led to me suffering today...
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and welcome to the group, enjoy and pleased to meet you
Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 3: First Movement, Allegro; Original Instruments; Voices of Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKgLE...Prefer this version to one with contemporary instruments.
Hello and welcome Olivia and Dan, enjoy your time here
Hello. Jen, hailing from the Midlands via London, Leicester and Arizona... I had a book addiction as a child and used to write stories and poetry until life and being grown up got in the way. I hadn't really read books in years up until recently but I'm now back on a three a week habit. Expensive but a lot healthier than smoking so what the heck...
I have eclectic tastes in music, movies and literature, love my pooches and the mongy meowster of a cat that I live with. Trying to restart my writing and it's a long slog. Even if it goes nowhere I'm still having fun and it keeps me busy. Escapism from the boring 9-5.
Recently been enjoying Stuart Macbride and gone through 13 of his books in 2 weeks. Any similar suggestion welcomed. Have fun all.
Hello Dan, welcome to the group. Good luck with your writing.
Hello Jenna, welcome to the group. Enjoy!!
Welcome Olivia and Dan. Have fun with us.Cameron
I especially enjoy historical fiction and books about music. I recently got a Kindle and am getting acquainted with the wonderful world of ebooks!
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Welcome to the group, love music, easpecially jazz and blues !
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