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[Gilli]

Yes, I'm from England Kevin. There are some non-Americans out there but America is a big country so I guess they are bound to outnumber us!

[Karin]

Hi, I'm Karin and I lve in London, UK. I read everything and anything (as long as it keeps me entertained :D).

[Sean, Moderator]

Hi Karin

Welcome to the group, enjoy, lots of great book recommendations here.

[Janet , Moderator]

Welcome Kevin, Karin and Julia! Hope you enjoy the group!

[Janet , Moderator]

We're definitely an international and inclusive group here and love to hear about where members are around the world!

[Karin]

Janet wrote: "Welcome Kevin, Karin and Julia! Hope you enjoy the group!"

Thank you :)

[Karin]

Sean wrote: "Hi Karin

Welcome to the group, enjoy, lots of great book recommendations here."

Thank you :)

[Kevin]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "Hi Kevin. We have members from all over just keep watching. Of course I'm from the U.S. also so, not a big help I guess.

:)"

I wasn't being that serious. To be honest if I can get my book seen I think it will do better in the USA than the UK. Most of the authors writing similar book to mine are American. British tastes seem to revolve around murder mystery, romance and classics.

[Gilli]

I would be interested to hear what American readers think about English thrillers and crime writers. I really enjoy Michael Connelly, Lee Child (English I know but writing American books), Patricia Cornwall, Linda Farstein etc. but I also enjoy Ruth Rendell's Wexford, Reginald Hill's Daziel and Pascoe and P.D. James' Dalgliesh. Do you read a lot of English novels? How do you feel they differ to American novels in the same genre?

[Kirsten]

I probably read more British than American. (I'm American.) It may be because I was exposed to a lot of Mystery! and Masterpiece Theater when young. However, I find them to be a little more layered.

I like all the authors you mentioned (except Patricia Cornwell). I especially love D&P.

[Gilli]

Yes Reginald Hill is a favourite of mine although his stories sometimes end with a real life type ending i.e. Not neatly tied up with good overcoming evil. I am a sucker for a satisfactory ending where the mystery,case or whatever is resolved and the main characters are happy! I do however find his characters real - warts and all. What is it you don't like about Patricia Cornwall?

[Kirsten]

Oh, I think she went off the rails a while back. Medical Examiners just do not go chasing off - gun in hand - after the killer.

[Romina]

Hi everyone,
I'm Ro, I write Historical Vampire Fiction but I like this group so here I am :)

[Dawn]

I have not been hanging out with my GR family as much since Thanksgiving only because I have been working LONG hours. Juveniles continue to commit crimes during the holidays!!! Anyway, I always like to welcome new members so... Welcome Brenda, Liah, Gilli, Kevin, Julia, Karin and Ro. I think that is everyone since I posted last.

I am from the U.S. and read authors from all over the world but most of my favorite authors are from either UK or Scandinavian countries. It's like Kirsten said, their writing is a little more layered and usually much darker.

[Paula]

Welcome to all of our new members. Enjoy!!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Welcome Romina and anyone else I may have missed.

I don't generally pay a lot of attention to where a writer is from so long as I enjoy the book. The only way I my (typically) note where a writer is from is where the story is placed...London, Berlin, Podunk, wherever.

[Romina]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "Welcome Romina and anyone else I may have missed.

I don't generally pay a lot of attention to where a writer is from so long as I enjoy the book. The only way I my (typically) note where a writer ..."

I don't either but 'cause I'm in Europe I tend to relate more to European authors. Having said that Stephen King is my all time fave followed closely by David Sedaris. My books are also set in Europe in the 17th century as that's my education background.

[Gilli]

Kirsten, yes I was surprised at some of the things that Medical Examiners seemed to get up to in Patricia Cornwall's books but being British I could suspend disbelief by thinking ' that must be how it happens in America. M.E.s go out detecting.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Yes, in the tradition of Quincy, M.E.

:)

[Sean, Moderator]

Welcome Romina,

enjoy the group, as you see lots of friendly people

[Romina]

Thanks Sean and everyone else for the welcome :)

[Amber]

Kirsten wrote: "I probably read more British than American. (I'm American.) It may be because I was exposed to a lot of Mystery! and Masterpiece Theater when young. However, I find them to be a little more layered..."
My mother was totally into British mysteries and I was raised on all of that, too. A lot of Americans are Anglophiles when it comes to mystery. I'm diverse, not preferring one over the other.

[Kevin]

Romina wrote: "Hi everyone,
I'm Ro, I write Historical Vampire Fiction but I like this group so here I am :)"

I don't think we've had vampire here before. Welcome.

[Romina]

Kevin wrote: "Romina wrote: "Hi everyone,
I'm Ro, I write Historical Vampire Fiction but I like this group so here I am :)"

I don't think we've had vampire here before. Welcome."
I'm happy to be the first one Kevin! :)
Thanks

[Aymen]

Welcome Romina, enjoy the group :)

[Romina]

Aymen wrote: "Welcome Romina, enjoy the group :)"

Thanks Aymen :)

[Janet , Moderator]

Welcome Ro, hope you enjoy the group! :)

[Romina]

Wow you guys are great! thanks so much!

[Ty]

Romina wrote: "Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "Welcome Romina and anyone else I may have missed.

I don't generally pay a lot of attention to where a writer is from so long as I enjoy the book. The only way I my (typi..."

Fellow Sedaria fan. you've read the diabetes and owls book?

[Ty]

Kevin wrote: "Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "Hi Kevin. We have members from all over just keep watching. Of course I'm from the U.S. also so, not a big help I guess.

:)"

I wasn't being that serious. To be honest i..."

Very interesting points. I think British and American writing differ also in 'big'.

You don't get many British writers writing save-the-world-from-extinction kind of stories.

I read more action thrillers than mysteries so that observation is more relevant to thrillers.

Mystery wise, I really don't find a lot of difference in layers either side of the Atlantic.

[Romina]

Ty wrote: "Romina wrote: "Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "Welcome Romina and anyone else I may have missed.

I don't generally pay a lot of attention to where a writer is from so long as I enjoy the book. The only..."
No Ty but it's next in line and I can't wait!!

[Kevin]

Romina wrote: "Kevin wrote: "Romina wrote: "Hi everyone,
I'm Ro, I write Historical Vampire Fiction but I like this group so here I am :)"

I don't think we've had vampire here before. Welcome."
I'm happy to be ..."

And we're all happy to have you.

[Autumn]

Welcome, Romina! And all the other new members that I may have somehow missed. I hope you all have fun here! Be sure to check out Book Pals and all the fun games. Book Pals is a great way to meet new friends and take down that TBR lists!

[Romina]

Thanks Autumn! :)

[H.N.]

Hi everyone. This is such a great and welcoming group. I can't believe it's taken me this long to find Goodreads! (Maybe it was those 20+ years overseas.)

I love thrillers and can devour one in a weekend. Easy.

I just published my debut novel. It's a mix between a spy thriller and a moody suspense, centered around a 20 year (wink wink) veteran of the CIA who is returning home. She is asked by her friends to 'take down' the gun lobby so that new legislation can finally pass. And away she goes. Meanwhile, a likable ATF agent and her timid Agency handler are both closing in on her trail. There is also a romantic arc (but no spoilers.)

It took me a year to write and is based on extensive research re: the gun industry and lobby and 'ripped from the headlines' scenarios. I wanted the fiction to be infinitely believable.

Will be posting the new release giveaway tmrw.

Thanks for being such a warm and welcoming group! I am already picking up recommendations for thrillers to read.

- HN

[Paula]

Welcome to the group, HN.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Hi, welcome.

[Sean, Moderator]

Thanks HN and welcome

[H.N.]

Paula wrote: "Welcome to the group, HN."

Thx Paula!

[H.N.]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "Hi, welcome."

Thanks Mike!

[H.N.]

Sean wrote: "Thanks HN and welcome"

Thanks Sean!

[Dawn]

Welcome to the group H.N.

[H.N.]

Dawn wrote: "Welcome to the group H.N."

Thanks Dawn! I'll stop thanking folks - clearly taking up too much chatter. Grin.

[Autumn]

Welcome H.N.! I hope you enjoy your time here! Check out our games, there are lots to choose from and they are tons of fun! Also, feel free to join us for Book Pals! It is a great way to meet new members individually and take down that TBR list at the same time. You just go to Group Reads to see how it works, and sign up! Right now we are signing up for January and you will find out on the 27th or 28th who your partner will be for January! It is a lot of fun! Just jump right in and be a part of any and all discussions. We are just so happy to have you!

[Ken]

Hi, My name is Ken and I live in New Richmond, Wisconsin. I am the proud father of two active-duty U.S. Marine sons and one amazing daughter. I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management and have worked for over 25 years in manufacturing. In my spare time, I enjoy many things including reading (mostly fiction thrillers and New Age books). I enjoy writing thriller and YA novels and have just Indie published my first novel, Savages and Saviors. I am a lover of life, people, and adventure, who is eternally grateful for the abundance I have found within our universe.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Hi Ken, welcome.

[Autumn]

Hi, Ken! I work for the state and the employment office. My dad worked for a steel mill for 24 years, 3 months shy of full retirement when it went overseas, and he lost all of his retirement, so I understand what tough work Manufacturing can be. Congratulations on your amazing children, I know you are so very proud! I will tell you the same thing I told H.N. I hope you enjoy your time here! Check out our games, there are lots to choose from and they are tons of fun! Also, feel free to join us for Book Pals! It is a great way to meet new members individually and take down that TBR list at the same time. You just go to Group Reads to see how it works, and sign up! Right now we are signing up for January and you will find out on the 27th or 28th who your partner will be for January! It is a lot of fun! Just jump right in and be a part of any and all discussions. We are just so happy to have you! We are grateful for you, and let your sons know we, and I especially, are grateful for what they do for our great nation. Their commitment and their sacrifice. I hope their holidays wherever they may be are safe and blessed.

[Sean, Moderator]

Hi Ken,

Welcome to the group

[Sean, Moderator]

Welcome Gino,

Enjoy the group.

We support authors especially those that post.

We have a Promote your book post.

Please join in.

[Dawn]

Hi Ken and Gino! Welcome to the group.