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[HJ]

I know the thread is "what else", but I had an enjoyabhle week re-reading Josh's books to get me in the mood for the UK Meet weekend, including listening to Dark Tide in the car on my journeys to and from Bristol. Perfect!

[Josh]

Hj wrote: "I know the thread is "what else", but I had an enjoyabhle week re-reading Josh's books to get me in the mood for the UK Meet weekend, including listening to Dark Tide in the car on my journeys to a..."

We heard about your panel! It sounds like you had a fantastic time! :-)

[Josh]

Susinok wrote: "Sammie wrote: "just finished Holding Out for a Fairy Tale by AJ Thomas. very good. I really liked A Casual Weekend Thing too. she is becoming an auto buy for me"

I'm about a third of the way th..."

I started it last night. To be honest, I'm not sure. It seemed a bit over the top. But I didn't get very far, so we'll see. I'm willing to be won over.

[Josh]

Karen wrote: "they say things that no one really says. I hope. There's also one of the worst mom characters ever, and that's saying a lot for angsty m/m.
..."

That IS saying a lot.

[Ame]

I just finished Starting Point by N.R. Walker. It's third and the last book in the series and while the others where quite angstful I have to admit this one made me cry.

I almost never cry over books... well I always cry over Isabel Allende's Paula no matter how often I read it but usually not. But this one did squeese out one or two tears.

I really like her books.

[Anne]

Josh wrote: "Hj wrote: "I know the thread is "what else", but I had an enjoyabhle week re-reading Josh's books to get me in the mood for the UK Meet weekend, including listening to Dark Tide in the car on my jo..."

HJ was so good at the panel, and the discussion a lot of fun!

[Valerie]

Ame wrote: "I just finished Starting Point by N.R. Walker. It's third and the last book in the series and while the others where quite angstful I have to admit this one made me cry.

I almost..."

I haven't read Starting Point yet, but I've read all of her books except that one, Ten in the Bin and His Grandfather's Watch (freebie). Good comfort reads for me. :)

[Susinok]

Goodreads says I have read Point of No Return but I have no idea if I really had or not. Says the date was September of 2013, but I can't remember a thing. Some days my memory just really sucks.

I have the other two. So I think I'll re-read or read for the first time. I really do not think I've read it.

[Josh]

Susinok wrote: "Goodreads says I have read Point of No Return but I have no idea if I really had or not. Says the date was September of 2013, but I can't remember a thing. Some days my memory just ..."

This is why I've quit listing what I read. For one thing, I have a habit of starting and stopping -- then when I finally finish I never update Goodreads, and by the time I remember to update, I can't remember what I thought of the book.

:-D

[Susinok]

Josh wrote: "This is why I've quit listing what I read. For one thing, I have a habit of starting and stopping -- then when I finally finish I never update Goodreads, and by the time I remember to update, I can't remember what I thought of the book...."

I'm good at marking a book back to unread if I stopped it. That's the puzzling part. Shame on me for not leaving a review, but I often don't if I liked it but didn't have anything particular to say about it.

Besides, your readers would be stalking your read shelves to see what you were up to! :)

[KC]

Finally onwards to the last of Nava's Henry Rios series Rag and Bone (this sounds like it's been a journey requiring stamina, and i guess in a way it was because the books are beautifully written but deal with difficult topics and situations). I'm about a third into the book and things are looking up for Henry! (all being relative)

[Josh]

Susinok wrote: "Josh wrote: "This is why I've quit listing what I read. For one thing, I have a habit of starting and stopping -- then when I finally finish I never update Goodreads, and by the time I remember to ..."

I know. I am creeped out more and more by the stalker possibilities of Goodreads. :-D It's why I don't venture from our own little group.

[Sara]

Josh wrote: "Susinok wrote: "Josh wrote: "This is why I've quit listing what I read. For one thing, I have a habit of starting and stopping -- then when I finally finish I never update Goodreads, and by the tim..."

At least you know your stalkers here :-P

[Karen]

I'm into some summer reading of urban fantasy (not m/m). I'm reading and listening to Ben Aaronovitch's third book in his Rivers of London series, Whispers Under Ground. I really enjoy the way these are read.

And I'm catching up on my neglected Harry Dresden series. Susinok recently mentioned how Harry repeatedly almost dies, well (view spoiler)[after he really does die (hide spoiler)] I waited for the next book, then never read it. So I'm reading Ghost Story right now, then have two more waiting...

[Idamus]

Karen wrote: "I'm into some summer reading of urban fantasy (not m/m). I'm reading and listening to Ben Aaronvitch's third book in his Rivers of London series, Whispers Under Ground. I really enjo..."

'Tis a good one, I REALLY like the books from Changes to Cold Days
Boyfriend bought Skin Games as audio, but James Marsters is all wrong, I'm not feeling Harry at all, I think I'm going to wait for the paperback instead

[Susinok]

Marsters is Harry for me. I didn't like the first two audiobooks because Marsters over enunciated a bit, but he settled into his game.

I had a hard time accepting the actor as Harry on the series. He was too short! But I did love the series.

However, audio is my favorite medium for Harry Dresden these days. I'm about 40% through Skin Game now.

[Calathea]

Susinok wrote: "However, audio is my favorite medium for Harry Dresden these days. I'm about 40% through Skin Game now. "

It's the same for me. I'm not that far in, though. Looking forward to a longer stretch of driving... ;-)

[Idamus]

Susinok wrote: "Marsters is Harry for me. I didn't like the first two audiobooks because Marsters over enunciated a bit, but he settled into his game.

I had a hard time accepting the actor as Harry on the series...."

I saw the TV version first, I knew about the books and started reading, Paul's voice is still Harry in my head

[Felice]

I'm re reading all my old Nero Wolfe books. Like candy for the soul

[Josh]

Hambel wrote: "Josh wrote: "Susinok wrote: "Josh wrote: "This is why I've quit listing what I read. For one thing, I have a habit of starting and stopping -- then when I finally finish I never update Goodreads, a..."

E.X.A.C.T.L.Y.

:-D

[Calathea]

Josh wrote: "E.X.A.C.T.L.Y."

What does that stand for? :-)

[Josh]

Calathea wrote: "Josh wrote: "E.X.A.C.T.L.Y."

What does that stand for? :-)"

Exactly.

:-D

I am fooling around when I am supposed to be working. IGNORE ME.

[Sabine]

Josh wrote: "Calathea wrote: "Josh wrote: "E.X.A.C.T.L.Y."

What does that stand for? :-)"

Exactly.

:-D



I am fooling around when I am supposed to be working. IGNORE ME."


Exactly you know your stalkers here?

[HJ]

Anne wrote: "HJ was so good at the panel, and the discussion a lot of fun! ..."

Thank you, Anne! I'm sorry you had meetings all day on your first day back (you must be shattered).

[Ame]

Josh wrote: "Susinok wrote: "Josh wrote: "This is why I've quit listing what I read. For one thing, I have a habit of starting and stopping -- then when I finally finish I never update Goodreads, and by the tim..."


Oops..... *note to self, stop stalking J*

[Josh]

Sabine wrote: "Josh wrote: "Calathea wrote: "Josh wrote: "E.X.A.C.T.L.Y."

What does that stand for? :-)"

Exactly.

:-D



I am fooling around when I am supposed to be working. IGNORE ME."


Exactly you know yo..."

Friends are just stalkers you choose for yourself. :-D


(I am working on a second career as a greeting card writer.)

[Ame]

Valerie C wrote: "Ame wrote: "I just finished Starting Point by N.R. Walker. It's third and the last book in the series and while the others where quite angstful I have to admit this one made me cry...."

Yeah I like her. I've also read the series about the blind man and the vet. Really nice.


Just remember to have tissue next to you while reading. And don't stay too close to a spouse who will look at you like you're a lunatic for crying over a fictional characters.....;)

[Ame]

Josh wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Josh wrote: "Calathea wrote: "Josh wrote: "E.X.A.C.T.L.Y."

What does that stand for? :-)"

Exactly.

:-D



I am fooling around when I am supposed to be working. IGNORE ME."


Exac..."



You might have a future in that.....:D

[Sabine]

Josh wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Josh wrote: "Calathea wrote: "Josh wrote: "E.X.A.C.T.L.Y."

What does that stand for? :-)"

Exactly.

:-D








I am fooling around when I am supposed to be working. IGNORE ME."


Exac..."
Hihi, you would be so good as a greeting card author. And if it to boring for you, you toss a fortune cookie in the mix.

[Calathea]

Josh wrote: "Calathea wrote: "Josh wrote: "E.X.A.C.T.L.Y."

What does that stand for? :-)"

Exactly.

:-D

I am fooling around when I am supposed to be working. IGNORE ME."

:-D

It makes an awefully pretty acronym. ;-)

[KC]

Josh wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Josh wrote: "Calathea wrote: "Josh wrote: "E.X.A.C.T.L.Y."

What does that stand for? :-)"

Exactly.

:-D



I am fooling around when I am supposed to be working. IGNORE ME."


Exac..."

LOL

[Susinok]

I am reading Julie Bozza's A Threefold Cord which is a menage story. At first her understated British style didn't seem to fit the premise of the story, but it's clearly become a love story among three men rather than menage erotica.

[Josh]

Sabine wrote: "Josh wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Josh wrote: "Calathea wrote: "Josh wrote: "E.X.A.C.T.L.Y."

What does that stand for? :-)"

Exactly.
..."

:-D

Yes! That could be my retirement! ;-D

[Josh]

Calathea wrote: "Josh wrote: "Calathea wrote: "Josh wrote: "E.X.A.C.T.L.Y."

What does that stand for? :-)"

Exactly.

:-D

I am fooling around when I am supposed to be working. IGNORE ME."

:-D

It makes an awefu..."

Yes! I need to think up what it REALLY stands for. :-P

[Anne]

Susinok wrote: "I am reading Julie Bozza's A Threefold Cord which is a menage story. At first her understated British style didn't seem to fit the premise of the story, but it's clearly become a lo..."

I bought that at the UK meet, and got Ms Bozza's autograph :). A very sweet story. And I had the same experience, it took me a little to get into the writing, it is a little more detached than what is usual in romance, but then it clicked.

[Susinok]

Anne wrote: "I bought that at the UK meet, and got Ms Bozza's autograph :). A very sweet story. And I had the same experience, it took me a little to get into the writing, it is a little more detached than what is usual in romance, but then it clicked...."

Detached. That's a good word for it. I am enjoying the story but I do wish I was more engaged. My favorite mmm menage to date is The Hot Floor by Josephine Myles.

[Valerie]

Anne wrote: "Susinok wrote: "I am reading Julie Bozza's A Threefold Cord which is a menage story. At first her understated British style didn't seem to fit the premise of the story, but it's cle..."

I read the sample but couldn't get into it. I might give it another try eventually.

[Valerie]

Susinok wrote: "Anne wrote: "I bought that at the UK meet, and got Ms Bozza's autograph :). A very sweet story. And I had the same experience, it took me a little to get into the writing, it is a little more detac..."

I loved The Hot Floor. I haven't read many M/M/M but I also liked Three's Company. I thought Broken Pieces was okay and I just read More Than Everything recently but didn't care for it.

[Susinok]

Valerie C wrote: "I loved The Hot Floor. I haven't read many M/M/M but I also liked Three's Company. I thought Broken Pieces was okay and I just read More Than Everything recently but didn't care for it. ..."

NR Walker's books are generally good. I'll keep an eye out for it. I don't much seek out menage anymore unless it's by an author I like.

Stay away from The Strongest Shape by Tessa Cardenas. It is written in present tense and VERY hard to follow.

[HJ]

Susinok wrote: "Stay away from The Strongest Shape by Tessa Cardenas. It is written in present tense and VERY hard to follow. ..."

Although I can cope with many styles of writing, I have concluded that I just can't manage the present tense. It seems so unnatural and contrived, and my awareness of it keeps pulling me out of the story. I don't know why anyone would think it a good thing to do.

[Susinok]

Hj wrote: "Although I can cope with many styles of writing, I have concluded that I just can't manage the present tense. It seems so unnatural and contrived, and my awareness of it keeps pulling me out of the story. I don't know why anyone would think it a good thing to do.
..."

I agree. It really makes me nuts and I've abandoned several books written in this style. Now when I find a new author, I check the sample to make sure it's not in that style.

[Josh]

Hj wrote: "Susinok wrote: "Stay away from The Strongest Shape by Tessa Cardenas. It is written in present tense and VERY hard to follow. ..."

Although I can cope with many styles of writing, I have concluded..."

Once in a while someone makes it work, and then it seems like...why doesn't everyone write like this? But mostly it just feels pretentious. Contrived. Self-conscious.

It doesn't help that so much very bad fan fiction is written in present tense.

[Susinok]

Josh wrote: "Once in a while someone makes it work, and then it seems like...why doesn't everyone write like this? But mostly it just feels pretentious. Contrived. Self-conscious...."

If you know of any good examples of this, let me know. So far I have not found any.

[Sara]

Susinok wrote: "Anne wrote: "I bought that at the UK meet, and got Ms Bozza's autograph :). A very sweet story. And I had the same experience, it took me a little to get into the writing, it is a little more detac..."

The Hot Floor is one of my favourites too.

[Sara]

Hj wrote: "Susinok wrote: "Stay away from The Strongest Shape by Tessa Cardenas. It is written in present tense and VERY hard to follow. ..."

Although I can cope with many styles of writing, I have concluded..."

Present tense can be done well, although I agree that's not very often. It's best suited to shorter stories, in my opinion.

[Anne]

Hambel wrote: "Hj wrote: "Susinok wrote: "Stay away from The Strongest Shape by Tessa Cardenas. It is written in present tense and VERY hard to follow. ..."

Although I can cope with many styles of writing, I hav..."

When it is done well it makes me live the story, it has a kind of immediacy to it that makes the reading experience very intense. When done badly, it's like all writing done badly, the lack of craft throws me out of the story very quickly. So maybe it is a harder style to do well?

If the writing is good I somehow stop noticing how things are written and get immersed in what the story is about, unless the writing is so beautiful, I have to stop and re- read a sentence or paragraph just to enjoy the loveliness of it. Like a poem. :)

[HJ]

Susinok wrote: "Hj wrote: "Although I can cope with many styles of writing, I have concluded that I just can't manage the present tense.

It really makes me nuts and I've abandoned several books written in this style. Now when I find a new author, I check the sample to make sure it's not in that style. ..."

So do I! I'm always surprised that it isn't mentioned in reviews.

[Lillian]

I'm just about to start reading Stuff. Enjoyed Junk so much, that I can't wait to read this one.

[HJ]

Lillian wrote: "I'm just about to start reading Stuff. Enjoyed Junk so much, that I can't wait to read this one."

I enjoyed it!

[Vivian]

Josh wrote: "Hj wrote: "Susinok wrote: "Stay away from The Strongest Shape by Tessa Cardenas. It is written in present tense and VERY hard to follow. ..."

Although I can cope with many styles of writing, I hav..."

Present tense is hard to write. I've noticed that a failure to understand what they're trying to accomplish is at heart in the stories in present tense I've read. I think it works best in short stories or flashbacks but it is not something I go out of my way to read.