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message 851: by D.D. Chant (new)

D.D. Chant (DDChant) | 125 comments Hi Frades! My names DeeDee and I've just published my first book too!


message 852: by Frades (new)

Frades Alexander | 3 comments Hi DeeDee, and everyone else.


message 853: by Emily (new)

Emily E (emily_e1) | 262 comments Welcome Frades, your book sounds really interesting! Great new concept, very different and totally relevant to our modern world. I will definitely read it sounds exciting :)

The App Effect by Frades Alexander


message 854: by Frades (new)

Frades Alexander | 3 comments Thank you, Emily. I look forward to your comments on it; they will be highly appreciated.


message 855: by Becky (new)

Becky | 12 comments Hey everyone :). I've just joined this group :)


message 856: by Elyse (new)

Elyse (elysedraper) | 91 comments Thank you for the invite, it's lovely to meet everyone!


message 857: by D.D. Chant (new)

D.D. Chant (DDChant) | 125 comments Becky wrote: "Hey everyone :). I've just joined this group :)"

Hi Becky!!! Nice to meet you! My names DeeDee.


message 858: by D.D. Chant (new)

D.D. Chant (DDChant) | 125 comments Elyse wrote: "Thank you for the invite, it's lovely to meet everyone!"

Hi there Elyse!


message 859: by Elyse (new)

Elyse (elysedraper) | 91 comments D.d. wrote: "Elyse wrote: "Thank you for the invite, it's lovely to meet everyone!"

Hi there Elyse!"


Hi Dee Dee!


message 860: by Orrin (new)

Orrin Bradford (bswift21) | 4 comments Hello fellow bookworms,

I became an avid reader of visionary fiction and nonfiction including fantasy and science fiction as an eleven-year-old boy when my next-door neighbor, who was a children’s librarian, took pity on my single-parent mom.

Bored out of my gourd with no one to play with but good ‘ol mom, I drove her crazy until Mrs. Crabtree brought home a stack of books she knew would hook a young boy and give my mom some relief. It worked. I’ve been hooked ever since.

Now, several decades later, I maintain a stack of books next to my beds as well as writing visionary fiction and nonfiction and coaching other aspiring writers to do the same.

I'm in the midst of giving away 1,000 copies of my book for aspiring writers, From Spark to Flame:
Fanning Your Passion & Ideas into Money-making Magazine Articles that Make a Difference. (you can learn more about that here under the 'Book Giveaway' section.)

Glad to be here among my peeps.


message 861: by D.D. Chant (new)

D.D. Chant (DDChant) | 125 comments Hi Wfpoppet! I'm DeeDee and I'm from England, welcome to the group! What sort of genres are you into?


message 862: by R.F. Coles (new)

R.F. Coles | 3 comments Hi all, I'm Robert.

If you'd like to know more about me or have a free read of my novel, PILL POP DOM, please check out my website. I am on the Brit Writers Awards Publishing Programme, for those interested.

www.rfcoles.com


message 863: by Tonya (new)

Tonya (twinkie925) Hi everyone, I'm new to the group and to the site! Reading's been a passion of mine for many, many years now and it's great to be in the company of so many other bibliophiles. I'm willing to give any book a try, but my favorites tend to be fantasy and science fiction. I would like to say I'm an aspiring writer, but I think that's a bit misleading as I don't have anything written but a few old poems and random chunks of stories here and there. I'm hoping the chance to meet other writers might give me a bit of motivation and a push in the right direction. I look forward to getting to know everyone!


message 864: by D.D. Chant (new)

D.D. Chant (DDChant) | 125 comments Hi Robert!

Hi Tonya!

I'm DeeDee, nice to meet you!


message 865: by R.F. Coles (new)

R.F. Coles | 3 comments Hi Dee Dee nice name. Pleasure to meet you too.


message 866: by D.D. Chant (new)

D.D. Chant (DDChant) | 125 comments Rfcoles wrote: "Hi Dee Dee nice name. Pleasure to meet you too."

Thanks! *Blush*

I have a cousin called Robert!


message 867: by D.D. Chant (new)

D.D. Chant (DDChant) | 125 comments wfpoppet wrote: "D.d. wrote: "Hi Wfpoppet! I'm DeeDee and I'm from England, welcome to the group! What sort of genres are you into?"

Thanks, DeeDee! My family and I lived in England for several years, but now we a..."


I'll read almost anything with adventure and romance in it!!!

Do you like Georgette Heyer?


message 868: by Al (new)

Al | 52 comments That's great! Whereabouts in Texas do you live?


message 869: by Tonya (new)

Tonya (twinkie925) D.d. wrote: "Hi Robert!

Hi Tonya!

I'm DeeDee, nice to meet you!"


Hi! Thanks for the greetings :)


message 870: by Sabrina (new)

Sabrina (briarose093) | 1 comments Heylo!! Just joined the group today. I love to read which is obvious or I wouldn't be on here. I read just about anything. And I mean anything!!!


message 871: by Al (last edited Oct 22, 2011 05:50PM) (new)

Al | 52 comments D.d. put me onto Heyer a week or two ago, and I'm now a fan. I started with a $1.99 Regency volume; now I've read 3 or 4. The situations are standard, but the characters and dialogue are what hooked me. She's great fun. Haven't tried any of her mysteries.


message 872: by D.D. Chant (new)

D.D. Chant (DDChant) | 125 comments wfpoppet wrote: "DeeDee, I've not read any Georgette Heyer, but she looks fantastic! How have I not heard of her? What would you recommend as a first read?

Al, right now I'm in good ol' Cowtown (Fort Worth for the..."


Oh hard, WF! One of the things I like most about Gorgie Heyer is her sense of humor: you could start with 'Convenient Marriage' it was the first I ever read and got me hooked--I loved Pell and Pom!!! They had me laughing until I cried!

If you do read it I'd love to hear what you thought of it!


message 873: by D.D. Chant (new)

D.D. Chant (DDChant) | 125 comments Sabrina wrote: "Heylo!! Just joined the group today. I love to read which is obvious or I wouldn't be on here. I read just about anything. And I mean anything!!!"

Hi Sabrina! I'm DeeDee, it's nice to meet you!


message 874: by Sarah (new)

Sarah (wellreadnovel) Hi everyone, I'm Sarah thank you for the invite, I don't get online very often, but I'll try to participate whenever I can. (=


message 875: by Kat (new)

Kat (katzombie) Hi everyone,
I'm Kat, an Aussie that's been living in the Netherlands for the last 3 years. I've loved reading since I was a little girl (I've got three brothers and needed the escape)!. I've spent most of this year reading horror, zombie and post-apocalyptic novels, with some other random things thrown in. I've always loved historical fiction and contemporary literature, so I'm looking for some inspiration to get my reading tastes back to a more broad range!


message 876: by D.D. Chant (new)

D.D. Chant (DDChant) | 125 comments Hi Sarah! What genres do you like best?

Hi Kat! Do you like Georgette Heyers Historicals?


message 877: by Kat (new)

Kat (katzombie) D.d. wrote: "Hi Sarah! What genres do you like best?

Hi Kat! Do you like Georgette Heyers Historicals?"


I'd never heard of her before *blushes*!


message 878: by D.D. Chant (new)

D.D. Chant (DDChant) | 125 comments Kat wrote: "D.d. wrote: "Hi Sarah! What genres do you like best?

Hi Kat! Do you like Georgette Heyers Historicals?"

I'd never heard of her before *blushes*!"


I love her stories! She has so much humor, I can remember reading my very first 'Convenient Marriage' and laughing so much over Pel and Pom!!!


message 879: by D.D. Chant (new)

D.D. Chant (DDChant) | 125 comments wfpoppet wrote: "Kat wrote: "D.d. wrote: "Hi Sarah! What genres do you like best?

Hi Kat! Do you like Georgette Heyers Historicals?"

I'd never heard of her before *blushes*!"

Welcome, Kat! Never fear, I'm in th..."


Assimilation is the only option!!!Lol!


message 880: by Sarah (new)

Sarah (wellreadnovel) I'll read anything but my favorite is YA Romance, anything YA really, I don't like mystery though.


message 881: by D.D. Chant (new)

D.D. Chant (DDChant) | 125 comments Sarah wrote: "I'll read anything but my favorite is YA Romance, anything YA really, I don't like mystery though."

I love romantic adventure!!!


message 882: by Kimberley (new)

Kimberley Patterson (kimberleypattersonauthor) | 3 comments Hi I'm Kimberley Patterson, and just released my first novel Red Rock October 20th. It is a fictional western romance. I would love reviews and to discuss the book with readers in addition to networking.
Red Rock


message 883: by April (new)

April Hello, I'm new to joining the whole group thing, but I need somemore like minded book lovers in my life!! I've moved to a very small town (physically and mentally) recently and the book clubs here are not much my cup of tea, as books that are only "church" approved seem to be on the reading list.
I read almost all genres, but kinda favor sci fi/fantasy the most these days. And I admit my Kindle is with me at all times because you never know when the kids will grace you with nice quite play time and give you a moment to read a few pages!! LOL


message 884: by SANDRA (new)

SANDRA (smilleysandy) | 28 comments welcome everyone... :D Sandra here. whenever any of u want to do a read a long call on me I love to do them.. :D

April I love your motto my kindle is never to far from me either.. I even got the kindle app on my phone!! like u said u never know where u will have a few minutes to read!! :D


message 885: by SANDRA (new)

SANDRA (smilleysandy) | 28 comments wfpoppet wrote: "DeeDee, I've not read any Georgette Heyer, but she looks fantastic! How have I not heard of her? What would you recommend as a first read?

Al, right now I'm in good ol' Cowtown (Fort Worth for the..."


I'm right there with you, I havent ever heard of GH any suggestions ladies???


message 886: by D.D. Chant (new)

D.D. Chant (DDChant) | 125 comments April wrote: "Hello, I'm new to joining the whole group thing, but I need somemore like minded book lovers in my life!! I've moved to a very small town (physically and mentally) recently and the book clubs here ..."

Hi April! I'm DeeDee, welcome!

I've just read a really good sci-fi by a new author: The Sooner

I really enjoyed the mad Doc!!!


message 887: by D.D. Chant (last edited Oct 25, 2011 12:37PM) (new)

D.D. Chant (DDChant) | 125 comments SANDRA wrote: "wfpoppet wrote: "DeeDee, I've not read any Georgette Heyer, but she looks fantastic! How have I not heard of her? What would you recommend as a first read?

Al, right now I'm in good ol' Cowtown (F..."


Georgette Heyer???

Probably best to start with 'Convenient Marriage', Pel and Pom are sooooooo funny.

'These old shades' is good, it has a great mystery and a lot of humor, as do most Heyers. It has a follow on book 'Devil's Cub', but I could never quiet forgive Georgie for what she did to Rupert in the second book!!!

My top picks are:
Cotillion
Fridays child
The unknown ajax. But these stories do not contain the usual Heyer Hero, who is suave, quite a bit older than the heroine worldly wise and cynical.....but then I think thats why I like them so much! These guys have faults, weakness and sometimes make themselves look pretty silly!!!! I've done reviews if it helps:

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31...

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31...

'The Reluctant Widow' is quiet tense almost a thriller in a not too overt way!

Hope this helps!!!


message 888: by SANDRA (new)

SANDRA (smilleysandy) | 28 comments OO It does thanks... :D


message 889: by April (new)

April Thanks for the welcome SANDRA and D.d. I just finished Prophets of the Ghost Ants and can't rave enough about it. Very sci-fi, but also has elements that I think those who may not be big sci-fi buffs would still enjoy. I'll check out The Sooner...


message 890: by SANDRA (new)

SANDRA (smilleysandy) | 28 comments Cool. No probs n welcome again. What's the book about?


message 891: by Shanon (new)

Shanon Grey (shanongrey) | 5 comments I am new to Goodreads (even though I signed up a while ago before my book came out) and saw this group. I'm not even sure how I got here. However, HI! I will figure this out but will probably get lost a time or two. Be patient and reach out a hand now and again. Thanks.


message 892: by April (new)

April SANDRA___What's it about?? Well, and just go with me on this, it's 10 thousand years into the future and humankind has evolved into beings smaller than ants. Compared to us ants are like the size of elephants and different tribes dwell (and parasite off) various types of ants, some humans tribes have choosen to use other insects as well.
The religious leaders of each community have caused fear, worship, wars, genocide, and every other sick thing that they pretty much do in our time.
The book is long and would be hard to sum it all up, but it is full of vivid descriptions that really pull you into this "new world." I couldn't put it down, sorry I'm not much of a writer myself, so my reviews tend to suck!! haha


message 893: by D.D. Chant (new)

D.D. Chant (DDChant) | 125 comments Shanon wrote: "I am new to Goodreads (even though I signed up a while ago before my book came out) and saw this group. I'm not even sure how I got here. However, HI! I will figure this out but will probably get l..."

Hi Shanon! I'm DeeDee and I'm a new writer too! Welcome to the group!!!


message 894: by Jeanette (new)

Jeanette Hornby (goodreadscomuser_jeanettehornby) | 289 comments Hi Tea, what a great name, must be a good talking point,
and following your vein of thought, I'm Jeanette and I'm a bookaholic


message 895: by D.D. Chant (new)

D.D. Chant (DDChant) | 125 comments Tea Dorothy wrote: "Hi! I'm Tea (pronounces like Thea or Téa, not like "tea" drink, thank you :) ) and I'm a bookaholic :)"

Hi Tea! Has anyone ever told you your a dead ringer for Judy Garland!?!?! Lol!

I'm DeeDee: welcome to the group!!!


message 896: by Diane (new)

Diane (dyniy) | 83 comments Hi everyone, I'm Diane. I'm not new to goodreads but I never intro'd myself so Hi!! I only have 1 friend so if any would like a friend that loves YA, Fantasy, SciFi & just about anything else that's good, I'd love to be your friend. Hope to talk with ya'll soon....D


message 897: by D.D. Chant (new)

D.D. Chant (DDChant) | 125 comments Diane wrote: "Hi everyone, I'm Diane. I'm not new to goodreads but I never intro'd myself so Hi!! I only have 1 friend so if any would like a friend that loves YA, Fantasy, SciFi & just about anything else that'..."

Hi Diane! I'm DeeDee, it's nice to meet you!


message 898: by Diane (new)

Diane (dyniy) | 83 comments Hi Dee Dee. I recently bought Broken City. I'm looking forward to reading it. Very nice to meet you too


message 899: by D.D. Chant (new)

D.D. Chant (DDChant) | 125 comments Diane wrote: "Hi Dee Dee. I recently bought Broken City. I'm looking forward to reading it. Very nice to meet you too"

Wow!!!

I really hope you like it!!!

I'd love to hear your thoughts when you're finished if that wouldn't be to much of a pest!


message 900: by Diane (new)

Diane (dyniy) | 83 comments Sure, I'd be happy to.


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