Group 150 Out Of The World Mod Chrys

[Peter]

Christian wrote: "Thanks Peter,

I laughed out loud at the "fifty shades of fey" in your review!"

Thanks Christian,

I try to keep things light-hearted and fun (when I can). :)

Pete

[Ed]

My review of Bud by the Grace of God

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/R3IYWCB...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R2O46...

[Scott]

My last review for this round... thank you all! For Bloodsucking Vampires.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/RM6B0...

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

https://www.amazon.com/review/RSV2LQX...

[Christian]

My review for The Solutrean Arc by John Crianza

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/RJX2P...

Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/review/R3EARKJ...

[Chrys]

Thanks for the reviews, everyone!

[S.E.]

Ed wrote: "My review of Bud by the Grace of God

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/R3IYWCB...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R2O46..."

Thank you for the review, Ed!

[Ed]

Sapling: The Blade of Ahtol

Reviews:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/R3AMT8R...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1Q8X...

[Chrys]

Thanks for the review, Ed. And I think that's you all done!

[Dan]

Thanks to Christian and Ed for the reviews.

I echo what Scott said about the unique Canadian contingent in this round.
Note that I actually did not say 'about' like 'a boot.'

[Scott]

Neither did I. Do we really said it that way?

On the other hand, the "eh" is definitely popular in my network.

[Christian]

Three of my four reads were from fellow Canadian authors, that's not the usual ratio? :P

[Dan]

Here is my second review, Life II by Scott Spotson. An interesting read, well done!

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

https://www.amazon.com/review/R1R76RL...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1UGE...

[Chrys]

Thanks, Dan!

[Scott]

Thanks Dan! Glad we could both bask in some Canadiana for a change on this website!

[Chrys]

Is that a real word?

[Scott]

Yes it is. Same as Americana.

[Chrys]

I'm trying and failing to think of a British equivalent.

[Scott]

Not Britannia?

[Scott]

Question for Chrys... do some British or Irish people really say "innit"? It sounds weird, like "in it". I picked that up from a British book I read. In what context is this said... like, "really, huh?" or "eh?"

[Angel]

Scott wrote: "Question for Chrys... do some British or Irish people really say "innit"? It sounds weird, like "in it". I picked that up from a British book I read. In what context is this said... like, "really, ..."

I don't know what Chrys will say about the "innit" thing, but it sounds like someone's running "isn't it" into one word - of course, I live in the South (US), and that kind of mashing together of words happens often. :)

Chrys wrote: "I'm trying and failing to think of a British equivalent."

I would think that the UK would have a cool nickname, like The Uke. It's not in the same vein, but such is my mind... :D
(BTW - I don't think I've mentioned that you're doing a fabulous job as moderator, Chrys.)

[John]

My review of Outsider: Deliverance by Peter Diggins.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/RYEFI...

[Chrys]

John: Thanks for the review. Three down, one to go!

As for 'innit', yes, you do hear people running 'isn't it' together in that fashion, depending on the area of England and (if I dare say so), the social class to which they belong. If I were writing a book set in the UK, I wouldn't put it into the mouths of anyone middle class and upwards.

As for being moderator, you lot have made it very easy!

[Emma]

Innit, ain't etc. yep, pretty common in my neck of the woods.
I grew up in South London.

[Chrys]

It's London, yes, but the more working class parts?

[Emma]

Ha! You snob! (grin).

I grew up right on the outskirts, commuter-belt land. My parents insisted it was 'Surrey' even though our local council was a London one and we had a London postcode.

[Chrys]

I'm from California. It's taken me decades to even begin to grasp the British class system!

[Scott]

So how does a Californian like you end up in England? Curious.

[Emma]

We kidnapped her. Simple.

[John]

Chrys wrote: "I'm from California. It's taken me decades to even begin to grasp the British class system!"
Where in California?

[Chrys]

Married an Englishman. Marriage lasted for around 12 years. I decided to stay in the UK afterwards as I had career, house, friends etc--and a British passport.

I grew up in Loma Linda, southern CA.

[John]

Chrys wrote: "Married an Englishman. Marriage lasted for around 12 years. I decided to stay in the UK afterwards as I had career, house, friends etc--and a British passport.

I grew up in Loma Linda, southern CA."

I'm from Southern California myself, not too far from Loma Linda.

[Chrys]

Amazing what links you find on these groups.

[Dan]

Ok, time to add another random point.

Here we are in round 150 and this year Canada celebrates its 150 anniversary as a nation. Thanks to the amicable split from our British cousins. Coincidence?

Also, I can claim next of kin British citizenship through my mom, who emigrated from Scotland back in the 60's. One of my bucket list items is to visit the isles, hopefully soon.

[John]

Definitely. I have several friends out in Manchester and Leeds I've been meaning to visit, but haven't made it to The UK just yet.

[Chrys]

I adore the Highlands and Islands of Scotland--in either May or October, when the midges aren't around!

[Scott]

Went to Scotland in Fall 2016 and visited Island of Skye as well. Amazing. Stopped by London for a quick four-day stopover.

[S.E.]

I have been to England a number of times - Manchester, Liverpool, London, Chester, Sussex - and Wales and have loved my visits. My husband was born in Chester, England. I would love to attend the Edinburgh Book Fair in Scotland one year and visit Ireland as well. So much history! So much to see!

[S.E.]

I have posted a review on Life II by Scott Spotson. Well done, Scott!

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-...

[Chrys]

Thanks for the review!

[Scott]

Thanks, S.E... glad you liked it! Indeed, this book is about being careful what you wish for!

[S.E.]

Scott wrote: "Thanks, S.E... glad you liked it! Indeed, this book is about being careful what you wish for!"

It was wonderful seeing all of the Canadian cities and towns, that I have been to, used as settings in your novel: Vancouver, Calgary, Banff, Toronto, and even Alliston. I have also been to Athens, Greece. Being a doctor who works in the OR all the time, I have to say you got the fatigue dead on!

[Scott]

And it's also amazing, S.E., how you find the time to write! Even Max Thorning never had the time for that during medical school...

[S.E.]

Scott wrote: "And it's also amazing, S.E., how you find the time to write! Even Max Thorning never had the time for that during medical school..."

I am chronically sleep deprived and look it! Lol

[Christian]

I've only been to Vancouver once for work, and I spent most of my time in a very small shipyard, but I found the city beautiful when I went for a walk in Stanley Park. One of my aunts is in Love with the city, she keeps getting back there for cruises :P.

Anyway, here's my review of Life II, a very good read!

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R2BTD...

Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/review/RF49PTF...

Done for this round! Thanks to everyone for the reads.

[Scott]

Thanks Christian! Glad you loved the philosophical theme!

[Chrys]

Thanks for the review Christian and, yes, that's you done!

[C.E.]

My review #4 - The Solutrean Arc:

https://www.amazon.in/review/R3SUOU65...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-...

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Chrys]

Thank you CE, and that means you're done as well!

[Angel]

My review for Bluestone:

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/review/R38LF87...
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R3FPW...

And that should be my 4 books done. Thanks!

[Chrys]

Yes, Angel, that's you done!