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[Lance, Group Founder]

Ro wrote: "Greetings! I was attracted by the description of this group because I closely scrutinize all information served up by policymakers, educators, political leaders, and the cognoscente – our betters. ..."

Welcome Rosemary. I suspect you will find this group's science-related threads of interest - among others.

[Joni]

Hi guys,

I joined as i was invited. thank you for that!

My name is Jonathan, i work in Finance in the city of London, and among other things I’m an aspiring author of thriller.
Haven’t done anything with it for a while, except reviewing other people’s books :-) and now finally completed my book (which is a conspiracy based spy/political thriller).

Anyways, that’s how i found and joined Goodreads. I don't want to push a book on my first post here, i'll just add that is currently crowdfunding on Inkshares (but will defo publish as we hit 1st target of 250 orders) & if anyone is interested to read a 50 page preview - send me a message please!

I am married, two small children and in daily life - when have a second to myself - very interested in knowledge, underground theories and conspiracy theories. I hold a BA in international relations (political science) & a MBA, I had served in the army in a very classified intelligence branch where i first learned that not everything is as it seems to the 'normal' people (discharged rank Sgt. Major)

Hope to contribute, and hope that anyone here may be interested in previewing my book.
Many thanks for the invite,
Jon

[Lance, Group Founder]

Joni Dee wrote: "Hi guys,

I joined as i was invited. thank you for that!

My name is Jonathan, i work in Finance in the city of London, and among other things I’m an aspiring author of thriller.
Haven’t done anyth..."

Hi Jonathan - Good luck with that new book.

[Michael]

Hello,

My Name is Michael Burton, and I have been with the group for the last several months, but I'm finally getting around to introduce myself. I'm the author of the legal thriller series, Croker Diaries and a stand alone, Unforeseen Justice.

I have participated in several debates, so far, and I have to say they are very engaging. The group has wonderful topics that really makes you think about topics that are often overlooked.

[Lance, Group Founder]

Michael wrote: "Hello,

My Name is Michael Burton, and I have been with the group for the last several months, but I'm finally getting around to introduce myself. I'm the author of the legal thriller series, Croke..."

Thanks Michael and a belated welcome to you.

[A.C.]

Hello Jack

Welcome aboard

All the best
Adrian

[Beth]

My name is Beth & I believe in conspiracy theories!

[Lance, Group Founder]

Welcome new members incl. Beth and Jack and anyone else we haven't personally welcomed!

[L.R.]

Hello Everyone,

I'm a pursuer of mainstream as well as underground knowledge. As stated in the founders' introductory editorial, I agree that unfamiliar hypotheses find a wider audience when meshed with entertainment. That is what I attempt to do in my own writing as well.

I look forward to interacting with the group and discovering new facts beyond the surface.


Regards,
L.R.

[Lance, Group Founder]

L.R. wrote: "Hello Everyone,

I'm a pursuer of mainstream as well as underground knowledge. As stated in the founders' introductory editorial, I agree that unfamiliar hypotheses find a wider audience when mesh..."

Hi L.R. -good luck with your own writing and hope you get something out of this group.

[Elline Pelline]

Hi!
I am a 17 y.o Norwegian girl who is interested in discussing supernatural and mysterious questions. I love conpiracy theories, no matter how stupid they might be. Please feel free to send me a message if you want to discuss anything. It can be Dan Brown (!!!), anything of historical matter, if Hogwarts really exists and much more. Mary Celeste? Doctor Who? Do you know any good ghost stories! I love good ghost stories! I hope to hear from you :)

[Yazzy]

Haii,
I'm a Dutch girl of 23. Everything supernatural and science interests me. Especially the conspiracies about UFO's and Aliens interests me.

[[deleted user]]

Hello Everyone,

I have the (perhaps misfortune) of being a fact-searcher and data-diver. I have a particular affinity for numbers that speak to me, and for finding the inconsistency between what people say and the numbers behind what they say.

I’m not sure if this group is a good fit for me, though I’m interested in many of the topics I see. Frustrated by the political double-talk from all of the candidates, I’ve taken on the task of seeing what history and the data say about their promises, and have often been surprised by the inconsistencies.

I’ve bundled together a group of these myths and misconceptions into Side Effects: What Candidates Don't Tell You.


The book is currently participating in a giveaway if you’re interested and is expected to be released in July.

Here is the giveaway link: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh....

[Lance, Group Founder]

Welcome new members Elaine, Jessica and Tomas! Hope y'all get something out of this group.

[Lance, Group Founder]

Tomas wrote: "Hello Everyone,

I have the (perhaps misfortune) of being a fact-searcher and data-diver. I have a particular affinity for numbers that speak to me, and for finding the inconsistency between what p..."

Tomas - For the record you are Underground Knowledge group member #1984....Kinda Orwellian huh?

[[deleted user]]

Lance,

Thanks. Now I feel special.

Tomas

[Lance, Group Founder]

Tomas wrote: "Lance,

Thanks. Now I feel special.

Tomas"

Oops...I see you've slipped to #1983 so I must withdraw my previous comment...(No worries...you are still special).

[John]

Ive been making replies to this group and I havent even introduced myself! Here goes.

Hello, I'm John. I'm an indie author and semi-retired expat (if I sell more books then I can definitely say fully retired soon!) living in the 3rd world.

I have very varied interests, from world mythology (currently writing a sci-fi series about it) to space sciences, ancient history and just about everything else. I'm an atheist and I can say my political views are pretty much libertarian (small government, minimal taxes/entitlements, military neutrality, free markets/thoughts/opinions, with a focus on uplifting the individual over the state).

When it comes to conspiracies like cryptids, UFOs and all that I am rather skeptical, which is to say I'm really a believer in facts over speculation.

I've made some replies in some topics and I must say that this is a very interesting group. Thanks for having me.

[Lance, Group Founder]

John wrote: "Ive been making replies to this group and I havent even introduced myself! Here goes.

Hello, I'm John. I'm an indie author and semi-retired expat (if I sell more books then I can definitely say fu..."

Thanks John...and thanks for your contributions to the group.

I enjoyed your advice (on your homepage) about how writers should deal with writer's block...so for other writers out there I've taken the liberty of posting it here:

"Commit to writing regardless of how you feel. Set a time to yourself and don't get off that chair until you've written at least 2000 words."

[Lance, Group Founder]

Dear Mahmoud Mohamed Ibrahem, of Giza, Egypt,

Welcome to our group.

As of today, you are this group's 2,000th member! That's quite a milestone for our young group so I thought it worth a shout out.

(The group's membership constantly fluctuates as new members join and others drop out. However, as of this minute on this day, you, sir, are member #2,000).

[John]

Lance Morcan wrote: "I enjoyed your advice (on your homepage) about how writers should deal with writer's block.."

Thanks, Lance! I didnt even realize anyone was reading the stuff I wrote since I'm a nobody. LOL

[Lance, Group Founder]

John wrote: "Lance Morcan wrote: "I enjoyed your advice (on your homepage) about how writers should deal with writer's block.."

Thanks, Lance! I didnt even realize anyone was reading the stuff I wrote since I'..."

Nobody's a nobody in this group John.

[Pete]

G'day all from Saddleworth Moor U.K. on a beautiful blue sky, sunny morning. Very rare! Thanks Lance for the invite. My main interest is JFK, MLK, RFK, JWL & Diana killings. I'm a member of Dealey Plaza U.K. & write articles for the Dealey Plaza Echo, the groups mag. I'm also in a large e-mail group with many published authors, mainly in U.S. (e.g. Fetzer, Salandria, Nelson, Moore, Marrs, Rivera) I notice a few discussion topics here that I should find interesting. Good to be here.

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hi everyone, I'm from Georgia

[Lance, Group Founder]

Pete wrote: "G'day all from Saddleworth Moor U.K. on a beautiful blue sky, sunny morning. Very rare! Thanks Lance for the invite. My main interest is JFK, MLK, RFK, JWL & Diana killings. I'm a member of Dealey ..."

Hey Pete - I suspect you'll find some threads of interest here - incl. Mysterious Deaths > https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

[Lance, Group Founder]

Sebuamari wrote: "hi everyone, I'm from Georgia "

Welcome Mari.

[Nero]

Hello! My name is Nero Calatrava, and I have just written a book about the greatest conspiracy in history - the plot to convince everyone that there is only one god, when there are really many. It's a true story, and recounts how I discovered a secret group of Baal worshippers in Syria earlier this year. It's called CHILDREN OF BAAL and will be out on 15 July. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Children-Baa...

[Robert]

Virtually everything of political importance in Mexico,where I live and work as a freelance journalist, is underground, murked over by intentional misinformation and fantasy investigations of assassinations. I cover some of these in a recent book of mine, Hidden Dangers from Sunbury Press. Diego Ororno in La Guerra de los Zetas has some pertinent uncoverings through interviews, as does Ana Lilia Perez in Camisas Azules.

[James, Group Founder]

I love Mexico and the Mexican people, Robert - they are so hospitable and vibrant!
Am sorry to hear of the troubles Mexico has been facing in recent years since I was there.

[Tony]

Hi , I am a relatively new writer to this genre. I believe that the search for truth is the most important quest we can take in our life's journey . My publisher has suggested that I make contact with like minded people in the hope that my book ' The Obelisk and the Cross' can contribute something meaningful to this quest.
I believe that The early history of Western civilisation continues to inspire within us a sense of mystery and also the
promise that everything is in some way connected to
something larger than ourselves. This history is both
layered and complex.
I also believe that Many alternative explanations
of how ‘things came to be’ in the Western world have
either been ignored or suppressed by dominate and
overpowering narratives of what can be termed as
consensus history.
However, I recognise that 'the western way' also provides access to the best parts of the human condition. It is our ability to reflect and evaluate our actions that make western culture unique.
In Western society, the tension between the path
of the hero and the way of the saint has resulted in
both great achievements and horrible suffering for
humanity. The hero finds meaning in the personal
struggle of life. Meaning is personal and is formed
through participation in one’s fate to the best of one’s
ability. The saint succumbs to the presence of a divine
power. Meaning, for the saint, is found through a sacred relationship with the other. When combined
in the form of a saintly hero, the best aspirations of
humanity can permeate society through social justice,
art, philosophy and tolerance. An absence – or a
deluded construction such as Nazism – of saint and
hero may give rise to totalitarianism and the subsequent
horrors that the worst aspect of human nature can inflict.

[Lance, Group Founder]

Nero wrote: "Hello! My name is Nero Calatrava, and I have just written a book about the greatest conspiracy in history - the plot to convince everyone that there is only one god, when there are really many. It'..."

Nero - a belated welcome to you...and good luck with that book! Feel free to share your Syria experience with the group.

[Michael]

Joined GR soon as my novel (ALL THE DARK WE WILL NOT SEE), written to expose the inner workings of the most corrupt regime in American history, was published by SHB. I'm a former federal employee in D.C.--various budget and managerial job series during five admins beginning with Carter and ending with Bush Jr. (NASA, GSA, USDA). I now split my time between Virginia and the west coast, and I run Algonkian conferences and workshops for aspiring authors--a rewarding endeavor as long as the narcissists can be avoided. Btw, I have two children. My daughter is a public interest attorney in NYC and a devoted supporter of the Bern, while my son works as a special effects artist for a video game promoter in Novato, CA. I'm a proud daddy who sees no retirement in his future.

[Lance, Group Founder]

Michael wrote: "Joined GR soon as my novel (ALL THE DARK WE WILL NOT SEE), written to expose the inner workings of the most corrupt regime in American history, was published by SHB. I'm a former federal employee i..."

Welcome Michael. We share similar retirement plans.
Your novel seems a good fit with this group.

[Eye Books]

Hi.
Great group, please keep it going!

I am writing on behalf of www.Eye-Books.com. We like to publish books that challenge the way we see things. We sometimes take on a book with little chance of huge sales as we passionately believe in the central premise.

Sound like a corny cliche? Well, ignoring the first rule of polite conversation, let's talk politics (religion later?)...

"The Iraq disaster helps explain why Britain is in this dark place," @AndrewRawnsley

A lot of what we read about the recent history of Iraq, and indeed Afghanistan is depressing and accusatory. Two books that give a more rounded, forward-looking perspective are Baghdad Business School and Good Morning Afghanistan.

Both are available from www.Eye-Books.com

[Lance, Group Founder]

Eye Books wrote: "Hi.
Great group, please keep it going!

I am writing on behalf of www.Eye-Books.com. We like to publish books that challenge the way we see things. We sometimes take on a book with little chance of..."

Welcome. I suspect your books will be a good fit for this group.

[Laurence]

Dear All,
firstly I need to say HELLO and secondly, that I am extremely embarrassed, that I only found the invitation to join last night.....after it was sent to my email in August 2015! How is that for a disorganised mail box! So my sincere apologies to the hosts and thank you for the kind invitationa d note.
I look forward to finding my way around.

[Laurence]

And my first post went off with a rather odd typo in the last line...............oh dear!

[Lance, Group Founder]

Laurence wrote: "Dear All,
firstly I need to say HELLO and secondly, that I am extremely embarrassed, that I only found the invitation to join last night.....after it was sent to my email in August 2015! How is th..."

Better late than never, Laurence. Welcome aboard.

[Kilig]

Hello! Kilig here! I am so glad to have come across this group. I think I will binge all night and get myself a nice hefty list of wants for this summer.

I am born and raised in Baltimore Maryland but I presently live amongst the Amish up in Pennsylvania. It's quite a change but I couldn't be happier. There was a bit of a culture shock at first but I've since moved on and I'm totally in love with this area!

I've been really into alternative news, conspiracy theories and other things that warrant my own research. To me its exciting to read up on. I look forward to learning and discovering many things within this group and if you need help with Moderation, give me a ring! I have so much free time this summer and am really looking to spend a lot of it reading out in the sun! \o/

[Lance, Group Founder]

Kilig wrote: "Hello! Kilig here! I am so glad to have come across this group. I think I will binge all night and get myself a nice hefty list of wants for this summer.

I am born and raised in Baltimore Maryland..."

Welcome Kilig. Pls feel free to share with us some of your experiences amongst the Amish. I for one would be very interested...and I'm sure I'm not alone.

[Kilig]

I will be sure to share my experiences as they occur. It's been fun learning more about them and living on farms and such. I don't party or even go out much but I have almost as much fun doing things on the . . . opposing side of the spectrum. Closer to nature and what not. It's a lot quieter here. Almost too quiet >.>

Anyway!

Hi everyone.

I am looking forward to doing a lot of reading! o7

[James, Group Founder]

Kilig wrote: "I am born and raised in Baltimore Maryland but I presently live amongst the Amish up in Pennsylvania. It's quite a change but I couldn't be happier. There was a bit of a culture shock at first but I've since moved on and I'm totally in love with this area!..."

Do you have electricity in Amish community? Or are you separate to the Amish? Do the Amish use the internet?

[Harry]

James Morcan wrote: "Kilig wrote: "I am born and raised in Baltimore Maryland but I presently live amongst the Amish up in Pennsylvania. It's quite a change but I couldn't be happier. There was a bit of a culture shock..."

I've never understood Amish fiction on Kindles.

[James, Group Founder]

Harry wrote: "I've never understood Amish fiction on Kindles. ..."

Selling Kindle devices to the Amish: a salesman's nightmare!

[Kilig]

The house I live in uses electricity. We are just regular english people. The Amish do not use electricity. There are probably Mennonites in the area that use minimal electricity. They even let english farmers drive them around in cars. Real Amish-amish people still use horse and carriages. I get stuck behind them on the roads all the time.

There are horse and carriage parking spaces at the grocery stores. I can't find a picture of them online so I can take one next time I am out.

Amish people do not use the internet at all. They believe that technology is a distraction from how life should be spent (very productively and with family & community).

[James, Group Founder]

Those are fascinating insights, Kilig - thanks for sharing.
And the picture I now have of an Amish horse and cart traffic jam at rush hour is hard to get out of my head!

[Veronika]

Hello! My name is Veronika Gasparyan and I just finished writing my first book called Mother At Seven. It just came out couple of days ago on Amazon.com and other sites. It talks about many world issues since I am an Armenian who was born and raised in in Russia. I came to US when I was 17 and got right into the world which is totally different from mine. It is really a great book if you want to know how children live in other countries and what they do to survive. Thank you Mother at Seven

[C.]

Kilig wrote: "Hello! Kilig here! I am so glad to have come across this group. I think I will binge all night and get myself a nice hefty list of wants for this summer.

I am born and raised in Baltimore Maryland..."

Hi Kilig, I live near the world's largest Amish Community here in Ohio since '68, and have visited the area many times.I always pick up a copy of their nationwide newspaper produced here- 'The Budget' whenever I visit Amish country, be sure to grab one when you see it in their shops, I think it comes out on Wednesday. I totally love reading Amish nonfiction and fiction, if it's not too preachy! Some authors are, and then I get turned off it and have to take a break for awhile, lol! I'm sure you will love the peace and quiet of living amongst them as my granddaughter did. Hope you find lots of good reads here, at Underground Knowledge.
Chris
http://www.thebudgetnewspaper.com/
http://www.amishreader.com/2012/06/18...

[Lance, Group Founder]

Veronika wrote: "Hello! My name is Veronika Gasparyan and I just finished writing my first book called Mother At Seven. It just came out couple of days ago on Amazon.com and other sites. It talks about many world i..."

Hi Veronika - Welcome. Your book looks to be an eye-opener. I've taken the liberty of pasting the synopsis for Mother at Seven here...

"Mother at Seven is the shocking, inspirational true story of a little girl's tragic childhood, and how she endured and overcame a decade of unspeakable abuse at the hands of her cruel and sadistic family. Set in Sochi, Russia, near the banks of the majestic Black Sea, Mother at Seven tells of those critical moments in a child's life when the only thing standing between the life and death itself was a pure and innocent belief that better days lie ahead. It teaches that by fighting through hardship and pain, miracles can still happen, and that life can still be amazing as long as hope is never lost."

[Luke]

Hi

My name is Luke and I live on the beautiful Gold Coast in Australia. I think I have finally found a group which deals with stuff that fascinates me.

I have recently written a book called The Devil's Prayer which is a historical horror thriller. The book is set in modern day and traces a 13th Century deal between the Papal Inquisition and the Mongols over the missing pages of The Devil's Bible or Codex Gigas.
The book is currently on Goodreads Giveaways too.
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
I am particularly interested in the forbidden history of the bible section and also historical anomalies, paintings, etc which can be construed into conspiracy theories. Probably not the right place to say this but I am a Dan Brown fan.