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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's why I generally avoid books which are well into a series.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "That's why I generally avoid books which are well into a series."

Agreed. There's a huge "will they, won't they" vibe in this series and I don't want to find anything out in advance!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes your decision is definitely the right one! You'll get to that one in time 😊

[marlin1]

Phrynne wrote: "I'm not asking for it. There's no way I want to jump ahead in this series. I am enjoying the character development way too much:)"
That is absolutely the right thing to do with this series! You get so much more from it. Luckily I started this series when it was first published and it’s the only series I’ve kept following...and have also been approved for the next book 🤗

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

For those interested in the Miss Underhay Mystery series, #5 is available on NG. Murder in the Belltower by Helena Dixon

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "For those interested in the Miss Underhay Mystery series, #5 is available on NG. Murder in the Belltower by Helena Dixon"

I need to get on with this series so I can catch up with NG!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sounds like a good idea Carolyn!!

[Carolyn]

When you get a moment Brenda could you have a look at the Helena Dixon’s homepage https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

I think some of her titles have got mixed up with another Helena Dixon who writes erotica (unless she has an alter ego and writes that too!)
https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I keep fixing this Carolyn - it's when Amazon and others of their ilk add the books. They all go into the same place! Thanks for letting me know it's mucked up again :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've fixed it now Carolyn - thanks.

[PattyMacDotComma]

Brenda wrote: "I keep fixing this Carolyn - it's when Amazon and others of their ilk add the books. They all go into the same place! Thanks for letting me know it's mucked up again :)"

Sounds like somebody needs to add their initial, but who's going to cave first? :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

The authors are probably not even aware Patty. For "our" Helena there are two spaces between first and surname. The other has one :)

[PattyMacDotComma]

Brenda wrote: "The authors are probably not even aware Patty. For "our" Helena there are two spaces between first and surname. The other has one :)"

What a nuisance for you, but thanks for fixing these things.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's okay - it's happening all over the site. Goodness knows how many authors have the problem. I just fix them as I see them, as I would imagine, do other librarians :)

[PattyMacDotComma]

Brenda wrote: "That's okay - it's happening all over the site. Goodness knows how many authors have the problem. I just fix them as I see them, as I would imagine, do other librarians :)"

I've just posted a request on the Librarian's Book Issues page to see if someone can post a little alert on their profiles that there are two authors with the same name, so be sure to link the one you want!

I also asked (but you will know, I'm sure) if it's possible, without the author's permission, to add a note saying she writes mysteries, or she writes 'explicit romance'.

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "I've fixed it now Carolyn - thanks."

Thanks Brenda - it would help if the authors had a photo for their icon or even as Patty suggests a little blurb about themselves so you knew which one was which.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I know - some are wonderful with their information, others don't bother. I'm not sure how they think readers will be interested in their books if they don't give us some information!

Thanks Patty - not sure what good it'll do, but doesn't hurt to ask :)

[PattyMacDotComma]

Brenda wrote: "I know - some are wonderful with their information, others don't bother. I'm not sure how they think readers will be interested in their books if they don't give us some information!

Thanks Patty ..."

Suzi and Scott fixed it, Brenda! You can give Helena Dixon a test run now. I think that's the only "add book/author" link that should be available now. It's not perfect, but it's a great result. :)

[Carolyn]

That's terrific Patty! Let's hope that works to keep the two separated!

[PattyMacDotComma]

Carolyn wrote: "That's terrific Patty! Let's hope that works to keep the two separated!"

I'm told by a librarian that unless that author profile gets some followers, it will disappear, since there are now no books attached to it. I just followed, so if others do, it should help keep the clarification 'alive'.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

The only Helena Dixon I want is the one I offered above. The link that comes up for her now is the joint link, so the only way to get her is to put two spaces between first and last name. Admittedly the first link shows the choices which will also work.

Which profile has no books Patty? Because the 'other' one had heaps of erotica books; ours has the series we're following, which is 5 books.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I see what has happened - they've created a 'new' one to give the two options. So it'll only be by mistake that books will be added!!

[Carolyn]

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "That's terrific Patty! Let's hope that works to keep the two separated!"

I'm told by a librarian that unless that author profile gets some followers, it will disappear, since there..."

I've followed it.

[PattyMacDotComma]

I've now written (I hope) to her publisher and to her to ask that they add an author profile and also link her to Nell Dixon if they want to. I think that might allow the librarians a little more leeway to sort it out.

It's good to know about searching using two spaces between her first and last names, Brenda.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks for all your work Patty - yes, you'd be amazed at how many authors you can search for with one, two, three - even up to six or seven spaces. They are the ones that really confuse me!!

[PattyMacDotComma]

And now, it's fixed and legal. Helena Dixon. No more two spaces needed, as far as I know!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Patty :)

[Carolyn]

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "And now, it's fixed and legal. Helena Dixon. No more two spaces needed, as far as I know!"

That's even better Patty. She should be chuffed to see that page! Such an improvement and no confusion about whether she also writes "explicit romance"!

[marlin1]

B. Michael Radburn’s new book The Reach is currently ‘read now’ on Netgalley.
I’ve been hoping this one would pop up on Netgalley.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

OMG!!! Thank you Marlin!!!

[marlin1]

Brenda wrote: "OMG!!! Thank you Marlin!!!"
Ha,ha...glad to help Brenda 😜

[Carolyn]

Well spotted Marlin!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

marlin1 wrote: "Brenda wrote: "OMG!!! Thank you Marlin!!!"
Ha,ha...glad to help Brenda 😜"

LOL!!!

[Sarah]

marlin1 wrote: "B. Michael Radburn’s new book The Reach is currently ‘read now’ on Netgalley.
I’ve been hoping this one would pop up on Netgalley."

Oooohh... sounds really good! Thanks for the heads-up.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's book 3 in the series Sarah...

[Tien]

ooh, I have the first 2 books which I have yet to read... maybe this'll give me a push!

[Sarah]

Brenda wrote: "That's book 3 in the series Sarah..."

Is this a series which I really should read in order? If so, I'll pick up the others on Kindle.

[Carolyn]

Sarah wrote: "Brenda wrote: "That's book 3 in the series Sarah..."

Is this a series which I really should read in order? If so, I'll pick up the others on Kindle."

I think it would help as the main character does have some back history and ongoing events that are likely to be relevant. The Crossing and The Falls are the first two. I enjoyed them both :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sarah wrote: "Brenda wrote: "That's book 3 in the series Sarah..."

Is this a series which I really should read in order? If so, I'll pick up the others on Kindle."

I would recommend it, as Carolyn says Sarah :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Tien wrote: "ooh, I have the first 2 books which I have yet to read... maybe this'll give me a push!"

Definitely great reading Tien!

[Sarah]

Carolyn wrote: "I think it would help as the main character does have some back history and ongoing events that are likely to be relevant. The Crossing and The Falls are the first two. I enjoyed them both :)"

Thanks Carolyn and Brenda - I'll pick them up now!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Enjoy Sarah!

[Andrea]

A new historical fiction novel by Nikki Gemmell, called The Ripping Tree, is available for request. April publication.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Only available for download by ePub unfortunately.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

The Codebreakers by Alli Sinclair and A Home Like Ours by Fiona Lowe are available for request.

[Marianne]

Turning Point by Jeffery Deaver, a very quick read, only took me an hour, very much worth it, very entertaining, Read Now ATM

[Sharon]

A Winning Betrayal by Louise Guy Read now

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

A Child of My Own by Vanessa Carnevale is on NG for request.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

For fans of Lady Eleanor Swift, #5 in the series is available to request on NG - Mystery by the Sea by Verity Bright

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Stealing Time by Melbourne author Rebecca Bowyer is available for request