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January 2023 Group Read with Guest Author, Jonathan Janz
Jonathan wrote: "Sally wrote: "Finished yesterday, loved every second [spoilers removed] Lizzie was chosen as my book girlfriend for this one, because obviously. Jonathan, please write more books in this style! Y..."
You're welcome! Yes! Keep us posted! Run with whatever idea it is, I'm sure it's great!
Jonathan, I just want to really thank you for engaging with us here. I am always more "star struck" with authors or illustrators than with actors, and am often disappointed, but you are such a gem! You've really given us the time and so much effort to be involved in this discussion. It means a lot to a lot of us.
I second Kandice!Jonathan, you really know how to make us feel special and you always seem to be so upbeat. Many of us know how hard you work, between your writing, your job and your family. For you to carve out some of your precious time to be here with us, it means a LOT!
I'm loving the dysfunctional family with the dueling sisters and brother and the constant insults and comments. Another difference. A standard gothic with special seasoning.Another ominous surprise awaits at the end of Chapter 10. I finished that chapter earlier this morning.
Kandice wrote: "Jonathan, I just want to really thank you for engaging with us here. I am always more "star struck" with authors or illustrators than with actors, and am often disappointed, but you are such a gem!..."That's so kind of you, Kandice! I'm genuinely enjoying being here and spending time with you all. Thank you for being awesome!
Hi all! Just downloaded this and am going to read some before bed. Gothic horror is always best read in the winter, I find! :)
I started this last night. I'm not usually such a fan of gothic horror so I'm hoping this can change me mind.
Just finished reading Part Two.I have to say this is nothing like the other gothic novels I have read.
If more of them were as engrossing as this, I would definitely read more gothic horror.
Michael wrote: "I'm loving the dysfunctional family with the dueling sisters and brother and the constant insults and comments. Another difference. A standard gothic with special seasoning.Another ominous surpris..."
Thank you, Michael! Yes, they are so dysfunctional! Those verbal sparring matches were fun to write. :-)
Char wrote: "I second Kandice!Jonathan, you really know how to make us feel special and you always seem to be so upbeat. Many of us know how hard you work, between your writing, your job and your family. For ..."
That's so kind of you, Char. Thank you so much. I'm having a blast!
Sarah wrote: "Hi all! Just downloaded this and am going to read some before bed. Gothic horror is always best read in the winter, I find! :)"We're so happy to have you here, Sarah!
Gareth wrote: "I started this last night. I'm not usually such a fan of gothic horror so I'm hoping this can change me mind."Thanks for checking it out, Gareth!
Michael wrote: "Just finished reading Part Two.I have to say this is nothing like the other gothic novels I have read.
If more of them were as engrossing as this, I would definitely read more gothic horror."
That's so great to hear. Thank you, Michael!
I finished reading this morning. Outstanding!Here's a review, mostly spoiler free except for some general comments . . . . .https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Michael wrote: "I finished reading this morning. Outstanding!Here's a review, mostly spoiler free except for some general comments . . . . .https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Thank you for that review, Michael. I really enjoyed it!
Just finished! Wow I didn’t want to put it down. Congratulations Jonathan on such a well-written gothic tale! https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... :) looking forward to reading more of your work in the future
Sarah wrote: "Just finished! Wow I didn’t want to put it down. Congratulations Jonathan on such a well-written gothic tale! https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... :) looking forward to reading more of ..."What a magnificent review! I appreciate it so much, Sarah. Thank you!!!
I'm jumping into this group read now after finishing another for the group. This looks great! I've just downloaded & can't wait to start!
Heehee, have fun Brenna!
Brenna wrote: "I'm jumping into this group read now after finishing another for the group. This looks great! I've just downloaded & can't wait to start!"Thank you for joining us, Brenna!
I just finished chapter 14, WOW. Dude this book is FUN. I can’t wait to keep reading. Also, Jonathan, super interested in your horror western book, I think it’s called Dust Devils? Gonna be my next book by you bro!
Calvin wrote: "I just finished chapter 14, WOW. Dude this book is FUN. I can’t wait to keep reading. Also, Jonathan, super interested in your horror western book, I think it’s called Dust Devils? Gonna be my next..."I loved Dust Devils Calvin! I think you’ll also enjoy it if you’re liking this one.
Calvin wrote: "I just finished chapter 14, WOW. Dude this book is FUN. I can’t wait to keep reading. Also, Jonathan, super interested in your horror western book, I think it’s called Dust Devils? Gonna be my next..."That's fantastic! Thank you. Yes, it's called Dust Devils. I'm really fond of that one and hope you dig it too!
Ginger wrote: "Calvin wrote: "I just finished chapter 14, WOW. Dude this book is FUN. I can’t wait to keep reading. Also, Jonathan, super interested in your horror western book, I think it’s called Dust Devils? G..."Thank you so much, Ginger!
Kimberly wrote: "I think my next (after current reads) will be Blood Country!"Fantastic! That world is such a fun one for me. Bleak, but rife with possibilities. I've been thinking a lot of doing a third one.
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I really like what I’ve read of it so far.
Latasha wrote: "I started this earlier this week and had planned on reading it in one go this weekend but my niece came over and she doesn’t stop talking long enough to breathe, let alone read. 😑 I really like w..."
Hahahaha! Your niece sounds like fun. :-)
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My son that age is online too much to talk--except when he wants food... LOL!
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My son that age is online too much to talk--except when he wants food... LOL!"
well that phone is never far from her hand. She went to a friend's house so i will get a few hours of reading in.
My son usually comes to stay with us on the weekends, and despite being 29, he also doesn't seem to need to take breath breaks! And he has ADHD so ends up dragging me on all his excursions! It's fun, but I end up tired and don't read.
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Just finished the book this morning. What an absolutely fun ride. It was a pleasure finding out about J Janz through this discussion, and once again thank you so much Jonathan for joining us! It has been so awesome seeing you interact with everyone. I really enjoyed your answer to the question of possible inspirations for this book. Definitely looking forward to reading Dust Devils as well as the Siren one (can’t remember the name😩). Keep up the awesome work brotha. Also, is there anywhere I can buy signed copies of those two??
Calvin, I love your enthusiasm! :)
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Char, I love your involvement and enthusiasm as well! Thanks for your part in making this a dope place to read with likeminded individuals👊🏼
What a great story so far; love the bickering sisters, so real. Trying to make some time to knock out the last third. It just took the turn and now the shit’s coming out!! Great writing style.
Kandice wrote: "My sin usually comes to stay with us on the weekends, and despite being 29, he also doesn't seem to need to take breath breaks! And he has ADHD so ends up dragging me on all his excursions! It's fu..."Hah! Yes. Fun and exhausting.
Latasha wrote: "wow, that dinner party took a turn I didn't expect! I was thinking, these people fight so much! i got to read a big chunk, I'm around 60% or so."Yes! That dinner...so many etiquette rules broken there. An absolute clinic on what not to do at the dinner table. :-)
Calvin wrote: "Just finished the book this morning. What an absolutely fun ride. It was a pleasure finding out about J Janz through this discussion, and once again thank you so much Jonathan for joining us! It ha..."Thank YOU, Calvin! I really appreciate that!
A true (gothic) romance!!! I'm in love with Lizzie!
Latasha wrote: "oh, and my favorite word showed up- phantasmagorical. any variation of phantasmagoria."Confession: I love that word.
Calvin wrote: "Char, I love your involvement and enthusiasm as well! Thanks for your part in making this a dope place to read with likeminded individuals👊🏼"Char is a rock star.
Todd wrote: "What a great story so far; love the bickering sisters, so real. Trying to make some time to knock out the last third. It just took the turn and now the shit’s coming out!! Great writing style."Thank you so much, Todd! I do love the way those sisters go after each other. :-)
This is my first Jonathan Janz book, so I'm excited to be reading this with y'all. I just started last night.I love the title and the old school feel to the cover art. It reminded me of Victoria Holt novels of the 1970s.
I've made it to Part II - Castle Magnus. I am really enjoying the writing style, which seems to blend the old fashioned feel of a late 19th century novel while at the same time being using more modern structures in the dialogue.
Good stuff so far!
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Holy shmoly indeed. I finished the book last night and I am still wiping the blood off of my brow! Whew!
Kasia wrote: "Gah just got to end of chapter 4... holy shmoly :("If that's the part I think it is...yeah. It's awful. Undeniably, deeply awful.
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Thank you so much, Paul! I really appreciate that!