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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Starting a new thread for this - here's our old link:

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jools you're welcome to post about Angela Marsons again - the red "new" posts is back, so I thought a new thread would fix it :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Angela Marsons and Kim Stone fans headsup… from Angela Marsons fb page:

“Guys, I can finally share that the Kim Stone series of books has been optioned for TV by BBC Studios. Despite interest over the years we've always been waiting for the right fit and we feel that this team is just as passionate about the stories and will do a fantastic job of bringing these stories to life.”

Lorella Belli Literary Agency Ltd • Follow 9h•
Congratulations, Angela Marsons Author!
TV rights to the DI Kim Stone #crimethriller series have been optioned by BBC Studios & Bees and Honey Films
Read more here
https://tinyurl.com/46zrppuk

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Jülie ☼♄  wrote: "Angela Marsons and Kim Stone fans headsup… from Angela Marsons fb page:

“Guys, I can finally share that the Kim Stone series of books has been optioned for TV by BBC Studios. Desp..."

Now to guess who would make the best choice of actor for Kim Stone and also her team? 🤗

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's exciting news for the author Jools - thanks for sharing!

[Anna]

Dream come true perhaps!

[Marianne]

We had our 2nd inspection of our new home today, I've posted some pics on Facebook
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[Dale]

Marianne wrote: "We had our 2nd inspection of our new home today, I've posted some pics on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph......"

Getting closer Marianne.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "We had our 2nd inspection of our new home today, I've posted some pics on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph......"

Wow! Very fancy. Make sure you show us the photos of the finished product (with all your furniture) pretty please :)

[Niamh]

My great-grandmother passed away last week, and today was her funeral. Her parting words to all gathered, shared as a video, were "Do what you want, when you want, and tell everyone else where to stick it!" It was a great way for the service to end, it really cheered everyone up.

[Andrea]

Niamh wrote: "My great-grandmother passed away last week, and today was her funeral. Her parting words to all gathered, shared as a video, were "Do what you want, when you want, and tell everyone else where to s..."

Sending condolences Niamh, but I must say she sounds like a fabulous woman! 💕

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Niamh wrote: "My great-grandmother passed away last week, and today was her funeral. Her parting words to all gathered, shared as a video, were "Do what you want, when you want, and tell everyone else where to s..."

What a wonderful woman Niamh! Sympathies to you and your family on her passing - but what great words she left you with :)

[PattyMacDotComma]

I only just discovered an Aussie podcast called CrimeClub that you can listen to or watch on YouTube.

Goodreads doesn't allow links, but if you google QBD CrimeClub, you'll find the page with the interviews and photos of the authors so you can put a face to the name.
Or delete the spaces after each of the 4 dots for the link.

https: //www. qbd. com. au/crimeclub/

Kathy Reichs, Mick Herron, many Aussies chat. The sound is sometimes dodgy, but good otherwise.

[Karren]

Any Goodreads librarians be able to add a book for me please, It's Probably You by Jayne Denker, and it's released on the 3rd of January 2024 and the ISBN number is 9781761423260. Thanks so much, Karren.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It's in the database Karren, searching via ISBN. It's Probably You

For future reference, we have a Librarian's chat thread where these requests are made and completed. Please use this one next time: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Thanks :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I went to see Trent Dalton yesterday at a Dymocks lunch. He is such a good speaker. He told us the sad story behind Boy Swallows Universe and had half the audience in tears! Watch out for the series on Netflix.
Monday week I will be seeing Richard Osman. Can't wait!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sounds entertaining Phrynne! We're lucky to have so much talent around, both in Australia and those who are happy to visit us.

[Carolyn]

That would have been great Phrynne. I can imagine Trent Dalton would be an excellent speaker - he always wears his heart on his sleeve. I'm sure Richard Osman will be very entertaining, so you'll definitely enjoy that lunch too!

[Marianne]

DH and I are coming to the Richard Osman lunch too, will wave if I spot you, Phrynne

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Marianne wrote: "DH and I are coming to the Richard Osman lunch too, will wave if I spot you, Phrynne"

I will watch out for you Marianne:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

How many others were caught in the great Optus shut down??? I got up this morning to nothing on my phone or my computer. I got a lot of reading done this morning 🙂

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

One huge plus Phrynne!

[Marianne]

At the Richard Osman Dymocks Literary Lunch with Richard Glover interviewing. And a delicious dessert.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

That dessert was delicious! And Osman was very entertaining:) I especially enjoyed his stories about his mother and her colleagues in the retirement home!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

You almost photographed the back of my head on table 15!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Looks like fun was had by all!

[Carolyn]

Sounds like you both had a fabulous time (and a good dessert too!)

[Suz]

You ladies go to the good things, don't you!! Richard Glover would certainly be a good facilitator. I still have not read Osman..

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

The Dymocks lunches are great! Good food, nice people and excellent guest speakers. Richard Glover was lovely and Richard Osman was hilarious! As expected:)

[Marianne]

Phrynne wrote: "The Dymocks lunches are great! Good food, nice people and excellent guest speakers. Richard Glover was lovely and Richard Osman was hilarious! As expected:)"

Yes, I thought Richard Glover asked excellent questions

[Carolyn]

Usually I've read a few books in a few sections of the Goodreads Choice Awards, but this year I've hardly read any and those I have I don't want to vote for. How's every one else finding the selections?

[Andrea]

Carolyn wrote: "Usually I've usually read a few books in a few sections of the Goodreads Choice Awards, but this year I've hardly read any and those I have I don't want to vote for. How's every one else finding th..."

I felt like I recognised a greater proportion of the nominees this year, but still had not read very many. I think I voted in 2-3 categories.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "Usually I've read a few books in a few sections of the Goodreads Choice Awards, but this year I've hardly read any and those I have I don't want to vote for. How's every one else finding the select..."

I voted in two categories, but both were for the same book. Some books are on my TBR list, but most I have never heard of!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Carolyn wrote: "Usually I've read a few books in a few sections of the Goodreads Choice Awards, but this year I've hardly read any and those I have I don't want to vote for. How's every one else finding the select..."

I voted for two books, one mystery, one fantasy. There were a few titles I have on my TBR and a few I recognised but have not planned to read.

[Marianne]

We may have keys to our new home tomorrow.....
and then the work of unpacking begins

[Marianne]

Carolyn wrote: "Usually I've read a few books in a few sections of the Goodreads Choice Awards, but this year I've hardly read any and those I have I don't want to vote for. How's every one else finding the select..."

Think I voted for four books.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "We may have keys to our new home tomorrow.....
and then the work of unpacking begins"

Good luck with it all Marianne!

[Dale]

Marianne wrote: "We may have keys to our new home tomorrow.....
and then the work of unpacking begins"
Nice to hear Marianne. Enjoy.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Good luck Marianne!!!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Marianne wrote: "We may have keys to our new home tomorrow.....
and then the work of unpacking begins"

Fingers crossed for you Marianne 🤞🍀

[Carolyn]

Marianne wrote: "We may have keys to our new home tomorrow.....
and then the work of unpacking begins"

How exciting Marianne! I'm guessing you won't be sorry to leave the Air B&B!

[PattyMacDotComma]

Marianne wrote: "We may have keys to our new home tomorrow.....
and then the work of unpacking begins"

Woohoo! Take your time and enjoy the new space.

[PattyMacDotComma]

Carolyn wrote: "Usually I've read a few books in a few sections of the Goodreads Choice Awards, but this year I've hardly read any and those I have I don't want to vote for. How's every one else finding the select..."

I recognise a few titles and covers, but I wouldn't vote for the one I read, and the other I haven't read yet.

[Marianne]

And we have keys!!!

[Carolyn]

Congratulations Marianne! Hope you've got the champagne on ice!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Wow! Awesome Marianne!

[Dale]

Marianne wrote: "And we have keys!!!
"

Congrats Marianne. Enjoy your new home.

[Sharon]

Congratulations Marianne!

[Helen]

Woohoo that is awesome news

[Marianne]

Carolyn wrote: "Congratulations Marianne! Hope you've got the champagne on ice!!"

The bubbly will wait until we are properly moved in. But yes, it's a big step forward, one we were hoping to take in February...