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[Mike]

My publisher is giving away four copies of my latest supernatural thriller "The Telling" here on Goodreads. Contest ends tomorrow! http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

[Roy]

Hi! I am R. Murry, author of the Audubon Caper http://www.amazon.com/The-Audubon-Cap... published March 22,2012 by Black Rose Writing. I am an avid reader with eclectic reading habits,reading anything from Ralph Waldo Emerson to John Grisham. Dabbled in Philosophy, Psychology, and Mythology. Also Comedy:Jon Stewart and Chelsea Handler - Get the Picture. So, I guess I can and want to converse BOOKS.

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R. wrote: "Hi! I am R. Murry, author of the Audubon Caper http://www.amazon.com/The-Audubon-Cap... published March 22,2012 by Black Ro..."

Anna wrote: "Hey group! Am also glad to be a part of this group. Thanks to Rick for all his support! I have been a little quiet b/c I've been working on this: www.facebook.com/paintstopboom - I would love this ..."

Mike wrote: "My publisher is giving away four copies of my latest supernatural thriller "The Telling" here on Goodreads. Contest ends tomorrow! http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho..."

Great to have you as members!!!!

[Ginger]

Hi all!
Sorry I am just getting around to this now. My name is Ginger, and I am also new to the group. I am a lifetime reader and recent (accidental) novelist of romantic historical fiction. I adore Anya Seton, Jean Plaidy/Victoria Holt, Jane Austen, Bronte Sisters, etc...
My first novel, El Rey: A Novel of Renaissance Iberia, takes place in 16th century Portugal and Spain, and the writing cleary reflects the aforementioned influences. I have excerpts available here on Goodreads and at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/El-Rey-Renaissa...

I am happy to have found a group of avid readers and look forward to some intelligent conversation and interesting recommendations!

[Anne]

Ginger wrote: "Hi all!
Sorry I am just getting around to this now. My name is Ginger, and I am also new to the group. I am a lifetime reader and recent (accidental) novelist of romantic historical fiction. I ado..."

Hi Ginger,
I am here too-LOL. It sees like we are velcroed together when it comes to our interests.
To all the people on JM group, Ginger's book is absolutely Phabulous. I loved it and gave it a 5*****

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Ginger wrote: "Hi all!
Sorry I am just getting around to this now. My name is Ginger, and I am also new to the group. I am a lifetime reader and recent (accidental) novelist of romantic historical fiction. I ado..."

wonderful to welcome you Ginger!!!

[Ginger]

Thanks for the warm welcome. And Anne, great minds think alike! Ha! Ha!

[Roy]

This Hi conversations are great, but when do we talk Turkey - about writing.

[Philip]

My cartoon box set, Scenes of Strangeness, is free as a Kindle book tonight and tomorrow for Memorial Day (5/27-28). Check it out at http://amzn.to/Scenes-of-Strangeness

If you don't have a Kindle, download a free Kindle App at http://amzn.to/GetFreeKindle

[Melinda]

Hi, I'm a children's and teens fiction writer from New Zealand. I blog on writing and I'm currently studying Children's literature at university. Favourite writers?Austen, Gaiman, Margaret Mahy, Le Guin and Tolkien and many many, many more. You can never have, or read, too many books.

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R. wrote: "This Hi conversations are great, but when do we talk Turkey - about writing."

Just check the dozens and dozens of other threads= about every topic concerning writing and books arecovered R. - I also- as Moderator - made the decision to leave the Group open for all members to start their own threads if they feel something is not being discussed- so I welcome you to start your own thread - good title "Taking Turkey about Writing" :<)

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Philip wrote: "My cartoon box set, Scenes of Strangeness, is free as a Kindle book tonight and tomorrow for Memorial Day (5/27-28). Check it out at http://amzn.to/Scenes-of-Strangeness

If you don't have a Kindl..."

Melinda wrote: "Hi, I'm a children's and teens fiction writer from New Zealand. I blog on writing and I'm currently studying Children's literature at university. Favourite writers?Austen, Gaiman, Margaret Mahy, Le..."

A very warm welcome to Melinda and Phillip!!

[Kim]

Hello everyone! Thank you Rick for the invitation. I love the thread topics in this group and look forward to exploring more deeply.

I'm a speculative fiction author - grew up in California and now live in Australia. I've two series out with HarperCollins Voyager Aus and am working on a third.


I write what I love, fantasy/SF but I also write about astrology, mythology and the law of attraction. You can see more on my websites The 11th House, FalconAstrology.com and KimFalconer.com.

I love to read everything under the sun and moon! Thanks again Rick for the connection!

[Benjamin]

Well, after such a cordial invitation, I'm happy to introduce myself to this interesting and eclectic group. My name is Benjamin Smith. I'm a self-published author of two books; one a science fiction suspense novel, Atlas, available through Amazon, B&N, and in all eFormats through Smashwords. My second is a brief erotica collection I simply named Sketches.

I've been a reader most of my life and an experimental writer since I was 14. I hold degrees in English and Journalism and a Masters in Playwriting. Beyond all that there's not much to state accept that I enjoy volunteer theatre and work in secondary and post-secondary education.

LINKS:

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13...

http://www.amazon.com/Atlas-Novel-The...

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

[Connor]

I'd like to introduce myself as the author of The B-Squad series of action thrillers

[Roy]

I just finished Joni Rodger's book FIRST YOU WRITE - great read. Anyone else?

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Benjamin wrote: "Well, after such a cordial invitation, I'm happy to introduce myself to this interesting and eclectic group. My name is Benjamin Smith. I'm a self-published author of two books; one a science ficti..."

Connor wrote: "I'd like to introduce myself as the author of The B-Squad series of action thrillers"

Kim wrote: "Hello everyone! Thank you Rick for the invitation. I love the thread topics in this group and look forward to exploring more deeply.

I'm a speculative fiction author - grew up in California and n..."

So very happy to welcome Benjamin, Connor and Kim!!!

[Eliza]

Hi, I'm Eliza March erotic romance author. I've been an avid reader all my life so being a part of a wonderful readers' group is always a pleasure. I'm anxious to read your recommendations. I love mystery and action, fantasy and I believe everything's better with romance. LOL
You can find me, some fun, and my books at my Blog http://elizamarch.blogspot.com

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Eliza wrote: "Hi, I'm Eliza March erotic romance author. I've been an avid reader all my life so being a part of a wonderful readers' group is always a pleasure. I'm anxious to read your recommendations. I love ..."

WELCOME Eliza!!!!

[Roy]

Eliza: I recommend these - Phil Torcivia's book: http://www.goodreads.com/search?q=Fif...

and my book:
http://www.goodreads.com/search?q=The...

[S.L.]

Hello Everyone. Thanks for inviting me to this group. I am S.L. Pierce, indie author. And book lover! Especially mystery/thrillers.

[L.A.]

Hi all, I'm Lee Taylor, the author of 2 novels. One based on the old saying - 'Night, night, sleep tight & don't let the bedbugs bite.' An alien bug story about man-eating insects....Plus, I've written a zombie style story about a small farming town that uses a new chemical fertilizer to enhance the growth of crops, but it turns out to be the reason to why the dead are rising to feast on the living...
If you want to know more about me & my stories then please look at my website - www.morgueofthedead.webs.com

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Lee wrote: "Hi all, I'm Lee Taylor, the author of 2 novels. One based on the old saying - 'Night, night, sleep tight & don't let the bedbugs bite.' An alien bug story about man-eating insects....Plus, I've wri..."

S.L. wrote: "Hello Everyone. Thanks for inviting me to this group. I am S.L. Pierce, indie author. And book lover! Especially mystery/thrillers."

Wonderful to welcome both of you! S.L. and Lee!!

[Darren]

Thanks Rick for the invitation.
My name is Darren Jacobs. I am an actor, and i recently co-wrote my first novel with David Ayres. The book is called Anumal Empire: Lazarball. Think 'Thundercats' meets 'Planet of the Apes' with elements of 'Tron'.

If you are interested then have a looks at
www.facebook.com/anumalempire
www.anumalempire.com
@anumalempire

Anumal Empire: Lazarball

Thanks
Darren

[Stefan]

Hi, all and thanks to Rick for the invite.

I'm an avid reader and movie buff. You can of course see my collection, read my reviews, and compare it to yours here on the site, but my movie collection is listed here if anyone's interested: My Collection at DVD Aficionado.

I read/watch a variety of genres and like to mix things up. At any given time, I'm working on 4-5 books, usually of different genres.

My favorite genres are Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction, and Classic Literature. Favorite authors include: Stephen King, J.R.R. Tolkien, Terry Brooks, Joe Hill, John Marco, George R.R. Martin, Lawrence Watt Evans, James Patterson, Mark Twain, Arthur Conan Doyle, Orson Scott Card, Anne Rice, Shel Silverstein, Lewis Carroll, Richard Matheson, Gary Larson and too many more to list. Favorite movies include The Godfather, Fight Club, The Matrix, The Lord of the Rings, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Predator, Braveheart, Star Wars, Memento, Goodfellas, Silence of the Lambs, The Shining, James Bond films, Quentin Tarantino films, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Vacation, Die Hard, The Outsiders, A River Runs Through It, Stand By Me, Platoon, As Good As It Gets, and the list goes on and on.

Anyway, that's a bit about me. I look forward to getting to know you all and participate in the group discussions here.

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Stefan wrote: "Hi, all and thanks to Rick for the invite.

I'm an avid reader and movie buff. You can of course see my collection, read my reviews, and compare it to yours here on the site, but my movie collecti..."

Darren wrote: "Thanks Rick for the invitation.
My name is Darren Jacobs. I am an actor, and i recently co-wrote my first novel with David Ayres. The book is called Anumal Empire: Lazarball. Think 'Thundercats' me..."

Great to have you with us Darren and Stefan!!!

[Ken]

Welcome aboard Darren and Stefan.

Stephan, that's one hell of a birthmark.

[Darren]

Ken wrote: "Welcome aboard Darren and Stefan.

Stephan, that's one hell of a birthmark."

Thanks, Ken.

Have a good day one and all!

[Neil]

My name is Neil Low, and I am the author of five noir murder mystery novels set in 1940s Seattle, WA (where I am a police captain). I am a big fan of Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett, who have greatly influenced my style. I chose to write about a "coming of age" detective, because I wanted to show the world in THICK AS THIEVES how a "soft boiled" gum shoe becomes a "hard boiled" detective, a term so often heard in reference to Chandler's Philip Marlow and Hammett's Sam Spade. Instead of wallowing in grief at the loss of his father at the hands of corrupt police officials, Alan Stewart sets out on a course of revenge, and while at it he delves into the "Crime of the Century," the kidapping of the Lindbergh baby. I followed THIEVES with SIGN OF THE DRAGON, UNREASONABLE PERSUASION, and UNHOLY ALLIANCE. My fifth novel is with the publisher, and we are deciding on a title at this writing. As you read my novels you'll see Alan's growth as he matures and toughens up. In that respect I suppose he is a lot like the wonderful Harry Potter, only with a strong libido and a Colt .45 on his hip. Alan soon becomes a student of life, partnering up with the very sexy Vera Deward, who has surprising talents of her own. Although more mature than Alan, there is a strong attraction between the two detectives, and they prove to be a very effective team. The police department relies on them for help with cases they have been ordered to leave along. All of my stories have a strong and accurate historical bases to them, and my laterst, UNHOLY ALLIANCE, deals with the real murder of a Seattle Police officer during the Prohibition Era. I read this old case while serving as the Department's Homicide Commander a few years back and decided it had been grossly mishandled 90 years before. The captain in that era ruled the officer's death a suicide, despite the fact he was shot twice in the face. I believe my fictionlaized handling of the story realistically portrays what might have actually have happened, complete with brothels and corruption. My favorite novel is Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, and I generally love literature. I've also read everything by William Faulkner, John Steinbeck, Mark Twain, Toni Morrion, and many others. However, as I mentioned, I also love and write noir murder mysteries. So in addition to Hammett and Chandler, I also quite enjoy James Elroy. My current favorite is Michael Connelly, because he captures courtroom drama as I have personally experienced it, while telling a very clever yarn. My wife's family is from Britain, and we try to stay caught up. Together we are enjoying watching Downton Abbie on Masterpiece Theater, and we're loving it very much. I look forward to reading others' posts, and as a police expert and lecturer, I'm quite willing to share my opinions on police procedures--at least the American ones. I don't know all the answers, but if I have a question that stumps me, I know who to ask to get an answer. Thank you! I am on Facebook and Twitter @TheMasterThief and my website is: http://neillow.com

[Jessica]

Thanks for inviting me to join the group, Rick. My name is Jessica Speart and I'm the author of the 10 book Rachel Porter Mystery Series involving a female special agent with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. My most recent book is Winged Obsession. It's narrative nonfiction and tells the story of the world's most notorious butterfly smuggler. As you can see, I'm pretty hooked on wildlife.
Howwever, my reading tastes vary and I'm looking forward to some good suggestions from this group.

[Stefan]

Ken wrote: "Welcome aboard Darren and Stefan.

Stephan, that's one hell of a birthmark."

Yeah, it's rough! Weird how it only shows up occasionally on game days and many other people here in Manhattan, KS seem to be afflicted with the same type of purple blotches.

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Jessica wrote: "Thanks for inviting me to join the group, Rick. My name is Jessica Speart and I'm the author of the 10 book Rachel Porter Mystery Series involving a female special agent with U.S. Fish & Wildlife ..."

Neil wrote: "My name is Neil Low, and I am the author of five noir murder mystery novels set in 1940s Seattle, WA (where I am a police captain). I am a big fan of Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett, who have..."

So very happy to welcome Neil and Jessica to our Community!!

[Neil]

Thanks for the invite, Rick. I love reading, writing, and talking about both.

[Gillian]

Hi, thanks for inviting me and greetings from the bottom of the world...I seem to have been reading non-stop for 40 years and still there are so many books unread...and I have been a writer for 15 years. I have been a talker for longer than either, so talking about both reading and writing is easy! Doing one is not so...

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Gillian wrote: "Hi, thanks for inviting me and greetings from the bottom of the world...I seem to have been reading non-stop for 40 years and still there are so many books unread...and I have been a writer for 15 ..."

Neil wrote: "Thanks for the invite, Rick. I love reading, writing, and talking about both."

A great big JAMES MASON welcome to Neil and Gillian!!!

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Hello! My name is Shadow!!!

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Shadow wrote: "Hello! My name is Shadow!!!"

welcome Shadow!!!!

[Ben]

Thank you Rick for the invitation and hello to everyone in the group. My name is Ben Portus. I'm an avid reader and debut author of The Last Ark, released as an ebook in May 2012. You can see my goodreads author profile at http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...

The author's I love are a varied bunch. Because I write young adult fiction I read a lot of it: Ally Kennen is superb (Bullet Boys, Beast, Berserk etc), Anthony Horowitz, Charlie Higson and Michael Grant are other favourites of mine. I also read a lot of literary fiction and political / anti-war non-fiction.

The Last Ark is an exciting, page turning adventure story aimed at young adult readers, but suitable for anyone aged 10+ including adults. The reviews for it on Amazon have been excellent and I'm delighted with how well it has been received. I'm currently writing the sequel, due out May 2013. Please feel free to read the reviews and 'look inside' to read the first two chapters free at www.amazon.co.uk/The-Last-Ark-ebook/d...

Happy reading everyone!

Ben.

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This is an invitation, for all of you, to join my new group called... Time is ticking, books are publishing! In my group (Which I just created) We get to read books on or own (I know, not being rushed to read a book) and we then post a discussion all about the book (how we felt, predictions for the series and so forth) I just started to invite members and have more than one opinion on the books. Don't worry! I'm probably going to make list of books (or make a poll) for at last 5-7 choices of books to read! Don't be rushed to read them all!!!! And if you don't want to see the spoilers, just don't look at the discussions on the book until you've finished or your comfortable to. If you already read the book, start a discussion then people would finish reading the book and start to post thoughts on the discussion that they thought of. I've put a lot of thought into it (LOL) for my members to not be rushed and to feel comfortable :) The first list of books I was thinking of for the members to think of reading was... Marked (#1), Vampire Academy (#1), Blood Red Road, The Immortal Rules, Wither, Intertwined, Angelfire, The Iron King, Daughter of Smoke and Fire, Hush Hush, and Cinder. If anyone has anymore suggestions they could email me.. and i would add that to the list! Hope you join and have a blast! HAPPY READING :)

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HERES THE LINK!!!!!

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http://www.goodreads.com/group/invite...

[Wally]

It's an honor to be invited to this group. My editor said, "Oh Rick, that's a good group." So thank you very much. I'm the author of The In-Ko-Pah Spirit, an action-adventure-paranormal story about an area I'm very familiar with. I read Cormac McCarthy, Don Winslow and Barry Gifford. I love their real yet strange characters who seem to live on the edge.

[RaShelle]

Thank you for the invite, Rick.
I write young adult. EXILED is a sci-fi romance as is ALIGNED, a short story that goes along with it. Book 2 in the series will be out later this year. I'm also about to release a fairytale retelling called BLOOD AND SNOW, which has revenants and vampires in it.
I also write romantic thrillers. SLEEPING ROSES is the first in the series. The second, entitled SECRET ROSES will be out 2013. You can find out more about me by visiting http://www.rashelleworkman.com
or twitter: @RaShelleWorkman

Thanks again!

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Shadow wrote: "This is an invitation, for all of you, to join my new group called... Time is ticking, books are publishing! In my group (Which I just created) We get to read books on or own (I know, not being rus..."

SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT GROUP!!

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Ben wrote: "Thank you Rick for the invitation and hello to everyone in the group. My name is Ben Portus. I'm an avid reader and debut author of The Last Ark, released as an ebook in May 2012. You can see my go..."

Great to welcome you Ben!!

[Anthony]

Thank you Rick for the invitation and for recently reviewing my legal thriller THE LAST JUSTICE. I look forward to participating in this fine group.

I hate to start my first post with self-promotion, but my publisher has run a FREE Kindle promotion for my book from June 4 to June 10, so I hope people will check it out:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Last-Justic...

Thanks again,
Anthony Franze
http://anthonyfranzebooks.com/

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Anthony wrote: "Thank you Rick for the invitation and for recently reviewing my legal thriller THE LAST JUSTICE. I look forward to participating in this fine group.

I hate to start my first post with self-promot..."

Welcome Anthony- I absolutely loved your book- The Last Justice!! Amazing thriller- right up my alley!!

[Anne]

Hi Anthony,
Just downloaded your book. sounds really good.
Thanks.

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Emily wrote: "Thank you for the invite, Rick! I am very excited to talk books with such a diverse community! I have a very eclectic taste in books, I enjoy some sci fi, fantasy, historical fiction, non-fiction, ..."

wonderful!!! welcome Emily!!

[Kristi]

Hello everyone! I'm Kristi and I will read just about anything.