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[Charles]

@KafeCastro at "Suki" interviews author @Charles_E_Wells and digs out the "Good, Bad, & Ugly" of his life story.
http://www.readsuki.com/whats-your-st...

[Robin]

Hi ALL

I'M
Retired.
Married.
No children.
My debut novel[YA Paranormal/Time Travel/First Kiss
romance] entitled, "I Kissed a Ghost", should be
released in about two weeks.

I have a website/blog at http://www.mypennameonly.webs.com

I've duplicated the blog entries on
http://www.mypennameonly.blogspot.com and on
http://www.mypennameonly.wordpress.com

to make it easier for people to follow me.

Hope everyone here will consider following me and learn about my experience on my maiden journey to become an author.

THANKS

Robin Leigh Morgan
http://www.twitter.com/mypennameonly

[Jill]

Thank you for inviting me to be a part of this amazing group. my name is Jill and I love reading pretty much everything especially poetry and short stories. I am also a writer :) I do not come on often but will definitely update from time to time and take part in some discussions!

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Kevin wrote: "Hi, everyone.

I've just joined goodreads and this is my first Group. I would welcome anyone getting in touch. I'm UK-based and enjoy good literary fiction from around the world.

I also recently r..."

Charles wrote: "@KafeCastro at "Suki" interviews author @Charles_E_Wells and digs out the "Good, Bad, & Ugly" of his life story.
http://www.readsuki.com/whats-your-st..."

Robin Leigh wrote: "Hi ALL

I'M
Retired.
Married.
No children.
My debut novel[YA Paranormal/Time Travel/First Kiss
romance] entitled, "I Kissed a Ghost", should be
released in about two weeks.

I have a web..."

Jill wrote: "Thank you for inviting me to be a part of this amazing group. my name is Jill and I love reading pretty much everything especially poetry and short stories. I am also a writer :) I do not come on..."

So very happy to say WELCOME!!!

[Jayme]

Hi Everyone,
I'm happy to apart of the group. My name is Jayme. I love to read, my favorite genres are fantasy, science fiction, and comedy. I'm a fantasy author. My book, The Adventures of Miss Mind Shift is available in ebook stores.

[Helena]

Kevin,

Congratulations on a very great start in the world of publishing! Those are strong endorsements. I'm so glad the world of publishing is changing and enabling new authors to get their works out for the public to judge. In the "old" world, novellas had virtually no chance of publication.

I've published three books set in WWII. The first, "Chasing the Wind" is set in the Battle of Britain and late Wing Commander Bob Doe wrote me a handwritten letter to say it was "the best book" he had ever read about the Battle because "it got it smack on the way it was for us fighter pilots" -- but it didn't sell! I re-issued it in a Kindle edition under the title "Where Eagles Never Flew" last year, and at last sales are creeping up. So "Hurray for Kindle" and keep up the good work!

Helena
Helena P. Schrader
Chasing the Wind: A Story of British and German Pilots in the Battle of Britain
Hm. Just discovered "Where Eagles Never Flew" isn't on my list of books on Goodreads. I'll have to get it added. Meanwhile, if interested, you can find out more about it on amazon or at my author website: http://helenapschrader.com

[Jack]

Would like to thank Rick for the invite, and then say I not only love the group name, but the mission statement in your "Group Rules" as well. If you get a chance to read my "Why I Write" blog from a couple weeks ago http://themoronideception.blogspot.com/ , I think you'll find that I should fit in pretty well. If you like mystery/conspiracy thrillers in the vein of "Da Vinci Code" and "Dragon Tattoo," you can find out more about my first novel, "The Moroni Deception," both on Goodreads and at my website http://themoronideception.com/ where you can read the first 13 chapters. Look forward to participating in future group discussions, and would just add, I started Martin Cruz Smith's "Havana" last night. Very good so far. -JB

[Eric]

Thanks for the invitation, Rick. I am an author, based in Marblehead, MA. My most recent book is WHEN AMERICA FIRST MET CHINA: AN EXOTIC HISTORY OF TEA, DRUGS, AND MONEY IN THE AGE OF SAIL (Liveright, 2012), which was just selected by Kirkus Reviews as one of the top 100 Nonfiction books of the year (https://www.kirkusreviews.com/issue/2...). If you want to learn about me or the other books I have written, please visit my website: http://www.ericjaydolin.com. And whatever you do, don't stop reading! All the best, and Happy Holidays. Eric

[Anita]

Good Morning,
Thanks for the invite. I am a co-author of a book called Fluffy, Funny, and Fabulous: A Tale of Five Sisters. My website it www.thefivesisters.net. It about growing up in a small town, humor and serious moments.

Just like most of you I love to read. I love John Grisham and have just started with Lee Childs. I look forward to some fun exchanges.

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Eric wrote: "Thanks for the invitation, Rick. I am an author, based in Marblehead, MA. My most recent book is WHEN AMERICA FIRST MET CHINA: AN EXOTIC HISTORY OF TEA, DRUGS, AND MONEY IN THE AGE OF SAIL (Liverig..."

Anita wrote: "Good Morning,
Thanks for the invite. I am a co-author of a book called Fluffy, Funny, and Fabulous: A Tale of Five Sisters. My website it www.thefivesisters.net. It about growing up in a small tow..."

Jack wrote: "Would like to thank Rick for the invite, and then say I not only love the group name, but the mission statement in your "Group Rules" as well. If you get a chance to read my "Why I Write" blog fro..."

welcome all!!!

So happy you like Group name Jack!! My inspiration for starting the Group was to honor the memory of my favorite actor! and to provide a true online community for writers and readers to converse - with no politics or angst! just love of books,films and support for each other!

[Joyce]

Hello everyone. My name is Joyce Faulkner and I write...and read...in two genres -- Historical Fiction and Mystery/Thrillers. My most recent book is WINDSHIFT. It is historical fiction about the Women Air Service Pilots(WASP) during WW2. Last year, I released USERNAME which is a scary Mystery/Thriller about an aging serial killer who turns to the internet to lure his victims -- and an identity thief who finds her victims there as well -- and they target the same woman. All my work is on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. WINDSHIFT will also be available on iTunes shortly as an enhanced iBook. USERNAME will also be available there as an audio book.

I am currently reading Carolyn Schriber's marvelous historical novel, THE ROAD TO FROGMORE, which is about the Port Royal Experiment during the Civil War. As always, her books are well-researched AND so well-written that I have to make myself put it down or I wouldn't get ANY work done.

Anyway, thanks for the invitation, Rick. I look forward to the conversation.

J

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Joyce wrote: "Hello everyone. My name is Joyce Faulkner and I write...and read...in two genres -- Historical Fiction and Mystery/Thrillers. My most recent book is WINDSHIFT. It is historical fiction about the Wo..."

Welcome Joyce!!!!

[Jason]

Thanks Rick for the invitation. It's a pleasure to be part of a group connected to the greatest actor never to have won an Oscar.

Again, thanks Rick and welcome everyone.

[Helena]

Hello Everyone,

I was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of a professor, and travelled abroad for the first time at the age of two, when my father went to teach at the University of Wasada in Tokyo, Japan. Later, after time in Ann Arbor, the family lived in Brazil, England and Kentucky, but home was always the coast of Maine. There, my father’s family had roots. We had an old, white clapboard house perched above the boatyard in East Blue Hill.

It was the frequent travel and exposure to different cultures, peoples and heritage that inspired me to start writing creatively and to focus on historical fiction. I will never forget my father leading me through the Colosseum in Rome and explaining laconically "This is where they fed the Christians to the lions." My imagination was instantly ignited! Just where had they kept the lions? And where had the Christians been? Why hadn't the run away or hid? Such are the seeds of great works of fiction!

I never wanted to be forced to write what would sell at the expense of writing what was in my heart, however, so I decided not to pursue a "career" in writing. Instead I studied history at the University of Michigan, added a Master’s Degree in Diplomacy and International Commerce from Patterson School, University of Kentucky, and finally rounded off my education with a PhD in History from the University of Hamburg. The latter was earned with a ground-breaking dissertation on a leading member of the German Resistance to Hitler, General Friedrich Olbricht.

After that I worked as an investment advisor with Merrill Lynch and as an investor relations manager with a German bank, an American internet company and a German venture capital fund before joining the U.S. Foreign Service.

I published my first book in 1993, when my dissertation was released by a leading academic publisher in Germany; a second edition followed the following year after excellent reviews in major newspapers. Since then I have published three non-fiction books, starting with "Sisters in Arms" about women pilots in WWII, "The Blockade Breakers" about the Berlin Airlift and "Codename Valkyrie," a biography of General Olbricht, based on my dissertation. I have also published several award-winning historical novels set in World War Two and Ancient Sparta and a trilogy set the Middle Ages. For more information, visit my website: http://helenapschrader.com

I grew up sailing on the Maine coast and served as a petty officer on the sail-training schooners "Sir Winston Churchill" and "Malcolm Miller." I have owned three horses over the years and remain a resolute - if not particularly good - horsewoman. Last but not least, I own property in what was once Lacedaemon, where my husband and I plan to retire in the (not so) distant future.

[James]

C.l. wrote: "My name is James. My website is:
http://moneytellsstories.blogspot.com...

I have not publish any book yet

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Helena wrote: "Hello Everyone,

I was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of a professor, and travelled abroad for the first time at the age of two, when my father went to teach at the University of Wasada ..."

facinating post Helena! welcome!!

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Jason wrote: "Thanks Rick for the invitation. It's a pleasure to be part of a group connected to the greatest actor never to have won an Oscar.

Again, thanks Rick and welcome everyone."

Welcome Jason...amazing that James Mason never won an Oscar- nominated 3 times..yet after reading so much about him..I really do not think he cared a great deal..hated the pretention of Hollywood and he took great pride in not even showing up at Oscars when he was first Nominated for A Star Is Born after promising he would..."That event always does better when things don't go as planned"

[T. E.]

Hello, thanks for the group. My name is T. E. Avery. I wrote Murder By Plane, a historical murder mystery set in the 1930's. http://tinyurl.com/cpuntf7

[Sandy]

Hi there, I'm Sandy, and I've self-published three books, my latest being a romantic mystery/suspense called Blessed and Betrayed. I also blog about writing, inspiration, self help and comedy. I'm here to learn, help, promote and hopefully be promoted in return :) All my blogs and info regarding my books can be found on my website www.sandyappleyard.com thanks!

[Bunnie]

Eric Dolin, i am reading your book right now--i just finished the chapter on the "Opium Wars" this book is very well written and i am thoroughly enjoying it.i highly recommend it

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T. E. wrote: "Hello, thanks for the group. My name is T. E. Avery. I wrote Murder By Plane, a historical murder mystery set in the 1930's. http://tinyurl.com/cpuntf7"

Sandy wrote: "Hi there, I'm Sandy, and I've self-published three books, my latest being a romantic mystery/suspense called Blessed and Betrayed. I also blog about writing, inspiration, self help and comedy. I'..."

Mark wrote: "Thank you for the invitation. My name is Mark Miner, I have been writing for over 10 years and really enjoy it. Professionally I started out as a chef and now work as a television consultant for ..."

A great welcome to T.E., Mark and Sandy!!!

[Marit]

I am absolutely thrilled to share some good news: I just learned that I have won a Gold Honor for Distinguished Illustration from the Mom's Choice Awards for my book Song for Papa Crow!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764...

[Joe]

Hi everyone. Thank you for the invitation. I'm Joe Corso and my favorite authors at the moment are Vince Flynn, Mark Greaney and R.M. Peake. I'm the author of The Starlight Club, and the co-author of The Time Portal. Visit my website www.corsobooks.com because I have a time travel clue that's hiding in plane sight on my home page. Email me at corsobooks@yahoo.com and tell me what it is and I'll email you a free pdf copy of The Time Portal.

[[deleted user]]

Hi, Rick, and thanks so much for the invitation. For those of you who don't know me, I'm the author of the Stephanie Chalice Mystery Series. There are four books out so far. The latest, Our Honored Dead, was just released and is averaging 4.5 Stars on Amazon with a super review from Rachel Dove at the Kindle Book Review. Hope you'll check out Chalice in time for the holidays.
Have a very Merry Merry & a hoot of a New Year.
Larry

Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/Honored-Stephan...

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Lawrence wrote: "Hi, Rick, and thanks so much for the invitation. For those of you who don't know me, I'm the author of the Stephanie Chalice Mystery Series. There are four books out so far. The latest, Our Honored..."

Joe wrote: "Hi everyone. Thank you for the invitation. I'm Joe Corso and my favorite authors at the moment are Vince Flynn, Mark Greaney and R.M. Peake. I'm the author of The Starlight Club, and the co-author..."

welcome Joe and Lawrence!

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Marit wrote: "I am absolutely thrilled to share some good news: I just learned that I have won a Gold Honor for Distinguished Illustration from the Mom's Choice Awards for my book Song for Papa Crow!
http://www...."

CONGRATS!!! Marit!!! well earned!!

[T. E.]

Congrats!

[Cindy]

Thank you for the invite Rick. I am a children's author. I have two books out in the series as of now. I am hopeful that book 3 and 4 will be published in 2013. I look forward to discussions and getting to know what looks to be a great group of people.

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Cindy wrote: "Thank you for the invite Rick. I am a children's author. I have two books out in the series as of now. I am hopeful that book 3 and 4 will be published in 2013. I look forward to discussions and ge..."

Wonderful Cindy!!
so very happy to have you as a member!!
Welcome!!
Rick

[James]

I like to share 3 stories from my life at http://moneytellsstories.blogspot.com...

Cheers and thanks,

James Oh

[Marit]

Rick wrote: "Marit wrote: "I am absolutely thrilled to share some good news: I just learned that I have won a Gold Honor for Distinguished Illustration from the Mom's Choice Awards for my book Song for Papa Cro..."

Thank you, Rick!

[Marit]

T. E. wrote: "Congrats!"

Thank you!

[Benjamin]

Well, I've been lagging behind on my interactions. It has been a busy six months for me that my to-read list is in the hundreds and I feel like a heel for all the books I've picked up and abandoned since August.

I'm Benjamin Smith. I am a goodreads author but I'm not going to overtly promote my book right now because if you like me you'll find me and it'll be all the more fun for you.

My big event coming up in January is I get to have my copy of a book I'm enthralled with at present signed by the author. I'm also planning on finishing the final draft of my next book and proofing it for publication sometime around March or April provided I can't find a LA interested in taking it to the big boys.

:)

Blog: http://thedailybrood.blogspot.com/?sp...

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

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Benjamin wrote: "Well, I've been lagging behind on my interactions. It has been a busy six months for me that my to-read list is in the hundreds and I feel like a heel for all the books I've picked up and abandoned..."

welcome Benjamin!!!

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My first children's picture book, Mama's Purse, was released October 1, 2012. I am excited to connect with other authors and exchange marketing ideas and other helpful tips. Please visit my website. I also have facebook pages for my publishing company, my book, my author page, and a twitter page. It sure is a lot of work to be a writer..but so worth it! I look forward to learning about your work :) Thank you for your time and good luck with your books!
http://www.ajsbooksllc.com/
http://www.facebook.com/ajschildrensb...
http://www.facebook.com/MamasPurse
http://www.facebook.com/ajirvingauthor
https://twitter.com/ajkidbooks

[Desiree]

hi all sorry i have not posted for while well trying to read and blog on site if you need a reviewer i do the book usually with in couple of day but it does take some time to get caught up i have about 20 book to blogon they are going t get done on sati hve gr goggle and pin and then link and then twitter fb all get book reviews

[Kate]

I've been a member of this group forever but have just managed to get my life to slow down a little so I am officially stopping in to introduce myself and say, "HIIII!"

I'm a mom and a wife first but I'm also a writer. I've worked as a copywriter for about four years now and I've been working on my first novel for about a year. It's set to debut next summer.

I'm also an avid reader. I'm not really specific to one genre. I enjoy contemporary romance, fantasy, fantasy romance, murder, mystery, etc. I've even read a couple of zombie apocalypse books. Pretty much, I enjoy anything that keep my attention.

I'm a Gray's Anatomy and Vampire Diaries fanatic but I also like to laugh so I'm also slightly addicted to How I Met Your Mother. Movies are a bit more enticing to me than television shows though, especially rom-coms.

I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone better and hope to spend some more time soon digging further into the group. Nice meeting you all!

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Cathy wrote: "I've been a member of this group forever but have just managed to get my life to slow down a little so I am officially stopping in to introduce myself and say, "HIIII!"

I'm a mom and a wife first..."

Super to have you here Cathy!

[Jean]

I've been reading for a while but I guess it's time to stop lurking. I'm a Welsh writer and photographer living in the south of France after years teaching English. I've published 14 books, every which way except bestselling, and I look forward to meeting you.

At the moment I live in the 12th century and it suits me, so I'll probably stay there awhile in my historical novels.

I'm not finding it easy to figure out the threads and groups so buzz me if I get the etiquette wrong or miss something.

[Kate]

Jean wrote: "I've been reading for a while but I guess it's time to stop lurking. I'm a Welsh writer and photographer living in the south of France after years teaching English. I've published 14 books, every w..."

Hi, and welcome Jean!

[Terry]

Hi Rick, thanks for the comment! I am a new author of a sci-fi adventure series called The Gideon Legacy, the 1st book is Gideon's Loop and has received 5-star reviews on amazon.com. The book has been received well in my local area but Ineed to spread the word to the rest of the world. My name is Terry Persinger and my email is tlpmag@aol.com and thanks for all you do.

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Terry wrote: "Hi Rick, thanks for the comment! I am a new author of a sci-fi adventure series called The Gideon Legacy, the 1st book is Gideon's Loop and has received 5-star reviews on amazon.com. The book has b..."

Welcome Terry!

[Dawn]

Thank you, Rick, for the invite. The group sounds interesting and fun. I like to read a variety of things, from scary stuff to educational non-fiction. My stories, poems, and articles have been published on several online literary e-zines and in several hard-copy newspapers. I'm currently working on a middle-grade mystery novel, an adult literary horror novel, and a young adult/new adult adventure novel. Otherwise, I work as a registered nurse.

[V.S.]

HI everyone, Looks like an exciting busy group. So happy to be here. My name is Virginia although I use my initials when writing (V.S.Nelson). Author of the series, SEKHMET;s GUARDIANS and several others. If we are not already friends of FB send me an invite!

[Dellani]

Rick, thanks so much for the invitation. I am an author with four published novels. I'm hoping to get even more of my novels published in 2013. Meanwhile, look for my romance novels: Indian Summer, The Ninja Tattoo and Dulcet as well as my sci-fi novel, Lone Wolf.

[S.S.]

Hello everyone,
Thank you Rick for the invitation to join this wonderful group. I am an author of three published novels, 'The Impossible President,' 'The Feet Of Darkness,' would be re-release soon and 'Tales Of Five Lies.'
I have several novels on the pipeline which would be published next year and I also have a very active website/blog where I publish short stories and life related issues, here is the link; http://seyisandradavid.org
I intend to make lot of friends in this group because I love meeting new people! I am happy to be here!!

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Virginia wrote: "HI everyone, Looks like an exciting busy group. So happy to be here. My name is Virginia although I use my initials when writing (V.S.Nelson). Author of the series, SEKHMET;s GUARDIANS and several ..."

Dawn wrote: "Thank you, Rick, for the invite. The group sounds interesting and fun. I like to read a variety of things, from scary stuff to educational non-fiction. My stories, poems, and articles have been pub..."

Dellani wrote: "Rick, thanks so much for the invitation. I am an author with four published novels. I'm hoping to get even more of my novels published in 2013. Meanwhile, look for my romance novels: Indian Summer,..."

Seyi wrote: "Hello everyone,
Thank you Rick for the invitation to join this wonderful group. I am an author of three published novels, 'The Impossible President,' 'The Feet Of Darkness,' would be re-release soo..."

So very happy to welcome all four of our great new members!!!

[Bruce]

Hello everyone, and thanks to Rick for inviting me to join the group.
I am a fantasy author with 3 books currently available on Kindle with my fourth coming in January. Find out a little more about me and my books here:
http://amzn.to/12uIHaJ
I look forward to getting to know everyone.
Bruce Blake

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Bruce wrote: "Hello everyone, and thanks to Rick for inviting me to join the group.
I am a fantasy author with 3 books currently available on Kindle with my fourth coming in January. Find out a little more about..."

Welcome Bruce!!!

[Jack]

Sword of Marathon

Hi Everyone, I'd like to thank Rick for inviting me to this group. If there's anything anyone would like to know about my first novel, Sword of Marathon, or how I'm progressing on its sequel dealing with the battles of Thermopylae and Salamis, then I'm more than happy to respond. All I can say, is that King Leonidas is developing into something that has never been seen before, and Xerxes is even worse than I first imagined when I started writing this second book! :-) I'm currently reading Snow Crash, by Neal Stephenson, and working my way once again through the Aubreyiad, by Patrick O'Brian, which is something I do once every couple of years. FYI, Sword of Marathon was previously only available on Amazon, as either a Paperback or a Kindle eBook version, but it is now available on iTunes, Barnes & Noble, and
Smashwords, in various eBook and paperback formats.