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Thanks to Rick for the invitation to join. Have always been a big fan of James Mason's...particular favourites are Odd Man Out, North by Northwest and Spring and Port Wine. What a sterling, dependable actor he was. I live in the Uk and spend my time penning Sherlock Holmes pastiches which have the effect of keeping me out of mischief. Possibly. You can learn more at www.storiesfromlymelight.blogspot.co.uk

[Leeny]

Greetings! With warm eyes, a kind smile, and an open heart, I embrace a new journey which has only taken a single step to start! I have recently published "Time Out, Tune In, Turn On: Live the Path of Your Heart" and am oh, so new to the world of social networking! Leeny.

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David wrote: "Thanks to Rick for the invitation to join. Have always been a big fan of James Mason's...particular favourites are Odd Man Out, North by Northwest and Spring and Port Wine. What a sterling, dependa..."

Well said David!! a truly remarkable actor--James Mason!!

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I welcome our new members!!!

[Lianne]

Thank you, Rick, for the invitation.

I'm a Christian, a housewife, and an author. My debut novel is

Be sure to check for a giveaway!

I love reading, especially fantasy and sci-fi.

Lianne

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Lianne wrote: "Thank you, Rick, for the invitation.

I'm a Christian, a housewife, and an author. My debut novel is

Be sure to check for a giveaway!

I ..."

Leslie wrote: "Hi there! As a novelist and classic film buff (Writers Guild member/screenwriter/film school bg) I am happy to join you! I have a new book, What A Mother Know,s coming out in May and wrote it in th..."

Jennifer wrote: "Howdy folks! I'm the authoress (no one uses that word anymore!) of and
I'm a Texan, Christian, Obsessive Compulsive Reader and cult cla..."

Leeny wrote: "Greetings! With warm eyes, a kind smile, and an open heart, I embrace a new journey which has only taken a single step to start! I have recently published "Time Out, Tune In, Turn On: Live the Path..."

So happy to welcome you all!!

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Lex wrote: "Thanks for the invite, Rick!

I'm Lex Valentine. I'm an author of erotic romances. I write MF, MM and MMF books in the contemporary, paranormal and steampunk genres. All of my books have happy end..."

Welcome Lex!!!

[Michael]

I'm Michael Cerkas & I'm new to this Group. I am a writer/author and you can get a deeper glimpse into my values, ideas and suggestions for humanity @ cerkas.wordpress.com (where you can subscribe) or my Facebook Page @ The Inspired Verse (all 'likes' are Welcome!). I welcome feedback and ideas for new content.

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Michael wrote: "I'm Michael Cerkas & I'm new to this Group. I am a writer/author and you can get a deeper glimpse into my values, ideas and suggestions for humanity @ cerkas.wordpress.com (where you can subscribe..."

so very happy to welcome you Michael!!

[Lakaii]

Hello all! My name is Lakaii and I'm a new member to this group. I thank you so much for the invitation, Rick :-) I look forward to getting to know everyone and participating in the many discussions.
I am a new author and my first Fiction novel, On the Inside Looking Out, just went on sale Friday. If you enjoy fast paced, relatable, humorous and drama filled literature, with characters you will really love…… or hate, check it out by participating in my give-away or purchasing it using the below links. Feel free to also visit my website www.lakaii.com. I look forward to everything to come! Thanks again!
http://www.amazon.com/Inside-Looking-...
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/on-th...

[Gordon]

Thank you for the invite . I am an avid bibliophile , specifically crime , mystery & sci-fi but also read non-fiction , science & just about any genre that
has gripping tales . As part of a publishing team , we have produced
3 novels in the last 2 years and are on track to produce at least 2 more
this coming year .
Sincerely
Gordon

[Connie]

Hello, I'm Connie Spittler, a long time published author of nature essays, poetry, short stories,memoir. I'm excited to have just released my new novel "Powerball 33" on Amazon, print and ebook, about the meaning of money. Called by reviewers: "thought provoking, funny, poignant. Reads like a movie." About a nice guy who wins the lottery and goes on a crazy ride through sudden wealth. I've loved to read since grade school and enjoy all kinds of books. I especially appreciate readers. They make the best friends. One of my books "The Desert Eternal" was on the list of 2008 Southwest Book of the Year. So whether it's fiction or non-fiction, I'll be writing or reading it.
Happy New Year to all,
Connie Spittler

[Jesse]

Hey Everyone,

I wanted to thank Rick for his invitation, and I'm looking forward to hearing about some good new books!

I'm a writer by profession and my first book, My Grandfather's War, was published almost a year ago now (doesn't seem possible). It's the combined story of my grandfather's time in World War II, when he was captured at the Battle of the Bulge, imprisoned in a Nazi POW camp, and liberated by the tanks of General Patton, and the time we spent together at the end of his life, after he underwent open-heart surgery and came to live with me as he recovered. My favorite, heart-stopping review called it a "Cross between Tuesdays with Morrie and Flags of our Fathers".

I love reading just about anything I can get my hands on, and with my book tour finally over I feel I can finally enjoy time with a few books again, so I'd love to hear people's suggestions and participate in the group. Thanks!

Jesse Cozean

[Lynda]

Tentative Hi from me way over here in South Africa. I am new to the game. Still a tad afraid to press any buttons just in case my computer explodes!! i do apoligise up front for any spelling errors because i cannot spell to save my life! I have one book out there, and am hoping someone ANYONE will read it and post a good review (hint hint) My book is Total Surrender. Thank you so much for the invite to this group. I am looking forward to getting to know you all.

[P.J.]

Hi, Rick and group,
Thank you for the invitation to join your book club.
I'm PJ, I live in Florida, and love to read and write. I'm new to joining book clubs, but I'm looking forward to getting to know the group. I wrote my first children's book called The Mystic Princesses and the Whirlpool, and it can be seen here on Goodreads.

I'm finding a lot of new books to read here on Goodreads. I just read October Snow by Jenna Brooks and I'm currently reading Blue Coyote Motel by Dianne Harman.

[Robin]

Hello GR Gang, thanks to Rick for the invite, and thanks for allowing me to become a part of the fun here. I'm Robin P Waldrop, mom of 5 grand mom of 5 and author of YA paranormal/fantasy books.(forgive my shameless behavior for plugging my books...lol)

I look forward to getting aquatinted with everyone and of course if any of you are interested in reading/reviewing just let me know.

;o)
Hugs

[Connie]

Hello. I'm Connie Spittler, published author, new to this group. I filled out a comment about my new novel POWERBALL 33 but didn't see it appear so I'm trying again. POWERBALL is thought provoking, funny and poignant, about the meaning of money,about the beauty of a simple life while on a crazy ride through sudden wealth accompanied by off kilter characters. Hope this post is not redundant. It may have gone to a different area. I'm trying to learn about all this. Connie

[Wodke]

Hello all, thank you for the invite! We are co-writing team Karen Wodke and PJ Hawkinson, writing under the name Wodke Hawkinson. So happy to be part of this wonderful group!

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Leslie wrote: "Hi there! As a novelist and classic film buff (Writers Guild member/screenwriter/film school bg) I am happy to join you! I have a new book, What A Mother Know,s coming out in May and wrote it in th..."

Welcome Leslie!!!!

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Jesse wrote: "Hey Everyone,

I wanted to thank Rick for his invitation, and I'm looking forward to hearing about some good new books!

I'm a writer by profession and my first book, My Grandfather's War, was publ..."

Gordon wrote: "Thank you for the invite . I am an avid bibliophile , specifically crime , mystery & sci-fi but also read non-fiction , science & just about any genre that
has gripping tales . As part of a publis..."

P.j. wrote: "Hi, Rick and group,
Thank you for the invitation to join your book club.
I'm PJ, I live in Florida, and love to read and write. I'm new to joining book clubs, but I'm looking forward to getting to..."

Robin wrote: "Hello GR Gang, thanks to Rick for the invite, and thanks for allowing me to become a part of the fun here. I'm Robin P Waldrop, mom of 5 grand mom of 5 and author of YA paranormal/fantasy books.(fo..."

Connie wrote: "Hello. I'm Connie Spittler, published author, new to this group. I filled out a comment about my new novel POWERBALL 33 but didn't see it appear so I'm trying again. POWERBALL is thought provoking,..."

Wodke wrote: "Hello all, thank you for the invite! We are co-writing team Karen Wodke and PJ Hawkinson, writing under the name Wodke Hawkinson. So happy to be part of this wonderful group!"

Lakaii wrote: "Hello all! My name is Lakaii and I'm a new member to this group. I thank you so much for the invitation, Rick :-) I look forward to getting to know everyone and participating in the many discussio..."

Such a great Group of new members!!! WELCOME!!!!

[Leeny]

Hi Connie, I can't wait to check out your book, "Powerball 33" ~ I'm a 33 in numerology and have been an advocate for living a simple, grounding, and loving life. My book is "Time Out, Tune In, Turn On: Live the Path of Your Heart" ~ it's about simplifying life too, in alignment with the desires and guidance of your heart. It's a strategy I developed to survive tough, trying times and turned out to renew my being and reshape my life.

[Naching]

Hello!
My name is Naching T. Kassa and Rick was gracious enough to extend an invitation to me! i am pleased to join this group, as i am a great fan of literature, classic movies and James Mason! When i wrote my novelThe Venihi was released in October and is currently part of a Goodreads Giveaway. But, enough about me. i am interested in what all of you are up to. Can't wait to explore this group!
Thank you for including me!
Naching

[C.N.]

Thank you so much to Rick for inviting me to this group. Today I learned my publication date is to be March 30th, which just happens to be my youngest daughter's birthday.

I write fantasy, science fantasty and science fiction. This book coming out is a fantasy entitled Darkspire Reaches. Here is my website with a link to free stories I have posted there. http://cnlesley.wordpress.com/free-st...

and here is a link to my publisher's pagehttp://www.kristell-ink.com/future-re...

[Jennifer]

Hello, everyone! Thanks, Rick, for the invitation to join. Since I often write about film, I love that the group is named in honor of James Mason. I'm currently reading "The Desert of Souls" and "LEGO: A Love Story," and I look forward to hearing about what everyone else is reading. My new book, "Beyond Casablanca: 100 Classic Movies Worth Watching," is currently part of a Goodreads Giveaway, so if you read this before Jan. 31, 2013, be sure to enter to win a copy. :)

[Robert]

Hi everyone. I am excited about joining this vibrant group. Browsing the threads and the sheer amount of activity here encourages me. I want to read more and certainly write more. I appreciate Rick's invitation.

I am the author of two novels, DARK MOUNTAIN and CRY ME A RIVER. Both were published in 2013. Both are available for the Kindle and in paperback. CRY ME A RIVER is also available for the NOOK and the KOBO reading devices.

I look forward to learning more about the members, sharing stories and discussing books and writing.

I am an eclectic reader. I will read almost anything but erotica. Fantasy, Horror, Paranormal, Classic, Humor, Crime, etc.

I live in Oklahoma with my wife and four children. In addition to reading and writing, I enjoy fishing, walking, spending time with our children, and playing games. I am perhaps the biggest nerd in the tri-state area.

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Elizabeth wrote: "Thank you so much to Rick for inviting me to this group. Today I learned my publication date is to be March 30th, which just happens to be my youngest daughter's birthday.

I write fantasy, scienc..."

Naching wrote: "Hello!
My name is Naching T. Kassa and Rick was gracious enough to extend an invitation to me! i am pleased to join this group, as i am a great fan of literature, classic movies and James Mason! Wh..."

Jennifer wrote: "Hello, everyone! Thanks, Rick, for the invitation to join. Since I often write about film, I love that the group is named in honor of James Mason. I'm currently reading "The Desert of Souls" and "L..."

Robert wrote: "Hi everyone. I am excited about joining this vibrant group. Browsing the threads and the sheer amount of activity here encourages me. I want to read more and certainly write more. I appreciate R..."

Welcome to all four of you!!!!!!!

[Simon]

Hi all, and thanks to Rick for the invite to join the group. I'll try and give some valuable input whenever possible..! You can check out the books i have written on my page - Action-adventure thrillers TIPPING POINT and IMPACT POINT, forthcoming MELT ZONE and climate change guide, THE A-Z of GLOBAL WARMING!

Website is http://www.sirosserthrillers.com

Tipping Point: Action-Adventure Thriller

Impact Point

The A-Z of Global Warming. by Simon Rosser

[Brian]

Thanks for the invite, Rick. I'm looking forward to the discussions here.

Brian

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Brian wrote: "Thanks for the invite, Rick. I'm looking forward to the discussions here.

Brian"

Simon wrote: "Hi all, and thanks to Rick for the invite to join the group. I'll try and give some valuable input whenever possible..! You can check out the books i have written on my page - Action-adventure thri..."

Great to have you here Brian and Simon!!

[Kenneth]

First, I want to thank Rick F. for the invitation to join this group. I'm an author and know him from LinkedIn. Recently I sent Rick a note about my latest short story publication (in the January edition of Empirical Magazine) In return, as I said, the invitation.

Besides writing, I co-host a BlogTalkRadio show. It Matters Radio is broadcast on Thursday evenings (9 EST and everywhere live via Internet). Of course you can also listen to the archived shows, but that's not as much fun, since you can't call in or take part in the chat room listening to an archive. We talk about all kinds of books, have some really great music, do some comedy, and try to focus on things that really do matter.

I guess I should tell you where you can learn more about me and my writing. http://www.kennethweene.com . Mostly my novels and stories are about life and the mix of comedy and tragedy that is so very human.

[Glenn]

Hello everybody, and thank you, Rick, for organizing this group.

i'm a full-time professional writer. I write all kinds of stuff: fiction, history, creative nonfiction, short stories, poems, travel books, political/controversial stuff, YA, humor, op-eds -- whatever happens to interest me.

I am looking for more reviews of several of my books, so I've set up a little website where Goodreads readers can get this book (and several others) at my cost plus a dollar for shipping. All I ask is that anyone who buys a book there write a review for Goodreads.

The webpage is http://cheneybooks.com/reviewers . There's a link to a different page where you can read free excerpts.

The books there are about the Pilgrims, Abraham Lincoln, Swaziland, a novel about a dude named Frankenstein, Chernobyl, and Brazil's Estrada Real. You can see a list of other titles and more information about me at my Author's page at Goodreads, or at cheneybooks.com .

Thanks for your interest in my books. I hope they bring you some contentment in this new year we have ahead of us.

Sincerely,

Glenn Alan Cheney
Hanover, Conn.

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Glenn wrote: "Hello everybody, and thank you, Rick, for organizing this group.

i'm a full-time professional writer. I write all kinds of stuff: fiction, history, creative nonfiction, short stories, poems, trave..."

welcome Glenn- love your writing style!!! loved among others- and a must read!!! unforgetable!!!!

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Kenneth wrote: "First, I want to thank Rick F. for the invitation to join this group. I'm an author and know him from LinkedIn. Recently I sent Rick a note about my latest short story publication (in the January e..."

Welcome Kenneth-SUPERB story!!!!

[William]

Glad to be with you. Here is a Mason anecdote. I was a student briefly at St. Catherine's College, Cambridge, and took a tour of the campus. As we passed Magdalen College, the guide said that Magdanel was James Mason's college. He added that Mason tried to join the theatrical groujp, the Cambridge Players, and got turned down flagt - NO TALENT, they said!!!

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William wrote: "Glad to be with you. Here is a Mason anecdote. I was a student briefly at St. Catherine's College, Cambridge, and took a tour of the campus. As we passed Magdalen College, the guide said that Magda..."

great anecdote William! Having read so much about James Mason, I really believe that he would have found it as amusing as we do! He was a man without any pretense.

When asked how would he like to be remembered...his reply.."How would I like to be remembered?...well, if I am remembered at all..as a decent sort of character player"

[William]

Finally made my way over.

I'm Willie, Scottish, now living in Canada. Reader, and writer, with 15 novels and over 200 short stories published.

The Concordances of the Red Serpent

[William]

I'm William Vaughn an old author up to new tricks. I've published over a dozen books (what I call 'technical fantasy') but due to popular demand I've published a new fantasy trilogy. The series starts with The Owl Wrangler which is available in print or online via Amazon and Kindle. Until January 5th the Kindle version is free. The second book is Guardians of the Sacred Seven and also available in both print and Kindle. I enjoy writing immensely. I hope you enjoy what I have to offer. Here's the link to the free book. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UVQ7M0

[Vasundhara]

Thanks Rick for this opportunity.

I am Vasundhara Ramanujan, Indian, but residing in UAE. I wrote this book, Shades of Life, about my son's kidney disease. Finding a solution to survive and understanding the nuances of the disease, became reason to write a parent's vulnerability when faced with her child battle it. Why should one read? To be aware, to support human cause to find that sublime joy is in living. www.shadesoflife.org

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William wrote: "I'm William Vaughn an old author up to new tricks. I've published over a dozen books (what I call 'technical fantasy') but due to popular demand I've published a new fantasy trilogy. The series st..."

Vasundhara wrote: "Thanks Rick for this opportunity.

I am Vasundhara Ramanujan, Indian, but residing in UAE. I wrote this book, Shades of Life, about my son's kidney disease. Finding a solution to survive and unders..."

William wrote: "Finally made my way over.

I'm Willie, Scottish, now living in Canada. Reader, and writer, with 15 novels and over 200 short stories published.

The Concordances of the Red Serpent"

super to welcome you three!!!

[Andrew]

I'm Andrew and I've written three books. The first is called and the latest is due out in 2 months so I'm quite excited. It's called, Birds of Paradise Lost,, by Red Hen Press, and it's a collection of short stories about Vietnamese immigrants struggling to remake themselves in the San Francisco Bay Area. Hope you'll all get a chance to read it. Currently reading "the history of love" by Nicole Krauss, which is very well written and inventive.

[David]

Hi Rick. Thanks for the opportunity...I am a first time author and my name is David Goldwasser...my book is titled Portals and is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and iUniverse in hard cover, paperback and e reader versions.

Portals is a fantasy blended with real history. The protagonist is a young woman named Lissa who is dying from cancer. She and her father are pulled into a parallel universe filled with wizards, spell casters and other wonderful and evil entities.

This was a novel that I was supposed to write with my daughter when she graduated from Duke but life had other plans. Her sad and untimely death from cancer related therapies after beating cancer twice left me no choice but to write the book together in a different way. I am hoping to sell the second and third books to a large publishing concern if Portals generates enough sales.

A portion of every sale goes to The Marisa Fund, a charity we created to honor her memory. It is a dedicated 501(c) 3 that works tirelessly to help children with cancer and those who love them...

[Marvin]

Hello to all of you. I'm a fantasy, Sci-fi, and crime thriller writer. My first two novels came out late last year, and I'm enjoying the whole writing experience. I look forward to many discussions on this forum. Check my work out at: www.marvinamazon.com and www.midnighttrilogy.com.

[Paul]

Rick kindly invited me to Join this group, and I'm glad to be here.

I'm author (so far) of five science fiction novels (three are actually science fiction/mystery) and eight nonfiction books about the history and future of media. In the past half year, I've put two of my novels - The Silk Code (first published in 1999) and The Plot to Save Socrates (first published in 2006) - up on Kindle, Nook, etc as "author's cuts" ebooks. I expect to the same with my other novels, and also some new novels I'm current writing as well.

Sample and reviews of The Silk Code at

http://paullevinson.blogspot.com/2012...

http://paullevinson.blogspot.com/2012...

Sample and reviews of The Plot to Save Socrates at

http://paullevinson.blogspot.com/2012...

http://paullevinson.blogspot.com/2012...

I also review television at http://PaulLevinson.net , and Professor of Communication and Media Studies at Fordham University, and appear lots of times on television news shows and documentaries http://www.youtube.com/user/PLev20062006

My tastes as a reader include classic science fiction (Isaac Asimov at the top of the list), and nonfiction about history (such as Plagues and Peoples by McNeill).

-Paul

[Howard]

Paul, where you been?

This is a wonderful group, varied & engaged.

I think you'll fit in nicely.

[Paul]

Howard wrote: "Paul, where you been?

This is a wonderful group, varied & engaged.

I think you'll fit in nicely."

Ha - thanks Howard - good to see you here!

-Paul

[Paul]

By the way, here's a free short story of mine, published this summer, to give you an idea of my extra-dimensional subject matter - http://buzzymag.com/extra-credit-by-p...

[Howard]

Paul wrote: 'here's a free short story of mine'

Paul, tit for tat, here's a link to Youtube, where I read the Introduction to my newest Epic Fable.

It's self-contained, like a short story:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DquZOs...

Be advised, it's pretty bizzare.

Write what you know.

[Stanley]

I am happy to find this group. I am a Stewardship Pastor, Executive Director of a non-profit and retired financial professional. My first book has taken 3 years to publication and distribution. It is a non-fiction guide to end-of-life planning.

When my younger brother died 41 days after being admitted to treat lung cancer, I was asked a number of questions I could not answer. I found no book to help me know what i needed. Then I found less than 30% of us have any knowledge of a durable power of attorney, DNR, AND or living wills, the right kind of attorney or planning a funeral or memorial service. So I wrote the book. Is is called ForeTalk;The 7 Critical Conversations for Living in the Season of Now.

Foretalk will be released Feb 15, 2013. It is a topic no one wants to read about or talk about yet 100% of us and our family will experience death. It is most often and unwelcome intruder. Huxley said, "Most Americans treat death as if it were an unfounded rumor."

I will keep you posted on how this goes.

Stan Craig
foretalkseminar.com

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I have read all the new intros from our amazing new members. I am so very happy to welcome all!

[S.E.]

Thank you so much Rick for this invitation. Hello everyone. I'm not sure how often I'll get to drop by and see what everyone is up to. I'm a writer (just recently published) and also work full time. Genres: erotic, fantasy, sci-fi, futuristic, historical romance.
I'll read just about anything, Love Jane Austen, James Rollins, JOhn Birmingham, Eloisa James, Karen Marie Moning, Angela Knight, Anna Campbell, Anne Gracie, Matthew Reilly, Raymond Fiest, Elizabeth Peters, Alex Kava, really too many to mention. hope you are having a lovely day, hot as hades here in Down Under.
Recent releases: Paying the Forfeit and Bound by Love. Have a hot sci-fi single title, Legend Beyond the Stars being released 10th January 2013 by Escape Publishing.
My site: http://www.segilchrist.com
Publisher: http://www.escapepublishing.com.au/