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PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO YOUR FELLOW JAMES MASON MEMBERS!
Hi there, my name is Debbie and I love a wide range of books. My favorite is probably mystery/thiller. My mother introduced me to Nancy Drew when I was young and that grew into Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie. In high school I got into Fantasy writers like Anne McCaffery and Mercedes Lackey. I started reading John Grisham and Michael Crichton. My husband introduced me to James Patterson, Michael Connelly and Jeffery Deaver. I also really like history mysteries. Steve Berry is one of my new favorites. I read non-fiction too. My latest was Double Cross: The True Story of the D-Day Spies. World War II is another favorite of mine, fiction and non-fiction. Glad to be a part of a group with a wide-range of genres.
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Barbara wrote: "Thank you Rick for leading me in this direction to your James Mason group on Goodreads.
Hello everyone,
My name is Barbara Bloom and I write fun rhyming children's books. When writing I like t..."
Debbie wrote: "Hi there, my name is Debbie and I love a wide range of books. My favorite is probably mystery/thiller. My mother introduced me to Nancy Drew when I was young and that grew into Sherlock Holmes an..."
A major James Mason welcome to Debbie, Barbara and S.e.!!
Thank you so much for the invite, what a privilege! My name is Sam, and write YA Supernatural. I was in actual fact offered a publishing contract today! Would love if you'd like to take a peek at chapter one before it all begins! www.theemmersonwitches.com
Hello all! Delighted to have found this group because not only am I an author who loves reading, but I am a total classic film nut too. So much so that I combined my two loves for my first novel The Forced Redundancy Film Club which was published last year by Hachette Ireland. It's the story of five unlikely friends who set up a club to watch classic movies in each other's homes, and over the course of one year, and ten movies, their lives change, in tandem with the films they're watching. Writing it was a real pleasure, since much of the research involved me watching my favourite classics, such as Casablanca, To Kill a Mockingbird, Breakfast at Tiffany's, It's a Wonderful Life, and The Wizard of Oz, over and over again.
Nice work if you can get it!
I look forward to being part of the club.
My name is Julien Ayotte, a 71-yr.-old who just published his first novel after 25 years of writing it , on and off. The book, Flower of Heaven, is an international thriller, and can be found by visiting its website, www.flowerofheaven.com, or on Amazon, Kindle or Nook. It has met with great revews so far and I am hoping to use the social media sites to promote it more. Glad to join this group.
Hello. My name is Chloe Thurlow. I write erotic books - to mother's chagrin - but the genre for me is literary not pornography and I labor over every luscious word. This is my author page an Amazonhttp://www.amazon.com/Chlo%C3%AB-Thur...
Chloe wrote: "Hello. My name is Chloe Thurlow. I write erotic books - to mother's chagrin - but the genre for me is literary not pornography and I labor over every luscious word. This is my author page an Amazon..."If you aggravate your mother with your writing you're on the right road.
My own mother - may she rest in peace - used to say about my science fiction writing, "When are you going to write something serious?" When I showed her my nonfiction (history and future of media), she said, "When are you going to write something people can understand?"
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:>) great post!
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Julien wrote: "My name is Julien Ayotte, a 71-yr.-old who just published his first novel after 25 years of writing it , on and off. The book, Flower of Heaven, is an international thriller, and can be found by vi..."
Chloe wrote: "Hello. My name is Chloe Thurlow. I write erotic books - to mother's chagrin - but the genre for me is literary not pornography and I labor over every luscious word. This is my author page an Amazon..."
Samantha wrote: "Thank you so much for the invite, what a privilege! My name is Sam, and write YA Supernatural. I was in actual fact offered a publishing contract today! Would love if you'd like to take a peek at c..."
so happy to have all of you as members!!! great intros!!
Paul, sounds like a paradox with your Mum.A common thing, I fear, throughout the universe.
I am Julien Ayotte, a 71-yr.-old retiree who has just published his first novel, Flower of Heaven, which can be bought virtually anywhere. I am a Rhode Islander and plan on writing a sequel to my first novel within the next 2 years. I am extremely proud of the reviews I am getting on Amazon.com and hope to use the social media sites to promote the book. i am happy to be a member of this group.
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wonderful to welcome you here Julien!!
Alcoholism is a disease that affects people in every society throughout the world, this is a very personal journey of one man's battle with alcohol and the effect that alcoholism had on his life and the lives of his family, friends and employers. His story takes us from Scotland to North America and Asia and describes his morbid obsession and heartbreaking addiction to this powerful and destructive drug. This is a graphic description of active alcoholism and his relapse from sobriety into the downward spiral of chaos and misery that picking up that first, fatal drink after twenty three years of sober living can inflict on the alcoholic. His journey is often heartbreaking but there is also great hope and the fervent promise of recovery and salvation. This book may also help those who have been affected by a loved ones alcoholic drinking to better understand the desperation and insanity of the performing alcoholic's mind. Relapse 2 Recovery, memoirs of a recovering alcoholic available on Kindle or in paperback.
Howard wrote: "Paul, sounds like a paradox with your Mum.A common thing, I fear, throughout the universe."
No doubt :)
Hi. My name is Debra Easterling. My debut novel, TWENTY MILES NORTH OF LVOV, has just recently been published for which I am thrilled. I'm a mother of 8,grandma of 8-1/2, and wife of 1. Former nurse and paralegal. Learn all about me at debraeasterling.com.
Paul, I nominated your Socrates book for the March contest of the Time Travel Group.Hope that would have impressed your Mum.
The Plot to Save Socrates
Howard wrote: "Paul, I nominated your Socrates book for the March contest of the Time Travel Group.Hope that would have impressed your Mum.
The Plot to Save Socrates
"Thanks, Howard - very much appreciated!!
(Probably not, though, regarding my Mom :)
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a very facinating and VERY important subject Phil..Welcome to Group!!
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Congrats on debut book Debra!!! Welcome!!
Hi, and thanks for inviting me to this friendly-looking group. My name is Jess, and I write historical mystery and suspense. I'm here not just to promote my own work, but to discover new writers to enjoy.You can also visit me at my website: http://www.jessfaraday.com
Thanks for the invitation. I am the author of a newly released young-adult novel titled The Mist on Bronte Moor. I have a keen interest in early British literature, particularly the Bronte sisters, and I look forward to chatting with all the British lit enthusiasts on this site!
Thank you for the invitation Rik. I am Phil G, author of Relapse to Recovery, memoirs of a recovering alcoholic and I send greetings from "Bonnie Scotland". I am presently working on Alcoholism & Consciousness, a new beginning, trying to expand on the spiritual dimentions of the 12 step recovery program. This is a great forum to create networking opportunities and exchange information. Many thanks.
Jess, I see you like historical fiction.You should check me out, for my heros are always redheaded women.
Go figure.
I am the author of Best of Year book, Seasons of the Soul, a book similar to Chicken Soup for the Soul books, and five-star, inspiring-historical romance, Lockets and Lanterns. HIs secret ... Her broken heart. "Red looked at his wife while the early morning sun drifted over their bed. ...He rubbed his head against the pillow as he pondered their future. He took a deep breath, knowing he did not tell his wife about the family secret." Goodreads review: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14.... Visit my Web site: www.JanetSyasNitsick for more information and the romance has three, five-star reviews on Amazon. Thank you for you invitation and look forward to hearing more from group members.
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Aviva wrote: "Thanks for the invitation. I am the author of a newly released young-adult novel titled The Mist on Bronte Moor. I have a keen interest in early British literature, particularly the Bronte sisters,..."
Phil wrote: "Thank you for the invitation Rik. I am Phil G, author of Relapse to Recovery, memoirs of a recovering alcoholic and I send greetings from "Bonnie Scotland". I am presently working on Alcoholism &..."
Robert wrote: "Hi, I am a writer and editor, and run a new independent publisher, Holland House Books, with four separate imprints - each serving a different genre (Liiterary, Crime & Mystery, Fantasy & Sci-Fi, a..."
Janet wrote: "I am the author of Best of Year book, Seasons of the Soul, a book similar to Chicken Soup for the Soul books, and five-star, inspiring-historical romance, Lockets and Lanterns. HIs secret ... Her b..."
Welcome welcome!!! to all of you!!
Rick, thanks for the invite. I'm a US writer living in New Mexico. I have nine books out with a new one coming out in April. I write fantasy, romance, and thrillers.I'm especially fond of my Bowdancer Saga, a fantasy about a healer who leaves her village to find belonging, as well as her spiritual and sexual awakening. I have created a variety of cultures, with dance, song, herb lore, and spiritual practices.
I also have my archaeology romance thriller trilogy, Ruins. I'm currently writing the third volume.
Then there is Sugar Magnolia, a contemporary romance about the music industry.
In addition, I also review books for Midwest Book Review--mainly mysteries, thrillers, sci-fi, and fantasy.
Janie Franz
http://janiefranz.wordpress.com/
http://thebowdancersaga.wordpress.com
http://ruinstrilogy.wordpress.com/
http://janiefranz.fourfour.com/home
http://museithotpublishing.com/index....
Greetings! I am Bajeerao Patil. I am glad to be a member of this group. My book Insanity Beyond Understanding is available on Barns & Noble, Amazon.com and also on my website: http://www.bajeeraopatil.com
I am Bajeerao Patil, an author of Insanity Beyond UnderstandingReaders reviews are available on Barns & Noble & Amazon.com
My website:http://www.bajeeraopatil.com
Hi it desi here well been sick now for all most 2 week but i am keep up with the book but i have not posted them yet but when i get back form the bluegrass festival in Jefferson city on Sunday i will be post the books
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Readers reviews are available on Barns & Noble & Amazon.com
My website:http://www.bajeeraopatil.com"
Desiree wrote: "Hi it desi here well been sick now for all most 2 week but i am keep up with the book but i have not posted them yet but when i get back form the bluegrass festival in Jefferson city on Sunda..."
Janie wrote: "Rick, thanks for the invite. I'm a US writer living in New Mexico. I have nine books out with a new one coming out in April. I write fantasy, romance, and thrillers.
I'm especially fond of my Bowd..."
great to welcome you!!
Rick, Thank you for all your help!
Hi everyone. Thanks to Rick for inviting me to join this group. I'm a writer of crime thrillers in Texas. I have one-Price of Justice-published and currently working on the next one now. Learn more about me at my website - www.alanbrenham.com.
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MY PLEASURE!!!
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Welcome Alan!!!
Hi all. I'm Morgan Nyberg, Canadian literary & kids' author, although I seem to have inadvertently slid into the post-apocalyptic/speculative pigeon-hole because of my novel SINCE TOMORROW. By way of introduction, here is the bio from my Amazon page:Morgan Nyberg was born in Port Arthur, Ontario and grew up in farming country in southern British Columbia. After graduating from the University of British Columbia he worked as a labourer for a decade before finally settling into teaching. For most of the last 30 years he has lived abroad, teaching English as a Foreign Language in Ecuador, Portugal and the Sultanate of Oman. His first book, The Crazy Horse Suite, a verse play, was performed on the stage in New York and was broadcast on CBC Radio. His memoir, Mark, won the CBC Literary Competition. His first venture into book-length fiction, a children's novel, Galahad Schwartz and the Cockroach Army, won Canada's prestigious Governor General's Award for Literature. Since then he has added a further children's novel, Bad Day in Gladland, and three novels for adults, El Dorado Shuffle, Mr. Millennium, and Since Tomorrow. He currently lives on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
Hello everyone! My name is Patrick Craig. I write Amish fiction for Harvest House and self-publish kid's mysteries with a gospel message. My first book for HH, "A Quilt For Jenna," will be released February 1.http://www.patrickecraig.com
Blessings
Patrick
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Morgan wrote: "Hi all. I'm Morgan Nyberg, Canadian literary & kids' author, although I seem to have inadvertently slid into the post-apocalyptic/speculative pigeon-hole because of my novel SINCE TOMORROW. By way..."
Greetings Morgan and Patrick!
I arrived here through Rick's post on a LinkedIn group--thank you! I'm a writer, and my most recent work is a historical fiction novel, Scent of Triumph, a Coco Chanel-meets-Titantic Movie sort of book about a female French perfumer set during WWII. It's received good reviews from Midwest, Kirkus, LA Times, and many readers. I'm currently working on my next book, which is soon to be unveiled.I've been in the fragrance and beauty business for years, and wrote two nonfiction books on perfumery. I also created a touch-screen program for Sephora stores called Scentsa, where you can look up any fragrance and discover details about it. Perhaps some of you who shop Sephora stores have seen it. Anyway, my experience in perfumery led me to write this book.
Delighted to be here! Come friend me here on Goodreads!
Best,
Jan
Jan Moran
http://www.janmoran.com
Amazon: http://amzn.to/VvQNir
Rick,Thank you for the invitation to join your group!
I'm a novelist who writes contemporary fiction. That said, I'm now working on a group of short stories and a novella that take place in the years between the early 1950's and 1970. The stories will be published in a book called GIFFORT STREET. One of the stories, "Harry Danced Divinely," is the only response in fiction that I am aware of to PORTNOY'S COMPLAINT. The first story, "Meddie," which is about a trusted housekeeper/nanny, will be out soon.
In my novels, I try to "test" the form, to push in a new direction. In REALITIES, the narrative is a young widow writing to her husband, who committed suicide. In THE LAST SEASON, THE STORY OF A MARRIAGE, the married couple, Buddy and Ginger, take turns telling their story. THE WRITERS' CONFERENCE, as one reviewer said, shows the underside of writers' workshops and publishing.
Writing is always an adventure!
mariandschwartz.com
Hi! Thanks so much for the invite!I'm Lisa Lane, although I write my most serious work under the name Leigh M. Lane (Leigh was my nick-name growing up). I write speculative fiction, mainly sci-fi and horror, all with a literary slant. It is my firm belief that fiction should have a purpose to it and should always consider the potential literary analysis performed by both peers and generations to come.
Call me a geek, but for me, literature is as much a puzzle to be solved as it is a story to be read. To create the puzzle behind the story, one must be vigilant about theme, structure, symbolism, and other important literary tools. A horror novel should be as profound as it is terrifying. A work of science fiction should say as much about the world around us as it works to entertain its readers. Perhaps I'm just old-school, but I truly believe that with the creation of art comes the responsibility to make a statement about something meaningful.
I have ten published novels, although only four of them are under the name Leigh M. Lane. Although the other six are published through a well established small press, I would prefer to focus on my Leigh M. Lane novels, which I feel reflect better my personal literary philosophy.
My Poe-inspired Gothic horror FINDING POE is currently an EPIC finalist, and my corporate dystopia WORLD-MART was among the top finalists in last year's P&E Readers' Choice Awards. If you are interested in reading more about my work, you an find me at http://www.cerebralwriter.com.
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Thank you for the invitation to join your group!
I'm a novelist who writes contemporary fiction. That said, I'm now working on a group of short stories and a novella that take place in th..."
Leigh wrote: "Hi! Thanks so much for the invite!
I'm Lisa Lane, although I write my most serious work under the name Leigh M. Lane (Leigh was my nick-name growing up). I write speculative fiction, mainly sci..."
Jan wrote: "I arrived here through Rick's post on a LinkedIn group--thank you! I'm a writer, and my most recent work is a historical fiction novel, Scent of Triumph, a Coco Chanel-meets-Titantic Movie sort of ..."
Happy greetings to Jan, Leigh and Marian!!
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Being Native American has its ups and down, mostly ups. If you are thinking of smoking a peace pipe with me, let me say right off, I'm not one of those kind of Indians. I'd rather sit and pass the Talking stick around for some good conversation. There, it's your turn now! Cheers, Don (Greywolf) Fordhttp://beyondwordsblog.blogspot.com/2...
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great intro Don!! Welcome!!!
Rick,After selling my first short story to *Angels On Earth Magazine, I joined their EARLY Forum, the folks there immediately made me their token - you know what - and built a Lodge for me, so me could all get together for talks and yes, Pow Wows. Cheers!
I thought a good Indian name would be Chief Runamuck, as I ran in different directions with my storytelling. I write in every genre as well!! Don
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Hey All,My name is Jo-Anne and I am writing my first mystery. Thanks Alex for inviting me to join. Love mysteries and paranormal, supernaturals and most any books.
Greetings, lovers of the written word. I'm happy to join this cool book club (and loved James Mason's acting; his voice). I'm Stephen Frank Vitale, author of a couple wacky parodies, Dorked by the Rings (diaries of the personal adventures that follow The Lord of the Rings trilogy) and Parallel Universe or: How Hollywood got Sucked Down the Black Hole of Comedy (a smackdown parody of popular comedians who threaten to destroy our world and the parallel universe). I look forward to meeting all of you. Let's read on...
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Welcome Stephen! Great taste in actors!! Mason had best voice in Hollywood!
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Hello everyone,
My name is Barbara Bloom and I write fun rhyming children's books. When writing I like to keep both the parent and child in my mind. My goal is to create a lasting memory for the child and also spark an interest for the love to read to the beginning reader.
My life consists of raising little busy bee's which are 3 and 5. I am involved with our local schools and libraries. I love to read just about anything.
All three of my books are available on amazon in e-book and paperback version. Signed paperback copies are also available. Just send a message to Barbara Bloom Books: https://www.facebook.com/Booksbybarba...
Your Shoes My Shoes By Barbara Bloom
We All Love Shoes!
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Run Hide The Monster Is Outside By Barbara Bloom
(A Tale With A Twist)
http://www.amazon.com/Run-Hide-Monste...
Here Comes Pixie Pie By Barbara Bloom
(Her Special Day At The Rodeo Fair)
http://www.amazon.com/Here-Comes-Pixi...
I would love to hear from you. I truly appreciate meeting new people.
Currently I am working on other books which will be published in 2013.
We can connect on twitter: https://twitter.com/Smart_Scarlet
My web site is: http://www.smartscarlet.com
My amazon page is: http://www.amazon.com/Barbara-Bloom/e...
Goodreads links to books published:
Run Hide The Monster Is Outside
Here Comes Pixie Pie
Your Shoes My Shoes
Thank you,
Barbara Bloom