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PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO YOUR FELLOW JAMES MASON MEMBERS!
Hi all. Thanks for the invite.
We have recently moved house, down sizing after 25 years, what a nightmare!! I knew I had a lot of books but as many as this!! Among them I have found some real jems, memories of a long, long ago childhood, all the expected titles, man in the iron mask, lorna doone, moby dick and the likes. The ones I remember most were the Enid Blyton famous five books, the Tom Merry books and the real jems 'Jennings and Darbyshire' series. Only now do I apprieciate what it must have cost Mum and Dad to buy these for me, all hard backs, Dad worked on a farm, the same farm all his life, so there is no way it would have been easy to have found the money, thanks Dad. There is no way I could part with them, even though my grand kids will never read them. I suppose it could have been my early love of books which inspired me to take up writing. Check out my current triller 'The Day the Ravens Died', I write under the name Timothy Pilgrim, although my new book, due out in a couple of weeks is under my own name. This is a gardening book [Beyond the Potting Shed:] aimed at the 'newbie' grow your own brigade, to help avoid spending a fortune but still get decent vegies.All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer:]
Hi everyoneMy name is flavia. I'm from Germany, but I enjoy reading tons of English books. My favorite author is Jane Austen.
Thanks Rick for inviting me to the group.
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Hey Randi, hang in there, im sure you'll get back to reading soon. In the meantime, you can do audio books. Will be praying for your complete recovery fast.
Take care :)
Oh, I'm sorry to hear this! One of the best audio books I've ever heard was Neil Gaiman's "Anansi Boys." The book is marvelous anyway, but the guy who reads is positively brings it ALIVE. I went out and bought the audio book separately from my hard back copy it was that good. It will also make you laugh, which is great medicine. Hope you start feeling better!
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I'm an avid (if more-sporadic-than-I'd-like-these-days) reader. Everything from old trashy pulp to heady post-post modern theory."
nothing wrong with that! variety is an attribute for a reader- as I believe that books are like time-machines- they take you on many a voyage- each voyage doesnt have to be in first class- there alot of fine books in steerage!
Rick wrote: "David wrote: "I've lurked here long enough. I'm an avid (if more-sporadic-than-I'd-like-these-days) reader. Everything from old trashy pulp to heady post-post modern theory."
nothing wrong w..."
"...There are a lot of fine books in steerage!"
I love this! I love reading steerage books! It's like in the movie Titanic, where the rich people are having a stuffy dinner party upstairs, but in steerage they are drinking and dancing. I know where I would rather be :)
Hillamonster wrote: "Rick wrote: "David wrote: "I've lurked here long enough. I'm an avid (if more-sporadic-than-I'd-like-these-days) reader. Everything from old trashy pulp to heady post-post modern theory."
nothin..."
Hi Hillamonster,Have a wild side, have we? and there was me thinking you were a quiet type reading a lot, never mind the singing, dancing thingy. I'm only jealous because I'm [nearly:] past all that!
All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer:]
Bonjour! My names Yaa! Thnx 4 the invite!
Hi, everyone. My name is Evelina, and I send my thanks to Rick for inviting me to join this vibrant and eclectic group of readers.
Hello! My name is Lianne. I'm Canadian. I read mostly fantasy, along with some sci-fi and young adult fiction, and the occasional "general fiction" book. Unfortunately it takes me quite a while to read a book because my reading speed is fairly slow I think (if I read faster I don't remember stuff), and also I'm a university student with an all-around busy life. However, I graduate in December, so after that I'll at least be a little less busy!
hi my name is Gökçe from Turkey.I am studying in literature department
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thank you Rick you are so kind
Hi thereThanks for the invite. Looking forward to spending some time here. As a colonial of the British Empire (New Zealand) I appreciate it. Love to read! Read for the love of it!
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Thanks for the invite. Looking forward to spending some time here. As a colonial of the British Empire (New Zealand) I appreciate it. Love to read! Read for the love of it!"
welcome Mrsku and all the new members!
so very pleased to haveyou in our (your) Group!
Thank you for the invitation, I joined goodreads recently to help keep track of all the books that I have always wanted to read. I read all types of books from classics, to fantasy, philosophy....no book shall remain unopened :-)
Thanks to Rick for in the invitation. My name is Evan Fraser and I'm a non-fiction author. My interests are food, history, and the environment. My first book was Beef: The Untold Story of How Milk, Meat, and Muscle Shaped the World
. My new book is Empires of Food: Why Civilization Revolves Around the Dinner Table
. My day job is as an academic and I work both in the UK (at the University of Leeds) and in Canada (at the University of Guelph).
My co-writer (Andrew Rimas and I also have just started hosting a food-blog at Psychology Today that we're quite excited about (http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/t...).
I'd love to engage with members of this group, so feel free to drop me a line.
Yours truly,
Evan
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My name is Evan Fraser and I'm a non-fiction author. My interests are food, history, and the environment. My first book was [book:Beef: The Untold Story..."
welcome Evan- seems like you have a full plate! curious how it is to co-write a book as opposed to writing it alone?
Hello, all. My name is Douglas and I reside in Columbia, South Carolina, USA.Rick, thank you for inviting me to join this extraordinary group. I feel privileged that you asked me to join; I am in awe of the many authors from around the world who are members. James Mason Classic British Group --- what a clever concept! To many Americans, James Mason emblemized all of the sophistication, education, good manners, and accomplished civilization that is Great Britain.
I am not a published author, but write extensively as a practicing attorney. Clearly, being exposed to the talent and interests of the Group's members will enrich my own reading and learning, and for that I am most thankful.
With great expectations, I thank Rick again for asking me to join the James Mason Group.
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Rick, thank you for inviting me to join this extraordinary group. I feel privileged that you asked me to join; I am ..."
so glad to have you as a member Douglas!!!
I initially started the Group as a memorial tribute to my favorite actor- James Mason- who is all that you have said!
Rick, good question re why I co-write. Andrew is a very old friend from high school so when we teamed up for our first book it just seemed like a fun project. But Andrew is not only a wonderful friend but a brilliant writer (where my prose tends to be pretty boring and academic no matter how hard I try) so our skills complement each other very nicely. In addition, the process of negotiating with publishers and agents, doing promotions work, and developing book proposals is enormously complicated so working in a team really helps share the burden (especially since both of us have young families and day jobs).
Hi All - I'm Jan. Thanks, Rick, for inviting me. Some of my favourite authors since teenagehood (which was a long time ago!) have been British writers, specifically the mystery writers from the 'Golden Age' - Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers, etc. I also like some of the more modern British mystery ladies like Ruth Rendell, Minette Walters, P.D. James. My book club's name is Eclectica, which explains my current taste in books. I'll read just about anything! I'm looking forward to getting more reading ideas from this group!
hi! thanks for the invite Rick!! my name is Katia i'm greek and i just loooooove reading i don't have a favorite genre i read everything according to my mood... although i am a bit more inclined towards fiction horror or fantasy but still just gimme a book (even an ebook) and i am a happy girl!!
Rick, thanks for the invitation! I am writer and "recovering academic" (ex lit prof). My blog "The Reading List" focuses on the novels that have uplifted and inspired me at crisis points in my life. As you read about my turbulent exit from academia and journey toward happiness, I hope you will share your favourite novels and how they have helped you deal with the emotional highs and lows of life. Read about my journey at www.the-reading-list.comA couple of my favourite British authors are Virginia Woolf and Graham Greene.
Hai everyone I'm new in here, my name is Rowland, I'm an econometrician in Berlin, and freelance reviewers, love Dickens, Trollope, and others victorian author... currently i've sent to Jakarta, Indonesia.
Hi everyone,My name is Ron. I tend to read all sorts of things, fiction and non-fiction alike. Some of my favorite fiction authors are Stephen King, Jonathan Carroll, Paulo Coelho, and David Eddings.
I'm also an author, so check into my profile if that piques your curiosity :)
I'll try to keep up in here as best I'm able.
Thanks!
hellonew to the group... I am a writer ; mostly of poetry, sometimes other things - and a reader of just about everything. I feel like my love of reading comes from my curiosity in general, to learn and wonder about the world, people, places, and what is possible or impossible. stretching my imagination is important to me I would say that is what draws me to fantasy and sci-fi, which may be the closest I have to a preferred genre - though I I'll read just about anything that catches my mind's eye. since this is a British group, I would add that Neil Gaiman, George R.R. Martin, and Anthony Burgess are three of my favorite British writers.
Hi allMy name is Hank Quense and I write humorous/satiric fantasy and scifi short stories and novels. For authors, I love terry Pratchett, Chris Moore and Tom Holt.
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My name is Hank Quense and I write humorous/satiric fantasy and scifi short stories and novels. For authors, I love terry Pratchett, Chris Moore and Tom Holt."
welcome Hank! I also love Pratchett and Moore- I have all of their books in my personal library! favorite character- Granny Weatherwax!
PS- to all Members - Hank has new book out- placedon our Group Bookshelf- highly recommend you check it out.
Good morn,
I'm Dan and I like power-boating. Books are pretty great.
I'm Dan and I like power-boating. Books are pretty great.
Hi everyone! My name is Rebecca and I live in Oregon with my furry daughter, Princess Buttercup. I'm very much looking forward to chatting with everyone and see what's on everyone elses book lists! Happy reading all!!!
Rick, thanks for the invitation to join this group. I like to read books of almost all genres, specially historical fiction, classics and contemporary literature.
Hi Rick, and everyone else, I must confess I was never a great Terry Pratchett fan, but I admit I love the character granny weatherwax. The great man was at Winchester saturday at the writers conferance, having talked with him at some length during my own book signing, I now have every intention of reading some more of his books.All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer:]
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WELCOME ALL NEW MEMBERS!!
Paul- how was Mr Pratchett? I recall reading that there were some health issues- I hope he is doing well.
Hi Rick,he is a terrific speaker, even better than his writing! He came to see me because he was interested in the way my books are published,I think. As for his health, he says he can't remember the last book he read, but swears it has nothing to do with his altzimers, but because it was so long ago he last read a book. I think he was being polite about me offering him one of mine!
He did seem in fine form though, a touch frail perhaps but then he is not a young man and it was very hot [by U.K standards:] As an individual, he had won me over, he comes across as a genuinely nice guy.
I consider myself privileged to have talked to him.
All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer:]
Hey all,My name is Lisa and I'm a university student. I have always been a voracious reader but in the past couple years I haven't been able to read as much.
Over this summer I have been getting back into the habit of reading my usual quota (of course over summer it is always higher).
I'm looking forward to some great discussions in this group!
Hank wrote: "Hi allMy name is Hank Quense and I write humorous/satiric fantasy and scifi short stories and novels. For authors, I love terry Pratchett, Chris Moore and Tom Holt."
Hi Hank, I read Tom Holt's You Dont Have to Be Evil to Work Here But it Helps. Hilarious read! The guy is crazy! :)
Hello, i'm Nemonica.
There are a lot of things i enjoy...you will find them out gradually as you get to know me.
Yes, I am younger then most people here but if you judge one by age...I pity you.
There are a lot of things i enjoy...you will find them out gradually as you get to know me.
Yes, I am younger then most people here but if you judge one by age...I pity you.
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There are a lot of things i enjoy...you will find them out gradually as you get to know me.
Yes, I am younger then most people here but if you judge one by age...I pity you."
Nemonica - you need not fear anyone judging you by your age- all that is required to be a respected member of our Group is a love of books!
Glad to have you as a member!
Hi, my name is Cliff Scovell. In my day job, I work as a unexciting freelance computer support consultant for small businesses in the western USA. At night, I'm an unknown novelist. My first published novel, a science fiction/adventure came out early this year, and recently won the finalist position in the 2010 Next Generation Indie Awards. (Sorry for the bit of bragging. That part of my novelist career was definitely not unexciting.)
I'm currently reading Satan's Chamber, a fast-paced spy novel that's a bit grittier than James Bond, but still full of action.
I'd like to tell you what I do in my spare time, but I have none. Anybody got some to spare. I could use five or ten more hours in each day.
Cliff Scovell
Prison Earth - Not Guilty as Charged
www.prison-earth.com
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In my day job, I work as a unexciting freelance computer support consultant for small businesses in the western USA. At night, I'm an unknown novelist. My first publ..."
congrats on Prison Earth Cliff!!!
Hi there, I was just invited by Rick to be his friend and to join this club, which I didn't know about. I am currently following the 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die list & Group. This group looks like it will be a good complement.I have a BA in English and LOVE British Lit. in fact, will be teaching a HS BL course next year for a homeschool program. Over the summer I am adding to my "repetoire" of books I've read, since I try not to recommend books I haven't read myself. Just finished A Room with a View; currently reading Gulliver's Travels and Dracula.
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