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PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO YOUR FELLOW JAMES MASON MEMBERS!
Timothy wrote: "Hi Sonia, easy answer to that, Take more water with it!.... Hic!
All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer]"
If it comes to that, I prefer ice, thanks.
I want to thank Rick for inviting me to join. I’m Elizabeth Loupas, an eclectic reader and historical fiction writer from Texas; my debut novel THE SECOND DUCHESS is being released March 1 by Penguin/NAL. There are lots more details at my website: http://www.elizabethloupas.com/. I’m looking forward to many interesting discussions!
Elizabeth wrote: "I want to thank Rick for inviting me to join. I’m Elizabeth Loupas, an eclectic reader and historical fiction writer from Texas; my debut novel THE SECOND DUCHESS is being released March 1 by Pengu..."Welcome Elizabeth.
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Forgive me for indulging in a Group Welcome- so happy to greet our new members!!
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my sincere admiration for you!
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Dylan wrote: "Hey everybody. My name is Dylan J Morgan, and I've been writing fiction for about 8 years now. My debut novel Hosts has been out for over a year now and can be added to your reading queue here at G..."
Elizabeth wrote: "I want to thank Rick for inviting me to join. I’m Elizabeth Loupas, an eclectic reader and historical fiction writer from Texas; my debut novel THE SECOND DUCHESS is being released March 1 by Pengu..."
Michele wrote: "hello, I am Michele. I am 63 currently living in NH with my in laws. I have had an eventful life: I am a survivor of spousal abuse that eventually resulted in my permanent disability. sigh. My 2nd ..."
ok- I had to say welcome to each of you!
Hi! Nice to meet you all. I'mrelatively new to Goodreads but am loving it, and have met some great people. My book Pink Boots and a Machete is being released on March 1. I hope you will read and post your thoughts!
Here is the link to my new book! Pink Boots and a Machete: My Journey From NFL Cheerleader to National Geographic Explorer
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welcome Mireya- congrats on Pink Boots and a Machete!!
Thanks Rick! Hope you will shelve it and read it when it comes out. And many thanks for the invitation to join your group!
Mireya wrote: "Here is the link to my new book! Pink Boots and a Machete: My Journey From NFL Cheerleader to National Geographic Explorer"Wow! Sounds interesting.
Thank you! So far, great reviews! Fingers crossed you will all like it :)
Hello Mireya, welcome. Your book sounds wonderful. What a trip huh?
Wow Mireya: cool title, cool cover, must read!Welcome.
Thanks so much! Can't waut to hear your thoughts!
Michele wrote: "hello, I am Michele. I am 63 currently living in NH with my in laws. I have had an eventful life: I am a survivor of spousal abuse that eventually resulted in my permanent disability. sigh. My 2nd ..."Hi Michelle,
wow - that is some life you have survived! I'm new here too. Hope you find some peace, less migraines and lots of humour here, as well as good books to read.
Welcome!
Bru
Elizabeth wrote: "I want to thank Rick for inviting me to join. I’m Elizabeth Loupas, an eclectic reader and historical fiction writer from Texas; my debut novel THE SECOND DUCHESS is being released March 1 by Pengu..."Hi Elizabeth,
congrats on the debut novel! btw I didnt get an invite from Rick, I just barged in ... sorry, Rick. Should I have waited to be invited. :(
Looking forward to reading it. Immigrant children do so well in the US. My daughters are first generation, born here with the zeal and enthusiasm of the future we came here for, accomplished.
I am not surprised, just thrilled for you and cannot wait to find out what you did. I am very excited for you.
I am not surprised, just thrilled for you and cannot wait to find out what you did. I am very excited for you.
What a sweet message! And so true, that zeal and enthusiasm are priceless! Really cant wait to hear your thoughts about the book.
Greetings,As a new member to the group please allow me to introduce myself. I am an avid reader of historical fiction, a life-long World War Two history buff, and the author of two historical novels set in WW2 (NIGHT OF FLAMES & THE KATYN ORDER). I also write a monthly column titled POLAND FIGHTS which is published in two Polish-American newspapers. I am particularly interested in all discussions relating to historical fiction and non-fiction books from this time period. I look forward to being an active participant in your discussions.
Douglas W. Jacobson
http://www.douglaswjacobson.com
Night of Flames: A Novel of World War IIThe Katyn Order: A Novel
Douglas wrote: "Greetings,As a new member to the group please allow me to introduce myself. I am an avid reader of historical fiction, a life-long World War Two history buff, and the author of two historical nov..."
It's a challenge writing historical fiction in a time period many of your readers have lived through. I wrote about the gay male scene in NYC from 1965-1985, having come out there in 1975/1976. I always surprise myself when I'm editing something and realize I got an important detail wrong (like the direction that street runs) because I depended on memory. I lived one block over, and write the name of the street I had lived on instead of the main drag. DUH!
I try to avoid gross anachronisms, since I find similar disparities jarring as a reader - even if i is a detail known only to fellow New Yorkers (hey, there are 8 million of us).
On the other hand, a reader of an earlier version of the same story wondered why he couldn't remember my fictional bar. I'd made it so realistic that it seemed like a real place. although it was a mixture of real places with a fake name.
Hello. My name is Karl. I'm a novelist, and new not only to this group, but to participation in on-line group discussions. I love aviation-related literature. Mix a handful of well-developed characters and a page-turning plot together with some airplanes, and that's just about as satisfying to me as can be. So it's natural that my book is about airplanes (and the women who flew them). WINGS: A NOVEL OF WW II FLYGIRLS, is being released April 1.
http://www.kfriedrich.com
Hello Karl, welcome to our group. Interesting subject you write about.
Hello, to you, too. Thank you. It's not the same-ol'. There's such a rich supply of material out there. I wish more writers would mine it. Maybe the problem is that most writers don't know much about aviation.
FLYGIRLS is a piece of historical fiction that tells the tale of the last class of Women Airforce Service Pilots during WW II. The planes, the women, are one integral unit.
Karl that sounds great. I hope it does well for you. When did you get it published?
The book will be in bookstores (mortar and otherwise)on April 1. I'm really excited!
Congratulations Karl. That is wonderful.
Hi gang. Just joined so thought I'd introduce myself before exploring the club site. I'm Ramona from FL where our day time temps are in the 80's. We had an unusually cold couple months so I'm happy we're back to normal. I'm a retired teacher (taught students with special needs) so I now have time to "read for me!." :) Married for 35 years--hubby just got me a Nook Color for Valentine's Day & I'm looking forward to reading on it, but will continue to read regular books as well. Looking forward to meeting a few new friends here who love to read books.
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not at all- so happy you joined!!!! and feel free to invite friends!!!
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As an author, it's great to be a member of the group. To introduce myself, just click on either of the two links below:http://www.edrambeau.com
To see the video promo of my book click below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c21_S...
Enjoy and thanks for inviting me to join, Rick.
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http://www.edrambeau.com
To see the video promo of my book click below:
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welcome Ed!
great website!!
love this painting you have on it!!
http://www.craftweb.org/web/ed/paint1...
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I love aviation-related literature. Mix a handful of well-developed cha..."
Karl- have you read John Nance?
Rick wrote: "Ed wrote: "As an author, it's great to be a member of the group. To introduce myself, just click on either of the two links below:http://www.edrambeau.com
To see the video promo of my book ..."
Thanks, Rick. I painted that many many years ago....in my youth. LOL. Glad you like it.
Best always, Ed
Elizabeth wrote: "I want to thank Rick for inviting me to join. I’m Elizabeth Loupas, an eclectic reader and historical fiction writer from Texas; my debut novel THE SECOND DUCHESS is being released March 1 by Pengu..."Elizabeth -- Your book sounds wonderful! I'm so happy to hear that you live in the Metroplex and that your release party will be in Roanoke. I live in Dallas, so it will be a short journey. Best of luck, and I'll see you on March 1st!
Rick wrote: "Karl wrote: "Hello. My name is Karl. I'm a novelist, and new not only to this group, but to participation in on-line group discussions. I love aviation-related literature. Mix a handful of wel..."
Hi. I have not read Nance, though I am aware of him. I know he has a strong following.
Hey everyone! My name's Kim. I'm an English teacher, and I live in NW PA at the moment, but I was just (as in yesterday) interviewed in a town near Phoenix, AZ for a position as an 8th grade Language Arts teacher, and I was hired! So, I will soon be making my way to Arizona from PA to live and teach!I recently started a book blog as part of my New Years Resolution. I've never kept track of the books I've read, or what they are about, so I decided to start a blog where I kept track of what I read throughout the year, and also gave myself a little review in order to remember what it was about. I meant to update it as I read new books, but I started to go back through books I've read and liked over the years and review them as well. So, the blog is new...but I'm working on it!
http://www.historicalfictionobsession...
I'm excited to be a part of this group!
Welcome Kimberly. Congratulations on the new position. You should love AZ. There is a special charm to the West. Welcome.
Carmel wrote: "Welcome to all the new members - Bru, Douglas, Ramona, Ed (love your painting too!) & Kim!!!"Thanks, Carmel. Wish I were selling my painting instead of my book. LOL.
Thank you Rick and fellow members for the kind welcome. Am also a writer (as well as fulltime journo)and currently looking to publish two completed novels. I write romantic historial fiction with paranormal themes. There are synopses at my website for those who are interested. http://www.brunazanelli.comGlad to be here.
Bru
Carmel wrote: "Ed wrote: "Carmel wrote: "Welcome to all the new members - Bru, Douglas, Ramona, Ed (love your painting too!) & Kim!!!"Thanks, Carmel. Wish I were selling my painting instead of my book. LOL."..."
Ed, love the painting - looks like someplace in France maybe? Where is it? Or is it from your imagination.
Bru
Bru wrote: "Carmel wrote: "Ed wrote: "Carmel wrote: "Welcome to all the new members - Bru, Douglas, Ramona, Ed (love your painting too!) & Kim!!!"Thanks, Carmel. Wish I were selling my painting instead of my ..."It was a Russian scene. It was painted so many years ago, I can't remember if it was from my mind or from a photo. But I,m glad you like it.
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welcome Dylan.