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PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO YOUR FELLOW JAMES MASON MEMBERS!
Just got invited by Rick to join this group to discuss my writing and I'd like to thank him for that! I've got a ton of novels out and happily straddle both the traditional and indie publishing realms with my work, which ranges from thrillers to urban fantasy. I look forward to participating in discussions here! I hope you're all having a great weekend!Best Regards,
Jon
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Jon F. Merz
http://thefixer.tv
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Cathryn wrote: "Hi Rick and everyone,
I'm also stunned by the number of books you've read ... !
Thanks for inviting me to join the group. I'm the author of The Demise of the Soccer Moms -- psychological suspens..."
Jon wrote: "Just got invited by Rick to join this group to discuss my writing and I'd like to thank him for that! I've got a ton of novels out and happily straddle both the traditional and indie publishing re..."
welcome Jon!!!
Minnie wrote: "Hi everyone!Eric Mayes, author of "The Missionary" recommended that I join. Glad I did!
I just published my debut novel "Sinner's Ride" and am excited by this new world! Visit my blot @ ww..."
Hello, Minnie Lahongrais! I'm Minnie Estelle Miller from Chicago. Nice to meet another minnie!
Hi i,m Georgiann a wife and mother. used to work in retail as a customer service manager. love to read all genre,s just discovered steam punk, my son recommended a book was very interesting..
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welcome!!
Suzanne wrote: " I, too, am thankful for this invitation. I am a lifelong avid reader with a variety of favourites ... but only a few true 'loves'.
Mystery-horror-with a psychologically/existential twist??..."
Hi, Suzanne,
Mystery horror + existential twist...Hum, well, to be shamelessly self-promoting (which I hate, btw), my new novel, "Sharp 9th" is a mystery: Murder, corruption. Maybe a love story. It has a strong theme of psycho-sexual tension. I don't know if it unveils sickness unto death, the readers will decide, I guess (the main protagonist is, though, Malloy). Rick, founder of this group, just reviewed it and I'm very proud and humbled. You may want to try the book. Or just drop me a note,to chat.
5.0 out of 5 stars JUST TRY TO PUT THIS MYSTERY DOWN!!, June 3, 2011
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Richard S. Friedman "Rick Friedman" (florida) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)
This review is from: Sharp 9th (Paperback)
"Sharp 9th is a mystery - murder, corruption, conspiracy" is far too simplistic a description for what is a stunningly written thriller- that rises above the typical mystery and grabs hold of the reader from page one...a winner from A-Z
Rick Friedman
Founder
THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB
http://www.amazon.com/Sharp-9th-Sean-...
My name is Terri Ann Armstrong and I welcome the new members. I have five published books with a sixth--the final book in my Menace Trilogy--to come out later this year to my credit. The trilogy is available on Kindle and other e-readers. The first is "Morning Menace", the second, "Medieval Menace" and the third, "Maternal Menace" will be out soon. I'm currently working on my first cozy, which I hope will be out early next year. My hope is to weave it into a whole series with my two main characters in the first one always being front and center so we cna watch their relationship build and change. Wish me luck.
I'm also an Executive Editor for Suspense Magazine--on-line and also available through Kindle and other e-readers.
I invite you to check out my website at www.freewebs.com/tarmstrong. Maybe stop by my guestbook and leave me a message about the exerpts and what you think of my website. I'm not much of a site designer, but I want to make sure I have all things people look for in an author's website. Thank yo so much.
Blessings,
Terri Ann
Thank you Rick for the invite!I am the author of The Virgin Diaries http://arkstories.com/thevirgindiarie...
and
Ain't No Sunshine: Men Reveal The Pain Of Heartbreak
http://arkstories.com/aintnosunshine....
I am also working on my third project; A blog/book about body and self image.
I look forward to conversing with all of you!
Hi, Kimberly. Welcome.The blog/book on body image is interesting. I'm a man who's been fortunate enough to have the company of smart, accomplished women most of my life. As a result, one of my biggest confusions is why these wonderful, beautiful women are so - well - weirdos about their bodies.
I look forward to your insights.
Sean
Hey everyone!I am a YA blogger and an avid reader of YA books. Seriously, i devour books like their the last thing to eat on this earth. :D
This is my blog: http://diaryofacambridgestudent.wordp...
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I am the author of The Virgin Diaries http://arkstories.com/thevirgindiarie...
and
Ain't No Sunshine: Men Reveal The Pain Of Heartbreak
http://arkstories.com/a..."
Sana wrote: "Hey everyone!
I am a YA blogger and an avid reader of YA books. Seriously, i devour books like their the last thing to eat on this earth. :D
This is my blog: http://diaryofacambridgestudent.wordpr..."
welcome to James Mason- so happy to have youboth as fellow members!!
uh-ho Rick!... a group that wants me as a member?! Thank you!I'm the author of the novel Hidden in Paris, a story of friendship, love and disfunction set in Paris. I also write the blog Hidden in France where silliness and bright colors prevail.
The last novel I read and liked was Super Sad True Love Story by Shteyngart. I might write fiction for women but I have to admit that I seem to favor fiction written by men. It has the kind of muscle I'm into lately.
I hope I didn't make an ugly mess of the html here :)
I was intrigued to learn about this group and now that I've begun looking around I am more intrigued than ever. Such a vast array of topics under discussion! And I am more than impressed by you, Rick; just on this thread alone your indefatigable hunt for the Enneagram book mentioned by one of the posters is impressive!I am the author of the new spiritual women's novel, Downward Dog, Upward Fog. It's a book for women who love yoga, meditation, holistic health and all things spiritual (and want a fun read to boot). ForeWord Reviews called the book "an inspirational gem that will appeal to introspective, evolving women." I'm thrilled to say it's already getting great buzz and great reviews in the yoga and spiritual communities.
The Goodreads giveaway for the novel just ended (sorry if you missed it), but you can read two chapters from the novel on the book's website.
Looking forward to chatting more with you all!
Meryl Davids Landau
Downward Dog, Upward Fog: A Novel
Hi Everyone!I've recently published my suspense, THE ENEMY WE KNOW. I also added to Goodreads giveaways. (HINT: The giveaway ends in TWO days!) Enemy been getting great reader reviews on Goodreads as well as on Kindle Korner for which I am very grateful.
Here is a description:
Psychotherapist Letty Whittaker, a professional secret keeper, has a secret
of her own. When one of her clients slips free from an abusive boyfriend,
Letty becomes the target of his violent rage. Wayne invades Letty's life,
slithering his way past the barriers erected between her personal and
professional lives, leaving gifts of dead rats, mutilated dolls, and freaky
Shakespearian sonnets. Worst of all, Wayne uncovers Letty's deepest shame,
infiltrating her AA group and threatening to expose her to the state
licensing board.
And then--good news--Wayne is murdered. The bad news? The police suspect
Letty. Worse yet, the sonnets and bloody souvenirs keep coming. Someone else
has been watching Letty. Someone eager to drop bodies at her feet like a cat
offering dead mole trophies to his mistress.
Someone willing to kill again.
I look forward to reading the posts here!
Donna White Glaser
THE ENEMY WE KNOW
www.donnawhiteglaser.com
Thank you for letting me know about the group, Rick. I'm happy to be here!I write urban fantasy (Elisa Paige) and equestrian nonfiction (Elise Gaston Chand). Not surprisingly, I'm also a voracious reader.
Thanks!
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welcome and thanks Meryl!!
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I write urban fantasy (Elisa Paige) and equestrian nonfiction (Elise Gaston Chand). Not surprisingly, I'm also a voraci..."
Donna wrote: "Hi Everyone!
I've recently published my suspense, THE ENEMY WE KNOW. I also added to Goodreads giveaways. (HINT: The giveaway ends in TWO days!) Enemy been getting great reader reviews on Goodread..."
welcome- so happy to have both of you as members!!
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welcome Shannon!!
Thanks for the invite, Rick! I write historical mysteries. I've put 3 copies of my debut novel, A SPARK OF DEATH, The First Professor Bradshaw Mystery in the Giveaway program that ends on the release date July 5, 2011.If you'd like to learn more about the series, read reviews, or an excerpt, please visit my web page http://bernadettepajer.com/
Happy reading all! May all your books be keepers!
Bernadette
Hi my name is Marcia. I live in Green Bay Wisconsin the home of the Super Bowl Champs! I'm a mom of two girls. I love to read and collect books. I just got a nook color for Mother's Day. I have to say that I never thought I would enjoy reading that way but I love my nook too. I'm looking forward to sharing my view on books I have read and expanding my list of authors to follow.
Jan C wrote: "Even to the one in Green Bay."
Hahahahaha That made me smile! =)
I just got back from Green Bay. Went to the Hall of Fame there. Big fun!!
Donna wrote: "I just got back from Green Bay. Went to the Hall of Fame there. Big fun!!"Aww that's nice to hear! Its a great city. Where do you call home?
Chetek, WI. It's about an hour north of Eau Claire. Love it up here. It's really beautiful country.
Welccccooooooommmmmmmme everyboooddddyyyyyyy! :)
Donna wrote: "Chetek, WI. It's about an hour north of Eau Claire. Love it up here. It's really beautiful country."The west side of the state is very pretty. I have traveled out that way when my daughter toured Eau Claire and on our way to the Mall of America. Glad to see that your not a viking fan.
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and I am SO JEALOUS of Donna!! I wanna go to Green Bay!!!
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and I am SO JEALOUS of Donna!! I wanna go to Green Bay!!!
Hi, I'm Maggie (Maggie1944 from LibraryThing), adding goodreads to my book centric life. I'm a retired school teacher, reading George R.R. Martin right now but have dozens of books To Be Read. Live in the beautiful pacific northwest corner of the US of A.
Hi Maggie-and welcome! I love that phrase, "bookcentric"-it's perfect!
Maggie wrote: "Hi, I'm Maggie (Maggie1944 from LibraryThing), adding goodreads to my book centric life. I'm a retired school teacher, reading George R.R. Martin right now but have dozens of books To Be Read. Li..."Hi Maggie, I'm in the Pacific NW, too, and hoping we get a summer this year! At least it's good reading weather!
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Thank you, all, for your warm welcome. Ellie, so true. My home is dominated by the bookcases filled with books, and many, many "to be read" volumes. I may not live long enough.
Bernadette, yes I'm am also waiting, not so patiently, for some warm comfortable weather and some gardening but in the meantime lots of reading is on the agenda!
Bernadette, yes I'm am also waiting, not so patiently, for some warm comfortable weather and some gardening but in the meantime lots of reading is on the agenda!
Hi! Finally a book club that discusses a lot of topics. My name is Linda, I'm from Sweden, and in my spare time I'm writing myself. Kinds of books I like: Victorian, history, adventure, treasure-hunts, science, science-fiction, biography.Thanks for inviting me!
Welcome Linda.And Maggie, I guess we'll just have to live long enough to read them all! lol
Marcia wrote: "Hi my name is Marcia. I live in Green Bay Wisconsin the home of the Super Bowl Champs! I'm a mom of two girls. I love to read and collect books. I just got a nook color for Mother's Day. I have to ..."Marcia wrote: "Hi my name is Marcia. I live in Green Bay Wisconsin the home of the Super Bowl Champs! I'm a mom of two girls. I love to read and collect books. I just got a nook color for Mother's Day. I have to ..."
Green Bay Wisconsin the home of the Super Bowl Champs
Oh my! I'm trembling in my shoes. *she whispered, a Bears' fan from Chicago*
Welcome, noobies. I love meeting writers and readers. It will take you awhile to get to know us, but hang tough.
Thanks for the welcomes! I feel pretty much at home, as would be expected in a book lovers place.
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Feel better soon Rick!Hello, my name is Becky Banks and I'm a debuting author (The Legend of Lady MacLaoch) as well as a voracious reader. I'm pumped already to be a part of such a humangous tight-knit group! I'm off to see what people are reading! Cheers!
My name's Ed. I read books then write about them here: http://generation-add.blogspot.com/Its funny I just watched a James mason flick on tv the other day--I hardly ever watch movies on tv because of the commercials. Anyway, it was called the Age of Consent. Kinda kooky, fun music soundtrack also.
Welcome back Rick, hope you are ok now.
Welcome back Rick -- just getting over bronchitis myself. Hope you are feeling better.Hello Ed and welcome :)
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I'm also stunned by the number of books you've read ... !
Thanks for inviting me to join the group. I'm the author of The Demise of the Soccer Moms -- psychological suspense -- and a novella series that just started last month -- psychological suspense with ghosts.
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