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[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

thanks all- still "so so" thanks for keeping James Mason group so active- it really is a true community!

[Brandon]

Cool forum. Thanks to Rick for the invite.

Well, my name is Brandon Tietz. I've written a couple of books. One is available now and the other is about to be shopped by my agent. I'm one of the moderators of the Chuck Palahniuk Writers' Workshop and enjoy vodka tonics. That's it for now.

-BT

[Douglas]

"THE KATYN ORDER" RECEIVES STARRED REVIEW FROM BOOKLIST

I am pleased to share some of the recently received review from Booklist:

"A galvanizing blend of war novel and espionage thriller. Jacobson tells a riveting tale, effectively combining a moving love story and a detail-rich recreation of the Resistance fighter's world. Don't miss this one!"
- Booklist Magazine, May, 2011The Katyn Order: A Novel

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Douglas wrote: ""THE KATYN ORDER" RECEIVES STARRED REVIEW FROM BOOKLIST

I am pleased to share some of the recently received review from Booklist:

"A galvanizing blend of war novel and espionage thriller. Jac..."

Brandon wrote: "Cool forum. Thanks to Rick for the invite.

Well, my name is Brandon Tietz. I've written a couple of books. One is available now and the other is about to be shopped by my agent. I'm one of t..."

welcome Brandon and Douglas! enjoy and invite friends!!! (that goes for all of you :>)))

[Honest]

Hi there,

We're an independent press publishing neglected voices. Hopefully our books will appeal to readers looking for something different, voices that may not necessarily fit a niche.

Please have a look at our first four books and let us know what you think!

The Wooden Tongue Speaks Romanians: Contradictions Realities
Jazz
The Killing of a Bank Manager
Wedding Underwear for Mermaids

[Laurie]

I'm Laurie and I'm from Manchester, ME. I read all sorts of books, mysteries (both USA and UK), romance, fantasy, etc. I'm never without at least one book.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

welcome all!!

[Renee]

Thank you for inviting me, Rick!! Hi everyone!!! My name is Renee. I am from Trinidad in the Caribbean and I read ALL kinds of books but I am partial to the paranormal genre but not limited to it. I am currently reading Mary Shelly's Frankenstein. I really love reading. Looking forward to some lively discussions.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Renee wrote: "Thank you for inviting me, Rick!! Hi everyone!!! My name is Renee. I am from Trinidad in the Caribbean and I read ALL kinds of books but I am partial to the paranormal genre but not limited to it. ..."

much welcome Renee! look forward to your comments!!

[Michael]

Thanks for inviting me to the group. I retired from the FBI and also served as a police officer. My crime novel, Midnight Sin, was recently released. Law and Order Producer Peter Giuliano described it as "A powerful story." So, if you are a Law and Order fan, you will probably enjoy Midnight Sin. The backdrop was inspired by a true case I worked on as a plain clothes cop. My first book, Walking the Corporate Beat relates many true stories of the mob, drugs, street crimes and undercover operations - and how things go wrong. Please feel free to join my Q&A or comment on my blogs.

Thanks,
Michael

[kimyunalesca]

Thank you for the lovely invitation Mr. Rick and Hello Everybody! My name is Kim I'm new to this group and website so feel free to add me up/recommend any book :D

Welcome to all new members as well :)

[Gina]

Thanks to Rick kto the invitation. I am the coauthor (with Janice Kirk) of three works:
1) The Sidewalk Artist - an historical love mystery about the artist Raphael
2) Ciao Bella - a historical novel set in Northern Italy in the summer after WWII
3) Falling for Rain - a contemporary genre romance set in rural Ontario
You can find out more about our books here:
http://sidewalkartist.blogspot.com/
Thanks!

[~Geektastic~]

I've been putting off introducing myself, even though I've been posting here and there for a week or so. I'm Amber, I'm a geek, and I love to read. Right now I've been spending a lot of my time writing story arcs for Dungeons & Dragons campaigns with my group, and I'm hoping to possibly get one published by Wizards of the Coast someday. I work as an admin assistant(read: glorified secretary), but someday I hope to work in publishing as an illustrator and/or cover designer, as my degree is in fine arts, and I would love to combine my love of reading and art and actually get paid for it.

[Daniel]

Hi,

Thanks, Rick, for the invitation. I'm always happy to discuss good books, so I'm happy to become a part of this community.

I teach a number of writing courses at Florida State College at Jacksonville, and I write speculative fiction. I really enjoy Joe Lansdale, Stephen King, Shirley Jackson, Richard Matheson and Ray Bradbury!

[Mary]

My name is Mary Carter and I am an author and Goodreads member. I am currently hosting a give away of my next novel, The Pub Across the Pond.

Thank you!

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

welcome all!!!

[Thomas]

Hi Rick, thanks for the invite. I finally found the time to join this wonderful group. My name is Thomas Scopel and my ebook Twitch will be released on July 15, 2011 from suspense Publishing. Here's the blurb:

Twitch, a stubbed limbed, white eye deformed carnival freak attraction is often abused. But, he harbors a dark secret...and his retribution is far worse.

You can view the trailer at either http://stayingscared.blogspot.com or http://www.thomasscopel.com.

Otherwise, I have been published in a number of horror based magazines, as well as two anthologies thus far.

I'm a great fan of horror anthologies. Especially Ellen Datlow and Stephen Jones edited ones.

Thanks for having me folks,
Stay scared,
Thomas

[Kelli]

Thank you for the invite.

[Jacquitta]

Hello ... Hello,

Thank you Rick for the invite. I'm looking forward to meeting some great people here.

I am an author of two children book and looking to have another book published this year. One of my favorite things about storytelling is creating the worlds and the characters.

[Joe]

Hello everyone,

Thanks to Rick for the invite even though I'm not a Steampunk expert that he imagined I might be. I am a "Cheap" reader and am always looking for a bargain book. I'm a reviewer for NetGalley and read three or four books a week. I'm a member of SmashWords, Goodreads and LibraryThing to become aware of new emerging authors, find bargains and catalog what I read, so I'm not buying and reading that interesting book again. I tweet my reviews on Twitter.com/smilyjoyng and typically post my reviews on LibraryThing and Goodreads. Any books I review for NetGalley I also post there as well. Since I acquired a Kindle Reader, I prefer it for reading and always look for a Mobi file to download (or an acrobat file) I'm a retired professional and at the age of seventy-one, find myself pressed for time to read all the remaining books in the world before I die. I mostly enjoy Fantasy, Science Fiction, Mystery and just some human character "Literature?". I started reading at a young age and early life in the U.S. Navy gave me ample opportunity to read while my living space and entertainment opportunities were limited to the confines of the ship I was on. The books I've cataloged on Goodreads represent what I've read during the last three years. I'm looking anxiously for my Public Library to start stocking Kindle readable books. I'm told it should happen late this summer (oh boy!). I'm really hooked on reading as my imagination is so much better graphically than Hollywood. As I've aged, my emotional connection to what I read has also became more fully developed. I can't remember tearing up or laughing aloud while reading as a younger person. Now I have to be careful about picking a reading location where I won't embarrass myself with my emotional responses. I'm looking forward to listening to your takes on stories and authors you are currently exposed to and like. I hope to become better acquainted with many of you.

Regards, Joe

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Joe wrote: "Hello everyone,

Thanks to Rick for the invite even though I'm not a Steampunk expert that he imagined I might be. I am a "Cheap" reader and am always looking for a bargain book. I'm a reviewer f..."

Jacquitta A wrote: "Hello ... Hello,

Thank you Rick for the invite. I'm looking forward to meeting some great people here.

I am an author of two children book and looking to have another book published this year. On..."

welcome Jacquitta- please do tell us more about your books!

also welcome Joe- great intro!

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Kelli wrote: "Thank you for the invite."

welcome Kelli!

[Kelli]

Thank you Rick for the invite.

Hello All! My name is Kelli. I love paranormal romance/fantasy, mysteries, thrillers, westerns, and historical romances.
I like to play video games, watch a good movie, and read a good book mainly to relax.

I do enjoy discussing the books I have read. I look forward to reading the groups comments.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Kelli wrote: "Thank you Rick for the invite.

Hello All! My name is Kelli. I love paranormal romance/fantasy, mysteries, thrillers, westerns, and historical romances.
I like to play video games, watch a good mov..."

wonderful to have youas a member!

[Douglas]

CONSIDER A REVIEW ON AMAZON

My thanks and appreciation to those of you who have read THE KATYN ORDER and posted a review here on Goodreads. As you all know (authors, would-be authors, and just avid readers) it his very important to spread the word if you like a book. So, if you liked THE KATYN ORDER (or even if you didn't) please consider also writing a review on Amazon. It helps and is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Douglas W. Jacobson
Author,
THE KATYN ORDER
NIGHT OF FLAMES

The Katyn Order: A Novel

[Cassie]

Hello everyone!

I am an avid reader/reviewer and closet writer :-)! I started my own blog this spring. It is mostly book reviews, but also includes some movies, television, etc. It is growing quickly! I'd love to see you there!

This week I am hosting Jayne Fordham, author of A Season of Transformation, on her book blog tour. I would love for you all to drop by and show some love!

Jayne posted a great guest post yesterday, and I really want to see some comments in response to her questions! Also, check out today's interview and enter to win a copy of A Season of Transformation!!

Review: http://gatheringleavesreviews.blogspo...

Guest Post: http://gatheringleavesreviews.blogspo...

Interview & Giveaway: http://gatheringleavesreviews.blogspo...

Let me know if you see any typos or if something is not working correctly too!!

Thanks so much!!!!

Cassie
gathering leaves

[[deleted user]]

Hi fellow readers! Thank you Rick for inviting me into this group. I look forward to following all of your comments. I am an avid reader and as you can see from my book shelves, I enjoy reading both fiction and non-fiction. I enjoy finding new authors who have an interesting voice and who have insights that touch my spirit. Isn't the quest for knowledge one of the reasons we read?

[Caitlan]

Welcome all new members!

[Angel]

Hi everyone!

My name is Angel and I'm the author of

- Bloodletter (Thriller)

and

Legacies of Talimura: War of the Witch (YA Fantasy: Release Date June 2011)

I study forensics and love delving into the criminal mind. I'm an avid reader of mysteries, thrillers, horror, fantasy.

www.angelhaze.com

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Angel wrote: "Hi everyone!

My name is Angel and I'm the author of

- Bloodletter (Thriller)

and

Welcome Mahina and Angel-so happy to have you as members!!

Legacies of Talimura: War of the Witch (YA Fantasy: Release Date June 2011)

..."

Mahina wrote: "Hi fellow readers! Thank you Rick for inviting me into this group. I look forward to following all of your comments. I am an avid reader and as you can see from my book shelves, I enjoy reading bot..."

[S.]

Rick, thanks for the invitation. This looks like a fun group. Such great discussion topics "Favorite book of all time"..... for me Out of Africa by Isak Dinesen.

I am a new author and new to goodreads. I write murder-mysteries. My background is working in a crime lab, so my mysteries have a heavy dose of forensics.No Evidence of a Crime

[Liliana]

Thank you, Rick, for the invitation to join the group. It looks like a diverse group of readers and book enthusiasts. I love to read all genres, so I think I'll fit right in here:-)

I write romantic mystery/suspense for the most part, and I have a couple of different series going at this time. My Addison Holmes mystery series and my ALPHA Squadron romantic suspense series.

When I'm not writing, I'm a voracious reader, and my tastes are eclectic. You can find out more about me at my blog: http://lilianahart.blogspot.com/

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Liliana wrote: "Thank you, Rick, for the invitation to join the group. It looks like a diverse group of readers and book enthusiasts. I love to read all genres, so I think I'll fit right in here:-)

I write romant..."

S. wrote: "Rick, thanks for the invitation. This looks like a fun group. Such great discussion topics "Favorite book of all time"..... for me Out of Africa by Isak Dinesen.

I am a new author and new to..."

welcome!so happy to have two new great members!

[Paula]

Paula Coomer here. Author of Dove Creek (novel), Summer of Government Cheese (short stories), and Devil at the Crossroads (poems). University writing instructor. Lifelong reader. Lifelong learner. In keeping with the local parlance: howdy!

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Paula wrote: "Paula Coomer here. Author of Dove Creek (novel), Summer of Government Cheese (short stories), and Devil at the Crossroads (poems). University writing instructor. Lifelong reader. Lifelong learner. ..."

welcome Paula!!! DOVE CREEK is one of the books I am affiliated with- amazing novel!

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

S. wrote: "Rick, thanks for the invitation. This looks like a fun group. Such great discussion topics "Favorite book of all time"..... for me Out of Africa by Isak Dinesen.

I am a new author and new to..."

Rick wrote: "Liliana wrote: "Thank you, Rick, for the invitation to join the group. It looks like a diverse group of readers and book enthusiasts. I love to read all genres, so I think I'll fit right in here:-)..."

wonderful book!
No Evidence of a Crime

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Liliana wrote: "Thank you, Rick, for the invitation to join the group. It looks like a diverse group of readers and book enthusiasts. I love to read all genres, so I think I'll fit right in here:-)

I write romant..."

[Ashley]

Thank you Rick for the invite as well. I am a photographer and can be found always with a book or two. (and a list of books to read as well). I will read pretty much anything, but my favorites are historical fiction, most other fiction, and suspense.

[Paula]

Rick wrote: "Paula wrote: "Paula Coomer here. Author of Dove Creek (novel), Summer of Government Cheese (short stories), and Devil at the Crossroads (poems). University writing instructor. Lifelong reader. Life..."

Thank you, Rick. And thanks for all you are doing to encourage reading and engage folks in conversation about books. Doesn't look like anyone here needs encouragement! Glad you like DOVE CREEK. I happen to like it, too. I worked on it for so long (15 years) that I find myself missing my protagonist!

[Robert]

Thanks so much for the invitation to join this group. It's nice to see so many booklovers here.

My name is Robert Browne and I'm the author of several supernatural thrillers. My latest, THE PARADISE PROPHECY, will be released by Penguin/Dutton on July 21st. It's a big, bold epic about two desperate and seriously screwed-up mortals who race around the globe trying to prevent a quartet of dark angles from destroying the world. Some have called it the love child of Dean Koontz and Dan Brown, but I think the real father may be Stephen King. ;)

So far the advance readers have been very kind—many of them right here on goodreads—and Publishers Weekly gave it their coveted starred review. And if you're a Raymond Khoury fan (The Templar Salvation), know that he gave it the thumbs up as well.

I'm very proud of this book and hope you'll take a look at it. In the meantime, I'll see you in the forums!

[Daniela]

Hey everybody. I want to thank Rick for inviting me to the group. My name is Daniela and I love to read and I like to read from different authors because I think it would be boring to only read from one author.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

welcome all out new members! some really great sounding books!!!

[Jeffrey]

Hi
My name is Jeffrey Marks, and I'm the author of 3 biographies of mystery writers from the 1940s and 1950s. I recently did a giveaway for the first of those books, Who Was That Lady?, here on Goodreads.

Currently I'm reading all the Erle Stanley Gardner books so that I can complete a biography of Mr. Gardner. If you check my feed, you'll see my progress on that mission.

I look forward to getting to know all of you.

Jeff Marks
www.jeffreymarks.com

[Sammy]

Welcome Jeffrey! I look forward to checking out your work!

[Jeffrey]

Thanks.. I've found several good authors on here as well :)

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Jeffrey wrote: "Hi
My name is Jeffrey Marks, and I'm the author of 3 biographies of mystery writers from the 1940s and 1950s. I recently did a giveaway for the first of those books, Who Was That Lady?, here on Goo..."

welcome Jeffrey- what a great project to undertake!!

[Jeffrey]

Thanks, Rick. I enjoy what I do so it's great for me.

[Amy]

This looks like very interesting group and one that I will enjoy. My name is Amy Neftzger and I've written a variety of things from fiction and nonfiction books to business publications and research articles for professional journals.

I write a blog at http://neftzger.blogspot.com/

and also just wrote a guest blog post for the Clarion Foundation (sci-fi and fantasy writing workshop) about The Love of Words at:
http://clarionfoundation.wordpress.co...

You can find out more about me at my author page on Amazon at:
http://www.amazon.com/Amy-Neftzger/e/...

or follow me on Twitter at twitter.com/Neftzger

I think I've taken up enough space here. Looking forward to talking more with everyone in this group - looks like a fun place!

Oh, yes, I'm married to a professional musician and I am the drummer in his band. It's the most fun you can have without a book :)

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Amy wrote: "This looks like very interesting group and one that I will enjoy. My name is Amy Neftzger and I've written a variety of things from fiction and nonfiction books to business publications and resea..."

wonderful to have you here Amy!

[Hock]

Hi all. I am delighted to accept the invitation to join and look forward to exploring all the books and discussions. My own interests are English, American and Chinese classics. I have also started writing, for now, translating and selecting or adapting from Chinese works--The Romance of the Three Kingdoms/The Battle of Chibi (see http://hockgtjoa.blogspot.com/) and Teahouse/Heven is High and the Emperor Far Away (see http://heavenhockgtjoa.blogspot.com/). Cheers!