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Hock wrote: "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 star..."

welcome Hock!!!

[Stuart]

Hey all! I'm Stuart Jaffe, an author, blogger, and podcaster. My ebook short story collection, 10 Bits of My Brain, is now out (though "officially" not until the 29th, but you can get it now!). I blog for Magical Words -- one of the top fantasy writing blogs, and I'm co-host of The Eclectic Review podcast.

But above all, I love books! So I'm looking forward to discovering some wonderful reads through this group. Thanks to Rick for inviting me to join.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Stuart wrote: "Hey all! I'm Stuart Jaffe, an author, blogger, and podcaster. My ebook short story collection, 10 Bits of My Brain, is now out (though "officially" not until the 29th, but you can get it now!). ..."

great to have you here Stuart!!

[Sammy]

Welcome Amy, looks like you stay busy! :O)

[Amy]

Sammy wrote: "Welcome Amy, looks like you stay busy! :O)"

Thanks, Sammy! Yes, I stay very busy but never too busy to have a little fun once in awhile :)

[Jeffrey]

Stuart, love the title. I'll be sure to look for it.

Jeff
www.jeffreymarks.com

[J.A.]

Howdy, all. My name's J. A. Belfield, and I'm from Solihull in the UK. I'm here thanks to an invite from Rick, and thought I'd mosey on over and see what you're all about.
Although I read quite a lot, I'm a writer first and foremost. Whilst my reading preferences span from J.K.Rowling, to Val MacDermid, to Rachel Vincent, to Martina Cole, to Jeffrey Deaver (yeah, defintitely no pattern to my tastes), my writing preference is for paranormal romance or urban fantasy. My first novel, is due its official release on July 1st (so less than a week for me to squeal out my delight to anyone who'll listen).
It's getting late here, now, so I'll take a closer look at what's happening in the group over the next few days. Nice to meet you all, and thanks for having me.

[Brick]

Welcome, J.A. !

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

J.A. wrote: "Howdy, all. My name's J. A. Belfield, and I'm from Solihull in the UK. I'm here thanks to an invite from Rick, and thought I'd mosey on over and see what you're all about.
Although I read quite a ..."

super to have you here J.A.!!

[Deb]

Hi everybody and thanks to Rick for the invite. I am a long-time reader and recently re-discovered author. My first novel will be ready for editing by mid-August (that's my goal!) - you can follow my progress at: http://deberelene.wordpress.com. If you feel like it, you could also help me by a computer that will make it easier for me to do an illustrated version: http://www.doyourthing.co.nz/2011-011...

I look forward to joining in various discussions with this group - although I admit to completely sucking at picking my favourite of anything - I haven't read everything!

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Deb wrote: "Hi everybody and thanks to Rick for the invite. I am a long-time reader and recently re-discovered author. My first novel will be ready for editing by mid-August (that's my goal!) - you can follow ..."

congrats on upcoming book Deb!! Welcome!!

[Jeffrey]

Deb, congrats.. Please consider joining MurderMustAdvertise; it's a yahoo group that I moderate which discusses how best to promote genre fiction.

I write mystery fiction and also write biographies of mystery writers from the 1940s and 1950s.

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Jeffrey wrote: "Deb, congrats.. Please consider joining MurderMustAdvertise; it's a yahoo group that I moderate which discusses how best to promote genre fiction.

I write mystery fiction and also write biographi..."

feel free to include a link for your group Jeffrey- no issues here with other Groups posting about their content,links! sounds like a facinating Group!MurderMustAdvertise - love Sayers!!

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Terri wrote: "Hi Everyone!

I really appreciate Rick's invitation to join your group!

My best,

Terri"

welcome Terri!!

[J.A.]

Thanks Rick & Brick. :o)

[Tracy]

Hi All,
I am a lifelong lover of varied literature some of favorite genres include:

Mystery dark
Psychological/horror/supernatural
True crime
True supernatural

Any book that makes me think and stays with me.

In the process of moving from Canada to Scotland so not sure how active I will be in coming month.

Excited to join this group :)

Cheers,
Tracy

[Katherine]

Hello Everyone,

I'm Katherine Archer, and I want to thank Rick for the invitation to this group! I'm a writer and former English teacher, and I enjoy writing women's fiction, humor, and horror.

My first published book is called, "The Hat Lady in Drag: The Journals of Janet Kent." Although the novel's classified as a romance, it's unconventional for the genre. The contemporary characters are older and wiser, and they deal with difficult issues in life while bonding together in friendship and/or love.

I look forward to participating in the group!

-Katherine

[Colleen]

Hello all..I'm Colleen, its great to be part of this group.

[D.J.]

Hi All! Thanks to Rick for the invitation to join.
I am an avid reader, reviewer and writer. I, along with my co-writer, CK Webb, just released our debut novel CRUELTY TO INNOCENTS. We have a review site called WebbWeaver Reviews (http://bit.ly/HWQKW), a book site called The Innocents Series (http://theinnocents.weebly.com) and my co-writer has a blog called TWISTED WEBB(http://twistedwebb.blogspot.com)
We also do book reviews and articles for Suspense Magazine. I love thrillers, mysteries, fantasies, paranormal and romance...or any mixture of these!

[Annie]

Thanks for the invitation! I am a mother of a beautiful and gifted daughter and wife of a wonderful and thoughtful husband. I have a degree in psychology and certification in Special Education grades K through 12, but am unable to work because I have systemic lupus. I have always been a voracious reader. In primary school I read the entire library and the governor of the state of Georgia came to meet me and gave the school a grant to expand their library! There are few things I enjoy more than reading, but I also enjoy photography and exploring nature with the children in our family. I love my dogs and ferrets. My favorite genre to read is historical fiction but I enjoy books from almost every genre except romance novels. I look forward to interacting with this group! I think it will make my membership on Goodreads much more interesting.

[Penelope]

Thanks for the invitation! I like variety when I'm reading and it looks like you've got that here.

I am also an author and have ten books currently available. Four of my books are inspirational romances, two are historical paranormal romances, two are contemporary paranormal romances, and the other two are based on Irish legends but set in modern times--and are also romances.

I like happy endings.

I'm looking forward to some lively discussions.

Penelope

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Tracy wrote: "Hi All,
I am a lifelong lover of varied literature some of favorite genres include:

Mystery dark
Psychological/horror/supernatural
True crime
True supernatural

welcome to you all!

Any book that makes me think and s..."

DJ wrote: "Hi All! Thanks to Rick for the invitation to join.
I am an avid reader, reviewer and writer. I, along with my co-writer, CK Webb, just released our debut novel CRUELTY TO INNOCENTS. We have a revi..."

Colleen wrote: "Hello all..I'm Colleen, its great to be part of this group."

Annie wrote: "Thanks for the invitation! I am a mother of a beautiful and gifted daughter and wife of a wonderful and thoughtful husband. I have a degree in psychology and certification in Special Education gra..."

Penelope wrote: "Thanks for the invitation! I like variety when I'm reading and it looks like you've got that here.

I am also an author and have ten books currently available. Four of my books are inspirational ro..."

[Mickey]

Thanks for giving me the invite

[Mickey]

hey yall my name's kala and i'm gonna be a poet and i have a passion for reading

[Simon Chambers]

Hello everyone, I am Simon. I am new to the group and fairly new to goodreads. Just wanted to say hello. I am really into science fiction novels and always open to suggestions. I just released my first novel called, Keepers of the Gateway to Hell, which was about my time working in Iraq. I look forward to getting to know everyone.

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Kala wrote: "hey yall my name's kala and i'm gonna be a poet and i have a passion for reading"

Simon Chambers wrote: "Hello everyone, I am Simon. I am new to the group and fairly new to goodreads. Just wanted to say hello. I am really into science fiction novels and always open to suggestions. I just released my f..."

welcome Simon ans Kala!

[Bryan]

Hello.

I think I got invited to this group because someone saw my books available on goodreads. I just released my first two books. Lost at the Conis my first novel and it's been called Fear and Loathing at a Comic Convention, and Man Against the Future: 17 Topflight Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Yarns. is my collection of short stories.

I am also the editor in chief of http://www.bigshinyrobot.com and I'm an accomplished filmmaker (look me up on IMDb).

I look forward to participating!

[Bryan]

Also, in case anyone is interested, I'm doing a Q & A for my books, and there are currently contests to give them away.

http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/5...

[E.M.]

Hi all! I'm Liz - and am happy to have joined the group. I currently have one novel published - Echo Island. It is a family saga with a little mystery/suspense. Not quite chick lit as I believe it will appeal to both men and women. I'm going to go poke around the discussions now. Talk to you soon!

[Spencer]

Hi --

My name is Spencer Seidel. I'm the author of Dead of Wynter. Looks like a big, fun group!

I'm currently working my way through the last of the Dark Tower books by Stephen King (#7). I read them all in a row, so I'm looking forward to a change :-)

Spence

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Spencer wrote: "Hi --

My name is Spencer Seidel. I'm the author of Dead of Wynter. Looks like a big, fun group!

I'm currently working my way through the last of the Dark Tower books by Stephen Kin..."

E.M. wrote: "Hi all! I'm Liz - and am happy to have joined the group. I currently have one novel published - Echo Island. It is a family saga with a little mystery/suspense. Not quite chick lit ..."

Welcome Spencer and E.M.!!! so happy to have you as members!

[Roshio]

Thanks for the invite Rick!

I love reading especially fantasy but I would really like to expand my horizons and read books from other genres. This group is therefore perfect for that!

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Roshio wrote: "Thanks for the invite Rick!

I love reading especially fantasy but I would really like to expand my horizons and read books from other genres. This group is therefore perfect for that!"

quite welcome- so happy to have you as a member Roshio!

[✿Sandra]

Hello, my name is Sandra, and I enjoy reading all types of books. I have been a member of Goodreads since last August. I am a member of a book club that meets in person once a month, and I am a member of one other group on Goodreads. I enjoy all types of discussions about books and reading. Rick, thanks for the invitation to join this group!

Sandra

[Colleen]

Hello, I'm Colleen. It's great to be here :)

[Justin]

Ahoy-hoy! It's great to be getting established on Goodreads. It's rekindled my obsessive book managing spirit. I think it'd be easier to tell you what I don't read than what I do, but let me try.

I grew up on Harriet the Spy and learned to love crappy Sci-fi in high school. In college I discovered a love for Russian lit. Just recently I uncovered a thirst for Vonnegut--what a great writer! I'm currently working my way through all the back editions of Best American Short Stories and Best American NonRequired Reading that I own. It's only 4 years' worth! Then? Hopefully some good recommendations!

[Andrew]

Hi everybody!

I just joined Goodreads a little over a month ago. I just released my first novel, Redial, a horror story.

I love reading horror, supernatural, and of course the non-technical sci-fi. I'm sorry to whom this may offend, but I love everything Stephen King. There is not one of his novels that I haven't found something I liked in it. There's just a way his words hit my brain in just the right way, but I will admit his prose can be a bit sluggish, but not the worst that I've seen.

I enjoy reading, writing, and not arithmetic. I also love to paint and sketch, but I also love playing video games. Though, I've found, the older I get, the less I get to play :(,

I'm happy to be a new member of this book club, and hope to be able to delve in as deep in discussions as I'm allowed.

Thanks!

[Douglas]

THE KATYN ORDER - A STORY OF UNCOMMON COURAGE

I invite you to take a moment and view the trailer at:
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Andrew wrote: "Hi everybody!

I just joined Goodreads a little over a month ago. I just released my first novel, Redial, a horror story.

I love reading horror, supernatural, and of course the non-technical sci-..."

Justin wrote: "Ahoy-hoy! It's great to be getting established on Goodreads. It's rekindled my obsessive book managing spirit. I think it'd be easier to tell you what I don't read than what I do, but let me try..."

Colleen wrote: "Hello, I'm Colleen. It's great to be here :)"

Sandra wrote: "Hello, my name is Sandra, and I enjoy reading all types of books. I have been a member of Goodreads since last August. I am a member of a book club that meets in person once a month, and I am a m..."

welcome all our new members!!!!

[Kelsey]

Hello fellow kind! I am a young lover of books and anything and everything related to them. I have many favorites and several real soul mates. I'm a college student, but am working towards a career in translation/interpretation. I'm excited to share with this wonderful group!

[Terri Lynn]

Hi everyone. I am so glad to be here and want to thank Rick for the invitation. I was born to bookworm parents who owned a bookstore and got me my first library card when I was 2 years old. There were always books and magazines around the house and I was allowed to read whatever I wanted from the bookstore and library. My husband and I and our teenaged daughter (she has been homeschooled all of her life) are book crazy and have literally thousands of books in our house. We read all sorts of fiction and nonfiction and I even enjoy good children's and young adult books. A good book is a good book, regardless of who it was written for. I am delighted to be among my fellow book lovers and welcome any of you to send me a friends request.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Terri wrote: "Hi everyone. I am so glad to be here and want to thank Rick for the invitation. I was born to bookworm parents who owned a bookstore and got me my first library card when I was 2 years old. There w..."

Kelsey wrote: "Hello fellow kind! I am a young lover of books and anything and everything related to them. I have many favorites and several real soul mates. I'm a college student, but am working towards a career..."

welcome Kelsey and Terri!!

[Charity]

Thanks for the invite Rick! My name is Charity Parkerson and I am the author of 3 Romance novels. As the daughter of a writer I have been a life long reader and have read too many books to name. I love all things books (including the smell lol). I look forward to joining in.
Feel free to visit me as well at http://www.charityparkerson.comCharity Parkerson

[Laurie]

Hi, I'm Laurie and I enjoy anything romance, YA books, and paranormal romance with a dash of mystery to make things interesting! Some of my favorite authors are Chloe Niell, Rachelle Mead, Jeaniene Frost, Kerrilyn Sparks, and Victoria Dahl. If you haven't noticed, I have an obsession with vampire books and have recently started reading more books with shapeshifters in them. In my spare time (which is abundant because I'm a stay at home Mom) I am writing a book. I am an aspiring author who enjoys conversing with fellow readers/writers. It's a joy to be a part of this group and I hope to contribute to many discussions!

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Laurie wrote: "Hi, I'm Laurie and I enjoy anything romance, YA books, and paranormal romance with a dash of mystery to make things interesting! Some of my favorite authors are Chloe Niell, Rachelle Mead, Jeaniene..."

welcome Laurie!

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Charity wrote: "Thanks for the invite Rick! My name is Charity Parkerson and I am the author of 3 Romance novels. As the daughter of a writer I have been a life long reader and have read too many books to name. ..."

Welcome Charity!!

[Mysti]

Well hiya! I'm Mysti Parker author of A Ranger's Tale. I'm green, but I'm mean, and promoting the snot out of my fantasy romance!

So far, my reviewers are liking it!

Some of my fave books/authors are Jane Eyre, Stephen King, Victoria Holt, and "The Cat Who Series...", among many others.

[Adelaide]

Thank you, Rick. I'm glad to be part of this VERY active group. I've already posted a few things! I read a great deal and am usually reading six different books at a time and in no particular order! Maybe this group will help me organize my random reading list.

Grateful to be included.

Thanks again

[Lauren]

Thanks for the invite. I look forward to getting acquainted with active readers like myself.

[Ashley]

Thank you, Rick for the invitation. I'm glad to join a group of fellow avid readers such as myself. At the moment I've been working on writing a little more than reading but I've been reading like crazy over these past few weeks too so it's a toss up really which one happens more often. I love books of all genres, lately horror and Paranormal/fantasy have caught me but I also love historical fiction and Mysteries and read about everything I can get my hands on from classics to books by Indie authors it's all amazing :) Can't wait to get to know everyone!

Ashley :D