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PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO YOUR FELLOW JAMES MASON MEMBERS!
Clair wrote: "Hello. I'm new
and this place is sort of different from all the
other groups i've joined.
Plus, I think i'm younger than most of the members here.
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Well, I'm sure we won't hold it against you! :)
Welcome to the group, Clair! I read LotR once a year, usually after watching all of the movies.
and this place is sort of different from all the
other groups i've joined.
Plus, I think i'm younger than most of the members here.
"
Well, I'm sure we won't hold it against you! :)
Welcome to the group, Clair! I read LotR once a year, usually after watching all of the movies.
Hi all.First off i want to say thanks to Rick for his nice message and thanks for the group invitation. I'm Lauren and I'm 17. I don't really read British lit, unless one counts Anthony Horowitz novels or Louise Rennison novels or Ian Fleming or Sophie Kinsella. I've tried to start Pride and Prejudice more than once, but i find the beginning to be really dry, and inevitably end up putting it down in favor of a different book. My reading tastes are all over the map, i read nearly every genre with the exceptions of Gay romance and Horror, the genre i read the most though is romance, i just love the guaranteed happy ending.
Em wrote: "I'm Em and I'm also the pastor of the GOODREADS Church of GaGa. I'm young to im in midlle school. My favorite books are Little white horse and East. I also like the Eragon series. I also write stor..."You give me some much needed hope in the younger children of today for your dislike of twilight and nonsense of that sort. So thank you for that. I don't know about the Eragon series, but I know a friend who has liked it and has as comed to like Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. So maybe one day you will give them a try.
Em wrote: "Maybe...I like the plot of twilight but the writing is horrendous--I could do a better job."That is understandable, for an idea can always be good, but the writing can be terrible. If you enjoy writting so much, look into taking some writing classes in high school and challenge yourself to finish what you write, even if it's not very good in your opinion. I took a class like that in high school and another one in college and quite liked it. Besides the only good that twilight stuff is for in many of us old farts like me ;) that don't like it, it gives us other crappy writers the hope that we could get published one day too.
Hi everyone, I've just accepted Rick's opportunity to join this group. I am Jennifer, from Canberra, Australia. I read voraciously (and do some reviewing). Now I've joined, I'll actually be offline for a few days but I'll be back!Favourite literature: I'm a huge fan of the Bronte sisters (especially Emily) and of Patrick White. I enjoy historical fiction, and crime, and I also enjoy history, current affairs and biography.
Cheers,
Jennifer (JC-S)
Thanks for the invite, Rick. Writer with a day job (IT Analyst) here. Family guy.
My most vivid memory of James Mason was toward the end of his career, I believe, in Salem's Lot. The special effects appear wanting now, thirty + years later, but at the time it freaked me out.
" ... the master wants you (holy man) ..." James says.
Creepy excellence. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V50o1C...
Hi, my name's Lauren. I live in the South of England but I plan to move to Germany after university. I didn't really like to read at all until several years ago, when I read Jane Eyre and soon got hooked on the classics. Nowadays I'm branching out a little, but I still love brit lit. Anyway, thank you for the invite, Rick - great group, by the looks of it.
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THAT MY FAVORITE BOOK TOO!! JAMIE- RECOMMEND THE LADY AND THE LAW AND THE MOONSTONE- BY SAME AUTHOR
Hi everyone. My name's Laura, I'm from Argentina and I'm definitely a bookworm. I am an English teacher and am currently specializing in British and American literature, so I've got a great excuse to read more than I ever had. I read lots of classics and I also love some contemporary authors like McEwan, Philip Roth, Zadie Smith and Toni Morrison. I look forward to sharing and learning from you guys!
Em and Rachel, I know this thread isn't the place to get into it, but if you want to, you can stop by my author forum and have a discussion about the Twilight series. :-) (Since my book is a vampire novella --and written by a non-Brit-- I opened up the forum as a place where folks in this group can discuss ANY vampire literature that's written by non-British authors, like Meyer.) I happen to be a Twilight fan (I never said I have sophisticated taste!), but I promise not to bite your heads off; I'd actually like to interact with somebody who could give me specific examples of the bad writing in the series. :-)Rachel, hang in there with your grad school program; I can sympathize, because I remember what it was like when I was a graduate student. Remember, there's light at the end of the tunnel! And Em, I'd echo Rachel's suggestion about taking a writing class. I took Creative Writing (back in the mid 90s) at the college where I work, and I honestly think that it helped me grow as a writer.
Hi everyone, my name is Jennie Marsland and I've been on Goodreads for a couple of months now. I'd like to thank Rick for the invitation to join this group.I'm a recently published author. My first novel, a historical Western romance entitled MCShannon's Chance, was released by Bluewood Publishing - a new company based in New Zealand - back in December. I grew up reading my father's Zane Grey and Louis L'Amour collection, so the genre came naturally to me. I'm currently working on a prequel set in Victorian Yorkshire. The books are tied together through family relationships rather than bysetting.
As a reader, I enjoy just about anything well-written, from classics to romance to suspense. I could never choose a favorite book any more than I could a favorite child. I live in nova Scotia, Canada, which I consider the most beautiful place in the world.
I'm looking forward to talking books and writing with everyone here. It looks like a wonderful group!
Hey everyone, my name is Gokce, joined thanks to an invitation message from Rick, which was a nice touch thanks for that.I'm 26 years old, I used to be a murder mystery fan and even though lately I seem to be into young adult, vampire fiction I do like to read from all kinds of genres, except maybe for biography/autobiography, I never really liked them :)
I love Agatha Christie's Poirot mysteries and Lord of The Rings. Other than reading, I'm also a fan of cinema.
I also like to write on my own time, for myself at the moment, always loved writing and maybe someday combine my two loves for writing and cinema and see something I've written on the big screen, now that's a dream isn't it? :)
Anyway, glad to join and meet everyone!
Jeannette wrote: "Jamie wrote: "Hi! My name is Jamie. Right now I am in Victorian Lit phase but am open to any time period. My favorite book from this time would be "Woman in White" by Wilkie Collins. If you have an..."I have the Moonstone but have't read it yet. I will have to check out The Inheritance. Thanks!
Rick wrote: "Jamie wrote: "Hi! My name is Jamie. Right now I am in Victorian Lit phase but am open to any time period. My favorite book from this time would be "Woman in White" by Wilkie Collins. If you have an..."I haven't heard of the lady and the law. Thanks!
Hello everyone and Thanks for the invite Rick. My name is Traci and I love reading. The only kind of books that I don't read is erotica but I will read any other kind of books that are out there. I look forward to participating in this group.
I like to greet newcomers by their name. After a while, there will be too many names and I will just give a single newcomers welcome.Welcome; Clair, Em, Lauren, Jennifer (JC-S), John, Lauren 2, Jennier, Gokce and Traci.
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welcome Lauli!! what a great job! an English Teacher!!
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I'm a recently published author. My f..."
Great to have you in Group Jennie
I added Book * McShannon's Chance
to our Group Bookshelf for those interested in learning more about it
looks like a winner!
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My name is Traci and I love reading. The only kind of books that I don't read is erotica but I will read any other kind of books that are out there. ..."
welcome to the Group Traci
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I read Wilkie Collin;s The Lady and The Law about a month ago- you will never forget one particular character- Miserimus Dexter - one of the most original of literary characters I have ever come across
Jamie wrote: "Rick wrote: "Jamie wrote: "Hi! My name is Jamie. Right now I am in Victorian Lit phase but am open to any time period. My favorite book from this time would be "Woman in White" by Wilkie CollinsHi Jamie, I just started the Woman in White. I'm very excited about it. I have Moonstone on it's way to the house.
Rose wrote: "Jamie wrote: "Rick wrote: "Jamie wrote: "Hi! My name is Jamie. Right now I am in Victorian Lit phase but am open to any time period. My favorite book from this time would be "Woman in White" by Wil..."It is great! I forgot to mention I also love "Sister Carrie" by Theodore Dreiser.
Jamie, I read Sister Carrie, too, in the late 90s, and liked it! It's the only Dreiser novel that I've read, so far. (And The Woman in White is on my to-read list, along with The Moonstone.)
Werner wrote: "Jamie, I read Sister Carrie, too, in the late 90s, and liked it! It's the only Dreiser novel that I've read, so far. (And The Woman in White is on my to-read list, along with The Moonstone.)"Oh, you should read "An American Tragedy" - a great (big) book. "A Place in the Sun" only captured the last third of the book.
Thanks, Ivan, I'll keep that suggestion in mind. I never saw A Place in the Sun, but from reading about Dreiser, I do have a pretty good idea of the premise and plot of An American Tragedy (and I've heard mixed reports about it). Right now, my to-read pile is easily confused with Mt. Everest, so I'm trying not to add much to it until I can move a lot of what's already there to the "read" shelf. :-) But, hopefully, that day will come!
Hi Everyone. i am Dr. Molly Barrow. Thank you for the invitation. My relationship self-help is just out, Matchlines for Singles, also on Kindle and my self-esteem building adventure series for tweens - children, Malia & Teacup Awesome African Adventure (Ages 9 and up) and Malia & Teacup Out On A Limb (Ages 6-9) are both up for the Sunshine State Young Readers Award. My mom taught American and English literature and could quote beautiful passages. I did not get that gene, unfortunately.
Hi, Im Kelsi! Thanks for inviting me to join, Rick! :D
Hi everyone, I'm Heather just joined :)
Hi! My name is Amanda and I am a British Literature fiend! I especially enjoy Victorian authors and Early Modern writers. I blog as well at http://blogjar.blogspot.com
Welcome to the group Molly, Kelsi, Heather and Amanda! There are lots of interesting topic threads to dip into and find new books to read and discuss. Enjoy!
Hi! Thanks for the invite, Rick! I read a lot across many genres but have a particular fondness for Brit Lit, esp. Wodehouse, Waugh, Greene, Orwell and Huxley. Professionally, I work as a writer/creative director for an ad agency. Unprofessionally, I work as a super hero. Welcome...to me!
Hi, I'm Jennifer. Thanks for the invite, Rick!I'm originally from O.C. but live in Phoenix now. Most of my reading is British {Christie, Wodehouse, Gaiman...) but my taste is eclectic. I read a lot of American fiction, travel and non-fiction too. I also love the British theater and read many plays.
Hello to all the other new members. Has anyone here read Charlotte Bronte's 'Shirley' and 'Villette'? I loved both- read them years ago - but never hear them mentioned.
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I RECOMMEND THE TITAN BY DREISER(Who was HL Mencken's favorite novelist)
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Really hope youenjoy our Groupand invite friends to join! :>)
Hey just joined and wanted to say hi. So hi. I am reading 'Anna Karenina' which isn't as scary, big and Russian once you get into it. Well its still very Russian, but its also very very good.
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very well said Lindz- I love Russian Lit- and when one hears War and Peace, Crime and Punishment ect- they assume these are long boring tomes- indeed many are long- but they are far from boring- and very acceccible to the general reader (Depending on translator- Constance Garnett has done some excellant translations of Russian Classics)
Jennie wrote: "Hello to all the other new members. Has anyone here read Charlotte Bronte's 'Shirley' and 'Villette'? I loved both- read them years ago - but never hear them mentioned."I didn't read 'Shirley', but I read 'Villette', also many years ago, and loved it. I'm surprised it isn't read more. With Bronte, everyone seems to be stuck on 'Jane Eyre'.
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I look forward to reading your Michael Innes reviews! :)
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just bought 2 more which brings total to 6- now I just have to read them!!
will let you know- hope alot of british eccentricty in them
Hello, I've just joined this group. I'm a very big fan of English writers and actors, so this seems a good group for me.
I thoroughly enjoy 'Jane Eyre' as well, but to me, 'Villette' has much more substance, and of course it's very autobiographical. 'Shirley' is a very different sort of book, with more commentary on "Woman's lot". I like Anne's 'Tenant of Wildfell Hall' and 'Agnes Grey' as well. It seems that the only Bronte books we ever hear of are 'Jane Eyre' and 'Wuthering Heights, which I've never liked.
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and this place is sort
of different from all the
other groups i've joined.
Plus, I think i'm younger than
most of the members here.
My favorite book is The Lord Of The Rings
by J.R.R Tolkien.