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Sep 06, 2011 10:38AM
Hi Jan, welcome to the group. I'm from Fort Worth, Texas, but have traveled through Missouri many times. I write western romances and have hosted a popular blog series about that genre. Several talented authors and readers contributed. Please stop by if you have time and check out their articles. http://texasdruids.blogspot.com/
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welcome Yvonne!! great to have you here!
Hi Yvonne, and welcome. I visited Scotland several years ago, just love the Highlands!
Hi. I'm a new member as well. Thanks for inviting me, Rick! I'm looking forward to being a part of the group.I'm really interested in what Frederick said:
Yep, though no one has ever drawn a clear boundary between where multitasking ends and ADD begins, have they?
I've been wondering for a long time whether ADD might even be a result of having to multitask -- as if the brain gets so used to hopping from one thing to another that it can't stop after awhile.
I find that if I really want to focus on something like my writing, I have to get all of the little multi-tasks out of the way first, so there's space in my brain to focus.
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I'm really interested in what Frederick said:
Yep, though no one has ever drawn ..."
welcome Katherine- excellent point- and some very keen questions....
Katherine wrote: "Hi. I'm a new member as well. Thanks for inviting me, Rick! I'm looking forward to being a part of the group.I'm really interested in what Frederick said:
Yep, though no one has ever drawn ..."
That sounds a little like me...only it is getting so the other little things are taking me over...of course, maybe I procrastinate...naw, I wouldn't do that. I do have other family responsibilities. Maybe a little of all of the above.
I need a vacation. :)
Lynn
Hello everyone, I just found this group and am enjoying it already. I read a lot of historical fiction and mysteries and review them on my website www.judithstarkston.com as well as on Goodreads. I also love wide swaths of great literature--I'll definitely vote for Jane Austen and PG Wodehouse and Dickens along with Alexandrea and Marge. I've written a novel that's out searching for an editor (actually I have to do all the work--isn't that always the way with the kids!) and now I'm working on an historical mystery set in the Hittite Empire. Here's the "blurb" for my completed novel: "Hand Full of Fire tells the story of Briseis over whom the fatal quarrel in the Iliad between Achilles and Agamemnon breaks out. Princess of Lyrnessos and the city's healing priestess, Briseis is struggling with a violent marriage when Achilles attacks her city, killing her husband and brothers. Although a captive of this half-immortal warrior who has brought her nothing but loss, Briseis finds herself inexplicably drawn to him. Is it possible that in captivity she will find her greatest love and true inner power? I look forward to chatting about books with all of you!
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wonderful to have you join us Judith!!-historical mystery set in the Hittite Empire- sounds facinating!!
I'm glad to be a member of such a diverse group. My name is Bill Palmer, I love reading, sports and gambling among other things. Any baseball fans out there might want to check out an article I just wrote for Baseball Reflections about an alternative to the Hall of Fame featuring a box of ball signed by Mother Teresa and Ron Santo's partially incinerated toupee.http://baseballreflections.com/2011/0...
Dear Rick,I would like to encourage members of your group to participate in three Top 100 Lists of All-Time that we have started for Literary Novels, Poems and Stage Plays.
The big idea is to identify and then vote on the best- of-the-best of all time in each of these three categories.
The three lists for Literary Novels, Poems and Stage Plays can be found here:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_...
We hope ultimately to have three Top 100 Lists which could be published to rival, for example, the "Modern Library's Top 100 Novelists of the 20th Century," which brought so many serious readers to these genius literary novels.
We are looking for recommendations of genius works to which we could point serious readers among the Goodreads membership. We are not looking for mainstream, commercial or best-seller recommendations: Colleen is seeking nominations for these categories based on their popular, story driven, entertainment value.
I hope that serious readers of world-class writers globally will add to our three growing lists and express their best recommendations to shape the integrity of these lists.
Thank you for the opportunity to address your highly regarded group of Goodreaders on this project.
The Katyn Order: A NovelTHE KATYN ORDER SELECTED AS BOOK OF THE MONTH
I am pleased to announce that The Poisoned Pen Bookstore, Scottsdale, AZ, has selected THE KATYN ORDER as the book of the month for their Thriller Book Club. Poisoned Pen, which is also a publisher, is one of the largest independent bookstores in the country with author visits from around the globe and thousands of on-line customers. It is an honor to be selected and send them signed, first edition copies.
THE KATYN ORDER is historical fiction set in WW2. It is a story of intrigue, love, and courage in the aftermath of one of history's most heinous war crimes.
Douglas W. Jacobson
Author,
THE KATYN ORDER
NIGHT OF FLAMES
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THE KATYN ORDER SELECTED AS BOOK OF THE MONTH
I am pleased to announce that The Poisoned Pen Bookstore, Scottsdale, AZ, has selected THE KATYN ORDER as..."
congrats Douglas!
welcome to Group!
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welcome Bill!!
interesting article!!! Ron Santo was a true Icon! and a very courageous man
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I would like to encourage members of your group to participate in three Top 100 Lists of All-Time that we have started for Literary Novels, Poems and Stage Plays.
The big idea is to id..."
Sounds like a great idea David!
If I am not mistaken, it was the Late Bennett Cerf who created The Modern Library- after he started Random House
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Scotland is verymuch on my mind as one of the books I am reading is about thr tumult that preceding Scotland's James ascending to the throne after the death of Elizabeth II- facinating!!
Douglas wrote: "The Katyn Order: A NovelTHE KATYN ORDER SELECTED AS BOOK OF THE MONTH
I am pleased to announce that The Poisoned Pen Bookstore, Scottsdale, AZ, has selected THE KATYN ORDER as..."
Congratulations! Poisoned Pen is definitely a powerhouse of mysteries! I live nearby and write for PP's blog. Barbara makes her selections with a discerning eye. Good luck with the new book.
Hi i'm a chartered accountant by profession and an avid fiction reader although not restricted to the genre ... i would like to write something but it seems just too daunting a task with work and everything but let's see.Thanks Rick for the invite glad to be a part of the group.
just wait until Elizebeth the second finds out shes deadshe wont be pleased lol
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she wont be pleased lol"
LOL!!
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a great big welcome Shanawaz !!!
Thank Rick for the group invite! I am always happy to join new groups! I'm Christina and I love all books romance. Especially in the paranomal and historical genres.
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welcome Christina! so happy you have joined us!!
Hello everyone. I'd like to thank Rick for the add. I am an author of a new book(which you can find out more about on my profile), its my first work of literature and while I am not a big reader I do enjoy a good book every once in a while and enjoy writing very much. I hope to enjoy hearing everyones ideas and views on things as I hope you will enjoy mine.
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welcome Justin!!! terrific having you as a member!
Greetings,I'm Ray Shasho the author of Check the Gs -The True Story of an Eclectic American Family and Their Wacky Family Business. James and Clarissa Mason were actually customers of mine and I wrote about them in my new book.They surprised me with a very special gift for my wedding. Very happy to be a member.
HiThank you for the invitation.
My name is C.L. Ragsdale and I currently writing ebooks in a Christian Mystery Series called the Reboot files. They involve the adventures of Irene Waters, a once promising Christian reporter, and her cameraman the brilliant but reckless Troy Stenson. Through a series of separate misfortunes they find themselves working on a cheesy paranormal investigation show called Irene’s Eerie Adventures. Worse, they work for Reboot, a television station better known for hiring the rejects of the legitimate media than the quality of their programing. The three books are named The Mystery of Hurtleberry House, The Island of Living Trees and The Harbinger of Retribution. More Scooby Doo than chills and thrills.
Here are the links for amazon.com and barnes and noble:
http://www.amazon.com/Mystery-Hurtleb...
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-...
http://www.amazon.com/Island-Living-T...
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-...
http://www.amazon.com/Harbinger-Retri...
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books...
By the way I have seen many James Mason movies, awesome actor.
C.L. wrote: "HiThank you for the invitation.
My name is C.L. Ragsdale and I currently writing ebooks in a Christian Mystery Series called the Reboot files. They involve the adventures of Irene Waters, a once p..."
Hi C.L.
I like the sound of your books...especially the more Scooby Doo part. I love Scooby Doo.
Lynn Hallbrooks
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Want to be a character in my next book? Dracula is the first of a trilogy due out in February/March of 2012. Simply buy a copy of Madman in the Mirror @ ..."
sounds facinating Albert!!! best place to post this would be- books and writings by members- and Lets help support a member- threads- best wishes!!!
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very similar to you Angela- I read quite a few genres- from current thrillers to Historical fiction to non-fiction ect ect ect !
Thanks for the invite. I am Kenneth and I am a moderator in the Scandinavian and Nordic Crime Fiction group (160+). Although I don't read only this type of fiction. I like them all. But I usually get wound up in the Scandinavian genre.
Hello everyone, my name is Lydia and I'm a library assistant from York in the UK. I have an undergraduate degree in English Literature and am due to complete my Masters degree in Contemporary Literature in October. My areas of interest are children's literature and ecofeminism. Favourite genres include fantasy, mystery and historical fiction. Thank you very much for inviting me Rick, I'm looking forward to getting to know the group!
Hello all! Thanks for the invite Rick! I love to read and I love meeting others who share my passion. So I look forward to getting to know lots of people in the group.While I absolutely love historical fiction (I am a former history teacher), I open to exploring other genres of literature.
Don't mind me as I read through some current/past discussions, rummage through the shelves and seek new friends within the group.
Nice to meet you on goodreads Lydia. I am an author, history reenactor and story-teller. "A glance to the past allows us to see clearly the path ahead"
May I invite you to my website: www.nancybbrewer.com Carolina Rain
Beyond Sandy Ridge
Lydia wrote: "Hello everyone, my name is Lydia and I'm a library assistant from York in the UK. I have an undergraduate degree in English Literature and am due to complete my Masters degree in Contemporary Liter..."Rick wrote: "Angela wrote: "Thanks Rick for the invite. I am Angela and I live in Virginia. I enjoy reading and I am not tied down to one genre. Next, I would like to start reading books by authors for plac..."
Happy reading from, Nancy B. Brewer author of Carolina Rain and Beyond Sandy Ridge
Lydia wrote: "Hello everyone, my name is Lydia and I'm a library assistant from York in the UK. I have an undergraduate degree in English Literature and am due to complete my Masters degree in Contemporary Liter..."Happy reading from, Nancy B. Brewer author of Carolina Rain and Beyond Sandy Ridge- www.nancybbrewer.com
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Sabrina wrote: "Hello all! Thanks for the invite Rick! I love to read and I love meeting others who share my passion. So I look forward to getting to know lots of people in the group.
While I absolutely love hist..."
Kenneth wrote: "Thanks for the invite. I am Kenneth and I am a moderator in the Scandinavian and Nordic Crime Fiction group (160+). Although I don't read only this type of fiction. I like them all. But I usual..."
welcome Kenneth, Lydia and Sabrina!! wonderful to have all three of you with us!
Hello, Good to be here. I didn't know about this group until I happened to see a comment from my Goodreads friend CL and felt impelled to add my two penny-worth. It looks like there are plenty of threads going. I'm Sue from the UK, I've been a reader all my life and can't imagine being anything else unless my eyes let me down. I'm also a writer myself, a trilogy of realistic Christian fiction with the third book about to emerge.Leviathan with a Fish-hookThe Monster Behemoth
Hello everyone! My name is Irene, I live in the beautiful Border country of Scotland, and (confession time!) I write books. I used to read prolifically, more than one book a day as a child, but nowadays I've slowed down a bit, largely in the vain attempt to keep up with the things I'm writing myself. So I may not be a very busy member of the group, but I shall come in now and again to cast an eye over what's been happening.Rick has very bravely added some of my books to his TBR room (I'm sure they form more than just one pile) so to save others a little time, I shall show you what's on offer. Nothing has yet made it to film, I hasten to add.
(All available for Kindle, or in paperback or e-book format.)
Thank you for the invitation - I'll see you all later!
NEW MEMBER-AUTHOR. http://www.smashwords.com/profile/vie... TWO New Releases coming out soon (within the next two weeks!) Follow me on Twitter @tladamswrites for NEW RELEASES announcement and introductory discount on download for my Twitter followers!
"The Hotel Room" -- It was just another typical Friday night at the after-work watering hole and Bill was late, as usual. Kelly didn't mind, though; she was comfortable sitting at the bars and making new friends. Tonight, she seemed to be drawing a little more attraction than usual.
"The Cuckold" -- Mick always thought Carrie's lilting drawl and irresistible charm were the product of growing up in the South. If he'd only known it was South Dakota.
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welcome Irene- love the covers of your books!! and they seem so very interesting!!!
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TWO New Releases coming out soon (within the next two weeks!) Follow me on Twitter @tladamswrites for NEW RELEASES announceme..."
welcome T.L. I would recommend placing this post in the books and writings by members- as I created that thread so our member writers can post about their work- and be supported by allof those like me who are not writers- but readers!!
best to you
Rick
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wonderful to have you as a member Sue!!!
Hello, everyone! My name is Tracy James Jones and I grew up around Dallas and Waxahachie, Texas. I started writing while in high school with the help of a wonderful Journalism teacher. At Navarro College I majored in Journalism / minor in Mass Communication. Before college, I worked as an actor with the local Community Theater, and as an extra/stand-in for 2 award winning feature films. Writing is my passion because it simply is. Growing up shy, as far back as I can remember I have always been observant of people around me. I’ve always had a fascination regarding how they reacted in all sorts of situations. I love human emotions. It’s like if someone smiled, I always felt compelled to smile back, or if someone were sad, I felt sad with them. This compassion I have for others is often reflected in my work because it breathes life into my characters. I Like that. It’s an important factor to my creativity. It also speaks to the kind of person I believe I am.
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welcome Tracy- great to have you here!
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also a very touching intro Tracy..much appreciated
Rick
Hello everyone here --I have been rather busy of late working on my 50th novel, a thing called Bismarck 2013 - Hitler's Curse; this on the heels of my Titanic 2012 - Curse of RMS Titanic. Curses are one of my specialties. I write series novels as well, and with Jove/Berkley published 11 in my most popular Instinct Series, favored now as a kindle title in Great Britain. I write a lot, you might say and am passionate about it. My Dead On Writing is a how-to. I live in Charleston, West Virginia with wife and step-children, and I teach at the local university to keep my hand in.
Rob(ert) W. Walker
www.robertwalkerbooks.com
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