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Hi & thanks for the invite! I live in the north of England & mostly enjoy reading thriller & fantasy genres but will read anything if its a good story. I do most of my reading on my kindle these days but still love a 'proper' book.
A 'proper' book certainly says it for me, too, Alexa. Happy reading!rob walker
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wonderful to have you here Robert! quite enjoy your books!! also you share the same name as a favorite actor of mine!!!
welcome!!!
Rick
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Welcome Alexa- terrific having you as a member!!!
Hi im molly im i IL. Thanks rick for the invite. I love reading. I love watching old time movies with my dad and grandpa. the movies these days dont make any sence. I love wighting my own storys! most of the time there about magic and stuff that doesnt normally happen but im trying to expan my wighting. as you can see i dont spell really all that great. Its cuz i have dislexea. Im taking a class so if dont know what word i type just tell me so i can look it up. Thanks much!! XD
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wonderful to have you with us Molly!!!
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quite welcome!
Hi! I am a former librarian, and an AVID reader of almost anything! I have opinions on almost anything, too. I am married, have two children, and I love to sing. Anyone need a good school librarian?
Cindy wrote: "Hi! I am a former librarian, and an AVID reader of almost anything! I have opinions on almost anything, too. I am married, have two children, and I love to sing. Anyone need a good school l..."
Hi Cindy,
So glad you finally made it here. Hope you enjoy looking around and meeting new people.
Lynn
Thanks for the invite Rick! I'm a confirmed bookaholic with very eclectic tastes so this sounds like the perfect group for me!I review novels in almost all genres on my web site http://PopcornReads.com.
I also do lots of Book Giveaways. I have 2 giveaways running now and another will be added this Wednesday.
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I review novels in almost all genres on my web site http://PopcornRea..."
Cindy wrote: "Hi! I am a former librarian, and an AVID reader of almost anything! I have opinions on almost anything, too. I am married, have two children, and I love to sing.
Anyone need a good school l..."
welcome to both of you- so very happy you have joined us!
Gregory D. Rothbard is a Deli Clerk in the quixotic search of windmills posed as giants. He measures his life out by one coffee spoon at a time. He hunts skunk apes all year long. Grew up in Longmont Colorado. He received a degree in History and Literature in Oregon, at Pacific University; received his teaching license at Metro State College of Denver. Then learned to live again in Imperial Polk County Florida. *Gregory is married to an art teacher who inspires kids to utilize the broken and make it beautiful. He has one love bird and two guinea pigs. Check out my Blog Posts at http://tendingturnipsinda863.blogspot...
Hi, I'm a newbie here and I'm a mystery reader both British and U.S.i also read historical fiction and some biographies. Lucy @1:15p.m.on9-12-11
Hi everyone,I was introduced to this site by a professor in my MFA in Writing program. Though I have publishd articles in such magazines as The American Kennel Club GAZETTE (for which I was also a breed columnist) and Dog Fancy, I am just completing my first book. it is a three-strikes-you're out -- except we aren't -- story of my 41 yr marriage to a man who was, when we met, 4 yrs younger (17 to my 21); a different religion (he Jewish, I Catholic); and at a very different educational level (a senior in high school to my senior in college). It is being professionally edited.
Though I read primarily nonfiction -- memoirs, biographies, medical and dog related material -- like Alex above I think PG Wodehouse is terrific.
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Bette wrote: "Hi everyone,
I was introduced to this site by a professor in my MFA in Writing program. Though I have publishd articles in such magazines as The American Kennel Club GAZETTE (for which I was als..."
Gregory wrote: "Gregory D. Rothbard is a Deli Clerk in the quixotic search of windmills posed as giants. He measures his life out by one coffee spoon at a time. He hunts skunk apes all year long. Grew up in Longmo..."
a warm welcome to Gregory, Lucy and Bette!! so very happy to have all three of you as membersof James Mason Group!!!
Greetings bibliophiles! I'm Aley Martin, a World Literature Professor online and a reading and learning junkie at heart. My favorite genre is Classics, particularly European Victorian classics. Love all things Russian! lol. Just completed Wilkie Collins book "The Woman in White" it was great! Before that I read "Fall of Giants" Follett's new tome. Fantastic! Am now going to delve into Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann. In the past few years, I have only read rarely due to my reading for teaching and my reading for classes I am taking...but have decided I need to find the time time get back into it again...Nothing like a good book....!
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welcome Aley! The Woman in White happens to be my favorite book!! loved it!!
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wonderful interview Mary Ann!!!
Hi, all. Nice to see such a vibrant and enthusiastic group. I am a Canadian poet/novelist. My first novel, Animal Magnet was published last month by Emmerson Street Press. Admittedly, I prefer to read "literary" works (whatever that really means) although I have been know to delve into and enjoy some genre fiction as well. Here's hoping that my eyes and mind are opened to some new names and works.
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welcome Gary- terrific to haveyou as a member!!
Hello! I'm Robert S. Wilson, author of Shining in Crimson and The Quiet: A Novella. I'm a big fan of horror, science fiction, and fantasy. Look forward to meeting some new people and learning about some good books and things here!
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welcome Robert!! super to have you here!
hello everyone -- new to the group -- just joined a few minutes ago. i LOVE james mason!!! be well.
Welcome Annie!Feel free to avail yourself of what this club has to offer. :)
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Annie wrote: "hello everyone -- new to the group -- just joined a few minutes ago. i LOVE james mason!!!
be well."
welcome Annie and Melissa!!! happy to have you with us!!
Thanks for the invitation. I am Douglas Dorow, a thriller writer/reader. I released my first thriller, The Ninth District, last June.
Molly~The weird one~ wrote: "Thanks rick"
molly--if you have dyslexia you do a very good job of communicating-i understood what you were writing. i know several people that have that condition and can't do as well--AND people who do not have that condition that can't spell or write well-so keep up the good work
Welcome Molly & Annie I hope you enjoy this club more than I have!
jameelah--why are you not enjoying this club--is it because of all the comments about science and religion?
Welcome Molly, Annie and Douglas, enjoy - no matter how much you know about books there's always something new to learn here!
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Jameelah wrote: "Welcome Molly & Annie I hope you enjoy this club more than I have!"
sorry you are not enjoying the Group- it is my aimto make it welcomeing for all
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thanks Iain!! I agree- we have the GREATEST members period!
rick--i agree we have the greatest members--we talk about everything and so no violence
I'm sorry to hear that you have not enjoyed the group. Why have you not enjoyed it. I think we have a wonderful mixed group of people. I do hope you change your mind....
Kenneth, are you by any chance Finnish? (I note your interest in Scandinavian/Nordic writings.)
Hello everyone! I'm Kailee from Wangaratta Australia and I love to reaad. Mostly Historical, Romance, Biographies and Mysteries. I want to be a writer myself and any tips would be awesome. Thanks!
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welcome Kailee!!! so happy to have you here!!
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Bunnie wrote: "rick--i agree we have the greatest members--we talk about everything and so no violence"
thanks - appreciate that so much!! not sure if she is still a member- but-thats fine! important thing is that those who are members enjoy our Group!
Bunnie wrote: "jameelah--why are you not enjoying this club--is it because of all the comments about science and religion?"No I mean I hope you enjoy it more than me like I am happy im just saying you enjoy it alot I really love this group I find extremely interesting I did not mean to say it like that I wouldn't dare say that as it is an amzing book so please dont think of it that way.
Kailee wrote: "Hello everyone! I'm Kailee from Wangaratta Australia and I love to reaad. Mostly Historical, Romance, Biographies and Mysteries. I want to be a writer myself and any tips would be awesome. Thanks!"Hi Kailee, I'm glad you want to write! It feels so good to get a story down. There are millions of tips, but I think that a primary need is not to overdo it with words. Read your sentences over and over, trying to make them more concise. Never use multiple adjectives to describe one thing; instead, find an adjective that covers them all.
Another bit of advice- don't hold back, thinking you are not a writer. I say- start a book today. The first draft will be rough, but go over the story repeatedly, smoothing it out. It will get better and better. I read that Ernest Hemmingway said to rewrite thirty times! Best wishes.
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No I mean I hope you enjoy it more than me like I am happy im just saying..."
ahh! so happy to hear that Jameelah!!
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so very much appreciated Joel! truly touched!
Rick
And Kailee, my comment shows why what takes a year to write takes a day to read. :)
Thank you for your welcome Rick. Tc. =)
Kailee wrote: "Thank you much, Debra! I have actually started to write and have lots of ideas, but I still have trouble putting sentences together in a way I'm satisfied with. I'll remember yout advice though. =)"It will come with repeated reading. Don't give up. :)
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