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PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO YOUR FELLOW JAMES MASON MEMBERS!
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Thank you Rick for inviting me to the group. I hope I can make some positive contributions. I'm the author of among other books, The Inspector Vaara series. Putnam is my US publisher. ..."
Gabrielle wrote: "My name is Gabrielle, and I love literary fiction, well written mysteries, classic noir fiction, and more. I'm also a lover of classic film, and baroque violin (just to listen to, I can't play). ..."
WELCOME James and Gabrielle!! great to have you with us!!
Hi All! I joined the group a little while ago and never seem to get the chance to post before I get swept up in the pulse of the day, but can I just say, WOW! What an interesting group of readers and authors here--and all these great books to recommend! So here’s a few of my favorite authors: Jane Austin, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson (hence my debut novel, The Exile of Sara Stevenson, 2010 Ballantine/Random House), the late, great Patrick O’Brian and his Aubrey/Maturin canon (happy, happy sigh), Dorothy Dunnett (one of the best to ever pick up a pen and write historical fiction in this author’s humble opinion), Mary Stewart, Daphne du Maurier, Thomas Cahill (the Hinges of History), others and others I’m not remembering, and George MacDonald Frasier! Has anyone read his Border reiver history, Steel Bonnets? It helped inspire my latest tale, The Angel of Blythe Hall (Ballantine/Random House 2011) which, aside from being set in Scotland in the early reign of James IV and delving into all manner of shenanigans, is, at its essence, a Border tale. In fact, if you’re interested there’s a book giveaway on Goodreads that ends in 2 days! Here’s the link:
http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
I wanted to say hi to all the members and also thank Rick for asking me to join. I'm a little different than most, I'm actually a dog, my name is Bo. I am the author of Bad to the Bone: Memoir of a Rebel Doggie Blogger. It's the first nationally published (Kensington Books/Citadel Press) book written by a dog in non-fiction. I also want everyone to know it's dedicated to all the rescue and shelter workers who make this world a better place, one animal at a time. I donate a portion of my proceeds to dog rescue. Oh, and no one dies at the end. I look forward to getting to know other group members and authors. Woof!
Hello to all new members. My, my, my! How will I ever catch up!Minnie E Miller
http://www.millerscribs.com
http://www.millerscribs.com/blog
http://www.msprissy-dreamweaver.blogs...
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Darci wrote: "Hi All! I joined the group a little while ago and never seem to get the chance to post before I get swept up in the pulse of the day, but can I just say, WOW! What an interesting group of readers a..."
WELCOME Darci and Bo! loved your book Darci! and Bo- so happy having a canine as a member- increases our diversity!!
Bo wrote: "I wanted to say hi to all the members and also thank Rick for asking me to join. I'm a little different than most, I'm actually a dog, my name is Bo. I am the author of [book:Bad to the Bone: Memoi..."Hi Bo, I had your book on my list of books to read and am looking forward to it. I have 3 cats but love dogs too! : )) I am very happy that you donate your proceeds to help other animals, that is wonderful. I
My thanks to Rick for inviting me to join. I'm Roger Smith, a thriller writer, and my books MIXED BLOOD, WAKE UP DEAD & DUST DEVILS have been published in six countries and two are in development as movies in the USA. More info: http://www.rogersmithbooks.comI love noir crime fiction, the darker the better: Cain, Thompson, Stark, Ellroy, Sallis to name a few.
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Roger wrote: "My thanks to Rick for inviting me to join. I'm Roger Smith, a thriller writer, and my books MIXED BLOOD, WAKE UP DEAD & DUST DEVILS have been published in six countries and two are in development a..."
welcome Jen and Roger- happy to have you here!!!
Greetings all, and thanks Rick, for the invitation. My debut science-fiction series beginning with STATE OF DECAY was published by Penguin in 2010 and the entire trilogy is now available in bookstores and online. My next book THE BURN ZONE will be out in 2012. I love to hear from readers, and will answer any and all questions you might have about the series, and my experiences getting published so don't be shy!http://www.amazon.com/State-Decay-REV...
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WELCOME James!!! best of wishes on your books and wonderful to have you with us!
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Please excuse my sternness and directness!
Ok, here I am :
As Picasso said, I don't become , " I AM " I'm not this and I'm not that, I am. I am a being and essence. Y..."
welcome KRad- love the intro!!! says alot! welcome!!
Hi everybody! Thank you for the invite, Rick! I am 20 years old and am taking creative writing classes in college. My favorite genres to read are Suspense, Thriller, Chick-Lit, and some Young Adult. I love to discover new books, even if that means my TBR list is never-ending!
Hi... all. at first thanks to Rick who's kindly invited me to the group.i'm glad to be part of this group and i'm very enthusiastic to share everysingle thing about a book.
oops... Sory, i forget to introduce myself. i'm esther. and don't hesitate to see what i've been reading and my collections.
have a nice share.... ^^
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i'm glad to be part of this group and i'm very enthusiastic to share everysingle thing about a book.
oops... Sory, i forge..."
Welcome Esther!!! wonderful to have you as a member!!! My Grandmother-who I miss terribly- was named Esther- such a beautiful name
Darci wrote: "Hi All! I joined the group a little while ago and never seem to get the chance to post before I get swept up in the pulse of the day, but can I just say, WOW! What an interesting group of readers a..."Absolutely with you on Dorothy Dunnett (Lymond in particular, but have you read King Hereafter?) and Mary Stewart, maybe a bit dated but excellent.
Hi everyone! My name is Mira and I joined this group because Rick sent an invite and I was curious. Have no idea who Rick is or James Mason for that matter! But I do love books!! This group looks big and a little daunting but will give it a try. Hoping to learn my way around this group.
Pia wrote: "Mira wrote: "Hi everyone! My name is Mira and I joined this group because Rick sent an invite and I was curious. Have no idea who Rick is or James Mason for that matter! But I do love books!! This ..."OMG! I remember that movie! OK now I know. Thanks Pia!
Hi all,Thanks for the invite, pleased to be amongst you. I'm an Australian author, musician and sometimes cook.
Something to read over Halloween if you dare -- "Jack the Ripper and Black Magic: Victorian Conspiracy Theories, Secret Societies and the Supernatural Mystique of the Whitechapel Murders", is waiting for you -- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jack-th....
Jack the Ripper and Black Magic: Victorian Conspiracy Theories, Secret Societies and the Supernatural Mystique of the Whitechapel Murders
Hello!This is really odd~ today for no real reason I was just thinking about James Mason and his role as Captain Nemo in Disney's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea", and what do I find in my e-mail inbox? An invitation to join your Club, kindly sent by one of your fellow members, M. Newman. Is it an omen? Maybe! (Spell "Nemo" backwards and what do you get?)
I am pleased to meet you all, and I hope to add something constructive and entertaining to the group, time permitting!
Cheerio!
E.A. Bucchianeri
Hello, my name is Matt Cowan. I primarily read and write horror.My short story "The Collective of Blaque Reach" was published by Dead Letter Press as its own chap book in February 2008 http://departmentofdeadletters.blogsp....
I won the Pod of Horror Christmas Horror Story contest in 2009 with my short story "Here He Comes A Wandering", which was read on episode #58.
My short story “The Dark Attraction” can be found in INDIANA HORROR ANTHOLOGY 2011 http://www.amazon.com/Indiana-Horror-....
My short story "UnEarthed", is now available in INDIANA SCIENCE FICTION ANTHOLOGY 2011. http://www.amazon.com/Indiana-Science...
I also produce articles highlighting some of the legendary names in the field for vintagehorror at http://www.vintagehorror.com/blog/3.
My favorite writer's are Ramsey Campbell, M.R. James, and J. Sheridan Le Fanu.
Hello. I just joined and am pleased to be a new member of this group.Boyd Lemon-Author of “Digging Deep: A Writer Uncovers His Marriages,” a memoir of the author’s journey to understand his role in the destruction of his three marriages, a guide to help others in dealing with issues in their own relationships. Information, excerpts and reviews: http://www.BoydLemon-Writer.com
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This is really odd~ today for no real reason I was just thinking about James Mason and his role as Captain Nemo in Disney's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea", and what do I find in my e-mail i..."
wow- I was simply meant to be E.A.!!!!
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and Pia- James Mason should have won that Oscar for The Verdict- his 3rd and final attempt...LOL- for the 100th time- I will say- never watched Oscars since in protest :>))
Thanks for the kind invitation to join your group. As a new Goodreads author, I appreciate the opportunity to chat about anyone's books, even mine. The first two are a series but the stories stand alone. The Privateer Clause and the Return of the Sea Empress, which Rick will soon be reviewing. I hope he takes note of the five dollar bill at page 59. Of course it is my fond hope that no one will actually be scared off from going on a cruise, you will find that the passengers of the Sea Empress were actually bored to tears on their cruises until things started blowing up all around them, then bookings went through the roof! But I'll let Rick lead the way, we have a Goodreads giveaway right now on the Privateer Clause and one just now ending in a couple of hours on Return of the Sea Empress! A third book of fun, fish and nonsense is The Chesapeake: Tales & Scales. It is a collection of 53 short stories which have appeared over the years in The Chesapeake. Have fun and read like your life depends on it!
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Welcome Ken! I look forward to receiving your books!! look like winners- LOL- not sure about 5 dollar bill on page 59!!!!...but I have always believed that quality outs! and the brilliant books
of our wonderful member writers prove this axiom quite loud and clear!
Rick, thanks for the invitation. I am the author of Curbchek a compilation of short stories, each a case handled by me during a 28 year career as a police officer. My up coming book is the same type of format and covers my time in the Gang task force. I like books that are about a character who over comes the odds and succeeds.
i don't know if i introduced myself -- my name is annie, i live in the REAL washington -- washington state, and i've been an avid book reader since i was a wee sproout -- probably around age two or three.my father used to read to me every night, and one night he was tired [i was around two or three] and he skipped many pages in the book. i remember that i got out of bed, took the book and showed him where he was supposed to be in the book, even sounding out the words. he was shocked.
by the time i got to the first grade, i was reading at a fourth or fifth grade reading level. the school wanted to advance me, of course, but my mother refused. she didn't want me graduating from high school at age 14 or 15. so, i ended up being bored at school for all those years, and just kept reading and reading and reading all on my own.
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quite welcome Zach! book sounds very interesting!!!
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welcome Annie!! wonderful story! I feel so strongly that if we can encourage a love of reading in our young folks- it will bide them quite well throughtout their life! I started reading very young and like you- never stopped!
Hi everyone, my name is Claire and I am looking forward to picking up everyone's recommendations and making a few of my own. I've also noticed there are quite a few authors who post - I am interested in work by new authors!!!
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Welcome Claire!! so happy to have you as a member!!!!
Lexie wrote: "Darci wrote: "Hi All! I joined the group a little while ago and never seem to get the chance to post before I get swept up in the pulse of the day, but can I just say, WOW! What an interesting grou..."Lexie wrote: "Darci wrote: "Hi All! I joined the group a little while ago and never seem to get the chance to post before I get swept up in the pulse of the day, but can I just say, WOW! What an interesting grou..."
Thanks for the suggestion, Lexie! I haven't read the King Hereafter yet, but it's next on my list. Can't wait to start it.
Hi, I'm Henry Mazel and am the author of The Plot Against Marlene Dietrich http://amzn.to/oA0b1q as well as several other works.Although I wasn't invite to join the group, it looked quite appealing. I'm not only a fan of Mason, but of mysteries in general, particularly hard-boiled noir pieces.
I've been an active member of Mystery Writers of America for about ten years, and also the WGA.
Looking forward to participating in the group.
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Although I wasn't invite to join the group, it looked quite appeali..."
welcome Henry!! quite a fan of Marlene Dietrich! she appeared in several films with ..aside from James Mason.. my very favorite actor..Mischa Auer!!! Destry Rides Again, Seven Sinner and The Monte Carlo Story
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welcome Jacqui- terrific to have you with us!!!
Rick wrote: "Henry wrote: "Hi, I'm Henry Mazel and am the author of The Plot Against Marlene Dietrich http://amzn.to/oA0b1q as well as several other works.Although I wasn't invite to join the group, it looked..."
Rick - Wow, Mischa Auer. You're my demographic :) Although no Mischa Auer, in my The Plot Against Marlene Dietrich, I do have
Cuddles Sakall and Billy Wilder as minor characters.
Hello! I'm Matt Heppe, the author of the epic fantasy Eternal Knight. Thank you for the invitation to the group. I am looking forward to participating in your (many) discussions. I've also started reviewing books and will make sure to let you know when they've been posted.
I'm also making a big push to promote Eternal Knight this month. If you'd like a review copy I'll happily send you a coupon for a free Smashwords copy. If you don't feel like reviewing it, the ebook price is only $.99 on Amazon, Smashwords, and Nook.
All my best,
Matt
Lexie wrote: "Darci wrote: "Hi All! I joined the group a little while ago and never seem to get the chance to post before I get swept up in the pulse of the day, but can I just say, WOW! What an interesting grou..."welcome may the books be with u
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Although I wasn't invite to join the gro..."
Fan of Mischa's since I was about 8 and saw him in one of his last films- The Christmas That Almost Wasnt with Paul Tripp- didnt even know how to pronounce his name! but discovered he was a great character actor of the 30's-40's- got me into character actors very much- Love SZ Sakall! other favorites- Eric Blore, Pierre Watkin, Una O'Connor, Frank Jenks, Warren Hymer, Samuel S. Hinds, Donald Meek,,can go on and on!!!
Have an autograph of Mischa Hanging on my Wall- as wellas Paul Douglas and Bobby Van
My James Mason autograph photo is in a "secure lock-box!")
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very welcome Jacqui!
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Thank you for the invitation to the group. I am looking forward to participating in your (many) discussions. ..."
welcome Matt- great having you here!!!!
Hi everyone, My name is Lisa. I am from Brooklyn,NY.I enjoy all types of books and look forward to seeing what types of books you guys find interesting.
RickHi, everyone!
Thanks for inviting me to join this wonderful group.
I'm writer Seb Kirby, author of the thriller Take No More. I'm based in NW UK.
I'm looking forward to engaging with the many discussions in the Group and, perhaps, from time to time letting you know a little more about my book and my work in progress.
Best wishes
Seb
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Hi, everyone!
Thanks for inviting me to join this wonderful group.
I'm writer Seb Kirby, author of the thriller Take No More. I'm based in NW UK.
I'm looking forward to eng..."
Lisa wrote: "Hi everyone,
My name is Lisa. I am from Brooklyn,NY.I enjoy all types of books and look forward to seeing what types of books you guys find interesting."
A warm welcome to Seb and Lisa!!!
Hello,My name is Julia Anderson I am the author of "The Election". This is my first children's book and I am currently working on my second book. The holidays are coming up and my children's book would make a great gift.
I look forward to making friends for all you have to do is send me a friend request and I will accept. I also love to read all types of books. I find that the authors here on Goodreads are the best by far. Everyone that has sent me a friend request or that I have sent a request to if they accept my request or if I accept there's I will add your book to read. I order anywhere from 500 ebooks a year anyway for myself and my children. So if your book is in a ebook format please let me know for I am always looking for a good book.
I recently finished reading an author here on Goodreads and his book is awesome. I am currently reading another Goodreads author's book and so far both hands down the book is wonderfully freshing. So keep the friend request coming and the awesome books too.
Hello ... my name is Arlena and I love reading different kinds of books. ThanK you Rick for your invitation to this book group. I am been married for over 41 years and I love to read.Again thanks!
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Thank you Rick for inviting me to the group. I hope I can make some positive contributions. I'm the author of among other books, The Inspector Vaara series. Putnam is my US publisher. I have ten publishers worldwide and some of them have world rights, so I guess you can buy the first two, Snow Angels and Lucifer's Tears, in over twenty countries. The next, Helsinki White, will be released in the US in March. The noir crime series is set in Finland, where I have lived for thirteen years.