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[Jacob]

My thanks to Lynn for inviting me to join this group. I'm new to Goodreads, so I'm stumbling my way around here. What I've found through my missteps so far has been wonderful. I'm a recently self published author. My genre is gay fiction, which I enjoy to read and write. I also enjoy a good horror book as well. I'm also an English professor and look forward to the many discussions I see here.

[J.H.]

Thanks to Rick for the invites. I'm still feeling my way around Goodreads and tend to fight with tech, so apologies in advance if I do strange things while posting! I have two books out - an epic fantasy called WolfSong (magic, revenge, people with sharp pointy weapons) and a short story collection of urban fantasy and horror called Basement Blues. My reading taste tends towards horror, fantasy, urban, crime - pretty much anything that has a good story.

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WELCOME TO ALL OUR NEW MEMBERS- SUPER TO HAVE YOU WITH US!!

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Sasha wrote: "Hello, I’m an avid reader and my taste in books span the spectrum from the classics, modern day mystery and suspense, contemporary and period piece romances to paranormal and science fiction. In s..."

welcome Sasha!!

[Michael]

Hi everyone! I'm a YA and adult thriller author repped by Talcott Notch. I've also developed an iPhone/website for location based storytelling www.insydestory.com - I'm really interested in extending my writing beyond the book using technology. Anyone else?

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Michael wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm a YA and adult thriller author repped by Talcott Notch. I've also developed an iPhone/website for location based storytelling www.insydestory.com - I'm really interested in extendi..."

great to have you here Michael!!

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Hi. I have a soft spot for (and a poor imitation of) James Mason, so I accepted Rick's invite with much thanks.* I write suspense full-time and have three books out with novels on the way.

Reading, writing and coffee are my addictions but there's no hope or rehab for that. After working in publishing as an editor, publicist and sales rep for various book companies, I finally founded Ex Parte Press. I love edgy and humorous fiction. Favorites include Vonnegut, Palahniuk, early McInerney, late Atwood, Hemingway's short stories (not the novels) and my Jedi master is William Goldman (the most underrated novelist, possibly ever. Don't believe? Read The Color of Light if you can find it.) I'm Canadian, but I'm not in love with Canlit exclusively, especially when it's so ponderously self-conscious that it begs to be loved just because it's snowy.

I post book excerpts on my Goodreads blog, updates for readers at allthatchazz.com and I have a blog for writers at chazzwrites.com. I also shoot a weekly comedy podcast at the world called Self-help for Stoners which features excerpts from my work (available on iTunes.)

Not that you have to care about all that, but now you know a little more about The Magic That is Me. I'm looking forward to learning more about you and about what you're reading. Life's too short to make commitments to long, bad books.

*Eddie Izzard does a fabulous James Mason impression on YouTube (much better than mine.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT4FZU... Starts doing James Mason about 1:30. NSFW, though.

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Robert wrote: "Hi. I have a soft spot for (and a poor imitation of) James Mason, so I accepted Rick's invite with much thanks.* I write suspense full-time and have three books out with novels on the way.

Readin..."

welcome Robert! thanks for youtube link!! love that Izzard uses our Group's namesake's voice so very well!

[Brett]

Hello all. Rick led me to this group, though now I see I have a bunch of friends in here. My name is Brett J. Talley, and I am the author of the Gothic/Lovecraftian horror novel That Which Should Not Be. Looking forward to getting to know all of you. If you want to know more about me, my website is www.brettjtalley.com. I am on twitter, @brettjtalley and facebook, http://www.facebook.com/brettjtalley. Great to meet you all!

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Brett wrote: "Hello all. Rick led me to this group, though now I see I have a bunch of friends in here. My name is Brett J. Talley, and I am the author of the Gothic/Lovecraftian horror novel [book:That Which ..."

wonderful to have you with us Brett!!

[Michael]

I'm Michael Anson and just about a month ago, I was accepted at Northwestern University's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program in creative writing. I read a broad range of novels, from mysteries to classics to books that have been turned into movies. I started a book and film club at my local library where we watch the film on the third Tueday of the month and compare and discuss the book and film on the following Thursday.


Much as I hate shameless self-promotion, I have a blog at: www.michaelanson.wordpress.com

Glad to be part of this group,

Michael Anson

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Michael wrote: "I'm Michael Anson and just about a month ago, I was accepted at Northwestern University's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program in creative writing. I read a broad range of novels, from mysteries to c..."

welcome Michael and congrats!! on the great honor!

[Kitty Tomlinson]

Hello, I just love books and reading. I guess it's my main passion in life. I love the adage, "So many books, so little time." I feel that applies to me. Read many different genres and authors. Would be lost without something to read.

[James]

Kitty Tomlinson wrote: "Hello, I just love books and reading. I guess it's my main passion in life. I love the adage, "So many books, so little time." I feel that applies to me. Read many different genres and authors. Would be lost without something to read."

Luckily, I always have something to read. With e-ink readers and phone apps, I'm always prepared :)

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Kitty Tomlinson wrote: "Hello, I just love books and reading. I guess it's my main passion in life. I love the adage, "So many books, so little time." I feel that applies to me. Read many different genres and authors...."

Welcome Kitty!! same last name as a favorite actor of mine! David Tomlinson - father in Disney's Mary Poppins

[Kitty Tomlinson]

Yep that was my maiden name. Didn't realize how what a common name Tomlinson was until I started getting into genealogy!!

[Clinton]

Hello! Just wrote my first novel, looking for reviews. It's called Ancient Canada, and it creates a mythological world for an alternate Arctic. Without flooding this post with links, here's just one: http://ancientcanada.com. This site has more on the book, links to everywhere you can purchase it (please leave a review if you do!), and the a section of fables. The fables section is free, only on http://ancientcanada.com, and new ones will be added regularly. Thank you!

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Clinton wrote: "Hello! Just wrote my first novel, looking for reviews. It's called Ancient Canada, and it creates a mythological world for an alternate Arctic. Without flooding this post with links, here's just..."

welcome Clinton- ANCIENT CANADA has a facinating plot! looking forward to reading it!

[M.A.]

Thanks for the add Rick, I'm a Brit living in France and I write Gritty police procedural type thrillers. My MC was recently voted one of the most memorable characters alongside Lee Child's, Jack Reacher, it doesn't come better than that!

Mel
Cruel Justice #1
Impeding Justice
Final Justice
It's A Dog's Life Mel Comley
Passion, Fire and Fury

[Josh]

Hi everyone. My name is Josh, I was born in raised in Nebraska. I'm a die-hard Nebraska Cornhuskers and Chicago Bears fan. My entire life reading has been my greatest passion. I once spend an entire week at summer camp tucked under some bleachers reading the "Lord of the Rings". I look forward to learing about a bunch of new authors I should check out.
Cheers.

[Tiffany]

Hi all and thanks to Rick for the invite! I'm a coordinator of a family literacy program at a children's museum. Needless to say, I'm always thinking books! Day or night you will always catch me with a book in hand, whether it's a children's picture book or a novel. I look forward to sharing with you :)

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Tiffany wrote: "Hi all and thanks to Rick for the invite! I'm a coordinator of a family literacy program at a children's museum. Needless to say, I'm always thinking books! Day or night you will always catch me..."

Josh wrote: "Hi everyone. My name is Josh, I was born in raised in Nebraska. I'm a die-hard Nebraska Cornhuskers and Chicago Bears fan. My entire life reading has been my greatest passion. I once spend an e..."

Mel (Lorne's creator, Pete's murderer) wrote: "Thanks for the add Rick, I'm a Brit living in France and I write Gritty police procedural type thrillers. My MC was recently voted one of the most memorable characters alongside Lee Child's, Jack R..."

Welcome Mel, Josh and Tiffany- super intro's all!!

[Elaine]

Hi everyone, I think its about time I introduced myself to people here,[if you havn't met me already through other groups]. I live in North east England and will read and enjoy books from most genres although romance and horror are not really my thing. My favorites are Fantasy and contemporary fiction.In non fiction I tend to read history , travel ,memoirs and Christian spirituality.
This seems a very active group with lots of interesting discussions. I look forward to chatting to you all

[Colin]

Hello All,

Thanks to Rick for the add. I am a big reader of mostly crime, mystery and thriller novels with favorite authors being Ian Rankin, Michael Connolly, Jo Nesbo and Lee Child to name but a few. Planning to write a novel one day and hopefully going to try soon. Also plan to spend a bit more time browsing this site.

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Colin wrote: "Hello All,

Thanks to Rick for the add. I am a big reader of mostly crime, mystery and thriller novels with favorite authors being Ian Rankin, Michael Connolly, Jo Nesbo and Lee Child to name but ..."

Elaine wrote: "Hi everyone, I think its about time I introduced myself to people here,[if you havn't met me already through other groups]. I live in North east England and will read and enjoy books from most genr..."

quite happy to welcome you both!! Elaine and Colin!!

[Joseph]

Hi Everyone,

I am Joseph McGinnis author and activist for This Shadow Follows Me. This Shadow Follows Me - I am working on a second novel that will be more Crime and Suspense :)

[Larry]

Hello,

I am the author of "Beatitude," just published by Rebel Satori Press.

Set in NYC in 1995, "Beatitude" explores the evolving relationship between two young men fascinated by the unfettered lives of Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg and the Beat Generation. As the two are irresistibly drawn together, they find themselves forced to confront the same questions that confounded their heroes: What do you do when you fall for someone who can't fall for you? What do you do when you're the object of affection? What must you each give up to keep the other in your life?

"Beatitude" has been getting great reviews. You can find out more on my site at www.larrycloss.com. The trailer I produced is here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-1ybT...

There's also a giveaway for two signed copies on Good Reads that runs through December 15. I'm looking forward to being a member of this group!

Larry

[Michael]

I am amazed how many authors there are as part of the James Mason. A bit overwhelming, but interesting as well that there are so many creative artists and readers who both love books and love to talk about books. Does anyone know (Rick?), how the group was named "The James Mason Community Book Club?"

[Boyd]

Thanks for the invite, Rick! I'm a thriller author based in Seattle, and after Rick read my adventure novel, THE VAULT, he asked me to join. It's great to be a part of a group that loves those old-fashioned things called books.

I would say my books would appeal to readers of Clive Cussler, James Rollins, Michael Crichton, and Steve Berry. There's a bit of science content in each one because I'm an engineer myself, and my Tyler Locke series are action-adventures delving into historical mysteries.

My website, www.boydmorrison.com, has more info about me and my books. I'm looking forward to being part of the conversation!

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Michael wrote: "I am amazed how many authors there are as part of the James Mason. A bit overwhelming, but interesting as well that there are so many creative artists and readers who both love books and love to t..."

Thanks Michael- I agree we have an amazing group of readers and writers!
As far as the name- when I started the Group in Oct of 2009, the original name was THE JAMES MASON CLASSIC BRITISH BOOK CLUB- as I was and am a great fan of British Lit- and James Mason is my favorite actor- and I wanted to dedicated the Group to his career and memory. As the Group continued to grow and grow and grow! we started to expand to include all genres and many diverse topics- so I had to change the Group name to avoid confusion, hence- THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB was born! It was not even an option for me to remove James Mason's name as doing my small part to keep his memory alive was key to my starting the group.

[Ron]

A Good Day To All,

I'm Ron Russell. I'm an author, my novel Don Carina A WWII Historical Thriller that comes out in March 2012, although advanced copies are available on my website.

I'm also owner and a chef at SunCafe Organic Cuisine in Studio City (across from Universal Studios). We offer a healthy slant on international dishes. Everything is fresh and organic. We're a popular place, including with celebrities.

In college, I was a music composition major where I developed a life long love of Beethoven. I even wrote and produced a play on his life "Beethoven: Heaven's Voice."

[Ken]

Merry Christmas to all the members of the James Mason Group! I would like to gift a Kindle copy of my first-in-the-series, The Privateer Clause, to ten members of our group as part of my marketing and as a way to give cheer at this time of year. Should you wish to leave a review, it would be appreciated. Simply send your email address to me at ken@mdinternet.net. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and I will gift my book to you through Amazon. Merry Christmas! Ken

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Ron wrote: "A Good Day To All,

I'm Ron Russell. I'm an author, my novel Don Carina A WWII Historical Thriller that comes out in March 2012, although advanced co..."

WELCOME ALL OF NEW MEMBERS!!!

Ron,
I lived in Studio City for a year- about 15 or so years ago! off Ventura Blvd and Bluffside- just up from the Beverly Garland Hotel

[Sandy]

Thanks so much, Lynn, for the invite to this group! I LOVE JAMES MASON!

My name is Sandy Wolters. I'm an author of steamy contemporary romance and steamy romance/suspense/thrillers with a ghostly paranormal twist.

My website is: www.sandywolters.weebly.com

I also have a bi-weekly blog called Sandy's Spotlight where I introduce fabulous authors to avid readers. Starting December 16th, I'll also be hosting a book discussion for each featured author on my blog. Everyone is welcome to participate.

Blog URL: http://sandywolters.weebly.com/sandys...

It's nice to meet everyone! Have a great Sunday.

[Anne]

Thanks for the invite Rick.

I live in Spain but was born and spent most of my life in Bath, England.

I've always been a avid reader. More so now I am retired. I mostly like crime but definitely without any paranormal element. I grew up on Dorothy Sayers, Michael Innes, Josephine Tey, Ngaio Marsh and others of that generation. I also read all the Agatha Christie's when younger although preferred these others. There are too many writers I like now to name them all but my daughter introduced me to American women writers so I developed a taste for Sara Paretsky, Janet Evanovich and others. I used to like Patricia Cornwell but I dislike the later ones. I don't think she does present tense very well as so few do IMO and her characters have become repetitive.

Oddly Scotland seems to produce excellent crime writers and favourites include Ian Rankin and Christopher Brookmyre.

One of the most original authors I have ever encountered is the late Steig Larsson. The Millenium trilogy is outstanding and his death, possibly murder, is a great loss to literature and humanity.

I like to intersperse crime with all sorts of other types e.g. Aga sagas (sorry Joanna Trollope but it's a convenient shorthand), some chick lit if that includes Maeve Binchy, Elizabeth Jane Howard and Mary Wesley, bonk busters like Jilly Cooper, family sagas (or are they romances?) from Penny Vincenzi and Barbara Taylor Bradford, nice long stories from Edward Rutherford and Ken Follett, spies by John le Carre and many more.

I sometimes read "greater classics" but often have to be in the mood for those. The longest book I've ever read is "War and Peace" and I'm still not sure what I think of it - definitely very Russian! I certainly won't be reading it again!

(edited a few times for typos!)

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Anne wrote: "Thanks for the invite Rick.

I live in Spain but was born and spent most of my life in Bath, England.

I've always been a avid reader. More so now I am retired. I mostly like crime but definitely w..."

Sandy wrote: "Thanks so much, Lynn, for the invite to this group! I LOVE JAMES MASON!

My name is Sandy Wolters. I'm an author of steamy contemporary romance and steamy romance/suspense/thrillers with a ghostl..."

Welcome Sandy. And thanks Lynn for spreading the news about our group!
Glad to have another James Mason fan here!!

So happy you mention Tey and Innes Anne
Both are wonderful! I am looking at my copy of A Change of Heir by Michael Innes as I type this!

[Ron]

Rick,

I'm about a mile from there at Lankershim and Ventura. I own SunCafe Organic Cuisine, a block from where I live 3711 Cahuenga Blvd. Studio City.

Small world.

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Ron wrote: "Rick,

I'm about a mile from there at Lankershim and Ventura. I own SunCafe Organic Cuisine, a block from where I live 3711 Cahuenga Blvd. Studio City.

Small world."

wow!! yes I actually do recall that area!! miss living there- was a great 12 months!!

[J.D.]

Thanks to Rick for the invitation! I'm J.D. Rhoades, author of BREAKING COVER, STORM SURGE, and others, both ebooks and treebooks. My latest is GALLOWS POLE.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0067CH9SQ

Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gallo...

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J.D. wrote: "Thanks to Rick for the invitation! I'm J.D. Rhoades, author of BREAKING COVER, STORM SURGE, and others, both ebooks and treebooks. My latest is GALLOWS POLE.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0067CH9SQ

..."

welcome J.D.- great to have you here!
currently reading Breaking Cover- and a very thrilling and excellent book!

[Rick]

Hi all,

In between bouts of insanity (some people call it "writing") I like to read novels by Cormac McCarthy, Stephen King, James Patterson, Harlan Coben, Michael Chabon, Jonathan Franzen, Stephen Frey, and many more.

My debut novel, "The Man in the Cinder Clouds", is available on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com in print and Kindle/Nook. It's a new spin on the legend of Kris Kringle and how he came to be known as Santa...It's kind of like Batman Begins, but with Kris Kringle.

Reviews have been great so far from kids and adults. If you ever believed in Santa, you need to read this story to find out how it all started.

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K.C. wrote: "Hi fellow James Masoners! I often stalk the pages of this group, and I'm so pleased to be a part of it. I love the vibe here - lots of great topics and HEAPS of activity - great for a Goodreads ju..."

thanks K.C.!! much appreciated!!

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Theta wrote: "Hello James Masoners

I go by the Tag Name of "Theta Sigma" and live in the UK.

I joined up with Goodreads as I'm afflicted with that condition of starting books and ditching them half way through..."

Welcome Theta!! great to have you with us!

[Nasir]

I`m just a kid ,so is JAMES MASON.Sorry .:) :D

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Nasir wrote: "I`m just a kid ,so is JAMES MASON.Sorry .:) :D"

welcome Nasir! James Mason was a three time Oscar Nominated actor- a legend of the silver screen,who appeared in over 100 films- you might know him as Captain Nemo in Disney's 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea

[Kenneth]

Rick, thank you for the invitation! Glad to be here. It looks like you've got some great discussion topics going. Just read Gone Tomorrow by Lee Child (lots of action) and am now about 1/4 of the way through The Passage, by Justin Cronin. Excellent so far. Also recently finished "Orca" by Erich Hoyt. Fabulous non-fiction for anyone interested in learning about Orca Whales. Cheers!

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Kenneth wrote: "Rick, thank you for the invitation! Glad to be here. It looks like you've got some great discussion topics going. Just read Gone Tomorrow by Lee Child (lots of action) and am now about 1/4 of the w..."

welcome Kenneth! great list of books!

[Frederick]

Rick, thanks for inviting me to chime in. I recently read ELEVEN, a serial killer FBI thriller by Carolyn Arnold and highly recommend it.

If you like a little humor with your mystery, and a strong female sleuth, you might try Doing Max Vinyl by yours truly.

I look forward to trading tips with everyone here.

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Frederick wrote: "Rick, thanks for inviting me to chime in. I recently read ELEVEN, a serial killer FBI thriller by Carolyn Arnold and highly recommend it.

If you like a little humor with your mystery, and a stron..."

quite welcome Frederick! great new cover on

[Nouf]

I'm a new member here . a bookish! and I'm glad to share with you some nice books ..

Thanks for the invitation Rick ^_^