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[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Welcome to our new members! so gratified to have so many wonderful members- truly a nice place to spend time!

[Carol]

Hello.. My name is Carol. I very seldom join groups of any kind as I would rather spend my time reading than talking about books. This group though, sounds like one I'd enjoy exploring.

My interests are varied. I like good books in many genres, especially history, non-fiction, classic literature and biography. 30's and 40's musicals from Hollywood's Golden Age are a special passion of mine.. love Busby Berkeley and well made film noir mystery/crime drama.

I look forward to seeing what the James Mason Club has to offer. It should be fun!

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Carol wrote: "Hello.. My name is Carol. I very seldom join groups of any kind as I would rather spend my time reading than talking about books. This group though, sounds like one I'd enjoy exploring.

My intere..."

welcome Carol!!
also a fan of film noir- Lizabeth Scott, Dan Duryea! and especially Frank Lovejoy!

enjoy the Berkelely musicals for the character players- Allen Jenkens, Frank McHugh, Alice Brady, Mischa Auer...

[Eve]

Hi everyone. I'm in the Army and stationed in rural MO. My grandmother was an elementary school teacher/librarian and I grew up devouring books (Laura Ingals Wilder, Chronicles of Narnia were my favs). Now I have two Kindles and a smart phone. I don't have to carry around a bulky book, so I can read every chance I get.

I like PA (post-apocolypse), mystery, memoirs, and contemporary novels. I'm failing at making a dent in my to-read list because I keep adding more books.

I want to take a moment to thank those people who send books to military personnel when we deploy. I cannot tell you what a difference it makes to be to escape to a space filled with books. Thank you. Thank you.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Eve wrote: "Hi everyone. I'm in the Army and stationed in rural MO. My grandmother was an elementary school teacher/librarian and I grew up devouring books (Laura Ingals Wilder, Chronicles of Narnia were my ..."

WELCOME!! Eve!!
I agree- what a wonderful and caring action for one to take- sending books to those serving overseas!!
if there are any organized groups that facilitate this- please do post links!

[Anthony]

Kyle wrote: "Happy New Year, Anthony. You're correct, this is a large and happy group. Welcome,and enjoy. An author. What type of books do you write, if you don't mind my asking?"

Hi Kyle. I have written two books. 'Murder and Enlightenment' is a Victorian thriller. The second, 'People, Pubs and Enlightenment' is a humorous look at those of us who 'like a drink'. As you can see I'm into the subject of Enlightenment, or as I prefer to think of it, The New Paradigm or New Thinking. Thanks for your welcome.

[Michael]

I live in Venice, Italy, but I'm an American trying to be a writer.

This is my book that's on Amazon, which I did for the hell of it to see what would happen: The Ghost of Caroline Wald; a Ghost Story and Horror Novel, and here's my author page: Michael E. Henderson

Ciao

[Joseph]

Congratulations on the release of your book. Good luck.

[Imi]

Hello! My name is Imi, I am 14 years old and I love to read. I am blind so have to either listen to, or read my books in braille. I am the only blind book reviewer in the UK. I write a blog: www.notnoteworthynotes.blogspot.com which is all my reviewing. Nice to meet you all!

[Joseph]

I enjoyed your blog. You are a good writer yourself and I hope to see your name on books in the future. Reading and reviewing books is an excellent way to become an author. Best wishes for a great 2012.

If you like to read about real heroes, please see my blog, Everyday Heroes, at http://www.josephbadal.wordpress.com

[T. Rafael]

Thanks for the invite. This looks like a great group. I hope to get to know many of you better as time goes on.

TRC

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[Gary F]

Mark wrote: "Hello friends of James "Humbert Humbert Captain Nemo" Mason. Rick has graciously invited me to your very well-represented book club. My name is Mark Tye Turner and I am the author of "Notes fro..."

Hi Mark,

Welcome to the club! To other club members I have read Mark's book and it is a must read for any football fan. Just loved it!

[Leighton]

I love James Mason.
I don't know how old I was when I saw "Five Fingers", but that scene of him on the terrace overlooking the harbor of Rio has stuck with me forever. Maybe that's one of the reasons I live in Brazil now. And, despite being very anti-Nazi, I've always been a bit sorry that he didn't get away with it. He was, after all, James Mason.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Leighton wrote: "I love James Mason.
I don't know how old I was when I saw "Five Fingers", but that scene of him on the terrace overlooking the harbor of Rio has stuck with me forever. Maybe that's one of the reaso..."

what a great film!!! Cicero!! James Mason was so very unforgetable in every film he made- Five Fingers is a favorite of mine too- also starred another great- Michael Rennie!



BEST SCENES IN THE VERDICT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-rqFO...

great youtube pic tribute to James Mason

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9JxG2...

[Carol]

James Mason gave a superb performance as Norman Maine in "A Star is Born". One of my favorite actors.

[Nasir]

I`m just a little kid (12),so is James Mason ?

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

here is a another fine tribute to James Mason
scenes from many of his films for those unfamiliar with him!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syZaHu...

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Nasir wrote: "I`m just a little kid (12),so is James Mason ?"

A very fine actor.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Mason

:) Georgina.

[JoAnn]

I am an old movie buff, and I love James Mason...what a voice. I think "Georgy Girl' is my favorite of his movies.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Joann wrote: "I am an old movie buff, and I love James Mason...what a voice. I think "Georgy Girl' is my favorite of his movies."

Welcome Joann! so happy! another James Mason fan!!
Georgie Girl was his 2nd of 3 Oscar nominations- never won!!!! what a crime!!!

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Rick wrote: "Joann wrote: "I am an old movie buff, and I love James Mason...what a voice. I think "Georgy Girl' is my favorite of his movies."

Welcome Joann! so happy! another James Mason fan!!
Georgie Girl w..."

My mother was influenced by this film. I was born the following year--hence Georgina, but my mother calls me Georgie.

[JoAnn]

The film has meant a lot to me too.

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Nasir, British actor, died in 1984. Strong character actor (former leading man), noted for his cultured British accent (RP), and suave characterizations. Could do a first class "above reproach" villian.

[John]

Thanks for the invitation Rick. My nonfiction book Being and Homelessness: notes from an underground artist was published this week by Wordsworth Greenwich Press. Available at Amazon.com.You can also read a review by Author David B. Lentz at Goodreads.com. I would be elated to member views.
Read a feature story about the book titled: Hesed House.......
HTTP://beaconnews.suntimes.com
My SCI-FI novel BODYSLICK was pub in2008 by Kensington.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

John wrote: "Thanks for the invitation Rick. My nonfiction book Being and Homelessness: notes from an underground artist was published this week by Wordsworth Greenwich Press. Available at Amazon.com.You can al..."

welcome John! great having you here!!!

[Michael]

I want to reintroduce myself as an author since my debut novel was released last week. " "Splattered Blood" is a story of a widow who won't accept the initial report that her husband committed suicide. When she gets the verduct changed to murder and the official investigation slows down, she takes some of the life insurance and hires a friend and along with her brother, creates her own, renegade investigation.

Please check it out. Intitial reviews have been very favorable.

[Shel]

Hi All!

I am new to the group (Thank you for the invite Rick!) and I love reading! I read quite a lot after re-discovering my love for it in the last year and have also recently bought a Kindle which just gives me more chance to read!

I love all sorts of books, although I have a particular soft spot for murder mysteries at the moment. I look forward to chatting with you all and making new friends!

Sheli :)

Edit: I forgot to mention I also review books over at my blog http://sheliruss.blogspot.com

[Martin]

Sheli wrote: "Hi All!

I am new to the group (Thank you for the invite Rick!) and I love reading! I read quite a lot after re-discovering my love for it in the last year and have also recently bought a Kindle wh..."

Welcome Sheli - it's all good fun here.

Although I don't get to play as much I would like to these days.

Martin :)

[Carol]

Welcome to the James Mason Book Club, Sheli! I'm a new member myself.. I joined a few days ago. :)-)-<

[Dave]

Hi all I'm a newbie (Thanks for the invite Rick).

I love all kinds of books from classic literature through to sci-fi/fantasy. Although I do have a bent towards fantasy particularly Dr Who.

Just got given an E-reader for xmas (a Binatone Daily Read). Loving it so far.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Dave wrote: "Hi all I'm a newbie (Thanks for the invite Rick).

I love all kinds of books from classic literature through to sci-fi/fantasy. Although I do have a bent towards fantasy particularly Dr Who.

Just ..."

WELCOME! Dave

[K.]

I love good stories and good storytelling. The genre doesn't matter. It's wonderful to find so many people who love books!

I am the author of The Concubine's Gift. Here's the description.

Bernice Babbitt, a sexually inhibited, thirty-nine-year-old woman, leads a peaceful life in the tiny resort town of Valentine, Nevada. Living only two miles from the famed bordello, The Honey Bunny Ranch, she can’t imagine what goes on inside its closed doors.

Things begin to change when Bernice buys an old, black-lacquer makeup case in an antique shop. The case once belonged to Blissful Night, the most famous and powerful concubine in Hong Kong. According to legend, Blissful Night could give a man more pleasure in one night than he would have experienced in an entire lifetime.

Inside the makeup case, Bernice discovers a forgotten jar of face powder with magical properties, the secret to Blissful Night’s success. Thinking the face powder is an herbal concoction that will beautify her skin, Bernice begins to use it, only to find that the powder causes her to see visions of other people’s sex lives.

Bernice is horrified to discover that the only way she can rid herself of the visions is to blurt out sexual advice. Soon the entire town is in an uproar. But it isn’t until she learns more about Blissful Night’s past that she knows what she must do.

The Concubine’s Gift is a delightfully sexy novel in which Bernice is drawn into a seductive world she never knew existed. A provocative and entertaining Pandora’s Box of a tale!

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K. wrote: "I love good stories and good storytelling. The genre doesn't matter. It's wonderful to find so many people who love books!

I am the author of The Concubine's Gift. Here's the description.

Bernic..."

Yes, it tickled my fancy too, I found the link. Here it is (hope you don't mind me putting it up, K:

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13...

[[deleted user]]

Thanks for the welcomes and welcome to all the other new members. My novel's free on kindle today 1/8/12 on amazon. Great time to pick it up. Look forward to meeting others.

http://www.amazon.com/Necro-Device-Ri...

[Lakisha]

I want to say thanks for the invite and wow, you guys are active :).

Introductions are in order, so here goes:

My name is Lakisha Spletzer and I'm an indie cross-genre author of sci-fi/fantasy/paranormal romance stories.

I debuted in 2010 with my sci-fi novel, "Jewels", which is an international Kindle top 100 bestseller in the US, German and French stores.

I write for all ages because it's fun and it's a challenge. I'm a single parent so my kids and my writing are my life and I wouldn't have it any other way.

If you'd like to know more about my books you can see them here: http://www.goodreads.com/kishazworld

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

So happy that many recognize that there can be a truly diverse online community of booklovers- who feel comfortable expressing their views and at the same time showing respect for those of others!
As I have said so many times- the TRUE strength of James Mason group is our members!!

[Lakisha]

@Clive

yes it is

@Rick

I was impressed by the amount of forums and participation. that's always a plus in my book.

[Blak]

My name's Blak. I'm currently published within the romance/erotic genre. I have plans to publish fantasy/sci-fi as well. As far as literature goes, I don't have any one favourite author and I'll read just about anything that sparks my interest. I have a tendency to gravitate more towards British authors within the mystery, fantasy, sci-fi and paranormal genres, but also enjoy a well written comedy. I've read most the classics. Some favoured authors J.R.R. Tolkien, John Cleese, Dickens, Agatha Christie, R.D. Wingfield, Janet Evanovich, Minette Walters, David Eddings, Terry Brooks, C. S. Lewis, Kazuma Kodaka, L.M. Montgomery, Joseph Wambaugh, Robin Cook etc.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Blak wrote: "My name's Blak. I'm currently published within the romance/erotic genre. I have plans to publish fantasy/sci-fi as well. As far as literature goes, I don't have any one favourite author and I'll re..."

J.F. wrote: "Hi Rick, thanks for the invite. I've already spent a few hours in this forum and believe I'll spend many more!

By way of introductions, I've been a reader since the day I could put letters toget..."

Great Monday welcome to J.F. and Blak!! great having you here!

[Nasir]

THANK YOU Georgina.

[Sharon]

Eve wrote: "Hi everyone. I'm in the Army and stationed in rural MO. My grandmother was an elementary school teacher/librarian and I grew up devouring books (Laura Ingals Wilder, Chronicles of Narnia were my ...I like PA (post-apocolypse), mystery, memoirs, and contemporary novels. I'm failing at making a dent in my to-read list because I keep adding more books."

Welcome, Eve. We have some reading tastes in common and my mother was a country school teacher (I went to grade school in one of the one-room country schools, grades 1-8 and one teacher). I don't remember not being able to read, really.

I can understand getting books when on deployment. I was a military wife and remember when we were stationed in Spain, the library there was truly deplorable ... the one thing I really missed.

[Angela]

Hey there folks,

Rick invited me in, so I thought I'd poke my head in and say hi! I'm Angela Korra'ti, author of a little urban fantasy novel called Faerie Blood and a short story called "The Blood of the Land", previously published through Drollerie Press. I'm also a voracious reader and try to post regular reviews right here on Goodreads as well as on my blog.

I'm most fond of SF/F, historical romance, romantic suspense, mystery, and occasional horror. My favorite authors in the SF/F realm include Jim Butcher, C.E. Murphy, Julie Czerneda, Rachel Caine, Cherie Priest, Kat Richardson, and Seanan McGuire/Mira Grant. Mystery, gimme some Elizabeth Peters/Barbara Michaels, Imogen Robertson, Tana French, or C.S. Harris. Over in romance land, I like me some Courtney Milan, Kate Noble, and Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb.

Most of my reading is electronic these days though I do also happily still read in print if it's an author I love well enough.

My own work's not currently formally for sale since Drollerie Press unfortunately shut down this past October, but I will happily hand-sell my work to anyone interested, and I'm investigating the possibility of self-publishing. If you'd like to find out more about that do feel free to drop me a line via messaging here on Goodreads, or come find me on my site at angelakorrati.com.

Please do also say hi if we have favorite authors in common, or if you write stuff that you feel falls along the same lines of any of the authors I've listed! I'm always on the hunt for new reads, and I'm willing to read and review self-pubbed/small-press-pubbed stuff, too.

Cheers all,
Angela

[Dan]

Hello, everybody. Thanks for having me in your group. I am an avid reader. Genres are unimportant; I just like a good story (though I love above all else books that make me laugh)! Some of my favorite authors are Christopher Moore, Terry Pratchett, Charles Portis, Salman Rushdie, Douglas Adams, Tim Dorsey, Mark Twain, John Sandford, Blake Crouch, J.A. Konrath, F. Paul Wilson, A. Lee Martinez, Isaac Asimov, Frank Herbert, Joseph Campbell, Stephen Batchelor. Eclectic, I know, and that's just scratching the surface!

[Thayer]

Much appreciation for the invitation to join this group of writers and readers. I am going to go and explore discussions right now.

:)

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Welcome all!

:) Georgina

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Warm welcome to all of the new members..already you are part of a great Community!!

[Jewel]

Hello. My name is Jewel. Pleasure.

[Jewel]

Alexandrea wrote: "Hello all. I am glad to be included as a part of this group. Mt name is Alex and I am on my way to becoming a chef and never find myself without a book.

I absolutely love Jane Austen and PG Wodeho..."
Hi Alexandrea. What's your specialty?

[Michael]

I feel particularly "tickled pink" that Rick read and responded to my blog site. I would love even more feedback, realizing, of course, the shameful nature of self-promotion. Check it out if you get a chance: www.michaelanson.wordpress.com

[Michael]

Alexandrea wrote: "Hello all. I am glad to be included as a part of this group. Mt name is Alex and I am on my way to becoming a chef and never find myself without a book.

I absolutely love Jane Austen and PG Wodeho..."

I also love Jane Austen, perhaps because she never married but wrote six profoundly beautiful books. There's hope for me after all, even if I never find a husband.