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[Tim]

Brenda wrote: "Hi Tim, a very big welcome to our wonderful group!! Feel free to join any of our discussions any time you like :)"

Thanks Posh will do!

[Tim]

Mandy wrote: "Welcome to the group Tim. Love the northern NSW area, I think it's one of the most beautiful areas in Australia. Hope you enjoy having a look around the discussions.:)"

Thanks Ginger. lol

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jayne wrote: "Hi there,

It's so great to find other aussie readers to network with. I have recently started up a book review blog at The Australian Bookshelf http://www.australianbookshelf.wordpr... and a..."

Very big welcome Jayne!! You should enjoy it here!! :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Tim wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Hi Tim, a very big welcome to our wonderful group!! Feel free to join any of our discussions any time you like :)"

Thanks Posh will do!"

LOL..wondered who you were talking to for a minute..:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carmel wrote: "Warm welcome to Tim & Jayne, great to have both of you here!!
Tim my sister lives at Burleigh Heads, apparently it's a lovely area, still haven't managed to get up there to visit yet!!"

Love Burleigh Heads Carmel,we've holidayed there....:)

[Tim]

Carmel wrote: "Warm welcome to Tim & Jayne, great to have both of you here!!
Tim my sister lives at Burleigh Heads, apparently it's a lovely area, still haven't managed to get up there to visit yet!!"

Carmel yes its a really nice area, very popular with holiday makers, nice beach & surrounds. Winter can be as enjoyable as summer, there are some good caffee's with good shopping as well. Some good second hand bookshops (a good one at Palm Beach) as well.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carmel wrote: "Yeah Brenda, my sister has told me I have to come & visit sometime, it would be lovely!"

We stayed opposite the Surf Club, and went over for a meal and drinks a couple of times. We might have even seen your sister and hubby, and not known it..:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Tim wrote: "Carmel wrote: "Warm welcome to Tim & Jayne, great to have both of you here!!
Tim my sister lives at Burleigh Heads, apparently it's a lovely area, still haven't managed to get up there to visit ye..."

I'll have to remember the book shop at Palm Beach for next time I'm there, Tim...love to browse in good bookshops :)

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Tim wrote: "Carmel wrote: "Warm welcome to Tim & Jayne, great to have both of you here!!
Tim my sister lives at Burleigh Heads, apparently it's a lovely area, still haven't managed to get up there to visit ye..."

howdy neighbour...well kinda I'm at the other end of the cost :D
welcome to the group :D

[Rosanne]

I think I've introduced my self twice, but here goes again. I'm a prize-winning WA author, and all my out-of-print stories are coming out in affordable bundles. My new thriller is out this week, and it's on special at Barnes & Noble! Yay - According to Luke really hit the ground running.



http://www.rosannedingli.com

[Matthew]

Welcome to Tim, Jayne and Rosanne!

@Jayne are you limiting yourself to any specific genres on your book blog?

I write gay romance fiction, which I know isn't everyone's cup of tea :p

Matt

[Rosanne]

Matt, I've read the Folding Star and the Swimming Pool Library
both by Alan Hollinghurst, and found them fascinating.
Are your books anything like that?

[Matthew]

Rosanne - I think you'd have to read it yourself and tell me, as I haven't read those. Going from the reviews I'd say I have less emphasis on the sex (although there is some sex). I have tried to tell a story first and foremost, and any sex that occurs in the novel is supposed to further the plot.

I have to say though, even if I had read Alan Hollinghurst, I probably wouldn't feel comfortable comparing my work against his--or really against that of any author--due to the probable bias I would have an an author.

Does that make any sense?

Matt

[Rosanne]

It does make sense, Matt - however they are both fascinating books, because Hollingworth is a very philosophical writer and the sex does not figure as much as the blurb would have you believe. He gets into his characters' heads... and hearts.

And yes, I suppose comparisons are odious and all that, still, it's necessary to gain an impression of what others in one's genre or field or topic are doing, because readers will do that, and it's good to be one step ahead of what readers are going to demand.

My thriller, According to Luke, is a straight romantic / religious thriller, and although I have not read every single book of a similar nature, I have had quite a big sampling. Another reason why I read inside my genre is because it interests me. I write the books I cannot find... an empty niche, which I proceed to fill.

http://www.rosannedingli.com

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Hello everyone my names Michael and im new to Goodreads. I live in the beautiful city of Adelaide and have done so for the last 15 years. I love reading but unlike many ppl here im not much of a wr..."

Hi Michael, a very big welcome! You will get on really well with everyone here..Laura loves gaming, Carmel loves music, I love Aussie Rules...Carmel & I love Adelaide, we have some lovely people who also live in Adelaide......plus our resident nurse and sports person...need I say more..lol

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carmel wrote: "Ha ha Brenda, we are so much on the same wavelength it's not funny!!!"

Yeah Carmel, I noticed that!!!! :)

[Iris]

hi michael ... welcome !!!

[Mandapanda]

Michael wrote: "Apart from reading i regard myself as abit of nerd who loves puter gaming(especially on my PS3)..."

Welcome Michael! The below link is our group discussion where our two resident gamers (Laura and Melanie) tend to hang out. You should check out what they're up to!;)

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/4...

[Jussy]

Hi everyone, My names Jussy and I just joined Goodreads today. I've got to say its going to take me awhile to put all the books I own on my shelf.
I live on the sunny Gold Coast and I am now a proud mumma to my son. I love reading which is a good thing as I do a lot of it now I'm on maternity leave.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Very big welcome to you Jussy! Browse our discussions, and enjoy:)

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Welcome to the group Jussy. Your son is gorgeous.

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Mandy wrote: "Michael wrote: "Apart from reading i regard myself as abit of nerd who loves puter gaming(especially on my PS3)..."

Welcome Michael! The below link is our group discussion where our two resident..."
hey thats me :D
and welcome jussy :D p.s i love your name :D

[Neko]

Weeellllcccooommmeeee Michael and Jussy ^_^

And yea, Michael, gaming is apart of my life..PS3/XBOX 360/PC..heh ^^;;;

[Iris]

JonJakJus wrote: "Hi everyone, My names Jussy and I just joined Goodreads today. I've got to say its going to take me awhile to put all the books I own on my shelf.
I live on the sunny Gold Coast and I am now a pro..."

Welcome Jussy !!!!!

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im a PS3er too as well as 360 :D

[Neko]

lol poor lappy :P Maybe it could handle mindsweaper?

[Lauren]

Seeking guest bloggers for The Australian Bookshelf!


I have just posted the first guest post in my series of 'Guest Blog Wednesdays.' Perry Gamsby shares some tips on keeping track of all the books we read!


Check it out here:

http://australianbookshelf.wordpress....


If you would like to book in a guest post and feature on my Wednesday series then visit my site, follow me (I will return the favour) and drop me a line. Authors, readers, bloggers and writers are welcome!


Jayne

http://australianbookshelf.wordpress.com

[Tracey]

Wow so many new people since I last popped my head in here... welcome all & I've brought cookies to make up for my belated welcomes :)

[Tracey]

Hi Jayne,
I checked out your site and submitted a copy of my novel for your consideration. It's great to see someone supporting us Aussie novelists :)

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COOKIES! :D :D

[Tracey]

Not just the regular kind either Melanie but triple choc chip cookies with smarties mmmmmmm

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*drools"...I'll bring the milk

[Neko]

mmm..biccies..yes please. prefects on such a horrible day here (raining 3 days non stop..belgh)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "mmm..biccies..yes please. prefects on such a horrible day here (raining 3 days non stop..belgh)"

I know, we can't even see Tassie on the weather map for the clouds & rain...:(

[Neko]

It's great if you want to squeal your tires when taking off to quickly (heh) >_<;;

This morning you'd swear it was just big sheets of rain cause it came in these huse waves of sheeting rain..brrr...wanted to go back to bed..lol

I think we've got some places flooding and I know there has been electricity problems as well.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "It's great if you want to squeal your tires when taking off to quickly (heh) >_<;;

This morning you'd swear it was just big sheets of rain cause it came in these huse waves of sheeting rain..brrr...."

Oh dear, I hope you're ok there Laura! We've had flooding here too, not 'here' but south of Sydney. They have declared it a disaster area...

[Alex]

Hey! I'm a teenage Queenslander who just joined this awesome group! You all seem so friendly and it's a really nice atmosphere. I don't really read Australian authors (Meg Cabot is my favourite) but I am a proud Aussie!

xoxo Alex ♥

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howdy their fellow Queesnlander :D
hope you enjoy our group :D

[Neko]

Welcome Alex, you will enjoy your time around this place :)

@Brenda- Perfectly okay here :) Would just like to do the washing..lol
Oh no..Not another disater area :(

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Alex wrote: "Hey! I'm a teenage Queenslander who just joined this awesome group! You all seem so friendly and it's a really nice atmosphere. I don't really read Australian authors (Meg Cabot is my favourite) bu..."

Huge welcome Alex!! Hope you have lots of fun here!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "Welcome Alex, you will enjoy your time around this place :)

@Brenda- Perfectly okay here :) Would just like to do the washing..lol
Oh no..Not another disater area :("

Glad you're ok Laura! Not being able to wash is baaadd!!! You'll just have to hang everything all around the lounge...lol ;)

[Lauren]

Tracey wrote: "Hi Jayne,
I checked out your site and submitted a copy of my novel for your consideration. It's great to see someone supporting us Aussie novelists :)"

Thanks Tracey, I look forward to reading your work!

[Iris]

Alex wrote: "Hey! I'm a teenage Queenslander who just joined this awesome group! You all seem so friendly and it's a really nice atmosphere. I don't really read Australian authors (Meg Cabot is my favourite) bu..."

hi alex !!! welcome !!

[Lesley]

Hi everyone, I have been in this group for a while now and haven't, as yet, introduced myself. So...
I live in rural QLD as a hobby farmer/beef producer.
I love wide, open spaces!
I enjoy historical fiction, non-fiction, travel memoirs/autos, travel memoirs. I tend to enjoy stories with a strong cultural/historical background, and seem to go through phases in my reading.
And, gosh, hasn't my TBR shelf exploded since I joined GR!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lesley wrote: "Hi everyone, I have been in this group for a while now and haven't, as yet, introduced myself. So...
I live in rural QLD as a hobby farmer/beef producer.
I love wide, open spaces!
I enjoy hist..."

Huge welcome Lesley...yes, I'm pretty sure we all find that after we join GR!!! :)

[Iris]

Hi Lesley !!! Welcome .....

Know what you're saying re the TBR shelf ...... LOL

[Neko]

Welcome Lesley :) Mmm..beef! Lol, yes joining GR tends to make ones TBR shelf go BOOM!

[Matthew]

Heheh. I think I'm officially giving up on a TBR bookshelf. If I added every book I wanted to read I'd never get anything else done, and in all likelihood, I'll end up buying a book not on the list anyway and reading that :p

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Matthew wrote: "Heheh. I think I'm officially giving up on a TBR bookshelf. If I added every book I wanted to read I'd never get anything else done, and in all likelihood, I'll end up buying a book not on the list..."

It happens I'm afraid Matthew!! :)

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Matthew wrote: "Heheh. I think I'm officially giving up on a TBR bookshelf. If I added every book I wanted to read I'd never get anything else done, and in all likelihood, I'll end up buying a book not on the list..."

me too buts is so fun i pretty much have about 4 shelves at home dedicated to TBR books and yet i buy more and get stuff from the library i think ill be dead by the time i get through them all