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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "I love a good mystery/thriller too might have to check out one of your books Michelle.

I need to go work in a few minutes bah. =/"

Bad luck re work Michael...it'll be over soon, and you'll be able to get back to reading/computer-ing! LOL

[Michelle]

Thanks for listing the books, Brenda :).

Michael, hope you enjoy them if you do pick one up.

And now I need to work. I think I'll have to switch my wi-fi off to ensure I'm not tempted.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michelle wrote: "Thanks for listing the books, Brenda :).

Michael, hope you enjoy them if you do pick one up.

And now I need to work. I think I'll have to switch my wi-fi off to ensure I'm not tempted."

Hahaha!!! It's extremely addictive, this Goodreads/Aussie Readers...lol

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "You got that right Brenda after work get home have dinner then its lets see what i misssed on GR. :D"

Hahaha!! We're all the same, aren't we....lol

[★ Jess]

Brenda wrote: "You should make time to smell the 'roses' guys!!!

Not roses, but some beautiful relaxing flowers from our garden:)









"


Gorgeous flowers Brenda!

And welcome to all our new members :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Jess:)

[Ian]

Hi everyone
I'm Ian Walkley from Brisbane. I used to be in market research but I'm writing these days, and my debut action thriller No Remorse has been released (the formal launch is at Coaldrake's bookshop Brisbane on 10th April). The book can be read here on Goodreads (extract) and you can check out the great reviews I've had on Amazon here: http://amzn.com/B006D30IBE . Looking forward to chatting with you all some more and hopefully meeting some of you. Cheers, Ian

[Tui]

Market research/ That should be useful. Welcome aboard.

[JB]

Hi Ian. Welcome to the very friendly Aussie readers group. JB :-)

[Ian]

Thanks!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

A very big welcome Ian, lovely to have more Aussie authors on board! No Remorse by Ian Walkley sounds awesome! I've added it to my TBR list, AND entered to hopefully win a copy;D

[Ian]

Good Luck!

Brenda wrote: "A very big welcome Ian, lovely to have more Aussie authors on board! No Remorse by Ian Walkley sounds awesome! I've added it to my TBR list, AND entered to hopefull..."

[Ian]

Just got a review from Kirkus Reviews! Pretty stoked!

Walkley pits CIA agents against a maniacal Saudi prince intent on starting World War III in this debut thriller.
Delta Force operative Lee McCloud, aka Mac, finds himself in Mexico, trying to rescue two teenage girls kidnapped by a drug cartel. But things go from bad to worse when the villains don’t play by the rules. Framed for two murders he didn’t commit, Mac has two options: go to prison or go to work for a CIA black-op group run by the devious Wisebaum, who hacks into terrorists’ bank accounts and confiscates millions of dollars. However, there’s more going on than meets the eye; Saudi Prince Khalid is in possession of nuclear canisters, with which he hopes to alter world history. Khalid also dabbles in trafficking young women, and harvesting and selling human organs. When Wisebaum’s black-op team targets Khalid’s father, the action becomes even more intense. With so many interweaving subplots—kidnapped girls, Israeli undercover agents, nuclear weapons and a secret underwater hideout—it could be easy to lose track of what’s going on. But the author’s deft handling of the material ensures that doesn’t occur; subplots are introduced at the appropriate junctures and, by story’s end, all are accounted for and neatly concluded. Mac is portrayed as a rough and ready action-hero, yet his vulnerabilities will evoke empathy in readers. He finds a love interest in Tally, a hacker whose personality is just quirky enough to complement his own. All Walkley’s primary characters are fleshed out and realistic, with the exception of Wisebaum—a malicious, double-dealing, back-stabber of the worst ilk; the reader is left wondering about Wisebaum’s motivations behind such blatant treachery.
Despite this, Walkley’s beefy prose and rousing action sequences deliver a thriller to satisfy any adrenaline addict.

[Rosanne]

I've introduced myself earlier - today I'm introducing you all to my third novel, released last week by BeWrite Books, which is already attracting attention, reviews, and respectable rankings on Amazon.

Try Camera Obscura now - free first chapters available on Amazon.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ian wrote: "Just got a review from Kirkus Reviews! Pretty stoked!

Walkley pits CIA agents against a maniacal Saudi prince intent on starting World War III in this debut thriller.
Delta Force operative Lee McC..."

Awesome review Ian! Congratulations:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Rosanne wrote: "I've introduced myself earlier - today I'm introducing you all to my third novel, released last week by BeWrite Books, which is already attracting attention, reviews, and respectable rankings on Am..."

Congratulations Rosanne! If you head on over to our Authors Spotlight thread, you can make your very own thread to advertise your new book, and maybe people would love to chat with you about it:) http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_...

[Anya]

Hi all!

I live by the beach on the Central Coast, NSW. Lovely to see a group of Aussies here :) :)

I read a wide range of books - will give just about anything a go. I write young adult fiction - my first book is set in the Barrington Tops of NSW.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Welcome to the group Anya! Lovely to have you with us. I'm close to you as well...Newcastle! Doll House.

[JB]

Anya wrote: "Hi all!

I live by the beach on the Central Coast, NSW. Lovely to see a group of Aussies here :) :)


Hello, Anya

I live by the beach in Melbourne. (All right, Central Coast of NSW sounds better! :-) )

Welcome. JB :-)

[Ian]

Thanks Brenda!

Brenda wrote: "Ian wrote: "Just got a review from Kirkus Reviews! Pretty stoked!

Walkley pits CIA agents against a maniacal Saudi prince intent on starting World War III in this debut thriller.
Delta Force opera..."

[Anya]

Thanks for the welcome Michael, Brenda & J.B

J.B - I haven't been to Melbourne but it sounds different in a good way to Sydney from all I've heard :)

[Claire]

Who lives in Perth? :)
Would love to get to know a few people around my area :)

adam-claire@hotmail.com

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Welcome Claire, lovely to have you with us! If you head on over to http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/4... you'll meet lots of WA'ites:)

[Sherri]

Welcome all ye new members!!! :D

And Anya your book sounds lovely!

[[deleted user]]

Hi,
my name is Eillen or simply Ellie.

I'm a total newbie here - so fogive my lack of skill with this site.

I'm from Sydney, mother of 3, I'm 25 and currently completing my year 12 at TAFE then UNI next year. Yippee!!

Reading for me, is my escape. :-D

Hope to make new friends.

Love & Light . xx

[Sherri]

Welcome Ellie :) Lovely to have you

[[deleted user]]

Eillen wrote: "Hi,
my name is Eillen or simply Ellie.

I'm a total newbie here - so fogive my lack of skill with this site.

I'm from Sydney, mother of 3, I'm 25 and currently completing my year 12 at TAFE then U..."

mother of 3 and tafe! wow you must have your hands full! I had enough problems with a puppy and uni!

glad all the new people could make their way here :)

[JB]

Hi Ellie,

Yes, I can imagine you need to escape from time to time with what you have on your plate, and reading is the perfect way to escape into another world. JB :-)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

A very big welcome Ellie! Lovely to have you with us:)

[[deleted user]]

Sherri wrote: "Welcome Ellie :) Lovely to have you"

Hi Sherri,
thank you kindly. :-)

[[deleted user]]

Michael wrote: "Hi Ellie welcome to the Aussie Readers group. Dont worry about being a newbie as there are plenty of friendly members who would more than happy to help if your not sure about something. :)"

Hi Michael,
:-) thank you.

I hope so as me + technology don't seem to get along very well. Lol.

[[deleted user]]

Brenda wrote: "A very big welcome Ellie! Lovely to have you with us:)"

Hi Brenda,

Thank you! :-)

[[deleted user]]

Melanie wrote: "Eillen wrote: "Hi,
my name is Eillen or simply Ellie.

I'm a total newbie here - so fogive my lack of skill with this site.

I'm from Sydney, mother of 3, I'm 25 and currently completing my year 12..."

Hi Melanie,

it is crazy. :-D
I'm craving a puppy atm, but am restraining myself. What breed is your puppy?

May I ask, what are you studying at uni?

Love & Light. xx

[[deleted user]]

JB wrote: "Hi Ellie,

Yes, I can imagine you need to escape from time to time with what you have on your plate, and reading is the perfect way to escape into another world. JB :-)"

Hi JB,

absolutely.. :-D

[Rosanne]

Claire wrote: "Who lives in Perth? :)
Would love to get to know a few people around my area :)

adam-claire@hotmail.com"

I'm in Perth, Claire. I'm organizing a launch for my new novel Camera Obscura - middle of Winter. It might be a great occasion to meet. Please respond to this so we can stay in touch, or message me through my Goodreads profile.

[[deleted user]]

I'm Georgina. I've live in southern Tasmania now, on an organic farm with my husband and kids. I'm a writer and a visual artist.

I studied at the Queensland College of Arts (Griffith Uni), but I've lived in Syd (and I used to exhibit there), Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, rural N.S.W (Gunning and then Braidwood), southern coast N.S.W (Cobargo, near Bermagui and Bega).

Good to have found this group.

[Michael]

Georgina wrote: "I'm Georgina. I've live in southern Tasmania now, on an organic farm with my husband and kids. I'm a writer and a visual artist.

I studied at the Queensland College of Arts (Griffith Uni), but I'..."

Welcome Georgina

[[deleted user]]

Thank you K.L (excuse the American-like abbreviation).

:) Georgina.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

A very big welcome Georgina! Lovely to have you with us:)

I was going to list your books, but you have lots;D So here's the link to your profile, so everyone can check out your books themselves!

http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...

[[deleted user]]

Thank you Brenda! Most are short fairy tales, but my novel comes out next month. Great to find fellow Australians. :) Georgina.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Congratulations on the novel...let us know about it when you have the details, won't you:)

It's a brilliant group Georgina, I hope you'll be able to join in a few of the challenges as we go along as well! Please feel free to ask any questions you might need to, there are lots of us who would love to help you out!

[[deleted user]]

Thanks Brenda. Don't know why I didn't search for this group earlier. I've sent out a few invites too.

[[deleted user]]

Thanks Carmel. :) Georgina.

[Sherri]

Welcome Georgina :) Hope you enjoy it here! Everyone is lovely

[[deleted user]]

Thanks Sherri. :)

[JB]

Georgina wrote: "I'm Georgina. I've live in southern Tasmania now, on an organic farm with my husband and kids. I'm a writer and a visual artist.

I studied at the Queensland College of Arts (Griffith Uni), but I'..."

Hi Georgina,

I'm in Melbourne, so we are practically neighbours - well, except for a rather deep stretch of wild water! JB :-)

[[deleted user]]

Yes, closest by far though. My husband was born and bred in Melbourne. Great city. :) Georgina.

[Jasmine]

Hello all!!
been on goodreads for quite some time, but only recently joined this group..

I'm Jasmine *waves*
mid 20's; living in Sydney; love romance; & i love books!

Everyone keeps telling me to invest in a kindle/ipad etc but i love collecting books!! Ive got books lying around everywhere.. in my car/kitchen/bathroom/bed.. lol

my bookshelves are growing steadily but i want this:


hahah now i'm just being greedy but a girl can dream :)

looking forward to getting to know you all :)

[Sherri]

Welcome to the group Jasmine :) It great to have ya here :D

[[deleted user]]

Jasmine wrote: "Hello all!!
been on goodreads for quite some time, but only recently joined this group..

I'm Jasmine *waves*
mid 20's; living in Sydney; love romance; & i love books!

Everyone keeps telling me t..."

the Beauty and the Beast Library and stayed in my fantasy for quite sometime I'm glad others are with my in my disney library fantasy :D


welcome to all the new book lovers I missed