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[Clyde]

Caitlin wrote: "I doubt anyone will remember me, ..."

Welcome back, Caitlin. I for one remember you. 🙋‍♂️

[Sue]

Hi, Caitlin.
Glad you're feeling like reading again.
Years ago I was diagnosed with asthma but I'd had symptoms my drs couldn't figure out for years because I was a distance swimmer. One of those symptoms was brain fog, and I couldn't pay attention long enough to focus on a book. I ended up with an impressive collection of science fiction and fantasy dvds :) and once I was diagnosed and had some time to recover, I found I could read again and all those dvds are now gathering dust. I know you'll enjoy reading all the books you missed, but if you find your attention span faltering a bit now and then, don't despair. The road back can be rocky, and Gaines' suggestion of trying audiobooks might be be helpful. Have fun with those books.

[Scott]

Hi all! (Or anyone who happens to read this.) I saw the note that we're supposed to comment here. I'm Scott Morizot. I'm in the US. My kids range from 27 to 42 and my three grandkids are 2, 6, and 20. They are certainly the most important thing about me from my perspective but likely of less interest to others. ;-)

I recently started supporting the podcast and thought I should finally check out the different places in Discord and on Goodreads where people interact. I'm not even sure how long I've listened to the podcast. I was a pretty early fan of The Guild (and very long time Buffy fan) so it was probably either through the Geek & Sundry S&L video show or the Vaginal Fantasy series Veronica did. I watched both as they came out (and the latter was basically livestreamed if I recall correctly) so either could have introduced me to the podcast. I don't remember which came out first. I support an array of things online, so I can't really say why I only recently started supporting the S&L podcast. Ah well.

I was hyperlexic as a child. (I can't remember ever not being able to read and likely read before I started speaking. My mother realized I could read when I was 3.) And SFF became a special interest/passion for me by the time I was 10 or so. So that gives me about 5 decades immersed in it. I don't prefer one over the other. I love them both and don't mind them overlapping at all. I enjoy hard sf as much as a space opera romp. I like high fantasy, urban fantasy, and everything in between. I enjoy explorations of character, beautiful use of language, plot, worldbuilding, philosophical challenges that force you to question assumptions, and pretty much anything else. There are exceptions, but most SFF authors who get published have something to offer and I can usually find a way to engage and appreciate it. But I lean increasingly toward things that are doing something that feels different than most, like the current pick, though I often re-read old comfortable books as well. I tend to look for reasons to like something than the opposite.

I guess I've rambled enough for an intro. No idea how often I'll interact, but I'll be around.

[Rob, Roberator]

Welcome Scott.

[Gaines]

Scott wrote: "Hi all! (Or anyone who happens to read this.) I saw the note that we're supposed to comment here. I'm Scott Morizot. I'm in the US. My kids range from 27 to 42 and my three grandkids are 2, 6, and ..."

Nice to meet you Scott :-)

[Michael’s Fantasy and Scifi Reads]

Hi everyone!

I’m Michael, and I’m a huge fantasy and sci-fi fan. I live in Las Vegas, and reading and writing are my two biggest hobbies. I am also an avid DM/GM, and used to have a public-facing art studio making dice at Lowe Mill in Huntsville Alabama.

I rate and review all of the books I read, so if anyone wants to add me as a friend, you’re totally welcome to. I love sharing my experiences with the books I read, and discussing them with other readers :)

I also love writing (I said that already), and would really enjoy discussing with other writers and authors here! I am almost done with the first fantasy book that I plan to query.

Glad to have found the group :)

[Ryan]

New here but not to Tom.

Just popping in sometimes to comment. While I have tons of "free" time it's being allocated for many things. Audio books are my primary method, typically series, mostly suspense and thrillers but there's a ton of science fiction and fantasy - check out the list on my read list here.

:wave: have a good one!

[Wade]

Hello,

It's been a long time since I've been back. I've learned a lot. I've left my previous publishers and now going it alone. I imagine so many on here know exactly how that feels. Anyway, thank you to all in this group and I hope to be around to chat and talk about all the cool books everyone is reading. Wade Garret

[Wade]

Hello all, glad to be back. Reach out anywhere on social media. Looking forward to chatting more soon.

[R.G.]

Hello to all, I am R.G. Edwards, author of 'The Eafin Lokdore Trilogy'. I just wanted to introduce myself to everyone. If you so desire, you can learn more about Eafin at www.rgedwardsblog.com Look forward to seeing what everyone is currently reading.

[Thamer]

(Salam aleikum ) Hi To everyone
My name is Thamer alharbi
From saudi arabia
It is happy to join group

[Joseph]

Hi everyone, I'm Joseph.
I saw the name of this group and I immediately joined. I love to read and play video games with fascinating stories. What attracts in fiction are books with multiple layers of meaning hidden within. I sell wine for a living, and that made me sensitive to the small details of nearly everything. Contents, characteristics, origin, relationships, differences... so world building fascinates me as well, especially when food and drinks are included, they say more than one can possibly imagine. My favorite authors are Orwell, Dostoevsky, and Gibran.