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[Sharon]

What a great way to spend the afternoon Brenda. Lucky you :)

[Jan]

That's great news, Brenda. I could already tell that you and Michael are a wonderful team by the way you take the time to treat other members with humour and respect. Top 1% is a reward you deserve. Your reviews are spot on too. Thanks.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks everyone, yes I thoroughly enjoy Helene's company. She's such a natural, down-to-earth person and yes Michael, definitely one of my favourite authors:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jan wrote: "That's great news, Brenda. I could already tell that you and Michael are a wonderful team by the way you take the time to treat other members with humour and respect. Top 1% is a reward you deserve..."

Thanks Jan:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "They are wonderful to work with Jan. Not forgetting Mish we have lots of great discussions and plenty of laughs too. :)"

I do believe we have a great team of mods on Aussie Readers:)

[Jan]

Apologies, Mish. I should have included you in the team. Thank you so much for all your work.

[Dale]

Brenda wrote: "I've had a fantastic afternoon! Three hours chatting with the wonderful Helene Young at our local library. What an inspiration this lady is!!"

Sounds like a great time Brenda

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It was Dale!

[Ian]

Brenda wrote: "I'd like to have a little brag if I may!

Addressed to me from the CEO of Goodreads:

On behalf of the Goodreads team, I want to say thank you. You’re in the top 1% of reviewers on Goodreads! Your ..."

Just catching up with the news on this thread and delighted to see we have three topnotch Oz reviewers. Congratulations to Brenda, Michael and Dale. It is a terrific achievement given the size and expanding influence of Goodreads.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ian wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I'd like to have a little brag if I may!

Addressed to me from the CEO of Goodreads:

On behalf of the Goodreads team, I want to say thank you. You’re in the top 1% of reviewers on G..."

Thanks Ian:)

[Lily]

I think it's great Brenda, Michael and Dale.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lily wrote: "I think it's great Brenda, Michael and Dale."

To be honest Lily, I'm pretty amazed!

[Dale]

Thanks Ian and Lily. My reaction to the email was similar to yours Brenda.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I have just found my way back here after being excluded for more than 24 hours! Finally found out it must be Internet Explorer that is at fault because Google Chrome got me on. Phew!

[Sharon]

Phrynne wrote: "I have just found my way back here after being excluded for more than 24 hours! Finally found out it must be Internet Explorer that is at fault because Google Chrome got me on. Phew!"

Been having the same problem Phrynne.
We've been going through Google Chrome for a couple of weeks now.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Glad I am not the only one.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I had another great afternoon, starting with lunch with Helene Young then a rollicking library talk by her at Wangi Wangi Library, plus two more authors were in the audience... L.M. Visman and Annie West...I hadn't met either of these ladies before, so it was a real pleasure:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "I had another great afternoon, starting with lunch with Helene Young then a rollicking library talk by her at Wangi Wangi Library, plus two more authors were in the audience... L.M. Visman and Anni..."

You are so lucky. I worked all day. Now I am going to read all evening.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

My work is fun though - preschool children are a pleasure to be with. They make sure you are never bored!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I had another great afternoon, starting with lunch with Helene Young then a rollicking library talk by her at Wangi Wangi Library, plus two more authors were in the audience... L.M. ..."

Thanks Phrynne:) I will also read all night:)

[Margaret]

Brenda wrote: "I'd like to have a little brag if I may!

Addressed to me from the CEO of Goodreads:

On behalf of the Goodreads team, I want to say thank you. You’re in the top 1% of reviewers on Goodreads! Your ..."

Congratulations, Brenda and Michael! It's well-earned!

[[deleted user]]

I haven't been on for a while, some family and school problems but I should be back for a while now :D
Also I've decided to do the 40 hour famine :D I'm giving up technology, which is going to be interesting, haha. But if any of you would like to donate: http://40hf.com.au/MichaelaJarman
Thanks and maybe without technology I'll be able to get a lot of reading in that time!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Margaret wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I'd like to have a little brag if I may!

Addressed to me from the CEO of Goodreads:

On behalf of the Goodreads team, I want to say thank you. You’re in the top 1% of reviewers on G..."

Thanks Margaret:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mickey wrote: "I haven't been on for a while, some family and school problems but I should be back for a while now :D
Also I've decided to do the 40 hour famine :D I'm giving up technology, which is going to be i..."

Good luck with it Mickey!

[[deleted user]]

Brenda wrote: "Mickey wrote: "I haven't been on for a while, some family and school problems but I should be back for a while now :D
Also I've decided to do the 40 hour famine :D I'm giving up technology, which i..."

Thanks Brenda!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Wow giving up technology for a good cause. Good on you Mickey im sure you will go great. :)"

I'm pretty sure I'd have to choose something other than technology to give up;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I had my laptop out of action for 3 weeks and it was prior to me having a phone which would "work"...I was lost!! Sad isn't it...lol

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I was extremely frustrated by the time it came back!

[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: "I'd like to have a little brag if I may!

Addressed to me from the CEO of Goodreads:

On behalf of the Goodreads team, I want to say thank you. You’re in the top 1% of reviewers on Goodreads! Your ..."

Hey, me too!!! Made me feel special, that did!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Congratulations Marianne:)

[Dale]

Congrats to you too Marianne.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I just found this article...amazing, wonderful, fantastic, the ultimate love and life story....

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/entertainm...

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "I just found this article...amazing, wonderful, fantastic, the ultimate love and life story....

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/entertainm..."

Just had a look Brenda.
What a beautiful love story. Bought a tear to my eye :(

[Dale]

Now that's what I call romantic!

[B the BookAddict]

Sigh...

[B the BookAddict]

JJ Cale died on Friday night of a heart attack; a fantastic guitarist. Thanks to him, we had the great Cocaine by Eric Clapton (one of many hits Cale wrote and played on).
And thanks to my eldest sister for opening my ears to all this great music!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Catherine wrote: "I would like to post a huge thank you to our moderator Brenda, who has gone beyond the call of duty to help a newbie author (me) find her angst-ridden way to enlightenment on social media. I can't ..."

You're very welcome Cathy, and it will be wonderful when you can join us in the chatting:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Catherine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Catherine wrote: "I would like to post a huge thank you to our moderator Brenda, who has gone beyond the call of duty to help a newbie author (me) find her angst-ridden way to enligh..."

There are lots of us to help you out Cathy:) Don't stress...it's fun in here!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Catherine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Catherine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Catherine wrote: "I would like to post a huge thank you to our moderator Brenda, who has gone beyond the call of duty to help a newbie author (me) fi..."

Haha!!

[Leonie]

And speaking of fun - I found this via the NSW Writers Centre newsletter a couple of days ago.

http://riaus.org.au/events/sciku/

If you think you can write a "Sci-ku" about maths or stats, you might like to have a look and try your luck :)

[Sharon]

Good on you Ashleigh. Years ago I use to do tapestry but I never tried cross stitch.

[Lily]

Bette wrote: "JJ Cale died on Friday night of a heart attack; a fantastic guitarist. Thanks to him, we had the great Cocaine by Eric Clapton (one of many hits Cale wrote and played on).
And thanks to my eldest ..."

My hubby has always been a fan of JJ Cale - we've been having a CD tribute to him this week.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ashleigh wrote: "Woohoo just finished my first cross stitch. Mum only had to help me a few times and only had to do a few stitches for me. It looks better than I thought for my first attempt. Will post a pic as soo..."

That will be nice to see Ashleigh...well done!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Leonie wrote: "And speaking of fun - I found this via the NSW Writers Centre newsletter a couple of days ago.

http://riaus.org.au/events/sciku/

If you think you can write a "Sci-ku" about maths or stats, you mi..."

Thanks Leonie!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ashleigh wrote: "Thanks Brenda, as soon as I work out photobucket, I can get it up"

I'll look forward to it:)

[B the BookAddict]

Lily wrote: "Bette wrote: "JJ Cale died on Friday night of a heart attack; a fantastic guitarist. Thanks to him, we had the great Cocaine by Eric Clapton (one of many hits Cale wrote and played on).
And thanks..."

Excellent. Your hubby must have have great taste in music:)

[B the BookAddict]

My little niece sent me a key tag (I'd say my sister bought it)

families are like fudge...mostly sweet with a few nuts. Obviously she thinks I'm one of the nuts.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bette wrote: "My little niece sent me a key tag (I'd say my sister bought it)

families are like fudge...mostly sweet with a few nuts. Obviously she thinks I'm one of the nuts."

Very cute Bette!

[Sharon]

WOW that looks lovely Ashleigh. How long did that take you?

[Faye]

Have just discovered Caroline Overington, has anybody read her books? Another great Aussie author.