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[Sharon]

I did though, until they brought in debit cards ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Geoff (Scouse) wrote: "I've got tell someone


Having just returned from an overseas trip it was the ending of a perfect month to find author copies of my novel sitting on the doorstep under its new title Triangle Trade..."

Congratulations Geoff:) I'll leave that there this time, as you have a couple of congratulations, but you MUST put all promotional material in the author section. You already have your own thread there, so you could add it to that one, or make another one...it's up to you:) http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/7...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Ashleigh:)

[Sharon]

Good on you Ashleigh. Looking forward to seeing it :)

[Ian]

Geoff (Scouse) wrote: "I've got tell someone


Having just returned from an overseas trip it was the ending of a perfect month to find author copies of my novel sitting on the doorstep under its new title Triangle Trade..."

Congratulations, Geoff. And welcome back!

[Leonie]

Had a bit of a baking afternoon today. I made beer bread for the first time in years. I think it might have been the Billabong books I've been reading - dragging me down memory lane to baking it in a camp oven when we were out bush.

Mind you, I also made macadamia and white choc bikkies, and homemade ricotta for the ricotta and spinach cannelloni. It's been a while since I had enough time for that much cooking :)

[Sharon]

Leonie wrote: "Had a bit of a baking afternoon today. I made beer bread for the first time in years. I think it might have been the Billabong books I've been reading - dragging me down memory lane to baking it ..."


That all sounds quite YUMMY Leonie. Your making me hungry :)

[Ian]

Leonie wrote: "Had a bit of a baking afternoon today. I made beer bread for the first time in years. I think it might have been the Billabong books I've been reading - dragging me down memory lane to baking it ..."

Beer bread? Does that have alcoholic content? You'd have to be careful you didn't get smashed with your morning tea and toast! :-)

[Leonie]

Ian wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Had a bit of a baking afternoon today. I made beer bread for the first time in years. I think it might have been the Billabong books I've been reading - dragging me down memory lan..."

Well, you do make it with beer, but then you put it in the oven. Am assuming all of the alcohol cooks out :) It usually doesn't last till morning though, as it's best slathered in butter hot out of the oven. (And the odd drop of golden syrup never goes astray either).

[Leonie]

Sharon wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Had a bit of a baking afternoon today. I made beer bread for the first time in years. I think it might have been the Billabong books I've been reading - dragging me down memory lan..."

And it is YUMMY! Too yummy actually :)

[Sharon]

Leonie wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Had a bit of a baking afternoon today. I made beer bread for the first time in years. I think it might have been the Billabong books I've been reading - dragging me ..."


Haha glad you're enjoying it :)

[Ian]

Leonie wrote: "Ian wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Had a bit of a baking afternoon today. I made beer bread for the first time in years. I think it might have been the Billabong books I've been reading - dragging me dow..."

My mouth is watering!!

[Leonie]

It did go down rather well. Mind you, just about anything goes down well when you've got a 17 year old boy in the house! There may be crumbs left, or not.

[Ian]

Michael wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Ian wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Had a bit of a baking afternoon today. I made beer bread for the first time in years. I think it might have been the Billabong books I've been reading - ..."

Yep!

[Faye]

Leonie wrote: "Ian wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Had a bit of a baking afternoon today. I made beer bread for the first time in years. I think it might have been the Billabong books I've been reading - dragging me dow..."
Wonder if my husband would get upset if I used his homebrew ha ha

[Faye]

Sorry guys what are Billabong books? Please

[Vicki]

Sharon, here's another link that you might like:

http://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Ki...

Click on Top 100 Free -- you can also narrow down your list using the filters on the left sidebar. Just check the price is $0.00 before downloading. Have fun. :)

[Leonie]

Faye wrote: "Sorry guys what are Billabong books? Please"

They're books written by Mary Grant Bruce about a family living on a cattle station in Victoria in the early twentieth century. The first few were written just prior to the first world war. They were Australian Classics in their day.

My mother read them as a kid and passed them on to me when I was a kid in the seventies. I picked up a couple on Amazon for free about ten days ago. Now they're $2.99. I was interested to see if they read as well for me as an adult as they did when I was a child. Remarkably, they did. Obviously you do have to make allowances for the odd bit of sexism and racism (mostly in casual speech), but when you realise when they were written, the author was remarkably progressive for her day.

The first one is A Little Bush Maid.

[B the BookAddict]

Leonie wrote: "Faye wrote: "Sorry guys what are Billabong books? Please"

They're books written by Mary Grant Bruce about a family living on a cattle station in Victoria in the early twentieth century. The first..."

Like you, I read these books when I was a kid and just loved them. Had to read the well-thumbed copies handed down from my sisters but I've still got them today. (Hardcover is built to last)

[Sharon]

Vicki wrote: "Sharon, here's another link that you might like:

http://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Ki...

Click on Top 100 Free -- you can also narrow down your list using the fil..."


Thanks Vicki I will defiantly check it out :)

[Geoff]

Brenda wrote: "Geoff (Scouse) wrote: "I've got tell someone


Having just returned from an overseas trip it was the ending of a perfect month to find author copies of my novel sitting on the doorstep under its n..."

Sorry Brenda, I did search for the best place and thought 'chat about anything' fitted - must admit I'd forgotten about the existing thread - put it down to a sign of age. I'll move it if you wish (how do I do that?) or should I just post again for continuity of the thread? Obviously I can not move any comments from those kind enough to send congratulations or can I??
cheers
Geoff (Scouse)

[Faye]

Mish wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Just finished signing up and creating an account with Amazon Kindle. Not such a big deal for most you I know. But for a dummy like me it was.
Then I discover you need a credit card ..."

The post office credit card is great, it really works like a debit card you have to put money on it before you spend it. It is easy to use and I am working towards getting rid of my bank credit card and just having the post office one. It only costs about $6 to set up and no ongoing fees.

[Sharon]

Faye wrote: "Mish wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Just finished signing up and creating an account with Amazon Kindle. Not such a big deal for most you I know. But for a dummy like me it was.
Then I discover you need a..."

Thanks for explaining how it works Faye. I had not heard of it before. I obviously need to get out more :) Next time when hubby goes to the post office I will get him to find out about it.
Although I must say the word credit card doesn't sit well with me. Guess I'm old fashioned :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Geoff (Scouse) wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Geoff (Scouse) wrote: "I've got tell someone


Having just returned from an overseas trip it was the ending of a perfect month to find author copies of my novel sitting on the doors..."

Leave it there now Geoff but for future put all your promotions in the author folder. Posting elsewhere will mean it will get lost (as you see here) and ongoing posts in your own thread means we can follow your progress. Does that make sense?

[Sharon]

Pards wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Faye wrote: "Mish wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Just finished signing up and creating an account with Amazon Kindle. Not such a big deal for most you I know. But for a dummy like me it was...."


Thank you Pards :)

[Faye]

Sharon wrote: "Faye wrote: "Mish wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Just finished signing up and creating an account with Amazon Kindle. Not such a big deal for most you I know. But for a dummy like me it was.
Then I discov..."
Yeah I know what you mean I only have a small debt on one only because of car trouble, but once that is sorted I will cut it up and just use the post office one, however, I think you can only have $999 on it, but that is ok.

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

This is pretty cool. Good guy Matthew Reilly

[Sharon]

It is awsome.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Liam wrote: "This is pretty cool. Good guy Matthew Reilly"

I spotted that one FB Liam and agree, he's one fantastic Aussie author!

[B the BookAddict]

I'm having surgery on my left eye this afternoon:(

Note to all who wear glasses or even just for reading - Get those yearly eye tests done! Your sight can change so much in a year and so gradual that you don't even notice.

[B the BookAddict]

Elvis Presley died on this day 36 years ago!

[Dale]

I was and still am a huge Elvis fan

[Elaine]

Me too Dale. Love him. Funny thing is I was 9 when he died and up until then had no idea who he was but I've been a massive fan ever since.

[Mish]

Elaine wrote: "Me too Dale. Love him. Funny thing is I was 9 when he died and up until then had no idea who he was but I've been a massive fan ever since."

I was about the same age Elaine and I recall when we heard the news my mum was in tears....Oh she was a huge fan.

I do like him too. I like more of his later (70's) music.

[Mish]

Bette wrote: "I'm having surgery on my left eye this afternoon:(

Note to all who wear glasses or even just for reading - Get those yearly eye tests done! Your sight can change so much in a year and so gradua..."

Bette, best of luck with surgery today...Hope all goes well xxx

[Dale]

Bette wrote: "I'm having surgery on my left eye this afternoon:(

Note to all who wear glasses or even just for reading - Get those yearly eye tests done! Your sight can change so much in a year and so gradua..."

Prayers that all goes well, Bette. Is that for cataract?

[Dale]

Mish wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Me too Dale. Love him. Funny thing is I was 9 when he died and up until then had no idea who he was but I've been a massive fan ever since."

I was about the same age Elaine and I re..."

I have lots of his CDs and those funny old things called records.

[Sharon]

Bette wrote: "I'm having surgery on my left eye this afternoon:(

Note to all who wear glasses or even just for reading - Get those yearly eye tests done! Your sight can change so much in a year and so gradua..."

All the best for this afternoons surgery Bette.
Good advise on getting eye tests done as I must admit I forget to go when I'm suppose too.
Take care xx

[Mish]

Dale wrote: "Mish wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Me too Dale. Love him. Funny thing is I was 9 when he died and up until then had no idea who he was but I've been a massive fan ever since."

I was about the same age El..."

haha I've got a those funny looking things too Dale. A good collection of the Beatles and Kiss but don't have a player to play them on though. Do you still have your record player?

[Dale]

Sure do!

[Elaine]

Mish wrote: "Dale wrote: "Mish wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Me too Dale. Love him. Funny thing is I was 9 when he died and up until then had no idea who he was but I've been a massive fan ever since."

I was about th..."

Wow Mish. We definitely grew up in the same era. I have Elvis, ABBA, Kiss and Beatles' records too. As well as a few I'll never admit to!!!! Gotta love the 80's. I agree I too prefer the Elvis and his music of the 70's.

[Mish]

Dale wrote: "Sure do!"

Wonderful. I wish I kept mine.

[Mish]

Elaine wrote: "Mish wrote: "Dale wrote: "Mish wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Me too Dale. Love him. Funny thing is I was 9 when he died and up until then had no idea who he was but I've been a massive fan ever since."

I..."

I think we were Elaine. Oh and how can I forget ABBA. Nothing like a good dose of ABBA to get the vocal cords going :)

[Mish]

Rose wrote: "hey I'm new to the group. my names Rose and i love writing...
id love it if i could get some advice.
plz have a look at my writings if you can
here is the link:
http://www.goodreads.com/story/lis..."

Hi Rose, I see you're new to the group. Would you like to introduce yourself in this thread so everyone can welcome you to the group :)
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3...

[Geoff]

Brenda wrote: "Geoff (Scouse) wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Geoff (Scouse) wrote: "I've got tell someone


Having just returned from an overseas trip it was the ending of a perfect month to find author copies of my nov..."

Hi Brenda - Ok thanks. One small thing I am not getting e-mail notifications although I've set it up as such. Your reply to me didn't pop up on my mail system and I only found it by chance. How do I make sure I receive e-mail notification for this chat site. I do get e-mails for some other GD groups.

[Mish]

Geoff (Scouse) wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Geoff (Scouse) wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Geoff (Scouse) wrote: "I've got tell someone


Having just returned from an overseas trip it was the ending of a perfect month to find author c..."

Geoff, I'm having problems too with not getting any emails and having to verify my email address daily...and still they are not coming through

Read this thread Geoff, you might need to send an email to support at goodreads
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

I'll be doing the same re my problem

[Mish]

Geoff (Scouse) wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Geoff (Scouse) wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Geoff (Scouse) wrote: "I've got tell someone


Having just returned from an overseas trip it was the ending of a perfect month to find author c..."

I've just PM you Geoff :)

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Bette wrote: "I'm having surgery on my left eye this afternoon:(

Note to all who wear glasses or even just for reading - Get those yearly eye tests done! Your sight can change so much in a year and so gradua..."

What did you have to get done? I'm terrified of the concept of anything in or near my eyes so I winced for you :P

[Tracey]

Hi all,
I've been M.I.A. a bit lately. Trying to get the new edition out in all the various forms and marketplaces is taking longer than I expected - doesn't everything?

Nothing to report other than it's been work, work, work for me - getting the original Kaynos stuff back on the shelves, working on my Masters and starting a new Kaynos fantasy series [I was advised to go back to Kaynos first to capitalize on all the publicity generated by all the false accusations of plagiarism] Then once I've got another Kaynos series on the shelves I can go back and publish Jenny - my head is spinning sometimes ;)

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

You were accused of plagiarism? Fun times.