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[Sonia]

Hey people! Didn't know there was a book review group here.

[Jennifer]

J.A. wrote: "ooooh hello - we have another Jenn, people! Jenn, we have a few Jenns already so being JF in posts will at least mean that bears of little brain such as myself don't confuse you for any of the othe..."

Hello, JAC! This doesn't surprise me! Way, WAY back in the day I used to have a humor site called The Society for Preventing Parents from Naming Their Children Jennifer (just to make sure no one is offended, I *do* like my name, there were just SO MANY Jennifers)... it started after an email list I was on had 5 Jennifers... ;) Turned out a lot of people thought that was funny and liked the site. :)

Thank you very much for the tip on the reviewers' threads - I appreciate it. :)

[Jeanine]

Hey guys, my name is Jeanine and I am new to this group. Some of you already know me because I've been talking your ears off... Can I actually say that since you've not heard my voice???
I had to get in on this acronym convo.
I use, lol (laugh out loud) because I usually am laughing-out-loud! lol
Phil, I still do not know what "imo" and "rofl" means... So don't feel so bad :)

[C.S. Splitter]

IMO: in my opinion.
IMHO : in my humble opinion.
ROFL: rolling on floor laughing.

Here's a good one for acknowledging that what you have stated is only your opinion, YMMV. Your mileage may vary.

Splitter

[Jeanine]

C.S. Splitter wrote: "IMO: in my opinion.
IMHO : in my humble opinion.
ROFL: rolling on floor laughing.

Here's a good one for acknowledging that what you have stated is only your opinion, YMMV. Your mileage may var..."

Hahaha... That's awesome! Thanks!

[Cambria]

Hey to all the new Peeps! Great to see you!

And indeed, What Would Tom Crayder Do????

[Amy Eye]

Welcome to Jenn, Sonia, and Jeanine! It's great to have some more new members! I hope you all enjoy your time here!

[Cassie]

Welcome everyone!!

[Phil]

C.S. Splitter wrote: "IMO: in my opinion.
IMHO : in my humble opinion.
ROFL: rolling on floor laughing.

Here's a good one for acknowledging that what you have stated is only your opinion, YMMV. Your mileage may var..."

Thanks, Splitter, that helps. My daughter did send me some, but I got the impression they were designed for senior citizens:
BFF: Best Friend Fainted;
BYOT: Bring Your Own Teeth;
CGU: Can't Get Up;
DWI: Drive While Incontinent;
FWIW: Forgot Where I Was;
IMHO: Is My Hearing-aid On?
TTYL: Talk To You Louder;
WWNO: Walker Wheels Need Oil.

There's more if anyone needs them.

[C.S. Splitter]

HAH! I like those, Phil!

Don't let my wife see these though.

Splitter

[Cambria]

LOL

[Cambria]

thats a good one!

[Amy Eye]

Phil wrote: "C.S. Splitter wrote: "IMO: in my opinion.
IMHO : in my humble opinion.
ROFL: rolling on floor laughing.

Here's a good one for acknowledging that what you have stated is only your opinion, YMMV..."

BAH HA HA HA!!!!

That is simply superb!!

[Cassie]

Bahahahahaha!!!

Where have you been Steve? Haven't seen you around much lately...

[Cassie]

Ewww!! I hate moving! Good luck with that :-)! We've missed ya!

[Cassie]

I really did mean to send you a message or something a while ago! I have just been so busy... Any time I get online, it seems like I get distracted with a hundred other things.

[Cassie]

Well, on a quieter day... :-)

[Barbara]

Phil wrote: "C.S. Splitter wrote: "IMO: in my opinion.
IMHO : in my humble opinion.
ROFL: rolling on floor laughing.

Here's a good one for acknowledging that what you have stated is only your opinion, YMMV..."

I thought BFF meant Best Friend Forever! Don't you confuse me, you damn English speakers! :-D
And thanks Splitter for explaining ROFL - I knew the others...
I came up with one for this group but I forgot it... Gee, where's my memory these days? :-(
WMMB! (Want My Memory Back!!)

[Mhairi]

I thought IMHO was "in my honest opinion". Guess I don't really do "humble" :S

[Cambria]

Cassie - Gathering Leaves wrote: "Bahahahahaha!!!

Where have you been Steve? Haven't seen you around much lately..."

Good luck with your move and great to see you!

[Cambria]

Anytime!!!!! :)

[Jeanine]

Phil wrote: "C.S. Splitter wrote: "IMO: in my opinion.
IMHO : in my humble opinion.
ROFL: rolling on floor laughing.

Here's a good one for acknowledging that what you have stated is only your opinion, YMMV..."

Hahahaha!!! Those are hilarious!

[J.A.]

Phil, nicely done! Particularly like BYOT....
JAC
(Just Another Chatterer)

[C.S. Splitter]

Here is one I see used from time to time.

SWMBO : she who must be obeyed.

And that gets used in a group I belong to that is probably 95% male.

Splitter

[Cambria]

Thats a good one Splitter

[J.A.]

I.I. - 'im indoors....

[C.S. Splitter]

FTW: for the win

Now, there IS some controversy about what the letter "F" actually sands for because, legend has it, that the original use was saying "screw the world"...so to speak.

Woot!: Again controversial. I think most of us believe it came into being when people playing fantasy RPG's combined "Woohoo" and "Loot!"

pwned: BIG in the gaming community. The original was "owned" as in "I just owned you." As in, you just got dominated. "O" and "P" are right next to each other so, obviously, some excited victor mistyped and now it had become a common, intentional misuse.

WTH?: what the hell? A nice way of asking, "WTF?"

Hey, it's the internet.

Now, one thing I find...heartening...is that use of such abbreviations and acronyms is discouraged on some writing forums. They still sneak in, and that's not a bad thing, but I cringe when I read things like, "OMG, WTF? LAMO, that was good."

Splitter

[B.J.]

Hi Jenn,
My name is Barbara and I go by Barb or BJ. I'm new also. I have a romantic suspense titled Last Resort by B. J. Robinson. It's an eBook available for Kindle or Nook, and it's on sale at Amazon. I'm trying to read through the threads too.

[C.S. Splitter]

Good to meetcha, BJ. There's a lot here to read!

Splitter

[Sarah]

Sonia wrote: "Hey people! Didn't know there was a book review group here."

ROTFLMAO!!! Thanks, I needed that today :)

[Sarah]

oops, did I forget to translate my TLA's for the CR GR'ers?

Hey I'm an engineer. It's like a compulsion with us to speak in acronyms

[Mhairi]

BJ Robinson wrote: "Hi Jenn,
My name is Barbara and I go by Barb or BJ. I'm new also. I have a romantic suspense titled Last Resort by B. J. Robinson. It's an eBook available for Kindle or Nook, and it's on sale at A..."

That's how I should introduce myself - my name's Anne-Mhairi and I go by Anne-Mhairi or AM. And hunt down with axes and confetti those who call me Anne.

[Sarah]

Anne-Mhairi wrote: "That's how I should introduce myself - my name's Anne-Mhairi and I go by Anne-Mhairi or AM. And hunt down with axes and confetti those who call me Anne. "

hahahah, I've pretty much given up on mine. I'm Sarah, with an "h" and I get really pissy when you lose my "h" because I'm very attached to it but I had to give up the axes. The US Justice Dept frowns on international crime at that level *haha*

[Jeanine]

Anne-Mhairi wrote: "BJ Robinson wrote: "Hi Jenn,
My name is Barbara and I go by Barb or BJ. I'm new also. I have a romantic suspense titled Last Resort by B. J. Robinson. It's an eBook available for Kindle or Nook, an..."

Whoops! I totally made that mistake. Please grant me amnesty... lmao

[Phil]

C.S. Splitter wrote: "Here is one I see used from time to time.

SWMBO : she who must be obeyed.

And that gets used in a group I belong to that is probably 95% male.

Splitter"

That makes you either a H. Rider Haggard fan, or a John Mortimer fan, or both ("She", or "Rumpole of the Bailey")?

[Phil]

J.A. wrote: "I.I. - 'im indoors...."

That's obviously the women's version of "E.I." - 'er indoors....

[Phil]

C.S. Splitter wrote: "FTW: for the win

Now, there IS some controversy about what the letter "F" actually sands for because, legend has it, that the original use was saying "screw the world"...so to speak.

Woot!: Aga..."

Hey, Splitter, d'you reckon it's possible to write a story where all the conversation is in acronyms?

[C.S. Splitter]

Aw, man, Phil....we might have to collaborate.

Actually, it would be better for us to just recruit a typical 16 year old text addict. :)

Splitter

[C.S. Splitter]

Phil wrote: "C.S. Splitter wrote: "Here is one I see used from time to time.

SWMBO : she who must be obeyed.

And that gets used in a group I belong to that is probably 95% male.

Splitter"

That makes you e..."

Phil, you have NO idea how deep I had to delve into my memory banks for those references. My brain hurts now.

(PS....there is a GREAT example of the difference between the US edumacation system and that of the rest of the world. We are doomed.)

Splitter

[Phil]

C.S. Splitter wrote: "Aw, man, Phil....we might have to collaborate.

Actually, it would be better for us to just recruit a typical 16 year old text addict. :)

Splitter"

You're right, Splitter. It's a generational thing.

[Amy Eye]

I always just ask my 13-year-old when i get lost on stuff..she explains all! :)

And welcome to the group, BJ!

[[deleted user]]

Hey all, sorry if this is the wrong place but I do not see an, "introduce yourselves thread." Been a lurker for awhile and decided to finally speak up.

No books published yet, but working on one and I love to read. Currently reading 'The Reluctant' by CS Splitter.

I will say Splitter that I see FML replacing FTW a lot in text. FML = screw my life, when something bad or inane happens.

That is it, just wanted to say hello, so.... howdy.

[C.S. Splitter]

Hey Frank! Good to see you found your way here!

Splitter

[Amy Eye]

This is the thread to introduce yourself! Great to have you here, Frank!

[Katy]

Frankinnj wrote: "Hey all, sorry if this is the wrong place but I do not see an, "introduce yourselves thread." Been a lurker for awhile and decided to finally speak up.

No books published yet, but working on one ..."

Hey, Frank! Welcome aboard. If you need editing help, there's several of us here who can help you out! :-)

How you like Splitter's book? Doesn't it rock??

[[deleted user]]

I am sorry to say I have only read 2 chapters so far. I am almost finished with my book, about 75% and that takes up much of my time. I do look forward to finishing his. So far it is great and I have no doubt it will continue that way. I will say he has the patience of a saint. I have been pestering him on another board for about a month and a half with all those silly questions first time writers have. It was good for me to meet someone who had written a book and then he suggested this place to come to also. It was a good suggestion and I am glad he made it. It is nice to meet all of you.

[Amy Eye]

Splitter is amazing!! We love him here!! :)

[A.S.]

Hello, I just joined the group. My name is Anita, I'm a published author and I love to read as well as do reviews of novels I've read.

[Cassie]

Welcome Frank and Anita!!

We're all big Splitter fans here... :-)

[Jenn]

Splitter is better than sliced bread and often referred to as "THe pretty one"
He, apparently, is also the go to person when you need a video from youtube.com