Hello from a Dorset newbie in the U.K.

[Anthony]

Hello all. I am a singer/guitarist who has been gigging regularly for over thirty years. I particularly like reading Victorian thrillers, along with other genres. Glad to talk to anyone about books. Writing is also a passion of mine.

[[deleted user]]

Hi Anthony, welcome to the group. "Historicals" are a favorite here, so I'm sure you'll get lots of recommendations.

What kind of music do you play? I don't play myself, but I am surrounded by musicians here at home. Piano, clarinet, guitar... kazoo :-)

[Keri]

Hi Anthony and welcome!

[Jane]

Hi Anthony, welcome to the group. Who are your favourite authors?

[Anthony]

Hayes wrote: "Hi Anthony, welcome to the group. "Historicals" are a favorite here, so I'm sure you'll get lots of recommendations.

What kind of music do you play? I don't play myself, but I am surrounded by mu..."

Hi Hayes. I play blues, rock'n'roll, country, pop. I'm self taught so it's been a long, slow learning curve.

[Anthony]

Keri wrote: "Hi Anthony and welcome!"

Hi Keri. Thanks for the welcome. I see you've read The Keep. I thought the book was great but the film was terrible. That's very often the way.

Hayes wrote: "Hi Anthony, welcome to the group. "Historicals" are a favorite here, so I'm sure you'll get lots of recommendations.

What kind of music do you play? I don't play myself, but I am surrounded by mu..."

[Anthony]

Jane wrote: "Hi Anthony, welcome to the group. Who are your favourite authors?"

I like Bram Stoker even though I have only read two of his. James Mcgee is a current author of historical novels that I like very much. I see you play the guitar. How are you getting on with it?

[Jane]

I have never read Bram Stoker although I really feel I should read Dracula. James McGee is not an author I know so I will look him up.

As for my guitar playing, it is on hold at the moment. I have a frozen shoulder and I can't even get my arm over my guitar just now. I am desperate to get back to it. I love James Taylor's playing and also Jim Croce(under-rated and forgotten in my opinion) but I also love rock. I wouldn't have found Goodreads if I hadn't hurt myself though so I suppose something good came out of it. :)

[Keri]

I agree the movie was bad, even F. Paul himself didn't like the results.

[D.G.]

Hi Anthony!

I'm another historical mysteries fan. :) Thanks for mentioning James Mcgee...he seems right up my alley. :)

[Anthony]

Jane wrote: "I have never read Bram Stoker although I really feel I should read Dracula. James McGee is not an author I know so I will look him up.

As for my guitar playing, it is on hold at the moment. I hav..."

Hope your shoulder is better soon, Jane. I admire both the musicians you mentioned. I don't play a picking style myself. Having been in a few bands I mostly play rhytm or improvise solos etc.

[Anthony]

D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "Hi Anthony!

I'm another historical mysteries fan. :) Thanks for mentioning James Mcgee...he seems right up my alley. :)"

Hi Shameless. Yes, James Mcgee writes authentically. I can particularly recommend 'Rapscallion' and 'The Resurrectionists'. James can certainly get up anyone's alley!

[Donna, Co-Moderator]

Welcome Anthony!

[Anthony]

Donna wrote: "Welcome Anthony!"

Hi Donna and thanks for the welcome.

[Cathy]

Jane wrote: "I have never read Bram Stoker although I really feel I should read Dracula. James McGee is not an author I know so I will look him up.

As for my guitar playing, it is on hold at the moment. I hav..."

Hi Jane - I can sympathise - I went through a frozen shoulder a couple of years ago - very painful! It runs in our family - my mother and aunt have each had two. Try to keep moving!

[J.C.]

Sorry I'm late to the welcome party, but hello Anthony! Nice to meet a fellow Brit!

[J.A.]

Welcome. Always glad to see another historical mystery fan.

[Anthony]

J.C. wrote: "Sorry I'm late to the welcome party, but hello Anthony! Nice to meet a fellow Brit!"

Hello J.C.. Nice to meet a fellow author. I hope we can talk a little more later on.

[Anthony]

Jeremy A. wrote: "Welcome. Always glad to see another historical mystery fan."

Hi Jeremy. Nice to make your aquaintance.