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[Susan]

One that replenishes itself magically, like the Cut and Come Again Pudding!

Do you buy special edition books?

[Suz]

Not at all, have never bought anything special.

What was the last book you read that surprised you?

[Susan]

Orlando — it blew me away (in a good way!)

Have you ever re-visited a book which you hated at school, and been pleasantly surprised?

[Suz]

No, but keep planning on!!

Greatest distraction to your reading?

[Sally906]

Visitors
other than that nothing distracts!


If you could get on a plane today and fly anywhere in the world for one week - were would you go?

[Mikana]

Hawaii - near the beach

What do you think makes "you" special?

[Neko]

Nothing..I'm just a human. I hate everyone having to be "special" in some way.

Do you wish you could of grown up in a different country from the one you did?

[Susan]

Maybe France, because it's so beautiful — and as an added bonus, I'd speak perfect French!

Same question as Suzanne, above: What is the greatest distraction to your reading?

[Noelene]

Work but you have to pay the bills somehow.

What special Xmas traditions does your family have?

[Neko]

Playing John Lennons 'Happy Xmas (War is Over)' in the morning time...It's always played without fault.

Speaking of music....Got any song you can just listen to on repeat more than usual?

[Susan]

Oh yeah, my inner teenager is alive and well! I listen to Lana Del Ray songs over and over and over... current faves are "High by the Beach" and "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood".

Are you looking forward to any new book releases?

[Suz]

Newest one to me is After You.

What do you like to read that is non-book? ie. mags, journals, newspapers..

[Neko]

Comics and magazines..But I find it hard to buy magazines because they cost so much these days. And comics are expensive as well but I can justify those easier.

Ever been in a bushfire before?

[Susan]

We've come close, in the Canberra bushfires of 2003. It was pretty bad.

From one extreme to the other, do you enjoy the snow?

[Suz]

No, I get too cold!

Have you ever sustained damage from hail?

[Suz]

Well, I haven't!

What is the oldest book in your possession?

[Neko]

Ones from my childhood so before I was 10 a few are still with me. Oddly enough I was just going through my books last week and I saw it..Brought back some fond memories.

Do you keep up to date with TV trends?

[Suz]

No! Very very bad with that stuff.

What don't you keep up to date with?

[Neko]

Movies...I'm so far behind it's really bad. I've tried to catch up but it never works.

Do you try and keep up with general trends?

[Suz]

I love annoying people by staying far away. My kids especially. Ie. Tv, FB, Instagram. Football. Boring? No, but they think I am.

Name your favourite quirk.

[Neko]

(Must admit mine is Instagram but I use it for certain beer tracking..lol...Otherwise...I am the same...People are shocked when they learn I don't use FB...SO here/hear! I don't think you're boring)

If you can count it as a quirk...I find I get lots of coincidences. Like today a person I work with talked about death masks and I was like 'Oh yeah I read about those in my novel last week'...I'd never heard of them until the book and never really expected to hear someone mention them so SOON and then BAM it happens.
Coincidences have been happening a lot lately..It's been a bit strange...Then again..I wonder why.

Do you believe in a set course in life and if you can/don't explain why?

[Susan]

I believe we can change our destinies, but not as much as we'd like to.

Do you have a possum? (I only ask because I was woken up by ours at 2.30 am, and can't get back to sleep!)

[Suz]

I noticed your nocturnal hours! No possum.

How much sleep do you need?

[Susan]

Suzanne wrote: "I noticed your nocturnal hours!"
LOL!

Possums notwithstanding, I need about seven hours sleep.

Which decade or period would you most like to live in?

[Suz]

70's pretty cruisey and crazy fashion ;D

What author would you love to meet?

[Suz]

I realise I'm not meant to answer my own but I've killed the thread again. I'd like to meet Harlan Coben. Of course.

What book are you hoping to buy soon?

[Sally906]

LOL - you didn't kill the thread there are so many authors who I want to catch up - some again and some for the first time and some are members here - didn't want to have any pouting if I picked one name over another - LOL!!!

What book are you hoping to buy soon?

I have a couple of Physical books pre-orders I am waiting for Tricky Twenty-Two by Janet Evanovich, A Ghoul's Guide to Love and Murder: A Ghost Hunter Mystery by Victoria Laurie which are on my take on holidays next year list! Then I also have Manners & Mutiny by Gail Carriger, Fire Touched by Patricia Briggs and Hold On To Me by Victoria Purman on preorder as eBook versions

Do you plan holiday reading or just go with the flow once you put you feet up?

[Susan]

I usually plan to read something a bit lighter when I'm on holiday.

Do you shop online a lot?

[Suz]

Fairly often, no so much lately as I've decided I've got too much 'stuff'. Now is mostly books, and kids sporting things.

What is a snack you always seem to be preparing in your household?

[Neko]

Hmm..Good question cause I have no idea tbh..Don't really make snacks.

Which do you prefer British or American drama shows?

[Suz]

American.

What are you really good at?

[Sally906]

Reading


What's your favourite flower?

[Dale]

Orchid or sweet pea
Do you write notes as you read for your review of a book or just work from memory after you finish?

[Chloe]

Work from memory (which is sometimes pretty difficult since I leave it so long!)

Do you write lists?

[Neko]

yes! i usually make them when I'm feeling less productive and want to cross things off to "feel" more active lol

Much planned for the weekend or will it be a lazy one?

[Suz]

Watching kids sport in 40 degree heat. Grrrr.

What is your guilty pleasure for relaxation?

[Neko]

BEER!!!!BEER!!!!BEER!!!!BEER!!!!BEER!!!!BEER!!!!BEER!!!!BEER!!!!BEER!!!!BEER!!!!BEER!!!!BEER!!!!BEER!!!!BEER!!!!BEER!!!!BEER!!!! - Hmm..

What's the last thing you watched?

[Suz]

I love your answer Laura, I've just discovered cider, but is that the wrong thing to say to a beer lover?!!! ;D

Some weird ice survival thing on Foxtel. Not really watched properly though as my book was in my hands.

When was the last time you studied?

[Dale]

Suzanne wrote: "Watching kids sport in 40 degree heat. Grrrr.

What is your guilty pleasure for relaxation?"

Reading or watching footy AFL.
How far advanced are you with Christmas shopping?

[Suz]

Zero.

What do you miss from your childhood?

[Neko]

Living in a life of make believe and thinking it was real...As in creating a world with friends and just living it.....There is such an innocence about it that as adults it seems to be beaten out of us..And for those who still believe in it have to hide (or use it as an artistic way).

"Suzanne - Naw!! You can enjoy ciders :) I like those too just not as much.

And I will answer your question as I don't think Dale did (due to timing)...I am always studing...I did some today for work..Always on the go to expand and learn....It's the fruit of life.

Do you see the point in giving gifts or do you find them annoying?

[Suz]

Love this question. Very topical to me. I love giving. I don't love giving at Christmas where it's just plain 'because I have to'. It also reiterates what a waste of money my in laws spend and I hate coming home with a bunch of age/personality inappropriate 'stuff' to put it nicely. They should give Oxfam vouchers.

What do you like to eat when it's super hot?

[Neko]

Nothing...I eat a lot less when it's hot.

Are you taking part of the read-a-thon?

[Suz]

Me too.

Read a thon yes!

Do you know what you're reading next, before you've finished your current read?

[Neko]

Sometimes I will but most often I don't know except it's usually from my already bought books and nothing brand new.

Do you have plans to go away during the Christmas/New Year period?

[Sally906]

Staying home at Christmas - but going on a bog trip at Easter so lying low and saving our pennies.

Do you have a Christmas Eve tradition?

[Suz]

Not really. Quite boring! Santa is busy getting pressies ready!

Chrissy morning traditions?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Staying home at Christmas - but going on a bog trip at Easter so lying low and saving our pennies.

Do you have a Christmas Eve tradition?"

Sorry, may I ask what a "bog trip" is Sally?

[Suz]

I was thinking the same ;)

[Neko]

Is bog something to do with mud? I am curious too!