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[Nadia]

It was just a question.

[[deleted user]]

We're just goofin around, Nadia ;)

As many members as there are in this group, there should be a bunch of folks from NJ.

[Richard]

Nadia wrote: "Hi everyone. My name is Nadia, I'm 25 and I live in New Jersey. I love to read but always reach a point where I have no idea which author or book to try next. I'm hoping that joining this group wil..."

I'm living in Bergen County NJ, though I'm actually from California. Does that count?

[Alan]

Hi Everyone --

After spending more than thirty years as a scientist, aerospace engineer, software consultant, database developer, and government analyst, writing really boring stuff like proposals, technical papers, reports, business letters, and policy memoranda...I quit to start writing what I wanted to write: science fiction.

I've since completed five novels and a number of shorter works,and I even have time to read now. This is a lot more fun.

[Michelle]

There's a chocolate bar I buy sometimes called "Firecracker" which has pop-rocks and chili peppers in dark chocolate - YUM!

PB&J must be made with some variety of red jelly/jam in our house - none of us like grape jelly. I like PB & BACON sometimes - Bacon does go with everything (there's also a chocolate bar near the Firecracker bar that has bacon in it...)

[Douglas]

Alan wrote: "Hi Everyone --

After spending more than thirty years as a scientist, aerospace engineer, software consultant, database developer, and government analyst, writing really boring stuff like proposa..."

High Fives Alan, good to have you on board. I love solid science fiction, heading over to your profile now to check out your books.

[Alan]

Thanks, Allan - I'm not sure I have much of a profile yet, but at least I spell Alan properly. I did post descriptions of two of my recently published novels.

[[deleted user]]

Welcome Alan :)

Michelle: PB&Bacon? what.

[Alan]

Thanks, Ala.

[Douglas]

I would debate the proper spelling with you Alan, but I make it a point never to argue with a man whose profile pic reminds me of Alphred Hitchock (he's another favorite of mine). I sent for a sample to get a taste of your work. This has become S.O.P. for me with eBooks; lots of not-so-great stuff out there these days. Wishing you the best of success a "Good Eeevening."

[Alan]

I hope you enjoy the sample, Allan. That's what they're for, and honest reviews are always welcome.

Some people have said I look like Dick Cheney, Usually they follow up by apologizing for being offensive.

[Douglas]

Yes, I should think so. At least Alfred was a likable fellow. My wife tells me I look like Sean Connery, but that's usually right before she asks me to take out the garbage.

[Genia]

Yesh, but do you shound like him, too?

[Douglas]

LOL, well, actually...

[Genia]

Ashtonishing!

[Alan]

You do look like him, Allan.

[Alan]

I like your style, Genia

[Ilker]

Hi I'm Ilker from Istanbul, Turkey. I love writing and reading fantasy. My favorite authors are:


Robert Jordan
Stephen King
Brandon Sanderson
R. A. Salvatore
Jules Verne
Neil Gaiman
Andrzej Sapkowski
Tess Gerritsen
Raymond E. Feist

[[deleted user]]

Welcome Ilker :)

Good list you've got there, a couple I may have to check out.

[whimsicalmeerkat]

Welcome!

[Douglas]

Hello, Ilker; welcome aboard! I'll give Jules Verne a thumbs up.

[Stuart]

Welcome to all the new folks.

[Beatrix]

Hi all! I'm Trixie. (:
I'm obsessed with fantasy, and I like scifi too, so I thought this would be the perfect group for me.
I also have this tendency to type faster than what's processing in my head, so don't be surprised if I kinda mess up my posts or anything. xD

[[deleted user]]

Welcome Trixie :)

[whimsicalmeerkat]

Welcome, Trixie!

[Douglas]

For some reason I'm having a hard time hitting the proper REPLY button this morning... oh, of course; no coffee yet.

Anyway I want to welcome Trixie... so if this goes somepleace else, I apologize. Going for coffee now.

Welcome!

PS I won't tease you about the occasional typo, my fingers are dyslexic.

[Matt]

Hello all my name's Matt. I'm a college student at Northern Illinois University. I love all kinds of fantasy especially medieval sword and sorcery.Some of my favorites:
R.A. Salvatore
Robert Jordan
George Martin
Brandon Sanderson
so many more than I just cant think of

[[deleted user]]

Welcome, Matt :)

[Matt]

so im not really sure how this works do people in this group belong to all the forums? i saw a game of thrones section that looked really interesting

[[deleted user]]

Yep, you can post in any of the group folders. Or start your own thread if there's a topic that isn't covered(just be sure to put it in the right folder)

[Karen]

welcome to the boards!

[whimsicalmeerkat]

Welcome, Matt

[Colin]

Hi all,

I'm living in Australia, doing a bit of this and that to get by. I have been active now and again in the fantasy community, but thought it was time to broaden my horizons and come here.

Some of you may know me via my book, the fantasy novel The Fall of Ossard. I put up a thread for that in the member author folder.

I've done a bit of travel, write, read and used to have a tree farm. Currently I live in Perth on the west coast, but have recently moved back here (home) after 6 years in Sydney. This time of year, if I'm not working or writing, I'm either sleeping or watching some AFL footy.

[whimsicalmeerkat]

Welcome, Colin!

[Karen]

welcome, Colin!

[[deleted user]]

Heyas Colin

[Douglas]

Welcome Colin!

[Colin]

Thanks for the welcome!

[[deleted user]]

We have a folder for Authors to promote their work, Reynaldo. Please use that.

This thread is for members to introduce themselves.

[Reynaldo]

ok

[Scott]

Hello, everyone... I'm Scott, originally from the Chicago area now living in downstate Illinois. I've just joined Goodreads today, and I'm still finding my way around here, seeking out groups of interest. I used to be an avid reader (Tolkien, Stephen King, Ray Bradbury, to name a few) and I'm trying to get back into it and hopefully find some good recommendations here. I also write fiction as a hobby, having self-published a novel and some short stories.

Thanks!

[[deleted user]]

Welcome Scott :)

[Douglas]

Helloooo Scott from Chicago! Welcome to Goodreads. You will definately find lots of great recommendations on what to read... and as you're wandering around, don't forget to stop in at the ice cream bar. Yummy treats. (OK, I'm messin with ya)

[Scott]

Allan wrote: "Helloooo Scott from Chicago! Welcome to Goodreads. You will definately find lots of great recommendations on what to read... and as you're wandering around, don't forget to stop in at the ice cre..."

I'm glad you told me about the ice cream bar before I started looking for it--ha ha...

Thanks for the warm welcome!

[Scott]

Ala wrote: "Welcome Scott :)"

Thank you! I like your avatar, by the way... :)

[[deleted user]]

Thanks. I feel he's the Rodney Dangerfield of Star Wars... poor guy gets no respect.

[Scott]

Ala wrote: "Thanks. I feel he's the Rodney Dangerfield of Star Wars... poor guy gets no respect."

And what are your thoughts about the "who shot first" debate?

[[deleted user]]

No debate. Han shot first.

Didn't even give Greedo a fighting chance...

[Scott]

Ala wrote: "No debate. Han shot first.

Didn't even give Greedo a fighting chance..."

I agree. Though, to be fair, Greedo *did* have a blaster leveled at Han's chest... Some might argue self-defense in the case of the wise-cracking smuggler...

[Scott]

Ala wrote: "No debate. Han shot first.

Didn't even give Greedo a fighting chance..."

Did you ever see the cut scene from The Phantom Menace where young Anakin is tussling in the street with a young Greedo after the big pod race?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP5defnEQ8A