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Abundant Athena

Abundant Athena

Hi there! I'm Athena and I'm a reader.

I prefer a book over a movie. There's certain books I definitely prefer over certain people. A book a day keeps the insanity away. Although, that motto has not worked for everyone. Writing is better for that, which I do a little bit of, too.

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My husband, Jeff, is my... more »
  • San Diego, CA, USA
  • member since April 16, 2008

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  • Ed Lynskey

    Ed Lynskey says

    Hi Athena,

    Thank you for following my work (DIRT-BROWN DERBY) and my reading lists. My new crime novel, ASK THE DICE, has been published by Crossroad Press. I have no other connection with CP, and they’ve also published novels by Tom Piccirilli, Billie Sue Mosiman, John Lutz, and Ed Gorman.

    ASK THE DICE has earned 16 Four- & Five-star ratings on Goodreads, and is priced at $3.99. Readers in their reviews have said they like ASK THE DICE’s voice and unusual plot twists. Spur Award winning author Larry Sweazy writes in his 5-star Amazon review: “[Ed] Lynskey delivers from start to finish with a stylish noir thriller.”

    Please consider downloading ASK THE DICE to enjoy on your favorite e-reader. I’ve included links to Kindle and Nook below.

    If you prefer to read from traditional books, the paper version will be available shortly. Please let me know, and I’ll get in touch when it is.

    ASK THE DICE’s description appears there. Thank you for your continued interest in my work.

    Best regards,

    Ed Lynskey

    ASK THE DICE synopsis:

    Over the past two decades, Tommy Mack Zane has faithfully worked as a contract killer for Watson Ogg, the Washington, D.C. crime boss. Now middle age creeping up finds Tommy Mack edgy, jaded, and weary of his grisly trade. As he contemplates retirement, he is framed for the murder of Mr. Ogg’s niece. Desperate, Tommy Mack enlists the aid of his friends, the mercurial D. Noble and burly Esquire to do battle with Mr. Ogg and his mercenary “dark suits.” A new, better life filled with his passions for poetry and jazz drives Tommy Mack to the slambang climax where a few dark secrets about his past are unearthed.

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  • Ed Lynskey

    Ed Lynskey says

    Hi, My new suspense novel LAKE CHARLES is set in the Smoky Mountains. Kindle now, paper (33% off for pre-sales orders) in June. Favorable review in Publishers Weekly. Sorry if this is a duplicate. Best, Ed Lynskey

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  • DianaOR

    DianaOR says

    Ciao ,

    You have very interesting books on your shelfs ... I' so jealous :)))) ... You can't find all this books in Italy .... I saw that you are reading ETERNAL BY Cynthia Leitich Smith. How is it ??

    ciao ciao
    Diana

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • moik

    moik says

    Hello,

    Very interesting shelf - and I can tell you worked on it because most of your books have covers (instead of white letters on blue backround).

    that's all.

    m

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Ed Lynskey

    Ed Lynskey says

    Thank you for the friend add, Athena. I hope all your reads are good ones. Have a great week and holidays.

    Ed Lynskey
    PELHAM FELL HERE

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  • Robert F

    Robert F says

    Thanks Athena! If they do, I'd love to hear what you think!

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Jade

    Jade says

    All of Tamora Pierce's series are different parts of the same world, so definitely start at the beginning. Alana: The First Adventure. It's the start of the Lioness quartet.

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  • Andie

    Andie says

    Welcome to the Worth the Read group!

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  • max09

    max09 says

    I see you have Chelsea Handler's book on your shelf was it good. I watch her show every night and she is freakin hilarious.

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Jen L

    Jen L says

    Hi sweetie !
    I see you were adding books to your shelf, so at least I know you are alive since you dont return my emails and calls :(
    Hope you are doing better, call me !
    Miss you tons...

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Julie

    Julie says

    I never knew there were so many moms who love to read until they all started flocking to the group! Where are they all in real life? I know of about two, personally.

    Have you tried your library or a local book store to see if they have any book discussion groups?--most do. The only other thing, if you don't have any friends who read, would be to take a leap and place an ad in the paper to see if any like-minded people would respond and want to set up a Book Club with you. I've about given up on the book clubs around here and am pretty much exclusively in online discussion groups--we discuss a book each month in the Moms Who Read...group--hope you'll join us for Love Walked In on August 1!

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Julie

    Julie says

    Hi Athena, and welcome to Moms Who Read...we're so glad to have you with us! I hope you'll drop in to talk about your favorite books or even about your life as a mom. Don't hesitate to introduce yourself and look over the threads that have been posted to the site. I look forward to chatting with you!

    Please check our Moms Who Read... Shelfari group page for information on upcoming book discussions, book nominations, and/or voting.

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Sruthisagar---I began with nothing and still have most of it left.

    Sruthisagar---I began with nothing and still have most of it left. says

    http://lighterthingsinlife.blogspot.com/

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  • Sruthisagar---I began with nothing and still have most of it left.

    Sruthisagar---I began with nothing and still have most of it left. says

    No I havent read twilight books. Tell me about it!!!

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  • Sruthisagar---I began with nothing and still have most of it left.

    Sruthisagar---I began with nothing and still have most of it left. says

    So what comics do you read??

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  • Sruthisagar---I began with nothing and still have most of it left.

    Sruthisagar---I began with nothing and still have most of it left. says

    I was also an avid reader of Batman comics many of which I dont see on shelfari. Comics were a great companion and it did so much good to my language and to my creativity. As a child I used to dream about going to places or living in places shown in the comics. Its indeed sweet memories!!

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  • Sruthisagar---I began with nothing and still have most of it left.

    Sruthisagar---I began with nothing and still have most of it left. says

    Yeah I did read a bit of asterix but quite frankly I hated em. To me tintin was totally another level! I guess I just idolized Tintin as a kid!!!

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  • max09

    max09 says

    I loved "A Great and Terrible Beauty" too. Have you read the other books yet?

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
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