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Kelly A

Kelly A

has 30 followers and is following 30 people

Although I read a diverse array of genres, the common theme across all my books is that they somehow examine the messiness of humanity. At any given time, I'm reading several books (2-3 for work and only 1 at a time for pleasure). I love rich, sticky characters, especially when they are fully fleshed out females (as opposed to the poorly... more »
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  • jemacba

    jemacba says

    Hi Kelly. I'm new on Shelfari. I found you because you have some of the same books on your shelf as I do. If you're interested in suspense novels, you may like my book "White Lies" which will be released by Oceanview Publishing later in the year. Cheers!

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • E. Gail C

    E. Gail C says

    Or sawbriars . . .

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • E. Gail C

    E. Gail C says

    I am interested in your selection of books - check out mine and you will understand. (The Rwandan--Appalachian--sci-fi--melungeon--Camus---race relations--hobbit--St. Vincent Millay thing) And you had several on your shelf that I'd forgotten I'd read. You don't hang out in Hindman in late July, do you?

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Dave H

    Dave H says

    Kelly, "Tales of the Dying Earth" by Jack Vance is perhaps the quintessential collection of sci/fi fantasy/adventure stories ever written by one of the most revered and awarded authors to write in this genre. The words that come to mind when trying to describe his incredible achievement are: wondrous, magnificent, epic, spellbinding, dazzling, exquisite, inventive, eclectic verbiage, magical, elegant, enthralling, engrossing, imaginative, original, mellifluous pacing, atmospheric backdrops, transformational, fantastical storylines! I read the first story in this collection when i was 11 years old and the others in the ensuing years. Over the years I have read the collection over 20 times, each time reflecting on the joy it brings me and its life changing impact on my reading addiction. Just imagine being able to transform written words from your minds eye into life-like visions and you will then understand the sensual impact of Jack Vance's brilliance! Ironically, because of its unique qualities I have always been protective and therefore reluctant to expose this truly fabulous literary experience to others for fear of diminishing its value to me...a misguided supposition I know, but true never-the-less. So, if you want to take a journey into the unknown and wander through the beautiful worlds as penned by a master scribe then you will want to read this incredible collection of stories and revel in their beatific perfection. Storytelling at its best; a masterpiece...

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Dee R

    Dee R says

    I wanted to apologize to any of my friends here on Shelfari who got the impression that my Halloween "BOO"k was spam. I really did not intend for it to be perceived that way. If I could put a smile or brighten someone's day with a simple gesture, then I would do it in a heart beat (espeacially, considering the times that we live in now).

    I hope you all have fun this Halloween because I know I enjoy the heck out of it! :)

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Dee R

    Dee R says

    “BOO”K!!!

    The air is cool, the season fall,
    Soon Halloween will come to all.
    The spooks are after things to do
    In fact, a spook brought this to you.
    The treat that came in encrypted code
    Is yours to keep so enjoy it all.
    “BOO”K is a shield from the witching hour
    Just replace your personal icon
    With a “BOO” or “BOO”K for power.
    The power comes when friends like you
    Who will copy this and make it TWO.
    Then others here among our friends
    Will give warm fuzzy reads that are sure to end.
    We’ll all have smiles upon our faces
    Because we will know who “BOO”Ked
    On our personal web spaces.
    Just one short day to work your spell or ghouls and goblins will drag you to hell.
    And don’t forget the electronic treat
    That someone can turn into something SWEET!
    Please join the fun, let’s really hear it
    And spread some “BOO”Ks and Halloween spirit.

    Please check your email account that is linked with your Shelfari account for your “BOO”K egift!

    Happy Halloween!!!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Frieda T

    Frieda T says

    I see by your shelf you have a sense of humor. And a serious side. Welcome to WS!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Jawahara S

    Jawahara S says

    Yeah, right! Busy procrastinating. Even though this Sunday I spent in a lovely old 17th century stone house in the mountains of the Haute Savoie. We did an impromptu writing retreat. The place is owned by my friend Katie's in-laws. Quite wonderful and I finally started the re-write but then did nothing today. Can you say fits and starts? How've you been? Everything okay?

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Dave H

    Dave H says

    Kelly, I'm anxious to read your comments about "Daddy" and Stieg Larsson's trilogy. I now what you mean about waiting for the next book. I have been waiting for the next book in George R.R. Martin's series "Song of Ice and Fire" for two years. I guess absence makes the heart grow fonder is working overtime, lol. I also want to mention another book which I'm reading right now, "The Tender Bar" by J.R. Moehringer. His mellifuous phrasing and harmonious blending of words is amazing. Since I purchased my Kindle 2 I've had to exercise a lot of discipline in my book buying because the next book is only 1 click and 5 seconds away. So many books, so little time! Anyway, enjoy and READ ON...

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Chris Tusa

    Chris Tusa says

    Thanks!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Dave H

    Dave H says

    Kelly, thanks for your comments. Judging from your profile and list of books you share my passion for reading. I would like to recommend one of my all time favorite books to you: "Daddy" by Loup Durand. I've read it 4or5 times over the years. Also, wasn't sure whether you have read the George R.R. Martin series "Song of Ice and Fire" or Stieg Larsson's trilogy which is made up of the "stick characters" you refer to in your profile. Anyway, if you decide to read these books please let me know what you think of them. Enjoy and READ ON...

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Chris Tusa

    Chris Tusa says

    Thanks so much for accepting my friend request. While I have you here, I was wondering . . . would you be interested in reviewing my new novel and posting your comments here (as well as on a few other book-related sites). I could e-mail you the novel in an e-book format if you'd like. Let me know if you're interested. Here's a link to a summary in case you're interested:

    http://christophertusa.com/

    Thanks,

    Chris

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Jawahara S

    Jawahara S says

    Good god woman! Have you been doing anything else besides filling up your shelf here? Seriously, I am humbled.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Simms T

    Simms T says

    Kelly,


    I am a first time author and working mom of teen actor Jake Thomas. My first romance novel, The Secret Layer, is now available and has been well-received. I would love to have your thoughts!

    Simms Thomas
    www.TheSecretLayer.com
    www.SimmsThomas.com

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Nathaniel D

    Nathaniel D says

    Thanks for letting be a friend on shelfari with you ! Enjoy a blast off with reading! Nat

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Chris Tusa

    Chris Tusa says

    Noticed you liked She's Come Undone, and I was wondering if you'd be interested in reviewing my new novel and posting your comments here as well as a few other book-related sites. Thought you might like my book since it's also about a disturbed young girl's downward spiral and a bit dark. I could e-mail you the novel in an e-book format if you'd like (I'm out of physical copies at the moment). Let me know if you're interested. Here's a link to a summary in case you're interested:

    http://christophertusa.com/

    Thanks,

    Chris

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Mindless Reader..

    Mindless Reader.. says

    SURE :)

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Mindless Reader..

    Mindless Reader.. says

    i just received it :)
    i have started it a couple of dayz.. just got into the story... seems good... wait for a few dayz till i read a considerable part f it...
    although it seems good till now :)

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Mindless Reader..

    Mindless Reader.. says

    hmm... :)

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Mindless Reader..

    Mindless Reader.. says

    hey how r u..
    have u heard of the women of rome by Alberto Moravia?

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

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