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ghost of a rose

ghost of a rose

has 74 followers and is following 68 people

Since I'm too lazy to write a second profile (I'd rather be reading!), if anyone wants to know more about me, there is a lot of info on my MySpace. Same username, same avatar.

Some basic info: I'm female, 53 years old, formerly a Microbiologist and then for over 20 years, full-time mom. Now that my kids are growing up, I've gone back... more »
  • Mesa, AZ, USA
  • member since March 12, 2008

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  • againstthetide

    againstthetide says

    We've been missing you at PBT :( . . .what have you been up to??

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

    Ed Lynskey says

    Hi, My new suspense novel LAKE CHARLES is set in the Smoky Mountains. Kindle now, paper in June. Favorable review in Publishers Weekly. Best, Ed Lynskey

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Kristal

    Kristal says

    Hello! I am trying to work on some of my reviews and was while shelving books (yeah, I'm filling in for a little while) I was reading the last few you added for last months tag. You have such wonderful reviews! So I was hopping over to look through your shelf and realized that we aren't friends...Huh???!!! Anywho's I did grad a few books to add to my shelf. And read through some more of your reviews. My goal is to add a review for all the books under the "Books I've Read" section. The world might come to an end first, but I'll start plugging away at it!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • againstthetide

    againstthetide says

    Lol - - I didn't realize we weren't either. How did that happen???

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Andi K

    Andi K says

    I saw that you've read The Brief History of the Dead, come discuss with me! http://www.shelfari.com/groups/32350/discussions/279169/On-Death-and-Dying---for-Halloween-2010

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Sashinka

    Sashinka says

    Hello there, I promised to let you know how my trip to Bulgaria was and I have failed miserably. Thought I should keep my promise though - better late than never!

    We started in Sofia where we spent 4 days, then went to Veliko Turnovo for 2 days before returning to Sofia in order to fly out. It wasn't a long holiday and in terms of what we did, well we didn't do much really, just lots of relaxing!

    We did get out of Sofia on a day trip to the Rila monastery and went hiking in the mountains around there briefly - it was absolutely stunning, especially as all the leaves were turning golden, orange, yellow, red etc. The effect was absolutely awe-inspiring. I think we both felt that the natural beauty far outshone the actual towns: the main tourist attractions of Sofia are quite easily seen in an afternoon really, although admittedly we didn't go into any museums or galleries (problem with London is that we are so spoilt we get a little museum-ed out!) The churches were beautiful but as I said, they were totally outshone by how stunning the natural landscape was.
    In Veliko Turnovo there is a great castle - we arrived on a public holiday so they had a free sound and light show there in the evening. Interesting to say the least - at one point it involved a woman screaming at the same time as green lasers were being shone from a tower... but actually it was very dramatic and a great first view of the castle. We really enjoyed it there despite the rain!

    Generally we had a great time but spent a lot of it in cafes and restaurants not doing very much as we both have quite hectic lives at work and really needed to wind down - it was a great holiday for that as we felt the pace of life was quite relaxed. One thing I was really surprised about and thought was wonderful was how friendly the Bulgarians are - I've lived in Russia, travelled around the Balkans and Baltic and haven't yet come across a nation of people who are so willing to go out of their way to help and be friendly.

    I had a great time and really enjoyed it. So there you go, my trip to Bulgaria! Inspired to go yet?

    posted 1 year 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 )
  • uplandpoet

    uplandpoet says

    i got confused counting your children in your profile....

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Katrina Stonoff

    Katrina Stonoff says

    Have you read Room yet, by Emma Donoghue? Fantastic! If deeply unsettling.

    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 )
  • Telly Says

    Telly Says says

    Hi, stopped over from Book Tag. I read and LOVED The Art of Racing in the Rain. I didn't expect to like it but boy did I!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Sashinka

    Sashinka says

    You can give me some tips on Bulgaria then! We booked it on a whim as it was one of the few countries in Europe that neither myself nor my boyfriend had been to before, and actually wanted to visit (there are a few which we haven't visited and don't have much desire to either!!) Apart from having seen some absolutely stunning photos of views up in the mountains and around the lakes, I don't really know much about Bulgaria as a country. We're going in 3 weeks though - I'll let you know how it is!

    London is a great city - you should definitely return and visit for longer. I've been here for about 5 years now (Longer? hmmm) and still love it; always somewhere new to discover, events happening and the added advantage of most of the museums and galleries being free! I haven't looked at your page yet (am just about to) - whereabouts are you from?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Barbara

    Barbara says

    finished Beloved Exile and it was SO SO SO good, you'll love it I think. everything I loved about the writing in Firelord is there and reading it reminded me of why I liked Firelord so much in the first place!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Barbara

    Barbara says

    Beloved Exile came in on interlibrary loan, I've only read one chapter but I already love it!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Barbara

    Barbara says

    Hi :) I've heard about the sequel to Firelord, Beloved Exile, and that its about Guenevere! I haven't read it either but I'm definitely excited to read it when I can. Hopefully if I can't buy it at Hastings I can order it on interlibrary loan. Boys and Girls Together is great but it's quite long and can be very depressing at times. William Goldman also wrote The Princess Bride, I'm sure you've heard of it, which has been one of my favorite books for years, but for some reason I never read anything else of his, until this year. :) Now I want to read everything of his!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Barbara

    Barbara says

    I really love a lot of the books I've read from your shelf (Firelord, Ursula K LeGuin, We Have Always Live in the Castle!) & hope you read Peter S. Beagle soon because he's soooo great. You have so many that I want to read too, especially Nightwings!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Evelyn S

    Evelyn S says

    Hi, just popping in to say we have Jay as a friend also and your book list is quite eclectic. I used to read Ursula Le Guin at one time, have lost track of her though
    Evelyn S

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • ~~Sunidhi~~

    ~~Sunidhi~~ " Join my groups *** says

    I invite you to my new group "you ask and we answer". This group is to clear all your doubts and sort all your problems and questions out. I am the administrator of the group. If you post your one problem,Question or doubt you get numerous solutions. So join and also invite all your friends I bet they'll love it.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Beginnings

    Beginnings says

    Hello Again Ghost of a Rose,
    I just came across this book...The Currency of Love:The Unabashed Truth About Women,Money and Relationships. Inside this book the author of The Dress Lodger tells her true life story of falling in love with a drug addict.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Beginnings

    Beginnings says

    Hi Ghost!
    "The Man With A Shattered World: History of a Brain Wound" written by Luria. Luria was a famous Soviet neuropsycholpgist. I know you like Oliver Sacks...this is his Hero. I havent yet read the book. Luria wrote another book about a man with an incredible memory. I'd like to read them together. The title may not be exact, as I do not have an excellent memory for detail.(lol) Just thought I'd mention it to you,since I find incredible books I love on your Shelfari.I wish I could add on another 100 yrs or so to my life just esp, for reading,writing and conversations with strangers about strange topics. Hows the P.A. thing going? That looks like a fantastic opportunity..Good going and Good Luck!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )

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