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racethom

racethom

(Please don't send me any more group invitations. Thank you for your cooperation.)

My main reading interest for the moment is paranormal mystery but I do change reading moods every once in a while.
Magical realism, steampunk, and cyberpunk has been tantalizing my interest lately.
I've also been known to be in the following... more »
  • Houston, TX
  • member since July 24 2007

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  • Camerron W

    Camerron W says

    Thanks, I like having groups that are comfortable and can talk about more than one thing. Some groups I'm in I could scream at the admins for not doing anything... but I resist =).

    I appreciate it and hey any advice or thoughts, still please feel free to throw em out there.

    Thanks for the CH guide! I will get to her work soon... probably not soon enough, but I will keep what you said in mind.

    posted 2 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Book♥Chick

    Book♥Chick says

    There is a sequel. It's called Changeless and it comes out in April 2010.

    posted 3 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Book♥Chick

    Book♥Chick says

    Just wanted to let you know that I love your avatar! Oh, and I see that you read Soulless. I'm really looking forward to reading it. It sounds wonderfully unique and entertaining. =)

    posted 4 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Karen J

    Karen J says

    LOL, so here you are =)

    posted 4 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Ashley T

    Ashley T says

    Yea, I thought it would be annoying to list them all seperately. I think I did the same thing with the Twilight books and the Pulman series. We will have more in common when I add all the ones you recommended I read when I was in elementary and middle school. Hey, if we both include picture books, there will be heck of a lot more in common!

    posted 6 days ago. ( send a note )
  • sweetpea78

    sweetpea78 says

    That drives me crazy. I hate when I log on and have 19 group invitations. If I got one more I Love Miley Cyrus group invite, I was going to pull my hair out.

    posted 9 days ago. ( send a note )
  • sweetpea78

    sweetpea78 says

    Sorry Amy, I haven't checked your profile in a while and didn't see your note on groups. Thanks : )

    posted 9 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Camerron W

    Camerron W says

    Thank you! that's very good to hear from you =). I really wanted a group where ppl could connect about chat about more than just a certian book or two. I'm really glad Carin brought up the BOTM... i was waiting to spring that idea and i wasn't sure how it would be taken. I like the new profile pic btw!

    posted 10 days ago. ( send a note )
  • WonderBunny

    WonderBunny says

    I mailed Unclean Spirits to you yesterday. So keep your eyes open for it.

    posted 11 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Ashley H

    Ashley H says

    its okay i totally understand

    posted 11 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Bitten by Books

    Bitten by Books says

    Thank you!!! YAY/ :)

    posted 11 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Solitaire

    Solitaire says

    Hey Racethom.. How are things with you? Business picking up or still stagnant?

    Not much to report really. Work is crazy busy, no recession in dentistry. Unfortunately I'm not the dentist, but I run the place for him so he needs me.. LOL

    I've had a run of bad health, not on my deathbed but was in hospital for a few days. Still ongoing with what's up with me. Don't know if I'll ever get it sorted. The joys of being a woman and all that.

    Reading anything good?

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Stuart Clark

    Stuart Clark says

    Ha. Ha. Ha. That brought a smile to my face! Thanks Amy! Have to get her reading the rest of his books now. :-)

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Ashley T

    Ashley T says

    I'm just pretty stressed right now. Tomorrow I have the paper due, an assignment due, and registration to do, and I'm not ready for ANY of them. I also have my Psycology test on Thursday and I havent even finished the flash cards. I'm working on one of the assignments right now. :(

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Ashley T

    Ashley T says

    Love the new picture! :D Miss you and Daddy already!

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Meggly

    Meggly says

    Hey =)

    I hope you have a good weekend.

    The books I would recommend on Steampunk are H.G. Well's "The Time Machine", K.W. Jeter's "Morlock Night" and Gibson and Sterling's "The Difference Engine". You can also check out the following websites:

    http://www.steampunk.republika.pl/opedia.html
    http://brassgoggles.co.uk/blog/
    http://www.steam-con.com/
    http://www.steampunkmagazine.com/

    Magical Realism really does encompass many things. Charles DeLint can be considered Magical Realism. And for authors who write in English in this subgenre I know Toni Morrison has been considered to write in this style. Many Latin American authors have been translated really well into English. (Isabel Allende, Garcia Marquez, Octavio Paz etc.) Gunter Grass, Abe Kobo, Salman Rushdie and Derek Walcott can all be considered magical realist. =)

    Let those be leads!

    And I do so love black birds...great picture.

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Meggly

    Meggly says

    Hi!

    Steampunk is interesting indeed. I really enjoy the esthetics of it and the work ethic behind it. I like to make quality things. Anything worth doing, IS worth doing well. (Yes, that is a quote paraphrased). I can recommend a few websites or books for Steampunk, if you are interested. What have you found so far?

    Magical Realism is extremely interesting in literature and art. I've even read some theoretical use of it in music. =) Have you read much in this genre? It generally overlaps other genres as well. I find foreign literature captures it really well but there are some American authors who are worthy of a read.

    I will look forward to seeing your new icons. Did you make it?

    Have a good weekend!

    posted 3 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Mia-Marie

    Mia-Marie says

    Hi, I do like the Dresden Files but I'm not wildly into it. I've read the first 2 in the series and will read another...sometime. I still seem to be stuck on vampires. I've been listening to a few audiobooks too.

    posted 3 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Camerron W

    Camerron W says

    ahh so I have found it to be. my goal is about 25 active members and 50 in total... well see how close i can get to this goal.

    posted 3 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • sylvermunn

    sylvermunn says

    Cool avatar! :D

    posted 3 weeks ago. ( send a note )


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