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The new and improved General News topic. This is the place to share what's happening and what's on your mind. To quote Josh, these news are yours, mine, ours.

I will be closing down the old General News topic for any new comments as soon as it will agree to respond to my commands... :-D

The old topic has served us well for almost six years and there's more than 35000 comments in it. It seems that due to the amount of comments it has started to act strange. So, that's why we're setting up this new, improved topic.

Good idea, Johanna! (I didn't know there was anything which did not respond to your commands.)

HJ wrote: "Good idea, Johanna! (I didn't know there was anything which did not respond to your commands.)"

LOL! I know. I'm quite perplexed myself! :-D

I'm counting on Calathea casting her spell on the old General News topic. I don't think the topic will dare to resist HER commands! :-)

LOL

Johanna wrote: "I will be closing down the old General News topic for any new comments as soon as it will agree to respond to my commands... :-D"

Your wish should be its command ;-))

And thank you for your great work.

I was going to say that I hope Josh will still be able to find us if we move to a new thread, but she always finds us!

Thanks for setting up the new topic, Johanna :)

Hey,
I sent a message to the helpdesk, asking for help with the General News topic. The note upon sending said it could take some days until a response. Keeping my fingers crossed! Maybe they can un-weird it again.

If any of you guys who can still post there could set up a note to please not post on the old topic anymore that would be awesome!
(Like Johanna I can't close topic, just getting an error message.)

Meanwhile, the TMM launch party by the pool is going on. I heard there is a fresh batch of Margaritas on the way... ;-)

Calathea wrote: "If any of you guys who can still post there could set up a note to please not post on the old topic anymore that would be awesome!
(Like Johanna I can't close topic, just getting an error message.)"

Yes! And if you guys could include the link to this new General News topic to your post there that would be great!

Sara~formerly known as Hambel~ wrote: "I was going to say that I hope Josh will still be able to find us if we move to a new thread, but she always finds us!"

Heh. :-D

Calathea wrote: "Hey,
I sent a message to the helpdesk, asking for help with the General News topic. The note upon sending said it could take some days until a response. Keeping my fingers crossed!"

Thank you for contacting the helpdesk, dear.

I posted, but didn't include a link :(

* whispers shamefacedly; I'm not sure how I do that*

And oh yes, our The Mermaid Murders launch party is in full swing — and in full splash! :-D

Join us here to celebrate the book that will steal your heart! And that's a promise. :-)

Anne wrote: "I posted, but didn't include a link :(

* whispers shamefacedly; I'm not sure how I do that*"

But I found it anyway Lol. Thank you and hope this one behaves!!!

Anne wrote: "I posted, but didn't include a link :(

* whispers shamefacedly; I'm not sure how I do that*"

No worries. I've done it :)

Thank you, once again, for excellent teamwork, Anne, Mtsnow and Sara! :-)

What a nice and shiny new topic this is! First page! :)

I was going to comment on a couple of things in the other topic, but I'll do that here instead:

1. Ije, many congratulations on your new job. All the best to you as you begin a new adventure. :)

2. I'm sad about Samhain closing down. They put out good books and I buy from them often. It's such a shame. :(

Thank you xxx

Alison wrote: "What a nice and shiny new topic this is! First page! :)"

I know! Magical, isn't it? A brand new start — always a good thing! :-D

Alison wrote: "I was going to comment on a couple of things in the other topic, but I'll do that here instead:

1. Ije, many congratulations on your new job. All the best to you as you begin a new adventure. :)

2. I'm sad about Samhain closing down. They put out good books and I buy from them often. It's such a shame. :( "

Thank you for bringing these news here from the old topic, Alison.

Ije — Your new job sounds so promising and challenging! You can be sure there's a joyful group of Fanyons rooting for you this upcoming week. Can't wait to hear you report back to us about this. :-)

And about Samhain closing down — that's so sad news. :-(

The Samhain closing has me confused, as someone posted on another thread referencing a Samhain Blackout and a blog post from last November. http://www.briankeene.com/2015/11/05/...

Do you think it's a cause and effect? That this going on with the horror genre could effect the whole publishing house of Samhain?

Alison wrote: "What a nice and shiny new topic this is! First page! :)

I was going to comment on a couple of things in the other topic, but I'll do that here instead:

1. Ije, many congratulations on your new jo..."

Ditto to all Alison and Johanna mentioned!!

Can you tell that I'm impatiently looking forward to discussing The Mermaid Murders with you guys? Here's the link to our March 2016 Book of the Month discussion on The Mermaid Murders. :-)

Be aware though — there ***WILL BE SPOILERS*** in that topic! Especially after the official release date March 1st.

Mtsnow13 wrote: "The Samhain closing has me confused, as someone posted on another thread referencing a Samhain Blackout and a blog post from last November. http://www.briankeene.com/2015/11/05/......"

Interesting.

Hi, folks!

I’m so freaking relieved! Swiss voters rejected with a 59% majority a rigth-wing initiative to automatically expel foreigners guilty of two misdemeanours usually punishable with fines or short prison sentences. Till a month ago it seemed that this initiative would pass, but then there was an incredible mobilisation in the civil society. Further: the road to equality marriage remains unencumbered because the definition of marriage as «union of man and woman» wasn’t added to the Constitution. That was a narrower win though, 51% to 49%. Given these two major civil rights victories, I can survive with the defeat for the environment which is another road tunnel through the Gottard. Also my personal result as a candidate for the Green Party in the Cantonal elections was good ;-).

Good news from the boss, everyone! The Mermaid Murders will be released at midnight TONIGHT!

https://www.allromanceebooks.com/prod...

Antonella wrote: "Hi, folks!

I’m so freaking relieved! Swiss voters rejected with a 59% majority a rigth-wing initiative to automatically expel foreigners guilty of two misdemeanours usually punishable with fines ..."

That's very good to hear!!

Antonella wrote: "Hi, folks!

I’m so freaking relieved! Swiss voters rejected with a 59% majority a rigth-wing initiative to automatically expel foreigners guilty of two misdemeanours usually punishable with fines ..."

Good news! :)

Antonella, did you win an election? If so, many congratulations. Tell us more! I must have missed you were on the campaign trail. It sounds exciting, in any case. :) Is this the first step in your plan for world domination? ;)

Alison wrote: "Antonella, did you win an election?"

LOL! No, but I had a good result. That is I didn't get only the votes of people voting for the Green Party, but people voting for other parties put me on their lists.

Antonella wrote: "Hi, folks!

I’m so freaking relieved! Swiss voters rejected with a 59% majority a rigth-wing initiative to automatically expel foreigners guilty of two misdemeanours usually punishable with fines ..."

Good news, indeed!

Antonella wrote: "Alison wrote: "Antonella, did you win an election?"

LOL! No, but I had a good result. That is I didn't get only the votes of people voting for the Green Party, but people voting for other parties ..."

That's exciting!

Antonella wrote: "Hi, folks!

I’m so freaking relieved! Swiss voters rejected with a 59% majority a rigth-wing initiative to automatically expel foreigners guilty of two misdemeanours usually punishable with fines ..."

That's terrific news, Antonella. Congratulations!

Antonella wrote: "Hi, folks!

I’m so freaking relieved! Swiss voters rejected with a 59% majority a rigth-wing initiative to automatically expel foreigners guilty of two misdemeanours usually punishable with fines ..."

Thank goodness! The votes were so close that it's clear that campaigners were important, so I think it's appropriate to congratulate and thank you (for this and for all your hard work).

Antonella wrote: "Alison wrote: "Antonella, did you win an election?"

LOL! No, but I had a good result. That is I didn't get only the votes of people voting for the Green Party, but people voting for other parties ..."

Well done Antonella :)

Antonella wrote: "Alison wrote: "Antonella, did you win an election?"

LOL! No, but I had a good result. That is I didn't get only the votes of people voting for the Green Party, but people voting for other parties ..."

Okay, I get it! Well done! :)

HJ wrote: "Thank goodness! The votes were so close that it's clear that campaigners were important, so I think it's appropriate to congratulate and thank you (for this and for all your hard work)."

Thank you, all!

There was a big collective effort, because till a while ago it was clear from the surveys that we would be on the losing side for both initiatives, and losing big, not only for some points.

Happy Leap Day everybody! :)

Alison wrote: "Happy Leap Day everybody! :)"

You as well, Alison! :-)

Antonella wrote: "HJ wrote: "Thank goodness! The votes were so close that it's clear that campaigners were important, so I think it's appropriate to congratulate and thank you (for this and for all your hard work)."..."

I admire your community service Antonella. You always inspire me!!

Alison wrote: "Happy Leap Day everybody! :)"

Happy Leap Day! :-)

Is the zodiac of babies born on a leap day the leapfrog? ;-)

Good morning, my dears!

We're back from Catalina. The luggage is unpacked, the laundry is done, and I'm beginning to shovel through my email. Oh! And I have a new book out. ;-)

It was a wonderful trip and I'm buzzing with ideas, plans, projects...I think this is going to be a very good year. ;-D

Josh wrote: "Good morning, my dears!

We're back from Catalina. The luggage is unpacked, the laundry is done, and I'm beginning to shovel through my email. Oh! And I have a new book out. ;-)

It was a wonderf..."

Good morning! Good to have you back ♡ !

Josh wrote: "Good morning, my dears!

We're back from Catalina. The luggage is unpacked, the laundry is done, and I'm beginning to shovel through my email. Oh! And I have a new book out. ;-)

It was a wonderf..."

Welcome back! I'm glad you had a good vacation and got your batteries recharged. So wonderful to anticipate a good year! And a good writing year for you, equals a good reading year for us! Win win :)

The mermaid murders is an especially good book, by the way, thank you for it.

Josh wrote: "Good morning, my dears!

We're back from Catalina. The luggage is unpacked, the laundry is done, and I'm beginning to shovel through my email. Oh! And I have a new book out. ;-)

It was a wonderf..."

Yay for all that (without the shoveling through emails though ;-)). Happy to hear you had a great trip and also about ideas and plans! :-)

Josh wrote: "Good morning, my dears!

We're back from Catalina. The luggage is unpacked, the laundry is done, and I'm beginning to shovel through my email. Oh! And I have a new book out. ;-)

It was a wonderf..."

Glad to have you back rested, happy and full of excitement and ideas, Josh. Welcome back!

And nice PI work finding us in the brand new General News topic. ;-)

Welcome back, Josh! And I second Anne's comment about The Mermaid Murders being an especially good book.

HJ wrote: "Welcome back, Josh! And I second Anne's comment about The Mermaid Murders being an especially good book."

Thank you, HJ. Thank you, Anne. :-) I'm actually eager to start the next one. I loved writing those guys. In fact, I can't think of the last time I enjoyed a pairing as much.

Josh wrote: "Good morning, my dears!

We're back from Catalina. The luggage is unpacked, the laundry is done, and I'm beginning to shovel through my email. Oh! And I have a new book out. ;-)

It was a wonderf..."

Welcome back, Josh. Glad you had an excellent time. I'll join the queue and say that the Mermaid Murders is fantastic and I totally loved it. :)