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Has anyone heard from or seen anything from Shifra? She isn't in this group but she is friends with a few of us.I think she lives in CA, just not sure where. I sent her a message, but haven't heard back from her.
Sam wrote: "Has anyone heard from or seen anything from Shifra? She isn't in this group but she is friends with a few of us.I think she lives in CA, just not sure where. I sent her a message, but haven't hea..."
That is worrisome! I hope she contacts you.
I am (hat in hand) announcing that I joined the group this year just to keep in touch with the members here and seeing what you all are reading. After joining last year (a year my husband and I agree we'd like a 'do-over' for,) I stopped listing my reads on the appropriate levels. I struggled to keep my own records and quit after I got to 100 + books. 2024 was a challenge, and I read and listened to escape. We're okay, better than okay compared to other folks. Life happens. I still love and read JAFF almost exclusively, and also really admire the members of this group. God bless Y'all.
Sending you hugs, Michelle.Life does tend to make us feel its a monster roller-coaster!
MichelleH wrote: "I am (hat in hand) announcing that I joined the group this year just to keep in touch with the members here and seeing what you all are reading. After joining last year (a year my husband and I agr..."I'm so glad our group gives you a cozy place to hang out. No worries if you have to downscale. Just enjoy your books and book friends. :)
Do you get scammer messages on fanfiction? I never used to get any DM's there, or, like one every three years or so, but now there's several every week and usually they're from someone with stilted grammar, claiming to be "a concept artist", offering their services, and they always want me to contact them on some other platform.
I mean I suppose some of them could be real artists. But I doubt it. I went through the profile of one of them and he/she/they had left several adoring reviews on so many stories in so many different genres that had been published so recently that they certainly could not have had the time to read them all, like they claimed.
I have seen something similar in a comment to an author's FB posting.Someone wants paid for promoting, editing, whatevering.
I can't find the thread where this was originally posted but I have a question for - Sarah?https://www.amazon.com/Pemberley-Beyo...
https://www.amazon.com/Pemberley-Beyo...
I can't tell if there is a difference between the two aside from the color of the cover?
Sam wrote: "I can't find the thread where this was originally posted but I have a question for - Sarah?https://www.amazon.com/Pemberley-Beyo......"
From what I can tell, they are the same, except the one with the blue cover says it is 216 pages and the green cover says 214. They also have different publication dates.
The blue one is also available in KU unlike the green one.
The Green Cover is Hardcover and Paperback.The Blue Cover includes Kindle.
I read it -- it's actually pretty good!
wosedwew wrote: "The Green Cover is Hardcover and Paperback.The Blue Cover includes Kindle.
I read it -- it's actually pretty good!"
Thanks! It seems really unique
Another - anyone heard... Sydney Saliers usually posts on FF, but she hasn't been around for a while. Is anyone friendly with her? Just hoping she's ok.
Speaking of FF, RoniAllen is back with a new story!
So... My Dad has been doing a bunch of medical tests over the past months. They wouldn't tell me much, ultrasound, mri, biopsy... I thought they were checking his thyroid. Today he finally reveals, (don't ask me why he needed to keep it so secret) cancer-in his throat.
Thank goodness its small and with radiation the prognosis is good.
I can't really wrap my head around it, and all I keep thinking is, my poor Mom. She didn't even tell her sister. that is a horrible burden to carry, with no mental or emotional support.
Sam wrote: " cancer-in his throat...."
Sorry to hear this Sam!
My Dad also had cancer in his throat and had radiation. It went away but his saliva glands were fried and his mouth went dry a lot.
My Dad was bad about health care and did not have yearly check-ups to make sure no cancer came back. Several years later he died of non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
Make sure your Dad keeps up with his health checks and best wishes to your family.
I'm so sorry to hear this Sam. Sometimes it's hardest to share the truly awful things, those that frighten us the most.
My aunt also had throat cancer and went on to live a long and happy life after treatment.
Men are really not the best at sharing things on the whole - and definitely not with his little girl!I do hope the treatment goes well and that you are able to keep both of your parents well topped up with their books to keep them amused.
Best wishes to you all.
It is always too soon to give up hope. – Norman Vincent PealeI know you will be a support to your parents now and always.
I hope his treatment helps and good health returns.
So sorry to hear this news, Sam, but I'm glad the prognosis is good! Sending you and yours good thoughts and hope!
Aww... you guys are amazing! Thank you so much!!Your encouraging words mean so much. We will have more information about his treatment next week. It will be a tough 6 weeks, but we are all very hopeful.
So sorry Sam. Hugs and prayers for your family.
Hope everything goes as smoothly as possible for your dad, and everyone in the family
Add my well wishes, too, Sam! My parents tend to keep things like this from me, too. They don't seem to get that I'd rather know.Hugs, lady!
The shock of not know and G-d forbid something really goes wrong? OMG I can't even imagine.This week we get his schedule for radiation.
Hugs everyone <3
For the first time in ages, a review of mine has been denied. Attempting to repost it. (this time without the sentence about arc/review etc...Now I wait.
It's so weird. Their guidelines are, you have to write the little caveat. but then they penalize your review for writing it!
Sam wrote: "For the first time in ages, a review of mine has been denied. Attempting to repost it. (this time without the sentence about arc/review etc......"
Was this on Amazon or goodreads?
I just found this thread. Gosh, I had a love-hate relationship with all the posting in the past, but now that I don't get any, I miss them. Sam, I will be adding your father to my prayer list. Last year, I had the best topic for my YTD reading list 'Books I scored in 2024'. Yeah, like that worked out. Then, my computer ate my document listing what I had read. It took several months before I was able to retrieve it.
I became inundated with RL issues and hadn't posted for several months. I finally gave up. I tried, but I didn't make my reading level. I thought I'd do better this year, but, as yet, I have not posted my first level. Good grief. LOL! I'll get there one of these days, and then you will be inundated with my posts. So, hang on.
Blessings, to everyone who is experiencing problems, whether with immediate family or the elder generation.
A note on those Amazon reviews. If the AI likes my review, it will post within 7 minutes. I am not kidding. If not, it can take up to 3 days or longer. I figured it was passed to a human to scan for offensive content or something the AI didn't understand. I have learned to post a short review on Big Brother and something else on Goodreads. I finally gave up fighting the AI/Bot. After it deleted all my reviews in 2023, I am now very cautious.
I don't accept as many ARCs as I once did, but I have stopped including the disclaimer in my review.The Amazon Guidelines actually do not mention putting in any disclaimer.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...
This is the closest I could find that mentions ARCs:
It’s OK to review a free or discounted book (advanced reader copy) that you received from an author or publisher. However, they can’t require a review in exchange or try to influence the review.
I am having the same experience posting reviews as Jeanne: either something is accepted in a few minutes or it takes days.
Sam, what review of yours was rejected?
It was for More Than You Know.I edited it a tad and removed that disclaimer and resubmitted it. That's when it got approved within minutes.
Jeanne, I agree. I try to keep my reviews as short as possible, while giving a bit of tease and my takeaway.
On the other hand, my review for Follow the Drum, which took longer to be approved, but was in the end, also had this line - I received a free copy for my honest opinion.
I was positive I'd have to try and repost it.
So. Weird!
J. W. wrote: "I just found this thread. Gosh, I had a love-hate relationship with all the posting in the past, but now that I don't get any, I miss them. Sam, I will be adding your father to my prayer list. La..."
Thank you, Jeanne.
You are so busy, I don't know how you find the time to read. I hope things are going well for you.
J. W. wrote: "I just found this thread. Gosh, I had a love-hate relationship with all the posting in the past, but now that I don't get any, I miss them. Sam, I will be adding your father to my prayer list. La..."
So lovely to "hear" from you Jeanne - I was thinking only the other day that I hadn't seen you in action recently. Blessings to you.
J. W. wrote: "I just found this thread. Gosh, I had a love-hate relationship with all the posting in the past, but now that I don't get any, I miss them. Sam, I will be adding your father to my prayer list. La..."
Too bad about RL giving you a kick in the pants lately. Glad you could stop by for a bit and visit with us, Jeanne! :)
I'm taking a break from KU, in an effort to catch up on the books I've purchased or got for free. I'm amazed at just how much JAFF I own. I've read most, but there are still quite a few that look to be very good. I'm scrolling through my content library on Amazon and logging on goodreads any that aren't here, so you may see a lot of want-to-read titles pop up from me.
it's a common problem i'm sure :) i would have to live to be 200 years old to finish everything on my TBR. :)
Katja wrote: "it's a common problem i'm sure :) i would have to live to be 200 years old to finish everything on my TBR. :)"I hear you, but it doesn't stop me from adding to it all the time!
Reading this today, I immediately thought of an Austen character who fits the description perfectly, then thought of a second. Who comes to mind for you?The woman Folly is loud; she is undisciplined and without knowledge. Proverbs 9:13
Liz H wrote: "Reading this today, I immediately thought of an Austen character who fits the description perfectly, then thought of a second. Who comes to mind for you?The woman Folly is loud; she is undiscipli..."
Lydia perhaps?
My first thought was Mrs. Bennet. Lydia is certainly an excellent fit as well.
Jane Austen - affecting literature 250 years later.
Though Lady Catherine would fit, too!!
Debbie wrote: "Though Lady Catherine would fit, too!!"She certainly would!
Tonight was my Audience with Lucy Worsley at the Assembly Rooms in Tunbridge Wells. Lots if fun and lots of interesting facts about Jane Austen and her life. Interestingly, when asked Lucy Worsley said her favourite Austen character was Emma ...
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Thank you, Marlene, for suggesting both topic and topic title. :)