Robert McCammon discussion

My friend Kimberly and I were talking about doing a buddy read for Robert McCammon's Stinger in about a week or so. We were wondering if anyone here would be willing to join us?
I was thinking of creating a thread right here in the RM group if we have any takers.
Please post back if you're interested. :)
(I hope this is ok with the mods here.)

Yes, that would be great. McCammon is my hero and my all time favorite author but I have never been able to make it through Stinger. I have started it at least a dozen times but always only get about 6 chapters in.Buddy read sounds helpful...

I am interested! Let me know start!

Cool! Stay tuned to this channel. :)

No problem Charlene good idea.
As September approaches, midway or first few weeks, we could have votes again, until any votes are put out I can add it as group read for now till mid September.

Count me in!

I haven't read it since it came out -- sure I'm in. (Barring any unforeseen workload inundation.)

That would be great, Lou! Thanks! Paul and Jon, it would be great to have you. :)

Oh, goodness me! I thought for a minute I was excluded...glad I figured out how to join, because I was feeling so left out...lol

So...Charlene, are you going to sound the gun at the start line?

I found the group site--yay!!!!!! I'm "officially" in! :)

I was hoping to start a week from tomorrow, if that works for everyone. :)

I'm glad you found it, ok. :)

That gives me time to figure out where in the happy hallways of Hallmark my copy is......

a week from tomorrow is good with me

Alright -- so a time for a meet? What's the homework assignment? First two chapters? First three? And where/how do we meet? I guess your the organizer/leader Charlene.

Ummm, I guess so! LOL

From the Amazon page, it looks like it's about 540 pages or so. Perhaps we could discuss 100 pages at a time? That would break it up into 5 parts (we'll lump in that last 40 pages with the last 100), where we can all stop and discuss.
I will think on it a little more and come back. Any suggestions you all have on it are welcome! :)

Clothing optional!

Well, of course, Jon. As always, right?

Yeth!

Jon Recluse wrote: "Clothing optional!"

Clothing optional/junk food mandatory!! :)

Even better!

Brownies!

YEAH!!!

hi guys!! you know I'm in!!!
my cats actually prefer that I remain clothed but I'm always up for brownies :)

Joanne wrote: "hi guys!! you know I'm in!!!
my cats actually prefer that I remain clothed but I'm always up for brownies :)"

LOL! As long as I'm snuggled under a blanket, my fur baby is content (why do they insist on curling up next to your face??)

I want Charlene's "special" brownies!!

Joanne! I was hoping you could join us! YAY! :)

Joanne wrote: "hi guys!! you know I'm in!!!
my cats actually prefer that I remain clothed but I'm always up for brownies :)"

Glad someone in this group has the good sense God gave them!! (sounds like your cats have the wisdom of the ages)

Alright -- got it! 100pp/underwear/brownies/desert-based monsters -- and Tuesday discussions. Fun.

We are looking forward to having you, Paul(and everyone else)! I'm glad that we got some interest in this most excellent author.

Charlene wrote: "We are looking forward to having you, Paul(and everyone else)! I'm glad that we got some interest in this most excellent author."

This could set a precedent, Charlene! We may have to have a once a month McCammon read, or something!!!

I feel like Burgess Meredith in Twilight Zone.
I just need TIME. TIME! :)

A new post from Robert McCammon today! WHOO HOO about the new sci-fi/horror novel and the new Matthew Corbett! I cannot wait.

http://www.robertmccammon.com/2013/08...

Charlene wrote: "A new post from Robert McCammon today! WHOO HOO about the new sci-fi/horror novel and the new Matthew Corbett! I cannot wait.

http://www.robertmccammon.com/2013/08......"

*HAPPY DANCE*

Charlene wrote: "A new post from Robert McCammon today! WHOO HOO about the new sci-fi/horror novel and the new Matthew Corbett! I cannot wait.

http://www.robertmccammon.com/2013/08......"

Yea, he's something...really into smells. I remember once I ordered a book and it smelled so strongly I had to contact the shipper to see what to do about it. We both decided on a good day in the sun. I ended up throwing the book away...aw...smells...

I haven't read this one again since it first came out so this should be interesting ...

It's been a long, long time for me...if I even read it. I just can't seem to remember. *sigh*

well like we always say -- it will be like reading it for the first time and that's a good thing :)

I know, right?! It's nice to be around people that understand. :)

I remember that I liked it, but have absolutely no idea what it's about!!! (Or maybe I just "think" I've read it...hmmm..) Oh well--either way, I'm ready now!!

I can honestly say I have no memory of this book in my past...I only see it in my future.

It's going to be fun! :)

Pamellia wrote: "I can honestly say I have no memory of this book in my past...I only see it in my future."

I love that!! :D

Charlene wrote: "Ummm, I guess so! LOL

From the Amazon page, it looks like it's about 540 pages or so. Perhaps we could discuss 100 pages at a time? That would break it up into 5 parts (we'll lump in that last 40 ..."

OK, I have to get this clear in my mind.

Start reading: Monday, August 26, 2013, and that's all I have. I guess I'm asking for a schedule?? or do we play it by ear from the 26th.

Sorry if I missed an earlier posting about this. I did look for one.

I'm so looking forward to this read! Just love me some McCammon reads!

Pam, I just set it up so that when each of us makes it to 100 pages, we can pop into that thread and talk about it. After reading pages 100 to 200, we can pop into THAT thread and talk about. This way we don't have to put spoiler tags on everything and everyone can go at their own pace. I intend to read it over the course of the week. I will soon make a couple more threads for 300 to 400 etc.

Randolph, I'm psyched you're here! :)

Charlene wrote: "I know, right?! It's nice to be around people that understand. :)"

I figure it's been like30 ish years since I read it and I have read a few more books in that time and I only have so much space in my brain
for remembering. I remember that I liked it~and even if I didn't remember reading it or not, it's a McCammon book...chances are fairly high that I'm going to like it :)

Right! Hi, Joanne! * waving*

Charlene wrote: "Right! Hi, Joanne! * waving*"

*waving back* glad to be here :)

*Waving underwear*

Oh, jeez. :)

Dryer is full.... ;)