[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by jennyjuniper

One of the all time greats. Have you read 'Different Deasons', also by Stephen King. Four books in one, including 'Rita Heyworth and the Shawshank Redemption'.

I was always a big reader when i was younger but for some reason I never read any of Stephen Kings books, I'm going to rectify that now though. I also have the Bachman books which is 4 stories, is that the same or different? I think maybe a different one, that's next on my list

Originally Posted by Shaun

@Niamh. I ordered that book and it was delivered the other day, I'll make it my next read (The Girl on the Train)

Right now I'm towards the end of 'I Am Malala'. I won't pretend I'm not confused by/alien to the world she presents as her upbringing but it's incredible nonetheless, how someone so young can be so intelligent/selfless. I still can't process how someone who's witnessed first hand multiple examples of the devastation caused by religious ideology, and how furiously she's fought against extremist-endorsed injustice, can still identify as religious / even see it as something to value, but... I'm in the minority on that one I guess.

Her friend Moniba sounds like a bitch tho.

You should fly through it, it's a pretty easy read but I really enjoyed it, the main character is such a mess but I loved her

[Sticks]

Hoping to read Hosea, one of the Minor Prophets.

[Mokka]

just started this last night



I don't read a lot of autobiographical stories... but I felt like this one would be a good one to add to my list because of the current issues facing and shaping Canada with regards to our aboriginal community. So far, just a few chapters in, you can tell it's not written by a ghost writer... Wab's voice is very much to list the chronological events in a factual way... but maybe there is an air to it of the generations of passing down story in voice form as was the aboriginal tradition. Also, it starts of with brief stories of parents and grandparents that trickle down into Wab's life... and man, hearing stories from Residential schools never gets easier.

[Mokka]

Any one have something extremely happy to suggest for a read for me next... I have unwittingly picked up several books in row that have a sad and dark under theme... I need a pick me up.

[Niamh.]

Got these two to bring on holiday with me :

[jennyjuniper]

Originally Posted by Mokka

Any one have something extremely happy to suggest for a read for me next... I have unwittingly picked up several books in row that have a sad and dark under theme... I need a pick me up.

Inconceivable by Ben Elton had me laughing out loud Mokka. I also love Monica Dickens books, especially The Fancy and The Winds of Heaven.
Jerome. K.Jerome 'Three men in a Boat' is also an oldie but goodie.
Happy Reading.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Mokka

Any one have something extremely happy to suggest for a read for me next... I have unwittingly picked up several books in row that have a sad and dark under theme... I need a pick me up.

'The Conservative Years of Philanthropy' - a good read but it's a very thin book. Well, just the covers really.

'My Fruitless Search For A sense Of Humour' by LeatherTrumpet - It's filed under Fiction.

And I recommend my own novels:

'Return of The Man Who Never Came Back'
'The Valley on The Hill'
and:

'Footprints In The Sea'.

Happy reading Mokka my sweet.

[Mokka]

Originally Posted by jennyjuniper

Inconceivable by Ben Elton had me laughing out loud Mokka. I also love Monica Dickens books, especially The Fancy and The Winds of Heaven.
Jerome. K.Jerome 'Three men in a Boat' is also an oldie but goodie.
Happy Reading.

Aww, thanks Jenny! I will surely look into these

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

'The Conservative Years of Philanthropy' - a good read but it's a very thin book. Well, just the covers really.

'My Fruitless Search For A sense Of Humour' by LeatherTrumpet - It's filed under Fiction.

And I recommend my own novels:

'Return of The Man Who Never Came Back'
'The Valley on The Hill'
and:

'Footprints In The Sea'.

Happy reading Mokka my sweet.

'My Fruitless Search For A sense Of Humour' by LeatherTrumpet - It's filed under Fiction. --- I think I might find this a little dry



You got my hopes up for a second there Kirk.. I really would buy and read any book you wrote... so make sure you let me know when you publish!!

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Mokka

Aww, thanks Jenny! I will surely look into these



'My Fruitless Search For A sense Of Humour' by LeatherTrumpet - It's filed under Fiction. --- I think I might find this a little dry



You got my hopes up for a second there Kirk.. I really would buy and read any book you wrote... so make sure you let me know when you publish!!

I HAVE actually just finished the first draft of my first 'novel' Mokka - a fictional detective story with lots of erotica thrown in. The rewrite is another story.

[Mokka]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

I HAVE actually just finished the first draft of my first 'novel' Mokka - a fictional detective story with lots of erotica thrown in. The rewrite is another story.

If you ever want a trial reader... with some honest feed back... i am good at that sort of thing. Just ask Rob!

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Mokka

If you ever want a trial reader... with some honest feed back... i am good at that sort of thing. Just ask Rob!

I will sort something out Mokka - after my first rewrite.

p.s. - I have posted pics of where I live on that Chat Thread for you. xxKirk.

[Braden]

That's so cool that you write, Kirk. How long have you been planning/writing your novel for?

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Braden

That's so cool that you write, Kirk. How long have you been planning/writing your novel for?

Believe it or not Braden, it started life as a spec script for a TV Drama Series pilot. I submitted it to the BBC who rejected it with a brilliant letter full of praise and advice (which I since learned was very unusual) which said they had 'deliberated' but in the end 'were not quite convinced' type of thing. so I put it away for a couple of years, always intending to rewrite it, but life's essentials got in the way, and I never got around to it.

I actually started writing my 'novel' based upon the script about 2 years ago - yes, I am not as disciplined as I once was - and have worked on it in fits and start fashion. (This bloody forum diverts me away from my real writing ).

I had also another 'near miss' with another spec script submission - again I received a brilliantly encouraging letter back - and I have sold a couple of short stories, in addition to having won a couple of writing contests when I was younger. I love writing and especially love words.

Do you write Braden? I'd be very interested in hearing about it from you if you. You can always pm me.

[Black Dagger]

This is hurting my soul.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by _LucasMichael_

This is hurting my soul.

It has received stunning reviews and is on my 'Buy and Read' list.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

a fictional detective story with lots of erotica thrown in.

Not police uniform gay porn.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

Not police uniform gay porn.

If it was - there would be lots of young cops enjoying the sarge's Truncheon Meat.

[Braden]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

Believe it or not Braden, it started life as a spec script for a TV Drama Series pilot. I submitted it to the BBC who rejected it with a brilliant letter full of praise and advice (which I since learned was very unusual) which said they had 'deliberated' but in the end 'were not quite convinced' type of thing. so I put it away for a couple of years, always intending to rewrite it, but life's essentials got in the way, and I never got around to it.

I actually started writing my 'novel' based upon the script about 2 years ago - yes, I am not as disciplined as I once was - and have worked on it in fits and start fashion. (This bloody forum diverts me away from my real writing ).

I had also another 'near miss' with another spec script submission - again I received a brilliantly encouraging letter back - and I have sold a couple of short stories, in addition to having won a couple of writing contests when I was younger. I love writing and especially love words.

Do you write Braden? I'd be very interested in hearing about it from you if you. You can always pm me.

That's pretty fantastic, Kirk. It's cool that you were able to hear back from the BBC. It's a shame they 'weren't convinced', but to hear their response must have been encouraging. It's great that you've persevered throughout ti all and continued to write other scripts and short stories.

I actually wrote a short story for one of my assignments for university and absolutely loved the process of it. I've not enjoyed writing something as much as I did so with that. I also write for the university's online newspage, which is pretty cool too. I didn't write as much as I wanted to because, like you say, real life gets in the way and I also become quite preoccupied with the forum :P

The assignment really inspired me to maybe write fiction sometime in the future, maybe as a hobby since I got so much enjoyment from it all. I know you can't become a world-famous author over night (well maybe in some cases you can) but it's definitely opened my eyes to pursuing something that I love doing

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Braden

That's pretty fantastic, Kirk. It's cool that you were able to hear back from the BBC. It's a shame they 'weren't convinced', but to hear their response must have been encouraging. It's great that you've persevered throughout ti all and continued to write other scripts and short stories.

I actually wrote a short story for one of my assignments for university and absolutely loved the process of it. I've not enjoyed writing something as much as I did so with that. I also write for the university's online newspage, which is pretty cool too. I didn't write as much as I wanted to because, like you say, real life gets in the way and I also become quite preoccupied with the forum :P

The assignment really inspired me to maybe write fiction sometime in the future, maybe as a hobby since I got so much enjoyment from it all. I know you can't become a world-famous author over night (well maybe in some cases you can) but it's definitely opened my eyes to pursuing something that I love doing

Thanks Braden.

I can only urge you to start writing now Braden - do not waste precious time like I and others who I know have.

Just write - no matter what rubbish you put down, because ultimately it will stimulate your imagination and you will find the words flowing.

There are lots of excellent tutorials around and absolutely brilliant books on writing by successful authors.

One of the best books which I could personally recommend is not for short story or novel writers, but for Film scriptwriters, but it is absolutely invaluable for all writers. It is 'Story' by Robert McKee.

I have always been a 'people' watcher - old folks are brilliant as they sit in cafes or on a bench in the park - and I wonder to myself 'What's his/her story?' I find it is a great 'story' generator as it kick-starts my imagination.

Keep in touch Braden - I'm at the end of a pm if you ever want to chat.

[Braden]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

Thanks Braden.

I can only urge you to start writing now Braden - do not waste precious time like I and others who I know have.

Just write - no matter what rubbish you put down, because ultimately it will stimulate your imagination and you will find the words flowing.

There are lots of excellent tutorials around and absolutely brilliant books on writing by successful authors.

One of the best books which I could personally recommend is not for short story or novel writers, but for Film scriptwriters, but it is absolutely invaluable for all writers. It is 'Story' by Robert McKee.

I have always been a 'people' watcher - old folks are brilliant as they sit in cafes or on a bench in the park - and I wonder to myself 'What's his/her story?' I find it is a great 'story' generator as it kick-starts my imagination.

Keep in touch Braden - I'm at the end of a pm if you ever want to chat.

Yeah, I think it might be a good idea for me to start writing now. I halreayd have an idea for a novel I'd like to write, but I don't if it's too adventurous.

I garnered so much help from different websites for my assignment, espcially this one: http://thewritepractice.com/. I will definitely look into getting that book though, and I'm in London this Thursday so I'll make sure I'll come home with some things to help me get started.

I'm the same. I love getting the train and seeing all of the different kinds of people you're in company with, and thinking 'I wonder where they're going and what their life is like beyond this'. For one of my other assignments I had to interview an elderly person and then write a news report based on their life story, and that was a lot of fun because I cam out if so much more confident and got the chance to speak to a really lovely lady who had quite an interesting life.

I'll definitely keep in touch, Kirk. Thanks for the recommendations

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Braden

Yeah, I think it might be a good idea for me to start writing now. I halreayd have an idea for a novel I'd like to write, but I don't if it's too adventurous.

I garnered so much help from different websites for my assignment, espcially this one: http://thewritepractice.com/. I will definitely look into getting that book though, and I'm in London this Thursday so I'll make sure I'll come home with some things to help me get started.

I'm the same. I love getting the train and seeing all of the different kinds of people you're in company with, and thinking 'I wonder where they're going and what their life is like beyond this'. For one of my other assignments I had to interview an elderly person and then write a news report based on their life story, and that was a lot of fun because I cam out if so much more confident and got the chance to speak to a really lovely lady who had quite an interesting life.

I'll definitely keep in touch, Kirk. Thanks for the recommendations

No prob Braden - anytime.

[Shaun]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

You should fly through it, it's a pretty easy read but I really enjoyed it, the main character is such a mess but I loved her

Finished it - and god I hated her Kinda predicted it'd be that killer about halfway through though :/ idk I enjoyed it but it's pretty forgettable. 7/10.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Shaun

Finished it - and god I hated her Kinda predicted it'd be that killer about halfway through though :/ idk I enjoyed it but it's pretty forgettable. 7/10.

haha I loved her ah all them type books are pretty predictable really, I way preferred it to Gone Girl though

[LukeB]

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

I've decided to read all the harry potter books before starting cursed child. I read 1-3 already so I'm re-reading those but I never had the chance to read 4-7

[Braden]

I should re-read them before I go watch the show. I've been wanting to do so for quite a bit now. Excellent books