Welcome and Introductions

[Chaita]

Hi, everyone.  I'm a first-timer here also!  I just saw this on facebook today and had to come over and see what it was about.  The book sounds really interesing so I went ahead and joined   I live in Washington, DC and have always been an avid reader.  I wasn't sure about this whole e-reader thing either but my parents got me my nook for my birthday.  I've had it for about a month but I absolutely love ti so far!  It really is a convenient way to read on the go.  Anyway, I look forward to getting to know you guys and talking about this month's book.

- Chaitali

[novelistjack]

Hello...

This is my initial foray into First Look. My name is Jack and I live in San Diego. A veteran of writers' critique groups and conferences, Ms Demas' The Writing Circle caught my attention, as did the First Look event which I had not heard about until now. I own a Nook (love it), am an avid reader (3000+ books in my personal library), and have published twenty-five novels. I enjoy interacting with anyone who loves fiction.

[alphabetartist]

Hello,

My name is Angi, and I am new to FL.  I just purchased a nook this past weekend and was so excited to see this bookclub mentioned on Twitter this morning.  I look forward to meeting everyone and participating in the discussions! 

[mrsareads]

Hello - my name is Meredith from a small town in mid-Michigan. I am excited about the new FL pick. This will be my fourth (I have been enticing all my friends with this wonderful discovery - none of us can believe it to be true - thanks B&N) I am a bit nervous about it being an e-book. Have to read it on the computer, but as so many talk about how they love their Nook - I am getting jelous and may have to scrimp on groceries for a while to save and get one! Can't wait for another new and exciting experience through First Look.

[literature]

Welcome Novelistjack,

This should be very interesting.  You have crossed over to our side now and are in for quite a treat.  We are a great group of people who really enjoy discussing what we are reading and have helped to make the FL book club the success that it is.  I wonder if I've read any of your books?! 

Literature

P.S.  I wouldn't mind visiting your personal library.

novelistjack wrote:

Hello...

This is my initial foray into First Look. My name is Jack and I live in San Diego. A veteran of writers' critique groups and conferences, Ms Demas' The Writing Circle caught my attention, as did the First Look event which I had not heard about until now. I own a Nook (love it), am an avid reader (3000+ books in my personal library), and have published twenty-five novels. I enjoy interacting with anyone who loves fiction.

[lilk]

Hi All,

I'm Karen from Hawaii and can't wait to get started on this new First Look read.  See you all on the boards when it starts.

[novelistjack]

Thanks for the welcome. Had to chuckle about "crossing over to your side" comment. I was on "your side" long before I was on the "other side".  You can see a list of my books at my web site. I also have a blog where I chat about writing Jack Cavanaugh's Word Forge  Look forward to reading and discussing The Writing Circles.

[rujama]

Hello everyone, my name is Jacquie and I am a new timer to the First Look club. I am really excited about getting started. I have a Nook which I am totally in love with, it is simply amazing. I look forward to many discussions. 

[Mochasmom]

Hi,

I am Julie. I am looking forward to this FL. This is my first and what got my attention was that it's going to be digital.

I travel a lot (by plane) so it's not feasible for me to carry several books at a time. Sometimes I don't know what I'm in the mood to read and I used to bring several books with me just so I'd have a selection.

I got Nook last year; one of the first shipments sent out and I absolutely love it. I'm old school where I love books, but Nook is great since I can take it everywhere and I'm getting used to reading from it. I just bought a book light too for it, so now it's easier to read at night when my husband is sleeping.

Nice to meet everyone!

Julie

[wjbauer]

Thanks again for this opportunity. I am Wayne and live in Colorado and today the wind hit 75 MPH so it is a good day to stay at home and read. I am reading Cemetery Dance buy Preston and Child. Really enjoy the whole series. Also reading Pillars of The Earth by Ken Follett. Long read but good.

Wayne

[DPHampton]

Hi Everyone,

this will be my third first look book. I have to admit the synopsis is not very captivating but I have never been let down by B&N's first look selections before and don't expect to be now. I am excited to be able to join in the first e-book selection on my nook. I've reached a point where i prefer e-books and audiobooks (long commute) over "paper" books.

[DSaff]

Hi, Angi. Welcome to the group! I like your screen name. How did you pick it? 

alphabetartist wrote:

Hello,

My name is Angi, and I am new to FL.  I just purchased a nook this past weekend and was so excited to see this bookclub mentioned on Twitter this morning.  I look forward to meeting everyone and participating in the discussions! 

[DSaff]

Jack, Welcome to the First Look group! Would you mind telling us a little about the books you have written??? 

novelistjack wrote:

Hello...

This is my initial foray into First Look. My name is Jack and I live in San Diego. A veteran of writers' critique groups and conferences, Ms Demas' The Writing Circle caught my attention, as did the First Look event which I had not heard about until now. I own a Nook (love it), am an avid reader (3000+ books in my personal library), and have published twenty-five novels. I enjoy interacting with anyone who loves fiction.

[DSaff]

Hi, Chaita. Welcome to the First Look group! I hope you enjoy your time here.

Chaita wrote:

Hi, everyone.  I'm a first-timer here also!  I just saw this on facebook today and had to come over and see what it was about.  The book sounds really interesing so I went ahead and joined   I live in Washington, DC and have always been an avid reader.  I wasn't sure about this whole e-reader thing either but my parents got me my nook for my birthday.  I've had it for about a month but I absolutely love ti so far!  It really is a convenient way to read on the go.  Anyway, I look forward to getting to know you guys and talking about this month's book.

- Chaitali

[DSaff]

Jacquie, Welcome to the First Look group! We're happy to have you with us. 

rujama wrote:

Hello everyone, my name is Jacquie and I am a new timer to the First Look club. I am really excited about getting started. I have a Nook which I am totally in love with, it is simply amazing. I look forward to many discussions. 

[DSaff]

Welcome to First Look, Julie! We're happy to have you with us.

Mochasmom wrote:

Hi,

I am Julie. I am looking forward to this FL. This is my first and what got my attention was that it's going to be digital.

I travel a lot (by plane) so it's not feasible for me to carry several books at a time. Sometimes I don't know what I'm in the mood to read and I used to bring several books with me just so I'd have a selection.

I got Nook last year; one of the first shipments sent out and I absolutely love it. I'm old school where I love books, but Nook is great since I can take it everywhere and I'm getting used to reading from it. I just bought a book light too for it, so now it's easier to read at night when my husband is sleeping.

Nice to meet everyone!

Julie

[Coral50]

Hi Everyone

I'm back and reading.

My name is Cora and I love BN's First Look reading, discussion group. I've missed being a part of it these past months.

I write, read and compute. I enjoy needlework -- crochet, knitting, cut work, quilting, fashion and decor sewing -- need I go on.

I live in Northern California, I'm retired and still need more hours in my day.

Cora

Laughing and Good living go together.

[durblady]

Teri from MN and this is my first FL adventure with my new Nook!  Looking forward to it - hopefully I did the registration correctly and it'll all work!

[BOOKWORM1414]

Hi Everyone, my name is Carol from Bucks County, PA.  I enrolled last night and can't wait for my confirmation.  I received the nook as a present in February, enjoying being able to search for a title when you have heard it mentioned.  Downloading the sample immediately is wonderful.  I have read server's books and find it easy to use. 

I like some many others will never give-up holding a book in ones hand.  I worked in a library for years and being around books is my passion.

Again, Paul thank you for trying "THE  WRITING CIRCLE"  in e-book format.  Looking forward to reading it and taking part in the discussions.  This is my 4 FL book selection.

Carol

[Nallia Distinguished Bibliophile]

Hi everyone!  My name is Athena and this is my first FL.  With a library (with more than half of the books being in hardcover) instead of a formal living room in my home, I never, ever, thought I would buy an ebook reader.  I bought a NOOK in February and adore it!  I didn't believe people when they told me that it felt like reading a paper book, but it really does.  I still buy my beloved books and still prefer them in hardcover, but my NOOK comes with me everywhere now; I love being able to carry a bunch of books with me without carrying their weight!

This isn't my usual genre, but I'm looking forward to being involved.