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Mary F

Mary F

Retired from teaching high school special education in 2009, resulting in, finally, enough time to read!

Many interests; read a wide variety of books. I enjoy a good series, usually mystery or fantasy, and will go to great lengths to find other writings by the same author. I also like sequels, short stories, true crime, history,... more »
  • Kalamazoo, MI, USA
  • member since September 25, 2009

Mary F’s last login was Wednesday, October 16, 2013. show recent activity » See more activity

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  • A. J. G a l l a n t

    A. J. G a l l a n t says

    Hello Mary F,

    I hope that the season finds you warm and reading. It is getting so cold here. Hoping for a mild winter but Mother Nature has a mind of her own and often carries a big stick.

    Dracula: Hearts of Stone (Dracula is a GOOD GUY. There’s a Siamese cat named Moon Diamond. The author Piers Anthony is a vampire.)
    We start with a shiny new pot of boiling water and add too many evil vampires, and not enough of the good biters. Toss in one suicidal Dracula; add a cup of mayhem and a dash of romance. Stir in some red sheriffs. Oh yes, and a pinch of mirth. Stir lovingly and you have a novel by A. J. Gallant. If it sounds like the recipe for you then you must read Dracula: Hearts of Stone.

    Please check out my author page for excerpts:

    http://www.independentauthornetwork.com/a-j-gallant.html

    Unrealistic or not my writing gives me hope. But with something like 50 000 books published a month it is a little discouraging. I can just picture my book underneath that pile being crushed. I didn’t think there were that many writers.

    Posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Helen F

    Helen F says

    Just reserved the first two Mallory books at the library. I remember you recommended them and your latest posting came at a good time for me. Please advise; I want info before I start reading.

    Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Helen F

    Helen F says

    Welcome back! I've missed seeing your postings!

    Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Sarah B

    Sarah B says

    Summer is going by too fast as usual. Some days I envy you. Retirement must be wonderful. I have to admit that the blondies just followed me home one day. There have been days I've tried to give them back but they wouldn't go. Looks like I'm stuck with them. Would you believe my hair used to be that light. A few teachers (mostly retired) are in a summer book club. We're reading Olive Kitteridge and will be discussing it on August 25th. You should join us.

    Posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Sarah B

    Sarah B says

    I'm glad you sent me an invitation to join. It's kind of fun. I'm pretty behind on Kathy Reichs also. I used to love her books, and I still do, but they're just not the same after getting hooked on Bones. However it was good to read another one. I'm amazed how much I've been reading since I've finished my masters. It's just one book after another, partially due to you introducing me to Shelfari. Also have to tell you that you are really missed at school! Would love to see you soon.

    Posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
 
 
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