YA LGBT Books discussion

We went over 1200 members - the group continues to grow. Thanks to everyone who has joined us and especially to the folks who hang out and post and have fun with us here. *insert explosions of sparkly confetti here in pink and purple stars because that's how we do it in this group*

Nooooo Kaje.. no explosions of sparkly stuff... OH GOD.. you will set some members off to throwing it around...

Congrats guys, you're doing a fantastic job! Although Byron you are being a spoil sport here... let them play with the confetti and stars; I'll just add some glitter... there. All pretty!

Byron - that's what vacuums are for ((hugs)) - glitter for all!!

GLITTERRRRRRRRRRRRR Whoop!!! Flings copious amounts all over By and his meekly vacuumed carpet. Encourages all 1200 members to join in the fun ;) Byron LOVES glitter :P hahaha I think you were the only one that really got sprung last christmas By. Everyone else was wary afterwards lol.

:Yes, Thanks to me.... :) I'm still trying to work out how to get you (Rach) back... hehehe

I have some thoughts... hehehe

Yay!! 0ver 1200 members!! *throws glitter* well it had to be done *grins*

Hopefully the group will continue to grow and more of our members will join in discussions (or just general silliness)

And now 1300 members - we continue to grow and improve! Thanks to all the existing members and a big welcome to the new!!

Hurrah!!

Does this mean we are allowed to run wild throughout all the threads, waving cutlasses and hurling glitter bombs with abandon have a quiet and restrained party to welcome the new members?

K wrote: "Hurrah!!

Does this mean we are allowed to run wild throughout all the threads, waving cutlasses and hurling glitter bombs with abandon have a quiet and restrained party to welcome the new members?"

Heck, go for the glitter. We've been subdued long enough.

Guys, you know I am always summoned by any mention of glitter *looks around for By and BJ* *hisses* If we're quick we can plan our attack...ahh...I mean, party antics...before the Aussies turn up! ;)

Rach. wrote: "Guys, you know I am always summoned by any mention of glitter *looks around for By and BJ* *hisses* If we're quick we can plan our attack...ahh...I mean, party antics...before the Aussies turn up! ;)"

hahahaha!!! I am bringing glitter with me just to scatter around your house!!!

Too late! Been there done that bahahaha ;)

Ohhhhhh, but we must take some to Melbourne with us......... XD

Absolutely Rach - liven things up a bit *snicker*

Rach. wrote: "Ohhhhhh, but we must take some to Melbourne with us......... XD"

ahahaha--YESSSSSS!

Kaje wrote: "Absolutely Rach - liven things up a bit *snicker*"

Kaje you should come!! Next time it is you and me Kaje!!!

Sammy2006 wrote: "Kaje wrote: "Absolutely Rach - liven things up a bit *snicker*"

Kaje you should come!! Next time it is you and me Kaje!!!"

I'd love to do that. Maybe another year, if I have less other travel. I'm sooo looking forward to seeing BJ over here soon. We just have to persuade the rest of the Down-under contingent to come to North America (although perhaps not New York in January...)

I agree!!!

Wow! How exciting, Kaje! *waves at everyone*

C. wrote: "Wow! How exciting, Kaje! *waves at everyone*"

Hi!! Yeah, we keep growing. it's great :D

I love this group, Kaje! Such great discussions!

WOW! In a little over two months, we have grown by over another 100 members to over 1400!!

Sounds like an excuse for a party to me :)

K wrote: "WOW! In a little over two months, we have grown by over another 100 members to over 1400!!

Sounds like an excuse for a party to me :)"

Hey, you beat me to it! 1401 when I signed in here this morning. Go us! We may well see 1500 before our 2nd anniversary in June :)

YAY!!!!!!!! 1501 Members!!!!!!

Yay! *Imagine sparkly confetti here* ::::::::::

Congratulations!

Hey, TJ! Hi. It is pretty cool - we're still growing :)

Congratulations to all the moderators. It's your work that makes this group a great place to hang out.

Wicked cool!! Any more Kiwis?? *Looks around hopefully* :P

Hurrah for the group and all it's members!
This is one of the most fun and safe places to hang out and that is thanks to everyone here....you are what makes this group.

*flings glitter without due care and attention*

Duck, Byron!! :)

Wooohooooo! Congrats!

yeah!

So many more books coming out in the genre too - it's excellent :)

Woot! Everyone who reads or writes LGBT YA should join this group!
~Cody

C. wrote: "Woot! Everyone who reads or writes LGBT YA should join this group!
~Cody"

Well, I think so (LOL)

I'm glad if you're enjoying being a member.

LOVE this group,Kaje!

Kaje wrote: "C. wrote: "Woot! Everyone who reads or writes LGBT YA should join this group!
~Cody"

Well, I think so (LOL)

I'm glad if you're enjoying being a member."

That's nice to hear.

And we're up over 1600 members. It's great that people continue to be interested. Welcome to all the new members, and thanks to everyone who comments and participates and keeps things interesting around here. You guys are the best !!

Kaje wrote: "And we're up over 1600 members. It's great that people continue to be interested. Welcome to all the new members, and thanks to everyone who comments and participates and keeps things interesting..."

I can't believe that crept up on us!! WELCOME ALL!!

Congrats!

:) 1627 members now.

And we just hit 1700 members :D

Welcome to all the new members!! Thanks for joining us.

Hi, I'm Zura

Zura wrote: "Hi, I'm Zura"

Hi Zura, welcome (and thanks for being #1712). If you want to introduce yourself a bit more you can do it on the Introduce yourself thread.
We'd love to hear about you. Or just hang out with us and look around.

Thanks :)

I bet Tim and Jared would join if someone would just give them an HEA in the July Round Robin!

OK, down on my knees pleading!

Michael wrote: "I bet Tim and Jared would join if someone would just give them an HEA in the July Round Robin!

OK, down on my knees pleading!"

LOL. Yeah, life has been crazy - usually I do round these stories off; it seems to be my specialty. I promise, if no one else does, I'll get to them in another week or so.

Actually thinking about it this morning I thought that would make an interesting story. Two guys meet on GoodReads. Become GoodRead friends, figure each other out a bit by comparing the books they like and how they rated them. Maybe even by "cryptic messages" in their reviews. Or, maybe are competitive reviewers that sort of snark back and forth at each other accross the different forums before accidently meeting in "real life" and figure out who their each GoodReads personas are after "clicking". I dunno, I'm not a writer but I thought it sounded like something I would like to read. Hmmmm?