Casual Readers discussion

I am going to bed now. Have to get up early for work. Mandatory overtime on weekends right now. Goodnight everyone and have a great night.

So glad to hear you are finally getting a much needed break Evans! I'm sure your family is happy to spend some time with you. I vote for drooling on yourself :).

Going to bed shortly. Gonna update my progress on the book I'm currently reading, make a couple of posts, and then off to bed. Have a great night everyone!

Cooking dinner right now. It will be ready around 6. Still need to take a shower and pick a friend up at 7. Guess I'll be signing off in a few minutes.

I'm lying on the couch trying to recuperate from the shingles, looking forward to the premiere of Under The Dome. Hope it's good.

Adam wrote: "I'm lying on the couch trying to recuperate from the shingles, looking forward to the premiere of Under The Dome. Hope it's good."

Ouch! Sorry Adam. Hope you get better soon.

Thanks, Cindy.

Reading Sci Fi

While wife watches UNDER THE DOME.

What? You didn't want to watch it with her? BAD husband! LOL

I was DOME adjacent. She had my full support...between chapters ofcourse.

There ya go!

My wife sat in the same room and at first she was playing on the computer, but by the end she was engrossed. I was mentally picking it apart because I read the book. It was interesting to see how she reacted with no previous knowledge of the story line. I was trying to figure out why Barbie was burying Peter in the woods. What was that about?

I started Under the Dome a few days ago, and even though I just went past page 800, I still have a novel worth of pages to go..something like 265 pages. I taped the show so I could watch it as soon as I finish the book. Is there anyone else who has read this, and who is a little nervous about how good this will be as a series? I'm loving the book, but I almost think I'd rather see it as a one-shot, or better yet mini-series.

I wish I had reread it recently,, Rick. Some of the details in the show don't ring at all true to the novel, which is to be expected, but it seems like there was a major rewrite here. I will keep watching and try to enjoy it for what it is. How do you like the book? I loved it.

Adam wrote: "I wish I had reread it recently,, Rick. Some of the details in the show don't ring at all true to the novel, which is to be expected, but it seems like there was a major rewrite here. I will keep w..."

So far I love it. In spite of the size of his tomes, I think Stephen King does a great job of pulling you into the world he creates. By the way, I've never had the opportunity to read a book by you and/or Evans, and I'd really like to. Would you be willing to suggest a good place to start?

That is a tough one, Rick. I would say just about any off our stories. Maybe The Corpus Corruptum for a sampling of both of our short stories. Only 0.99, so it is a bargain. Or check out Taken,, Way Out Of Here, Crawlspace or Arboreatum. Thanks for giving us a shot, either way.

under the dome has just started here in Oz...I read it when it was first published and so far (half an hour in) it seems to be sticking to the actual story line... mind you... the actor from Breaking Bad...can't remember his name is not who I would picture for Big Jim... I think his Breaking Bad persona is too much in my mind

I'm cranky I lent my copy of Dome... want to check some details... may have to buy an ebook of it seems:-)

I ended up DVRing Under the Dome last night, and hope to watch at least a couple at a time. I hate waiting each week. That's how I did Bates Motel as well, which I really enjoyed.

Here's an article outlining some of the differences betwwen UNDER THE DOME, book vs show: http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment...

Evans wrote: "Here's an article outlining some of the differences betwwen UNDER THE DOME, book vs show: http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment..."
Thanks for that link Evans....saves me a few $$$ until I can get my copy back :-)
I hadn't realised that it wasn't going to be a one off mini series. It's being screened on a channel I rarely watch, so have missed all the promos and only knew it was on because a friend was talking about it

I got Under the Dome when it was released in paperback hoping I could read it before the show... not expecting it to be 1,000+ pages. I knew King books were lengthy, but wow.

I wasn't able to stay awake last night to watch the show and I don't have DVR, so I'm hoping maybe it's on On Demand later... I've been reading -- thankfully no spoilers, not that I'd know the difference -- how the book is completely different.

I am getting ready to pick a friend up and go somewhere. May or may not be able to check back on the group later tonight, but I will definitely check in tomorrow after work. Hope you guys are having fun and enjoying the group!

Just finished watching last night's Under the Dome and I'm so confused. Nothing made any sense. I hope it gets better; the hype didn't live up to my expectations.

Just finished cooking dinner and now it is time to do the second draft of my latest short story. It is about 10k words. In for a long night.

Grocery store and check writing done for another week for my 93-year-old grandmother. We have 'Grandma night' every Tuesday. She'll be 94 on July 20. For her 92nd birthday, she had her first motorcycle ride. For her 93rd birthday, she wanted a longer motorcycle ride, which she received (probably 8-10 miles). Now she wants one even longer, so I think we're taking a group to a town about 25 miles away so she gets a longer ride for her 94th. What a great gal!

Getting ready to see THIS IS THE END at Cinebarre Theater in Charleston, and enjoying a Ranger IPA

Adam wrote: "Just finished cooking dinner and now it is time to do the second draft of my latest short story. It is about 10k words. In for a long night."

You gonna do a whole draft of 10k in one night?

I'm attempting to get about 5 hours worth of stuff finished in one hour. 12:30 a.m. is my absolute cutoff time to stay up because I get up at 5:30 a.m. every morning. Ahhh!!

Off now to visit the hardware store to buy some pavers and plants and do some gardening on this glorious winter afternoon! The joys of being on vacation . Let us know whether you enjoyed This is the end Adam... I'm assuming a ranger ipa is some sort of alcoholic bevvie.

Cindy wrote: "I'm attempting to get about 5 hours worth of stuff finished in one hour. 12:30 a.m. is my absolute cutoff time to stay up because I get up at 5:30 a.m. every morning. Ahhh!!"
Doing what I do and getting distracted by online stuff :-)...

EXACTLY!! Just had to sign off Facebook. MUST go to bed in about 40 minutes.

Evans wrote: "Getting ready to see THIS IS THE END at Cinebarre Theater in Charleston, and enjoying a Ranger IPA"

Excellent. Let me know how it is.

Sharon wrote: "Off now to visit the hardware store to buy some pavers and plants and do some gardening on this glorious winter afternoon! The joys of being on vacation . Let us know whether you enjoyed This is th..."

Actually, its Evans that is on vacation. I wish I was.

Adam wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Off now to visit the hardware store to buy some pavers and plants and do some gardening on this glorious winter afternoon! The joys of being on vacation . Let us know whether you enj..."
I'm on vacation Adam...which is why I am gardening :-)

Sharon wrote: "Adam wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Off now to visit the hardware store to buy some pavers and plants and do some gardening on this glorious winter afternoon! The joys of being on vacation . Let us know wh..."

I think you got Adam and me mixed up. Here's an easy way to tell us apart using our pictures. I'm the one looking forward at you smiling, and he's the one looking sideways at me in admiration and a touch of jealousy. :-)

THIS IS THE END was a fun movie, fell apart towards the end, but overall a good time.

Evans wrote: "THIS IS THE END was a fun movie, fell apart towards the end, but overall a good time."

Evans wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Adam wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Off now to visit the hardware store to buy some pavers and plants and do some gardening on this glorious winter afternoon! The joys of being on vacation ...."

Noooooo you guys ( imagine me saying this in a whiny 16 year old voice) It was a badly phrased comment...the reference to being on vacation was aimed at the fact that I was going to do some gardening, which isn't something I do on a normal Wednesday.. because I am on vacation. I only mix up siblings when theye are directly related to me!

Evans wrote: "THIS IS THE END was a fun movie, fell apart towards the end, but overall a good time."

Might wait for it to come out on dvd then...could be a fun mother daughter bonding movie.

LMAO! Evans, you're hilarious.

Are y'all twins or just... similar in looks?

Brittany wrote: "LMAO! Evans, you're hilarious.

Are y'all twins or just... similar in looks?"

We probably do have identical brains...and we share an equally strong penchant for sarcasm.

Sarcasm is a wonderful thing if done right.

We're mainly sarcastic to each other, and nice to everybody else.

Adam wrote: "That is a tough one, Rick. I would say just about any off our stories. Maybe The Corpus Corruptum for a sampling of both of our short stories. Only 0.99, so it is a bargain. Or check out Taken,, Wa..."

Well I've yet to read any of Evans work (I definitely will soon though, I have a limited edition of Screamscapes that I'm dying to dive into,) but may I recommend Adam's Vengeance By The Foot?

4:50 p.m. and the weather here is getting ready to be wicked. 70 m.p.h. winds have been reported. Think I will sign off the computer for a bit. Hope everyone is having a great day!

I think that's a sibling thing, Evans. Although I wonder if it could really be considered sarcasm and not, hmm, smart assery among brothers. Unlike me, I'm just a smart ass and sarcastic with everyone. It gets me in a load of trouble, when people don't know me.

Cindy, stay safe! We're under thunderstorm advisory here, yet it's sunny still... hm.

I'm off to celebrate the fact that Australia has a new, but recycled Prime Minister by walking the dog and finishing the paving I started yesterday. Hope the severe weather brings nothing but some rain to you Cindy.

Brittany wrote: "I think that's a sibling thing, Evans. Although I wonder if it could really be considered sarcasm and not, hmm, smart assery among brothers. Unlike me, I'm just a smart ass and sarcastic with every..."

Smart assery? I love it! I will have to steal that little piece of brilliancy, Brittany!

Dustin wrote: "Adam wrote: "That is a tough one, Rick. I would say just about any off our stories. Maybe The Corpus Corruptum for a sampling of both of our short stories. Only 0.99, so it is a bargain. Or check o..."

Thanks for the recommendation, Dustin. That was such a fun story to write. I had a blast with it.

I'm trying to check GR for updates. I don't all ways get notifications.