Gothic Tastes discussion
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Pleased to say I share your addictions, Jordyn!
I'm Georgina. I'm not a Goth but I have Gothic/Punk sensibilities. To confuse things further I dress like an alternative. I'm a recluse. I prefer talking to people online rather than off, probably because I can opt in and out of conversations easily. I hate rudeness and passive aggressive behaviour. Live and let live and long live difference.
I'm an artist and a writer. I live on a farm. I avoid cities. I have a thing for Nick Cave.
I'm Georgina. I'm not a Goth but I have Gothic/Punk sensibilities. To confuse things further I dress like an alternative. I'm a recluse. I prefer talking to people online rather than off, probably because I can opt in and out of conversations easily. I hate rudeness and passive aggressive behaviour. Live and let live and long live difference.
I'm an artist and a writer. I live on a farm. I avoid cities. I have a thing for Nick Cave.

Here's more on my website- it's got a gothic backdrop! I am a big fan of of the ORIGINAL Grey's Anatomy, and if you want to know where the head's from, its from The Hunterian Musuem in London and was first published in 1857.
www.demeredith.com
D.E. wrote: "Hi there - I'm a historical crime novelist, living in a Victorian house in London. I write Gothic Victorian crime novels and love ghost stories.
Here's more on my website- it's got a gothic backdro..."
D.E (Denise), that image on your web site is gorgeous. You certainly have done wonderful things with your life. And the village you live in! I have a thing for Shelley (Byron too) and Turner's work was exquisite.
Here's more on my website- it's got a gothic backdro..."
D.E (Denise), that image on your web site is gorgeous. You certainly have done wonderful things with your life. And the village you live in! I have a thing for Shelley (Byron too) and Turner's work was exquisite.


D.E. wrote: "Have you read the book? If not, it is brilliant and incredibly Gothic. I also recommend the film "The Orphanage" (similar territory but more horror and more scary) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0464141/"
As in directed by Del Toro? I love that film!
As in directed by Del Toro? I love that film!
I've added it to my to-read and I'll add it to the groups books now.
D.E. wrote: "Yeah - that film was magnificent wasn't it! Thank you!"
Very scary, very good.
Very scary, very good.

Hey, if you're not already on my friend's list here on Goodreads, feel free to add me =) And on Twitter @sylviademented Just send me a mention (not dm) and I'll follow you back.
Ditto me on GR, but I don't tweet.
:) Georgina.
:) Georgina.

Thank you for inviting me, Sylvia. I'm Dorina. I love to read. I recently published my first romantic suspense, "The Girl of Dracula". I invite you to read a sample here:
http://www.goodreads.com/author_blog_...
Enchanted to meet all of you!

I was born and raised in Texas, love to travel, love to read, love to write and socialize on the web.
My favorite horror author is H.P. Lovecraft.
Hi Dorina. You are Romanian? I think it's wonderfully apt that you write about Vampires. I enjoyed the excerpt! Welcome to the group.
Georgina.
Georgina.
Yes, Brendan I think that definitely counts, so too the Goth tatt. And I'd have to say if your favourite author is Lovecraft, you've definitely got Gothic tastes! Welcome!
Thought I'd add, if anyone has ideas for new topics, please feel free to post them.
Oh and don't forget to add your first 100 words of your novels (separate post for each one) in the topic marked 'first 100 words'
Georgina.
Thought I'd add, if anyone has ideas for new topics, please feel free to post them.
Oh and don't forget to add your first 100 words of your novels (separate post for each one) in the topic marked 'first 100 words'
Georgina.

Well, I'm not a very Gothic person as you can probably tell by my picture. I am into Gothic images and stories however. I do like my dark fantasy. I also like music that could be called Gothic.
I am also a goodreads author. My first novel is Modern Disciples: Volume 1 It is a story about a cold war between ancient gods and Titans. Gods of all pantheons take the stage as their war rages on earth.
I will include some links under the writings discussion.
Hi Ian. You can take the Goth out of Gothic, but you can't take the Gothic out of Goth, if you know what I mean--In other words I think a lot of people with Gothic tastes wouldn't call themselves Goths. I'm not. I wear gumboots (live on a farm) and brightly-coloured, long dresses and skirts, that get snagged in the fences. But I definitely have Gothic tastes.
:) Georgina.
:) Georgina.
Oh and post away. Any ideas for new topic discussions anyone?

Georgina."
Thank you, Georgina.Glad you liked the sample from my book. "The Girl of Dracula" is not acctually a novel with vampires. It's a romantic suspense spiced up with some occult that involves Vlad the Impaler - the Romanian leader who inspired the creation of Dracula.Yes, I was born and raised in Romania. But after living for almost 20 years in America, I can tell that I'm more American at heart!
I've read a bit about Vlad the Impaler and I saw a great documentary on him several years ago. He was said to be a great leader. Obviously you have done lots of research. Were the staking claims true or were they fabricated in order to discredit him, propaganda style?
Rasputin was definitely treated in this way. It's amazing how many people think Rasputin was an 'evil' man, where in my mind he was a mystic, a healer, a drunk, and a womaniser. He also had a big mouth and a sizable ego, which was his undoing, as well as being born in a tumultuous time in Russian history.
Love to hear what you have made of Vlad.
I was born in England. My mother's German, my father English. We moved to Australia when I was four. I'm an Australian through and through, so I understand your reference to being American at heart. I worked hard to be Australian, I spurned my mother's packed lunches (Schinkenbrot and cheese) because I wanted vegemite like all the other kids.
Rasputin was definitely treated in this way. It's amazing how many people think Rasputin was an 'evil' man, where in my mind he was a mystic, a healer, a drunk, and a womaniser. He also had a big mouth and a sizable ego, which was his undoing, as well as being born in a tumultuous time in Russian history.
Love to hear what you have made of Vlad.
I was born in England. My mother's German, my father English. We moved to Australia when I was four. I'm an Australian through and through, so I understand your reference to being American at heart. I worked hard to be Australian, I spurned my mother's packed lunches (Schinkenbrot and cheese) because I wanted vegemite like all the other kids.

My husband and I would love to visit Australia some day... We visited London last year and we loved it.
That makes sense. That's a bit much smoke, stands to reason that it must have been a very large fire. I'm fascinated by it though (although I don't write about vampires nor intend to). If you want to post any good reference books, here's a new thread I just made:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/8...
We live in Tasmania, a small island to the south of Australia. Tasmanians' tend to think of it as separate to the mainland. If ever you're down our way, contact me and visit.
:) Georgina.
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/8...
We live in Tasmania, a small island to the south of Australia. Tasmanians' tend to think of it as separate to the mainland. If ever you're down our way, contact me and visit.
:) Georgina.
Great! Feel free to start new topics of interest too. Groups are always more fun when the members can keep the momentum going through postings things that they find interesting.
:) Georgina.
:) Georgina.
Hello! I'm Ronyell and I have been on Goodreads since 2008! Thanks for inviting me to this club Dorina! I love watching Gothic films and gothic art, so I'm glad that I was invited to join this club! :D
Welcome Ronyell! Great to have you with us.
:) Georgina.
:) Georgina.

I love to read everything. At lest give it a try.
Thank you for adding me.

Was I a Punk? No, I was into Heavy Metal when in my teens. Yet, I had something for forlorn places and angst. I wasn't a geek, nor a nerd. I wasn't the popular, nor the wallpaper. But, I was different. I loved Shelley, Byron, Coleridge, and Poe. Disliked main trends always opting for the fringe.
Why? I don't know. Except ... there's something inside me, something different, and I don't like it. I imprisoned this Thought Form in the darkest cellar of my consciousness, but can't get rid of it. So, i use it: I write horror books.
Nonetheless, I don't consider myself an author; I'm just a 'Shamanic Storyteller', catching stories which really happened ... somewhere else, like a dreamcatcher captures dreams from the 'Other Side'.
I was invited to this group by one of the mods. I'm glad to here and hope to be helpful in a way or the other.
My Best
Welcome Jeff. Very glad you've joined our group. :)
My apologies for the late reply but I don't seem to be receiving GR notifications! I'm having to search for them.
Please feel free to list your books in the members book section, and the first 100 words etc. Looking forward to chatting with you more.
:) Georgina.
My apologies for the late reply but I don't seem to be receiving GR notifications! I'm having to search for them.
Please feel free to list your books in the members book section, and the first 100 words etc. Looking forward to chatting with you more.
:) Georgina.

We have to check manually to avoid looking rude. Anyway, do not worry, I'm used to slooow replies.
I'll surely add my books, but I warn you they aren't properly 'ghotic'.
And about chatting: do not open my box, I'm a prattler. LOL
:)
Not a problem if they aren't truly Gothic, dark fiction is fine too, or some Gothic elements. I added one of your books to our bookshelf already.
I have the sneaking suspicion that I've missed quite a few notifications over the past week...
:) Georgina.
I have the sneaking suspicion that I've missed quite a few notifications over the past week...
:) Georgina.

Yeah, Tricia! You're my Gothic Editor, but I'm willing to share!
Welcome.
:) :) Georgina.
Welcome.
:) :) Georgina.
Hello everyone!! My name is Sherri and I LOVE gothic things! Even though I am not. (not allowed to be >.>) But anyways, I went through a phase of wanting to be called Scarlett awhile back when I got into the gothic stuff lol :)

I am currently writing a fantasy book!
Hi Lynxie!
:) Georgina.
I do the goth/hippy/just plain dag thing around the farm. At school I was an all black, joy division t-shirt wearing, eagle feathers in hair, kind of girl. And I had the punk scowl.
:) Georgina.
I do the goth/hippy/just plain dag thing around the farm. At school I was an all black, joy division t-shirt wearing, eagle feathers in hair, kind of girl. And I had the punk scowl.

I wore eyeliner, Egyptian style. Hee hee, probably not a good look in hindsight. :)
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