Introduce Yourself here and say Hi.

[Ariadne]

Yep, Greek myths is what I first read, my mum got me these huge tomes split into Heroes and Gods and I read both of them. Though I admit I liked the Gods better than the Heroes xD Too much gore and fighting there :P

[Virgil]

Welcome Ariadne. I love myths of all cultures, but Greek myths were my first exposure. Your name is appropriate.

[kathycf]

Hi Ariadne. Welcome.

[Annamariah]

I'm an 18-year-old girl from Finland.

For some time I've been looking for some forum where I could practise my English skills. I've loved reading ever since I was a kid, so I thought that a literature forum would be nice. I found this one a couple of days ago, so here I am now

I read pretty much all kinds of books. My favourites are perhaps historic novels, but as I said, I read everything I read mostly in Finnish, but also pretty much in English and sometimes in Swedish.

Apart from English, I also speak Romanian and a bit of French, Spanish and Finnish

Hauska tavata, Ariadne Where did you learn Finnish and how much do you speak it?

[Niamh]

A warm welcome to all the new folks I am sure you have found an online home.



Very interesting, Niamh. What a varied array of subjects. You remind me that I must dig out my copy of Riders to the Sea. I also like your avatar (I like Froud too) and must agree with the sentiment expressed about where all the greats come from. (Can you guess I am of Irish descent? )

It was a very interesting course, And it was great craic! My class spent most of it's time in the college theatre or sitting outside it singing. Alot of lecturers weren't impressed! Theatre studies and Archaeology where my favourite subjects. I got to play the devil in a medieval macro/ morality play called Mankind It was fun. got to prod the Audience with a large garden fork.

And Yes you should dig out your copy of Riders to the Sea i used one of the speaches from the play as my audition piece for the previously mentioned play and ended up as the devil! Dont know how that happened!

Whats not to like about froud!

Ariadne, When I was In Secondary school i read all the Anne Rice novels. I really enjoyed them. Some interesting Vamps! I Also love myths and legends, especially everything to do with faeries. Not that you cant guess that from my Picture!

[Janine]

I like both you avatars - kathycf's and niamking's! I have not done all the particulars....like Avy, introduce myself and signature.....be patient...soon I will come through with something for each.

[Rogers_68]

hi all.

i'm pretty new here. i've posted a couple times but that's it so far. i've got some info about me on my profile but i'll expound a bit here. i have a very lovely wife and a son who's 1.5 years old. he likes reading almost as much as i do!

i like some books about theology/christian spirituality but good ones are hard to find. i like relationship-based books about the freedom found in it, not "10 steps to owning that huge house and looking like a really good christian" type books. a couple of good examples would be anything by c.s. lewis, the ragamuffin gospel by brennan manning, traveling mercies by anne lamott, etc.

i really enjoy fiction of all kinds and lately i've had a thing for short stories. i've discovered chekhov and cheever, as well as the "america's best short stories" series, and i'm quite thrilled with what i've found so far.

one funny thing about me is that when it comes to literature, i really enjoy thought-provoking, deeper stuff, but with t.v. shows (i don't watch too much but i like some shows) and movies i love stupid humor, like my name is earl (see avatar), the office, the simpsons, anchorman, etc. who knows why? it's just the way i am.

i currently work as a stationary engineer, which is a union term for commercial building maintenance. i mainly do mechanical work, i.e., rebuilding pumps, replacing big electric motor bearings, etc. i'm thinking about taking some more english classes and getting into writing/editing on the side but we'll see. i loved english classes during the couple of years that i spent at a community college.

i play drums and have a love affair with vintage rogers drums (hence the user name). i love tons of different music, with a large part of my collectioin being underground/indie punk, early 90's "emo" stuff, and lots of old music like motown and led zeppelin.

i guess that's enough info about me. i'm stoked about this site, as i just recently found it, and plan on spending a fair amount of time on it.

if you've read all that, thanks. i'm sure i'll have lots to say over time and i look forward to learning from everyone here!

[Schokokeks]

Hi there, Rogers !
Be warmly welcome on board !

one funny thing about me is that when it comes to literature, i really enjoy thought-provoking, deeper stuff, but with t.v. shows [...] i love stupid humor, like [...] the simpsons, [...].

Me too, I love the Simpsons ! And deep down I think it can be quite a philosophical show, if you care to think about the issues longer than the characters do (e.g. Homer at a job interview: "Are there any chances of promotion ?" - Employer: "No." - Homer: "Yay ! No pressure !" )

i currently work as a stationary engineer, which is a union term for commercial building maintenance. [..] i'm thinking about taking some more english classes and getting into writing/editing on the side but we'll see.

Wow, that's a fine idea ! Hope you'll find your way .

i guess that's enough info about me. i'm stoked about this site, as i just recently found it, and plan on spending a fair amount of time on it.

Sounds good , we hope you'll stick with us, we're definetely looking forward to getting to know you better !

See you posting !

[Rogers_68]

Hi there, Rogers !
Be warmly welcome on board !

thanks for the welcome!

oh, and btw, i should have added that i'm currently, with the exception of winterhook, a huge redhook fan. mmm, good brew.

[brainstrain]

Howdy! I'm brainstrain, also known as Orbie, Pooks, and the President of the GSA (an ironic joke, as i am bi but not actually in the gay-straight alliance. i find it hilarious).

I adore books of all kinds, and read as much as i can (which isn't that much) when not doing HW, playing RS, animal crossing, or playing piano. I am extremelly tall for my age, 6'2, and i hope to be a social reformist someday. I'm gonna make a blog and tell ya'll more about that...

I also write, my main story is currently 30 pages, entitled The Legend of Flaria. i might change flaria to something not quite as cheesy...haven't decided yet.

Well, thats me in a nutshell. Oh, i made this account like a year ago and never got on again. i regret it now seeing how awsome this site is!!!

[Virgil]

Welcome newbies. Nice to meet you all.

[seacloud49]

Hi everyone! I joined this place back in September but never got around to posting much, so just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a 25-year-old student of English from south-west Germany. I still have my own book forum, which isn't very active, which is why I decided to close it and become more active here. Anyway, nice to meet you all.

[Schokokeks]

Hi brainstrain !
Nice to meet you ! Hope you'll have fun around here and stick with us !

Hi there, seacloud !
Welcome on board !
I'm a student of English at the university of Heidelberg, may be that we are geographically close ?
Enjoy yourself around here !

[suppliants]

Hi...I am Greg, a college professor and homeschooling Dad to 2 sons (ages 12 and 13). We are expatriates living in Mexico and I would like for my boys to use this literature forum in order to discuss their lit assignments with other English-speakers. This forum looks to be a place of genuine lit lovers and learners so I think it will be a good place for my guys to converse and express their thoughts. Yesterday they started "Uncle Tom's Cabin." The boys will sign up under their own accounts so I'm sure you'll be seeing them soon.

So...hello everyone!!!

[Nightshade]

hello all newbies


***I wonder if the people I met at the confrence and begun to tell to come will ever show up??