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Thank-you - I did this on July the 14th. It's in a reply to the topic " Do we have other ecofiction authors in this group?"
Jimmy Pappas I saw your involvement. That is good to keep up.
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Is there a way my book could be included on the Green Group's bookshelf? It's suitability could be checked just by reading a few reviews. I wrote Ripple to suggest to humanity some consequences of dolphin extinction most people might never consider. It's here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12911577-ripple
Jimmy Pappas You can discuss your book in the Green Group Authors folder. I would start with that. Make yourself known in the group without pushing your book is a good way to build a following. I will check it out more.
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Jimmy Pappas They are in my book Scream Wounds, Poppy.
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Hi Jimmy, Carla Schwartz here. Would you please add me to your IHOP group? Thank you so much. Warm regards, Carla Schwartz
Jimmy Pappas I will contact you privately, Carla, since IHOP is a secret group of poets.
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Did you really like the Bell Jar? I couldn't read it, soo deprssing--and required of H.S. students to read, years ago. Great way to make 'em hate lit.
Jimmy Pappas My last review was based on an audio tape by a terrific actress who did a great job reading. And I previously read it in college. So yes, I really liked it. I don't let depressing books make me depressed. How else do we learn about depression. That does not mean I would make it required for high school students. That is an entirely different question, Alan. I am a grown man and feel I can read anything with a clear brain.
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Hi Jimmy, I'm a journalist from Greece and I've just published my first book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62901898-the-energy-crisis-in-europe?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=z25CtrnhdL&rank=1 It concerns among other things the relationship between growth and energy, the road to 100% renewables and other things your group may find interesting. I was hoping you could include it in your book list.
Jimmy Pappas Hi Haralampos. We have a folder for Green Group authors. If you join the group, you could advertise there. Or you could send me a copy to preview. Write to me through the Goodreads message system, and we can talk about it.

Jimmy
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Thank you Jimmy for you’re advice, and thank you for getting back to me it is appreciated. I hope you have a great weekend?
Jimmy Pappas Good luck with your new book.
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Hello Jimmy, my name is Ian and I am the author of Mr Thinkalot’s adventures. They help teach climate change and global warming in a gentle way. It would be great if you could add my books?as this is what you’re group is about in general. Thank you
Jimmy Pappas What you should do, Ian, is go to the Green Group and then check out the folder for Green Group Authors. That is the spot to talk about your book. I think it is also important to make a name for yourself first by just discussing other topics there without trying to sell your book. The only folder for that is the Green Group Authors folder. Good luck with your book.
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Hello, Jimmy. I enjoy sharing reviews with you here. I try to do some larger-scale essay and article writing. It is not efficient, so to speak. I can't sit and write for long at a time but instead go back to endless rereadings, pacing around the house, etc. Do you have anything to recommend to keep the butt on the seat in front of the screen and write? Best. Robin
Jimmy Pappas I wish I did. I will give it a try.

Move around at regular intervals with some simple exercises.

Be cautious of getting hooked on your phone. Anything can be addictive.

Set goals and be determined. Nothing can replace hard work.

Start a little at a time and do it daily with small increases.
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I joined the green group and tried to comment but I there was no option to post a comment or reply to one ???
Jimmy Pappas It is just like any other group. Anyone can comment or reply to a comment.
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What mystery in your own life could be a plot for a book?
Jimmy Pappas How did George Fell die. He was one of my best friends in college. I know he died in the invasion of Cambodia in 1970 from "multiple fragmentation wounds." At that same time, I was stationed in Saigon training South Vietnamese soldiers. He must have been in combat. But I want to know more details. Somehow I feel this need to be a part of that experience. It's the only way to let it rest. Here is a link to his photos on the Virtual Vietnam Wall:
https://www.vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces/15...
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Hi Jimmy! I've been liking your reviews of environmental books on the Green Group. You might be interested in a new book of hopeful solutions to climate change. Bright Green Future follows the stories of innovators, activists, and community builders creating a better world for the next generation. It's an antidote to climate despair. Would you like a copy ahead of publication?
Jimmy Pappas Sure, Trevor. That sounds great. I have to admit I am not feeling a great deal of hope that we can solve this problem. I sense a climate catastrophe looming. Send me a private message on Goodreads with further details.
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Hi Jimmy This is Deirdre How do I join your page?
Jimmy Pappas Hi Deirdre. I will send you a private message.
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Hi Jimmy, I just have what may be a bit of an odd question. I tried desperately to research a knife in my possession that was inscribed by a J. Pappas B51-07-06 Danang Vietnam Tet68. I have a gentleman who wishes to purchase this from me but I would prefer to reunite this knife with the man's family or that serviceman if at all possible. My question now is, would that be a service # etched on the sheath?
Jimmy Pappas Sounds like a birthday maybe? Born 1951/July/Sixth?

It does not sound like a service number to me.
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As only moderators can add books to the Green Group bookshelf, can I send you a few recommendations for books about animals?
Jimmy Pappas Sure, Brian. That would be fine. There is also a folder for suggesting books for the shelf. That way it gets a double look by members checking for books.
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How did you know my birthday is Friday, Jimmy?
Jimmy Pappas Hi Poppy. Lucky guess. You know you can send private messages to me through the Goodreads letter system rather than on the author question site. I recommend doing that.
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Jimmy, I have sent you several messages, but none has yielded any result. I want to buy your new book ...empire state building....and hope you will autograph it for me. However I don't know how to send you my address.??? HELP! Poppy
Jimmy Pappas Hi Poppy. Just send me your mailing address at me email: jpappas235@gmail.com
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Hey Jimmy! Can you send me an autographed copy (to Poppy) of Falling Off the Empire State Building? just let me know how much I owe you! Poppy
Jimmy Pappas I would love to do that, Poppy. Send me your mailing address in private through Goodreads. I will get right on it.
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where is Green Group Authors?
Jimmy Pappas Green Group Authors is a folder in the Green Group. Search under folders to find it.
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Didn’t want to put this in the group discussion. I thought you should do that. I just learned that Joan Colby’s husband passed away yesterday or today. They had been married 60 years. Putting in a question mark because they say I have to?
Jimmy Pappas Yes, Joan Colby's husband has died. Joan was an active member of Goodreads and an enormously prolific poet. I certainly share with you, Sarah. my condolences to her and her family.
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