Blogger
Raymond Mathiesen
  • Male
  • Armidale, New South Wales
  • Australia
Share Twitter

Raymond Mathiesen's Friends

  • Madeleine Richards
  • Jessica O'Gorek
  • Jean Wagner
  • Mia Hoddell
  • Happy Reader
  • Anastasia & Demitra

Raymond Mathiesen's Groups

Raymond Mathiesen's Discussions

Unexpected Tales From The Ends Of The Earth – Book Review

A Quality Of LifeWe all want certainty because it gives us security, but as the philosopher Alan W. Watts has pointed out, both Buddhists and Taoist have concluded that life is inherently changing,…Continue

Started Jan 11

Gifts Received

Gift

Raymond Mathiesen has not received any gifts yet

Give a Gift

 

Raymond Mathiesen's Page

Profile Information

Favorite Book
Lord Of The Rings
About Me:
QualifIcations

I have a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in literature. In that degree I obtained minors in psychology, modern history and economics. I also have a Graduate Diploma of Library Science in which my studies included management and communications.


Interests

I am interested in any fiction depicting 'real life' because it makes me think about what I do and how I live.

I particularly like teenage fiction as I am interested in the 'turning of age' experience.

I am also particularly interested in gay literature: both 'turning of age' stories and those centered around adults.

For a complete change of perspective my little home library also has some science fiction, fantasy and horror in it. I like those kinds of fiction because they help me escape from the hard rigors of life for a while, and also they encourage a little heroism in me (a trait I sadly lack).

I also enjoy crime/spy/mystery novels to add a bit of excitement and intrigue to a quite life.


History

I have lived in three cities (Townsville, Brisbane & Armidale) in two different states (Queensland & New South Wales) in Australia. I have never traveled overseas but would like to visit the United Kingdom though I doubt I will ever get there.
Which category best describes you?
Blogger

Raymond Mathiesen's Blog


Blogger

The Ugly Machine Saga by Wallace Provost - Book Review

4 out of 5 stars

 

A look at the ugly side of life

 

What if a computer…

Continue

Posted on May 11, 2013 at 12:31am


Blogger

The Moon Is Not For Sale by Wallace Provost - Book Review 4 stars

Land, society and how things could be

 

Annabelle Taylor (Annie) and Clint Baker are thrown together in the middle of an asteroid shower on the Moon.  Lunar City, for the moment, is in chaos, offering only very cramped, bored and squalid conditions until the next shuttle arrives in two weeks time.  Annie is only a temporary worker on the Moon having gone there to pick up easy credits for her law degree, but Clint is a “Luney”, that is, he was born on the moon.  Clint…

Continue

Posted on March 11, 2013 at 10:30pm


Blogger

The Rosebush Murders by Ruth Shidlo – Book Review

The Rosebush Murders by Ruth Shidlo – Book Review

 

The Thorny World Of Humanity

 

Danielle Hall is found dead in the peaceful grounds of an inner city park in Jerusalem.  She had been shot in the back of the head.  Investigation soon reveals that Danielle was a psychologist.  Could it be that a client has lost their cool?  Danielle was married to Mira Morenica and they have a daughter Shelia.  How will the family cope with this sudden…

Continue

Posted on February 22, 2013 at 12:00am


Blogger

Revolution Of The Mind: Caught Between Heaven And Hell by Terry Clark – Book Review

Clear Thinking In Your Goals And Social Connections

 

Revolution Of the Mind is a personal development book aimed at helping the reader to get his life in order so that he or she is a success, particularly in the areas of work and relationships.  The book has some self-help aspects, that is, practical suggestions to improve your life; however, it is mainly concerned with providing a logical, coherent philosophy as a foundation from which individual decisions can easily be…

Continue

Posted on January 26, 2013 at 3:12am

Comment Wall

You need to be a member of Book Blogs to add comments!

Join Book Blogs

  • No comments yet!

Latest Activity


BloggerRaymond Mathiesen posted a blog post

The Ugly Machine Saga by Wallace Provost - Book Review

4 out of 5 stars A look at the ugly side of life What if a computer programmer, intent on creating an unbeatable game of infinite variety, designed a self-teaching, neural net that could use all the power of the internet: every computer connected to it?  What if that neural net became ‘conscious,’ and assumed the name Henri?  Rick Koenig and Patrick O’Toole, in separate adventures, find themselves thrust into the world of criminality and government corruption: kidnapping, violence, and double…See More
May 11
0 Comments

BloggerRaymond Mathiesen posted a blog post

The Moon Is Not For Sale by Wallace Provost - Book Review 4 stars

Land, society and how things could be Annabelle Taylor (Annie) and Clint Baker are thrown together in the middle of an asteroid shower on the Moon.  Lunar City, for the moment, is in chaos, offering only very cramped, bored and squalid conditions until the next shuttle arrives in two weeks time.  Annie is only a temporary worker on the Moon having gone there to pick up easy credits for her law degree, but Clint is a “Luney”, that is, he was born on the moon.  Clint decides it is best to take…See More
Mar 11
0 Comments

BloggerRaymond Mathiesen joined Molly Edwards's group
Thumbnail

Bloggin' for books and giveaways!

A place where you can post your reviews, promote your blogsite and host your giveaways!See More
Mar 11
9944 Comments

BloggerRaymond Mathiesen joined Anthony LaMouria's group
Thumbnail

Advertise Your Work

Advertise your book, poetry, song, articles, and critiques. If you have a book, we want to know about it. Give us more than a blip. Tell us what the work is about and leave a review or two. Make sure you tell us where we can find it!See More
Dec 22, 2012
2434 Comments

BloggerRaymond Mathiesen joined Literary Escapism's group
Thumbnail

Paranormal & Fantasy Addicts

For anyone who loves the fantastical element in novels whether it's urban fantasy, fantasy, paranormal romance, or even horror.
Dec 22, 2012
6994 Comments

BloggerRaymond Mathiesen joined Shoshana's group
Thumbnail

Blogging Books

A place to let other book bloggers know about each other's book blogs. Blogs must talk or post about book or book-related issue over half the time. There's a Giveaway, Review, and Request for Review discussions.See More
Dec 22, 2012
17443 Comments

BloggerRaymond Mathiesen joined Bobbie Crawford-McCoy (NURTURE)'s group
Thumbnail

World Wide Reviewers™

This is a Group for authors, publicists, reviewers/book bloggers, blog followers and book lovers the world over.
Dec 13, 2012
3002 Comments

BloggerRaymond Mathiesen joined Julie Zeronda's group
Thumbnail

Dedicated Book Reviewers

This is for anyone who has a book blog, loves to read and review books, and anyone who is interested in receiving more books. :)
Dec 13, 2012
19353 Comments

BloggerRaymond Mathiesen joined Mary (BookHounds)'s group
Thumbnail

Network Your Blog

The goal of this group is to increase followers on your blog. You can post your upcoming contests, memes or anything else. Please sign up to be a follower on each member's blog. .Don't forget to include a link to your site when you post here! See More
Dec 13, 2012
18203 Comments
 
 
 

Need help?

Badge

Loading…

Get Badge

© 2013   Created by Tricia.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service

Sign in to chat!