Wow, I haven’t written on this blog in far too long. When one loses the drive to write, it is extremely hard to overcome. I have three books out and then, for some reason, I put the brakes on any and all writing. I suppose I became my worst critic deciding I had nothing worthwhile to say and my writing was not up to par, some unimaginable standard I established for myself. As if my writing had to mirror some other author I deemed superior.
In its place, I indulged in my passion, reading. The litany
of books I have delved in to the pages of has been extensive. What I had found is that the more exposure
you have to different authors, the more views you are offered. I have also
realized that each author has their own paradigm of what makes a novel work and
a choice of what style of writing best serves their story. Some of the decision making is based on what
is the author’s personality and comfort zone. And I came to the conclusion,
after having read countless books this past year that my style of writing, in–your-face
story telling without elaborate
embellishments,i s not only my preferred way to write but my preferential style
to read.
And thus, I will try to make time to write. I miss so many of
you that follow me and long to hear from you, your stories, comments and
feedback. Thank you for egging me on to
get back to blogging!
