I woke this morning feeling a little anxious. I get that way when I don't write. I started reading Stephen King's On Writing memoir again. I reread this book every so often just to get some perspective. Do you read books more than once? I've got a few books I treasure and reread all the time. We're old friends that have traveled to many places together.
Do you ever leave a book unfinished? I can't. Once I've read that first page that book has me till the last page. Even if it takes me a year and I read other books in between. I don't know why I can't just put it down and give it away. I feel like I may be missing something. There was a reason this book was published. Some Editor deemed it worthy. I must be missing something and maybe that something is what is missing from my own writing. Sometimes books choose you.
So I'm back. I'm going to try a few new things. Maybe.
Nice one Ninnles!
ReplyDeleteMarilyn French - The Women's Room. I read it every year! :) no matter how bad books are, I cant stop them half way either, I feel bad for the book!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVED Stephen King's On Writing, what an awesome book! Do you like anything else of his? The Talisman is my alltime fave! I must admit, I often leave books unfinished. I'm really fickle that way.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bruce :) Gail - I've not read that one - I'll add it to my list of books I need to read.:)
ReplyDeleteAngela -I used to be a big fan of Stephen King until I read Gerald's Game. He lost me for a while after that but I've started to find my appreciation for him again. I'll have to read the Talisman.;)
The thing with Stephen King is to read the fantasy stuff and stay away from the horror. The Talisman and the Dark Tower series are his best, in my opinion. :-)
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