The trouble with writing out of your element
“They” say that one of the best things a writer can do to hone his/her craft is to read. I read. Quite a bit, in fact. I read non-fiction, contemporary fiction, classical fiction, cookbooks, how-to books… I read it all. I don’t read sci-fi/fantasy. There are a few notable exceptions, but for the most part, [...]
I can read!
Book review for Confessions of a Counterfeit Farm Girl by Susan McCorkindale: I have to admit, I have completely mixed feelings about this book – I didn’t like it, but I DO like it all at once. Weird, I know. I initially picked it up because I have secretly been contemplating becoming a Farmgirl myself. I’ll [...]
Open Letter to David Foster Wallace
Dear Mr. Wallace, I’ve done it… twice. I have read Infinite Jest… twice. It only took me 10 years and more than a dozen attempts, but I have done it and I am not pleased with you. At all. Let me start by saying that I get it – ok… it’s a social commentary (a [...]
Book List
I got this from here, but I don’t know where it originated. It reminded me of something, though – if you are a writer, reading is an important, and often overlooked, part of the job. Reading a great book can inspire you to write one as well. Reading a bad book can be a helpful [...]
