Reading is one of my favourite pastimes, it has been for a number of years. I think it's probably a motivation for why I write. Reading is very important to me and I think it's important for everyone to do, it's definintely necessary for any writer to do.
For me I associate certain times of my life with books that I read at the time (I do the same with music too) and it seems I spend every summer reading a series. I don't know how this started but it is a trend that began a couple of years ago.
Currently I'm reading a great series by Naomi Novik, the story follows Captain Will Laurence and his dragon Temeraire. It is based in fantasty but when read feels more like historical fiction than anything else. It's definitely a good read and I always like to advertise a good book (or books!) when I come across one (or them!).
I have decided that I will be entering some writing contests next year. What will likely happen is I will post the bits of the story as they come to me on this blog. Partly because I need to write somewhere and I like to have the posts on here to keep you reading and because I wouldn't mind some comments on what is good, what is bad and any other thoughts on what I've posted. Once I know what contests I will be entering I will know what kind of stories I will be writing, although I do have a couple ideas that I was hoping would become more clear to me so I can write about something other than well; writing.
Fearless Reader I promised you I was back and I am. I am more serious than ever and there will be some serious writing, not just blog posts headed your way shortly. Until then though I hope that you don't mind reading my blog. I certainly enjoy writing it.
Don't let your guard down!
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