Hello fellow writers,
I seem to be writing about story consumption this week which got me thinking about what I read and how. For many years, I read mostly nonfiction scientific works. When I slowed down my career in science, I made time for popular literary fiction and poetry. While I still enjoy scientific nonfiction, poetry, and pop-lit immensely, I've expanded my reading sojourns into both nonfiction and fiction.
Currently in nonfiction, I'm enjoying philosophy, the green movement, gardening, and herbal healing. In fiction, I've been into myth and fairy tales, urban fantasy, paranormal romance, historical mystery, and supernatural mystery. In the bright light of day, I've tried a few horror novels, and I've even taken a few initial forays into world of science fiction.
I've also been reading beyond the book. I reading some great stories in anthologies and magazines, as well as online. I'm also listening to audio stories. My next leap will be to the i-pad book shelf.
Why expand the reading scope? My reasoning was good writing exists across all genres. Learning to enjoy all types of stories and writing styles, not only adds to my reading pleasure, but helps me to grow as a writer.
So until next time,
Read widely and write on!
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