Comments | sandybee: Writer's Block: R.E.A.D. in America Day

sandybee

Writer's Block: R.E.A.D. in America Day

Sep 27, 2008 07:53

Right now, I'm trying to start Dime Store Magic but I just finished the Twilight series and I keep going back to my favorite parts and re-reading them! I love reading. It is my way to escape from reality. Unfortunately, some books do a better job of escaping than others which leaves me pretty useless until I finish the book and start on another ( Read more... )

books, writer's block

Comments 12

They were wonderful selene16 September 27 2008, 13:30:43 UTC

I can understand re-reading favorites; it's comforting in a safety blanket kind of way. Really, though, I've read all of the Kelley Armstrong stuff to date, and they are worth the read. Have you read Bitten?

Re: They were wonderful sandybee September 29 2008, 01:17:37 UTC

No, I have not read Bitten... Is it good?

Re: They were wonderful selene16 September 29 2008, 04:57:45 UTC

I really enjoyed it...It's the first of the series.

Re: They were wonderful sandybee September 29 2008, 13:46:45 UTC

Thanks! I will have to pick that one up.

chrislink September 27 2008, 18:14:11 UTC

You're writing books!? You really are full of surprises, you know that?
I'd like to read the Twilight books someday, I plan on seeing the movies so, I want to read the books before that.

Chris.

sandybee September 29 2008, 01:16:01 UTC

Yes, I write books. Or rather, I START writing books. I have four novels, three children's books and four magazine articles (for both children's magazines and women's magazines) started but not finished. One of these days I will finish them. I started the fourth novel this weekend ... I should probably finish ONE before I start another but I have all these ideas swirling in my head, I just start writing. I actually took a writing course before I started on my master's degree. That was fun.

I got a little too into the Twilight series. It's the perfect love story. I had to write about my own love story to get my head out of the clouds so I could concentrate. They were good books although I am a bit embarrassed to admit I liked them so much seeing as they are for teens and all. Whatever! I read the book before I see the movie too. I know they are never completely the same but I still like to have the story before I walk into the theater.

chrislink September 29 2008, 09:36:45 UTC

I have the same problem. Iv'e been starting books for years and can't seem to be able to write more than a few chapters. Hopefully, I'll manage to write a hole book someday, I have so much ideas in my head that I always have to write so I can get them out...
I've always been curious about writing courses, how does that work exactly?

sandybee September 29 2008, 14:00:49 UTC

I can explain the writing course that I took and hopefully it is easier to understand than my explanation of the school system here in the States ( ... )

Thread 6

avidmind September 28 2008, 01:29:55 UTC

So were the twilight series good? I too love Mr. Potter.

sandybee September 29 2008, 01:08:44 UTC

Yes, the Twilight series was good. A little too good actually. BUT - I accomplished something after I finally got my head out of the clouds... hubby and I had a very meaningful talk (definitely needed that) and I started on a new novel. All in all, very productive! I love Harry Potter. Hubby is re-reading them right now. I'm next!