 Fantasy: February 02, 2011 Issue [#4215] |
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| fantasy, do you like to read these types of books or do you like reading romances or mysteries? When you began reading books, what genre did you start out reading? Did you begin reading one genre and then change genres as you matured? |
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For my birthday, one of my brothers sent me a gift card for a local bookstore. I went into the store and bought two books, one fantasy and the other science fiction. This led me to consider my reading habits. I enjoy reading and writing science fiction, fantasy, and poetry. I also enjoy reading horror stories, as well as, science and writing magazines.
Once I began looking at my reading habits, I realized they had changed over the years. When I first begin reading, checking books out of the library, I read romances. After reading romances for a while, I realized I did not enjoy them and begin reading other books. That is when I encountered science fiction, fantasy, horror, and poetry.
An author needs to read, to read for relaxation and for research. An author needs to read because one cannot write in a vacuum, one needs to feed the mind and the muse. An author can read books, magazines, and stories online, but there is nothing more relaxing then curling up with a newspaper or a good book and a cup of coffee.
If you are having, problems with writers’ block, a character, or are stuck of an ending. Then get away from the computer for a little while and read something. Read a newspaper, a magazine, reread for favorite fairy tail, or takes a walk and read a billboard. Just as long as you relax and enjoy what you are reading, it does not matter what you read because the idea is to get away from the computer for a little bit and forget the difficulty you are encountering with your writing.
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“We’re running out of chances,” Dr. Gregory Ramelan said. He swallowed past the painful lump in his throat. “Are you ready, Joni?”
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Autumn awoke in damp darkness; a subtle glow from above managed to seep through the cracks.
You have, I’m sure, at some stage heard the parable of the monkeys: the hypothetical room filled with monkeys hammering at typewriters leading inevitably to a case of accidental plagiarism.
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A young faerie lady marched down the hallway where there were sterile white walls on each side of her. She stopped at a blue door and opened it. She surveyed the throne with the amethyst jewels, and her father, the king, wearing a gold crown sitting on it.
Barabbas reached into the satchel, careful not to let any light escape. The orb was still warm, however its heat signature was noticeably diminished from where it had been only a few hours ago.
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To look upon those contained in the cryo-units felt eerily like a wake. He knew, though-- knew they were alive, their faces so beautiful still, in spite of the years that had passed.
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Private Connor had been to brothels plenty of times on leave,...
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BIG BAD WOLF is Merry  writes: Fantasy and Sci-Fi are things of beuty. Imagination is required for both.
Charda  writes: Why do you call them human emotions? I am convinced every living creature experiences emotions. My cats can definitely be angry, jealous, pissed off and I swear I can even see them smile. Why is your focus then that all creatures should have human emotions?
I’m not sure why I used that phrase. At the time it seemed to fit.
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Jeff  writes: I enjoyed your newsletter this week! I too love to read fantasy and particularly science fiction. I especially love the fact that - in addition to all the great reasons you listed - these genres often have a way of commenting on modern society as well. The best sci-fi and fantasy I've read is something that reveals or comments our own present-day world in an insightful and creative way. 
st.ifa writes: good work
Thank you.
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Has anyone read any good books lately? Have you read any stories on writing.com you would like to recommend? Has your reading habits changed as you matured?
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