2011 has been a year of minimal writing, but maximum reading. I consider reading to be a part of the learning process. By reading good and bad writing, I'm learning to tell the difference. I've also made a point of reading various genres, going outside my preferred reading choices in order to experience something new. I even made the leap to e-books. Although I prefer the printed word and an actual book in my hand, there are times when an e-book is simply the more practical choice. You can't beat it for traveling as long as you have access to electricity for recharging. I'm still sending out queries for my novel, MAN OF THE HOUSE, and getting positive responses. Unfortunately, no one has asked to represent it. It's a tough sell in today's market, but I still feel that it's a story that needs to be told. I'm approximately one-third of the way through my second novel, SPARED PARTS, and I like where it's going. Novels tend to take on lives of their own and this one is taking me to some amazing and unusual places. However, I have stepped away from that manuscript in order to let it marinate. In the interim, I've been working on short stories and flash fiction. Of the books below, I have to say that DISMANTLED by Jennifer McMahon stands out the most in my memory. That's not to say the others were not good, but that particular book lingers. Hopefully, you will find something on the list that intrigues you. Let me know what you're reading and your suggestions for my next read.
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