Reading books is what made me want to try and pen my first book. I’d read a book and most the time I would lose myself in the story. Occasionally I would finish a book and think of things I would have changed (especially endings).
From there I took a leap of faith and developed my very own story idea. A story you will never read! A common occurrence or so I’m told. But I’ll let you in on a little secret, I still like the premise of the story.
Today I read as much if not more than when I began writing. I read in a wide range of genres and I still immerse myself in the world the author created. However, I find myself looking at fiction with a writer’s eye as much as a reader’s eye. More and more often I pick things I’d change. Oftentimes those changes lead me totally away from the book I’m reading and place me in full author mode. Before I know it, I have another book idea.
So tell me, am I just making excuses to spend more time reading? If not, leave a comment telling me how reading motivates your muse.
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Terri Weldon is a Lead Analyst by day and an author by night. She enjoys gardening, reading, and shopping for shoes. One of her favorite pastimes is volunteering as the librarian at her church. It allows her to shop for books and spend someone else’s money! Plus, she has the great joy of introducing people to Christian fiction. Terri has two adorable Westies - Crosby and Nolly Grace. She is a member of ACFW and OCFW, a local chapter of ACFW. Terri is the award winning author of The Christmas Bride Wore Boots.
