Readers of books come in all kinds of people. Some readers love fiction and some love non-fiction. As all of you who stop by here know, I'm not interested in non-fiction and it's a rare one that gets my attention. Having said that, my commentary today is about those readers of novels.
I've been reading stories and writing them ever since I could read and write. In the summer my friend and I used to make blanket tents in our backyards and sit in them to read or write. We were serious readers. Me with my Black Stallion Series and she with her The Secret Garden to mention a few.
Some readers don't recall the authors' names of their favorite tales and others don't remember the titles, but they can tell you exactly what the book was about.
Some readers love "the classics" and rave about authors many youths of today have no knowledge of, while others stay rooted in historical fiction, contemporary romance novels, fantasy, or science fiction. There are novels available for all tastes.
I prefer longer novels with deeply developed characters. As most of you know, I write in one genre and read primarily in others. My favorites are good military/espionage/political thrillers with strong, relentless heroes and heroines. I also love good mysteries and suspense with maybe a touch of romance. I don't like any sexual graphics and will abandon authors who accentuate it.
I can tell you the names of my favorite authors and the titles of the books I love.
So what kind of reader are you?
Father, thank you for authors, for sharing your creativity with us, for giving us the love of writing. Thank you is never enough. Please keep me writing the stories you have just for me to tell. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.