Let me start off by saying that if you are seeing this post, it is a technological miracle. That’s the kind of year I’ve been having so far. Still, I’m blessed.
Created and hosted by the Ninja himself, Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writers Support Group posts the 1st Wednesday of every month. Click the image to learn more or sign up.
Optional Monthly Question: Everyone has a favorite genre or genres to write. But what about your reading preferences? Do you read widely or only within the genre(s) you create stories for? What motivates your reading choice?
I try to make a point to read from the genres I want to write so I know what is expected. When it comes to reading purely for pleasure, I mostly stick with the speculative genres though I’m enjoying romantic suspense and cozy mystery at the moment. I also tend to be drawn to historical books, fiction, and nonfiction. Still, I like to challenge myself with reading. That’s one reason why I love being part of the IWSG Book Club. I’ve read so many books with them that I never would have picked up on my own.
It tickles me that this is the question for this month when the video I have to share below touches on the same question. What a coincidence!
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IWSG BOOK CLUB ON GOODREADS
Our March/April/May reads are…
The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel is our fiction selection that offers a great use and example of description.
Deep Point of View (Busy Writer’s Guides Book 9) by Marcy Kennedy is our writing craft book with a focus on deep POV view.
Discussion Day for both books will be May 26, 2021!
You can still JOIN US for our current discussions on Ghost Light and Preparing to Write Settings that Feel Like Characters.
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Now, on to the personal updates.
Reading and writing is going well, not as well as I’d like, but I’ve written more in the last month than I think I did all last year. So, that’s something. Not sure if any publishing is in the works, but I can be hopeful. I hope to have my February book reviews to share next week. Perhaps, next month, I’ll have a WIP update worth sharing. I’m so excited about what I’m working on, just not sure I’m ready to share any of it.
I’m launching a Google Drive video tutorial soon for my Patreon patrons, but I will post it publicly for free, giving my patrons some special features.
I’ll be participating in LitCon this weekend (check out my virtual booth here) and created a tag video to kick things off. I tagged three author-tubers in the video, but hope they know not to feel any pressure to participate. I tagged Tyrean Martinson, Chrys Fey, and A. F. Stewart. If you have 5-minutes to spare, please give the video a watch.
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What, as a writer, do you like to read?
Read any good books lately?
How’s your writing going?
It may take some time, but I promise, I will eventually stop by your blog.
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After hanging out with Alex, be sure to stop by and visit this month’s co-hosts:
Sarah – The Faux Fountain Pen,
Jacqui Murray,
Chemist Ken,
Victoria Marie Lees,
Natalie Aguirre, and
JQ Rose!
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Click here to visit other IWSG blogs and sites to receive and share more inspiration and support. (This month, I’m #37).
Thank you for taking the time to read this post. If you like it let me know and share it with others. See you next time, Toi Thomas. #thetoiboxofwords #blacklivesmatter