I'm up late today, working on GH #6. It's fun to be back in New York for this book.
I had an interesting question put to me on Facebook, asking how authors felt going back to reread their earlier works. I thought blog readers might be interested in my answer too, so here it is:
I can only answer for myself, but I absolutely get caught up in the story - going back lets me enjoy the story as a whole, and since I totally trust the author to take care of the characters (*grin*), it's a lovely, relaxing reading experience.
As an aside, being caught up in the story also happens during the writing process, in a different way - I know a scene is powerful when it has a visceral impact on me. I have been known to sob heartbroken over a keyboard (A particular scene in Blaze of Memory had me crying every time I edited it. I still cry when I read it.)
Okay, heading back to Elena and Raphael (and maybe Aodhan for this scene). Have an awesome day / night everyone, depending on your timezone. :-)
I had an interesting question put to me on Facebook, asking how authors felt going back to reread their earlier works. I thought blog readers might be interested in my answer too, so here it is:
I can only answer for myself, but I absolutely get caught up in the story - going back lets me enjoy the story as a whole, and since I totally trust the author to take care of the characters (*grin*), it's a lovely, relaxing reading experience.
As an aside, being caught up in the story also happens during the writing process, in a different way - I know a scene is powerful when it has a visceral impact on me. I have been known to sob heartbroken over a keyboard (A particular scene in Blaze of Memory had me crying every time I edited it. I still cry when I read it.)
Okay, heading back to Elena and Raphael (and maybe Aodhan for this scene). Have an awesome day / night everyone, depending on your timezone. :-)
5 comments :
I think reading your own work is better than reading other people's work because every scene you write is deeply embedded within you that even if it's a boring scene, you can still sympathize and relate with the character/s.
I love how you talk about your writing process it makes me want to be a writer but alas I have no talent :) I can't wait to read about Elena and Raphael and the gang again. Good luck with the writing Nalini.
How much longer, again...?
Yeah, I'm that desperate ;-)
Aodhan Yay!. That sound exciting. Can't wait for this next book. I absolutely love both yoúr series. They're one of the few that I look forward to every year.
Street fight training for Sorrow?
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