To all my readers and writers out there, I know it’s been a while since you’ve seem my words on the pages but I’ve busy. My fingers have been busy keeping up with art and craft shows and holding up the pages of some cozy reading.
One of my goals this year was to read or listen to more audio books to fall into the worlds of other writers. I wanted to find those morsels that bring a warm and fuzzy feeling to my belly. I went on some quest to fill my shelves with new inspirations, genres unexplored and breaking the rules with “banned” books.
I traveled to a fantasy world inspired by baking shows, A Fellowship of Baker’s & Magic, by J. Penner. Travelled back to a World War II era of rations and fashion with, The Dressmakers of London, by Julia Kelly. I followed a young woman to Chile with a dream to become a journalist and novelist in a man’s world. One of my favorite authors, Isabel Allende didn’t let me down with, My Name is Emilia del Valle. Finally, my literary hunger lead me to the “banned” book section in Barnes & Noble, and I picked up, The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho. It’s still a read a in progress.
During this cozy reading era, I didn’t limit myself. I told myself to wander the book shelves like a lost soul. I picked out genres I normally wouldn’t read. All I cared about was a good story. I didn’t always know what kind of words I was hungry for. I just let myself experience.
Why? Words are like food. When I lacked the words to carry on a conversation or felt life is too routine, I turned to other writers. I let them fill the silence. Sometimes, they’ve saved me. Just when I thought the last brain cell left my body, a sudden surge of inspiration went through my body because of their words. The right kinds of words can change someone’s life. Try to remember that during the holiday season.
If you’re feeling down, then lose yourself in a book and escape the world you feel trapped in. Put on that audio book as you drive around doing your errands. Not affirmations, or guru audio. Just a story with good writing.
I hope you continue to find the books that help you feel lifted up this season. I’m going back to my heated blanket for more book therapy.
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Yoon Ju
Writer's Block Inc 