Some things are just sticky, you know? Honey, syrup, melted chocolate, kids’ fingers. Or, on the other hand, genre fiction like Lawrence Block’s dark and stark yet luminous prose- which I rediscovered last year, or the disorientation of The Other Laura, by Cheryl Lynn. Or Jamie’s role as ultimate archetypal romance hero in Outlander along with Claire’s annoying hemorrhoid obsession. (Read enough of the series and you get there. Wish I would have stopped at Outlander.)
The brawny, ancient Highlander Druids from KMM’s Highlander series. The perfect seduction scene from Linda Howard’s Kill and Tell. Gray Roulliard in After the Night. Look him up.
The heroine’s palpable fear and arousal in Katalina Leon’s brilliant opening to the sensual Nobelsword.
The Walking Dead is as sticky as pine tar. Scrub away, it ain’t comin’ off. Good writing is like pine tar… It sticks. Firefly stuck too. Shiny! So did some episodes of BSG… Sharon (Athena) having tea in her holding cell with Adama. That episode was perfection.
I’ve read a lot of books, been reading since I was 18 months old- my dad didn’t play games or sports but he believed in reading from birth. Many books stick, some rattle around, sort of blending together in my head. Most books have made an impression on me, maybe not all, but most.
That is my goal, it’s so very simple. To make an impression. To make a reader think about a story after he or she has finished the last page, to make a reader wish there was more than, The End.
Captured is the book that makes me want to write more. And I’d love an opportunity to add to Pushing Her Boundaries. However, both will have to wait until I get the rights back.
What am I reading right now? Because of two movies, I’m reading two books. I was disappointed with the movie, The Help, but watching it I realized I wanted to know more about that era in the South. Picked up a used copy of Coming of Age in Mississippi, by Anne Moody. It’s a great book. Can’t put it down. My Week With Marilyn intrigued me so much, and I’m such a fan of her movies, that I bought a used copy of her bio - Marilyn Monroe, Her Biography, by Donald Spoto. I’ll start reading that on my trip. :)
I think I’d enjoy reading a biography about Marilyn Menroe. What a fascinating woman.
I’ll be the biography will be fascinating. Enjoy.
Meant to say bet!
I am reading the very first James Bond novel by Ian Fleming…Casino Royale. It’s fascinating. The whole “spy culture” -which we all take for granted in 2012, after seeing it on TV shows, films, books, etc—is new and first introduced in this 1953 novel. Fleming spends PAGES and PAGES describing the gambling strategy. I’m not sure where this book is headed, but if I’m ever in Monte Carlo and need a couple quick mil, I’m all set now.
Sticky. Yes. There are stories and characters that take up residence inside my head and never go away. I’m like you, Julia, sometimes a novel or a movie will trigger an interest and send me loping along unfamiliar paths. Sometimes I merely satisfy my curiosity, but sometimes the interests stick and become a passion.
“Captured” truly did capture my attention completely. That was an amazing book! Please write a sequel.
Thank you so much for the mention, have a safe trip and find wonderful things.
XXOO Kat
Would love to read the MM bio…Must be an interesting read.
Captured does have a sequel, doesn’t it?
Pondering brunch food. S
Hi, Steph. No, Captured does not have a sequel. One day it may have a sequel.
I haven’t started it yet, Savannah, but I bet it will be good!
Thanks, Kat and you know how I feel about your sensual prose!
Yes, so right, Jaye. I do get suck with a lot of characters and stories in my head. It’s a good thing.
I might read the entire series at some point, Penny. Seems like the books translated well to film. Of course Sean Connery didn’t hurt.
Don’t worry, Amber, I got it! I think so too!
Marilyn Monroe was, and is, such an icon. I’m fascinated by her life story, Ciara.
Mission accomplished on being memorable! So far I have enjoyed and remembered all of your stories - Captured included! Enjoy the MM book. There are two biographies that have stuck with me for at least ten years - Charlie Chaplin and Jackie Chan - incredible backgrounds for both of them. Chaplin grew up in crushing poverty. Whenever I hear that kid’s song about fish heads - he comes to mind immediately. And Chan - his childhood in the Chinese Opera - brutal!
Wow, Casey. I’m going to have to read up on Jackie Chan. I love his movies, but had no idea he was in the Chinese Opera. I love to hear how people overcome challenges.
You’re right. I wish I’d stopped at Outlander but now I’m sucked in and the audio makes it worth listening to all the books.
I have a love-hate relationship with Outlander, Steph. Jamie is my all-time favorite hero and Claire ain’t bad. But I resent all the years they lost. And Gabaldon gets into some medical details that even I, as a nurse, don’t need.
Let us know how you enjoy your reads.