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I've been meaning to write this post for a while, but being that I'm in the middle of a book deadline, I'm lucky to be brushing my teeth right now (okay, I do brush my teeth several times a day, it's washing my hair that's taken a sideline). I know there are writers who don't read while they're in deep writing mode, but I'm not one of them. It would be like asking me to stop breathing. I simply can't. I mean, there has to be some kind of break in the day, and I always, always, always, read before going to sleep at night.

A few weeks ago I read The Help (a book that has intrigued me from the moment I first heard of it). I loved it. Absolutely loved it. I cried, I laughed and I mostly marveled at what a fantastic writer Kathryn Stockett is (which means I desperately hate her, of course) Seriously, Kathryn, if you're listening, you make me want to be a better writer.


Three ordinary women are about to take one extraordinary step. 
Maria, I felt the same way when I read this book. I devoured it in 24 hours and, the entire time, I was thinking: This is an inspiration for writing better. So glad to hear you loved it, too!

p.s. Good luck on this deadline!!
 Maria Geraci said...

Thanks, Marilyn. The book will get done... the book will get done... This is my writing mantra. If I visualize it, then it will happen, right? LOL!

I read The Help on my Kindle, but plan to buy it in print form so I can read it again to savor it slowly!
 
Wish I'd read this yesterday, before I put in my big order with amazon. But, there's nothing that says I can't put in another order today, now is there? It sounds like a good book.

Oh, and I know you'll make the deadline. I have confidence in you. :o)
 
Oh! I really want to read this too!
