From an early age, I’ve loved to read.
Books kept me company in a life that involved frequent moves, and were solace
when family life was tough. Although I didn’t plan to become a writer, a love
for the written word and a good imagination found me delving into the world of
fiction.
Reading has many benefits. One study says
that readers live longer. An article in Blinklist states that the common link
among the world’s high achievers isn’t IQ or luck, it’s a love of reading.
Warren Buffet, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg, for instance, are
all avid readers. I’m not saying that they read fiction, but that they make a
point to read daily and often learn something new nearly every day. How cool is
that?
I’ve learned a lot about the craft of
storytelling by reading thousands of works of fiction and books on writing. I’m
turning to other types of nonfiction these days, and I can’t wait to learn many
more things.
By the way, for those of you who love to
discuss books, I belong to three great groups on Facebook. All are well
moderated, so the discussions usually stays friendly.
Bookworms Anonymous, https://www.facebook.com/groups/131878603663093/
Readers Coffee House, https://www.facebook.com/groups/ReadersCoffeehouse/
BookAholic Café, https://www.facebook.com/groups/BookAholicCafe/
Happy reading!
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