I write romance. I love to read romance. But sometimes I need a break--a little reading "sorbet", if you will. So I decided to read a thriller this time around: Heartsick by Chelsea Cain.
Honestly, I don't know how I feel about this book. Maybe because I'm not used to this genre? But I will say it's keeping me up late at night reading--which is a good thing for an author. Bad thing for me. (I need 8 hours of sleep to function.)
I think reading a different genre is good for me now. I've been stuck in a comfort zone and I forget sometimes what else is out there in the book market. I'm hoping it'll make me a better writer--even a better reader of romance--and I'll gain a new appreciation for it.
Do you ever need to take a "break" from reading romance?
Jennifer Shirk
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Reader Sorbet
Of course, I get tired of reading romance. However, it takes a longtime since , I read all different types of romance genre. I read the gamut Paranormal, historical, christian, African American, cowboys, navy seals, etc. I am a member of a book club that reads about relevant social issues and other serious issues. I need by down time and all romances are not fluff. I have a wonderful time coining both.
Great question! I read a
Great question! I read a variety of genres within the Romance umbrella, but on occassion I will read non-fiction, or sci-fi/fantasy.
Nancy