MIA

I know I've been missing in action lately, but I've got a new addiction. I've been reading like crazy, devouring book after book. I've got to pull back... at least until next weekend :-). As soon as I finish one book, I'm already in search of another one to pounce on. It's a good thing, reading I mean, but it's also extremely addictive for me.  After I finish my work for the day, all I can think about is my next reading dose.  In a way, I've been preparing myself for what I want to do next, which is write.  One day, I would love to see my name on the NY TImes or USA Today bestseller list.  Wouldn't that be something?  I wonder though, if I have anything to say?

I'm pretty sure most of you are not at all interested in what I'm reading...Paranormal Romance..., but it's what I like.  I have a preference for the Vampire Romance.  I've always looked at practically any Vampire TV series or movie I could, but reading the different takes on Vamps has hooked me.  Mentally, I've already started forming the outline of what I want my "otherworld" to be like.  I visit the websites of the authors I've read, and looked at their advice on writing.  Almost all of them recommend reading as much as possible, and that's what I'm doing.

How did all of this begin?  Well, back in October 2008, I started reading a little series by Stephenie Meyers... Twilight.  I was also hooked, along with Jazz, on the HBO Original Series... TRUBLOOD based on the Sookie Stackhouse Novels by Charlaine Harris, and that was all it took. After stumbling upon the social network for readers and writers, GoodReads.com, I've been adding "Read" books to my shelf at a steady pace. Check out my books on Goodreads.

So now you know why I haven't been posting much lately.  Between work and reading, my time is on lockdown... it's been a fantastic ride and a great escape from the ho-hum of an economic downturn and desparation.  If you need an escape, pickup a book (visit your local library or bookstore), read an e-book (eBooks.com) or listen to an audio book or short story.  Have fun... escape!