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Would I Like This Book?

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There are a lot of theories for how to write novels. One says to write what you believe the masses want, even if you have to pander. Another says to write the most high-falutin stuff you can imagine, hoping to attract the art crowd. Another says to look at what is at the top of the bestseller lists and copy it, maybe put your own spin on it, but use the template.

I never believed in any of those theories. My attitude has always been to write the type of book I wanted to read, the type I did, in fact, spend my time reading. This is easier said than Read the rest of this entry »

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