As dangerously low temperatures grip the Midwest (and people stay snugly inside), I've been reading. I'm happy to report I've already made some good progress this year.*
So far this year, I've read THE CRUEL PRINCE by Holly Black and CROOKED KINGDOM by Leigh Bardugo. I plan to read the Grisha trilogy this year as well (in anticipation/preparation of the Netflix adaptation of Bardugo's Grishaverse), but that may be a bit down the line. Currently, I'm reading THIS SAVAGE SONG by Victoria Schwab. It's highly focused on music, of which its descriptions are lush and vivid (it reminds me of Lana Del Rey, to be honest). Between THE CRUEL PRINCE, CROOKED KINGDOM, and THIS SAVAGE SONG, the differences are striking--different plots, of course, but different writing styles and worlds--and reading them in relatively quick succession has been really enjoyable. Usually, I tend to read books simultaneously (we're talking three or four), but somehow, over the last few weeks, I've gotten into the habit of simply reading one at a time, albeit quickly. Hopefully, I can keep this pace up for the rest of the year. As I continue to pursue literary representation and eventual publication, next to writing a new book, I think we can all agree that reading, itself, is a great way to pass the time. Anyway, they say a big chunk of the publishing industry is waiting/having no news for months, then tons of news in the same week. In other (interesting? pointless?) news, I've been practicing different author signatures over the years, to see what fits, what I like, etc. Who knows when I'll be published, but I think I've finally landed on an author signature I'm happy with. Fingers crossed I can use it one day. Progress! So, that's it for now. If you're in the U.S. (especially the Midwest) stay safe and warm, and happy reading! *This is the first year I'm documenting what I've read; at the end of the year I hope to see how many books I've read. I've always wondered, so this time I'll finally be able to see!
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