The following five writers have always made me feel less-than as a writer. I am in awe of the ideas, stories and flowing sentences contained within their books. These are the writers that make me bubble up jealousy and writerly discontent, yet force me to put their books down and write down my own thoughts, stories and attempts at...
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Before I begin, I need to note a special caveat. Numbers 11-14 would not normally be part of any collection of inspirational books under usual criteria, even though each book could have been a top five selection for me. However, had I placed them higher, I would have cheated the reader with what might be considered an unsatisfying...
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My first two books on my eReader are Lit by Mary Karr and Braindead Megaphone by George Saunders — two of my favorite writers. George Saunders is one of America’s best and landed on my list at #25. Will Mary Karr be on this list? Time will tell. Still both writers are inspiring by their talent at storytelling and ability to...
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In the last few days, I read Flight by Sherman Alexie and Monster: The Autobiography of an L.A. Gang Member by Sanyika Shakur, aka Monster Kody Scott. One is fiction. One is memoir. Both books offer brutal and violent moments by self-reflective main characters that made me dislike and admire them at the same time. Together they made...
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It has been an extraordinary week of reading, writing and the contemplation of books. I have been reading several books this week including two on this list. While completely unbook-related, I cannot help but say, “Looky here at my probable new Travel. Write. Live. . There are still some tweaks coming over the next few days,...
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This week, I have been putting my money where my mouth is by reading more in order to find inspiration – the book I have been reading is in my top ten, but not sure where it places exactly. I am keeping this book under my hat until I reach this section of the list. With several pending articles, I am happy to report I have had a...
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