What do I write? I realize I've talked about a lot the last few days except my actual writing. You know how I got started. You know how I researched writing. Now, you know my view on to be agented or not to be agented. I write what I like to read. Contemporary romance and women's fiction are what I read the most. My favorite authors are Susan Elizabeth Phillips and Nora Roberts. I'll read anything they write and anything by similar authors. Currently, I'm reading Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. I love how she wrote it, switching back and forth between the two points of view. But, for the most part, I stick with light-hearted fair with a happy ending.
In my own writing, I gravitate toward ensemble pieces. Many times, I'll start a manuscript with one heroine in mind but soon find myself interested in what the sister's story is or the best friend. I don't have a sister, but for some reason, I enjoy writing about the dynamic of sisters. I think that's why I like the above authors so much. There's typically a cast of characters surrounding the heroine and hero of the story. The side characters provide humor and camaraderie to the sometimes heavy story of the main characters. Nobody does it better than Susan and Nora;-)
I've read fantasy and I like it, but I don't think it's my thing as far as my own writing goes. Same with historical or YA. I feel most at ease with adult characters falling in love, often times in Louisville or some nearby town, surrounded by eclectic side characters. That's what I write.
Write what you like and what you know.
No comments:
Post a Comment