Apologies for allowing so many weeks to pass between posts. I have been furiously trying to complete the first draft of my novel that, according to my book resolutions, is woefully behind. I've also been reading some fantastic books.
Which brings me to a question that I've been asking myself quite a bit lately.
As a writer, I've often wondered if one should forgo reading as they are working on a novel, especially when writing a first draft.
Now I love reading, I always have, but I worry that as I'm reading a particular author or genre of books, if it will influence my own writing. And for the record, I think influencing and inspiring are two very different things.
I know this is a very short entry - but what do you think? Any thoughts?
