What’s Your Reading Pleasure?
The one thing all of us have in common is reading. No matter
how busy I am, I try to take some time to read every day. Most of the time, I
can fit about a half hour in. Sometimes I can manage an hour. Sometimes I have
to wait in the doctor’s office or have my hair cut, and then I can really carve
out some reading time. Yes, I am one of those people.
Since I don’t have much time to read, I don’t have a
favorite place to read. I can and will read anywhere. My husband doesn’t read
much and likes to watch sports, so I often read in my bedroom, just because
it’s quiet and I can concentrate. The problem with reading in bed is I usually
fall asleep. I probably get more reading done at my daughter’s after-school
activities. I always bring a book to gymnastics and ballet and find I can keep
up with both the plot and the lesson for the day.
I’m surprised I don’t see more moms reading while waiting
for ballet to get out. Scrolling through one’s phone seems the most popular
option. Maybe they’re reading on their phone? I have all the bookstore apps on
mine and always have a digital book ready to read at a moment’s notice.
I’m often asked in interviews about what I need before I can
start writing. I know some authors will say things like a vanilla scented
candle, soft music, and a cup of exotic tea. If I waited for any certain
element, other than my computer, to be present, I’d never write a word. I’ve
been known to sit in the hallway outside my daughter’s preschool class and
finish up a scene. If I was early for an appointment, I’ve sat in my car,
opened my laptop, and started a new chapter. If we need to trek across town and
my husband is driving, I’ll be typing. I do draw the line at writing and
driving. I also don’t write longhand. I can, but I find the time I have to take
to decipher it and type it up, is a waste. I really won’t get started unless I
have my computer. Fortunately, I have one that’s easy to throw in my bag. It
fits perfectly right beside my book.
What about you? Favorite
place to read or write? What’s the most unusual place we might find you reading
or writing?
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