The Writer’s Store recently had a huge sale! 75% off books! And of course, I went crazy. How in the world could I deny myself 75% off of books that I’ve been eyeing for a while? Imagine my excitement when the books came in. opening the new box, thumbing through the pages, and letting them find their place in my home.
I believe that writers should read. I believe that writers should constantly be learning and relearning how to write. Therefore, I have a bajillion books, and at least half of those books are about writing.
Ahh, the smell of new books. Fresh. Clean. A new start. A new beginning. The strength and flexibility of a new page. The words, like art, as you fan through the pages. How can you beat that?
My friend once told me a horror story: she was boxing away her writing books. It meant she was giving up, at least for now. But closed boxes are meant to be opened, the mystery of what’s inside too powerful to ignore. And lo and behold, she opened her box again, even if a few years have passed! Opening a box that’s been closed awhile can give one new strength, new power, and newfound creativity!
I have too many books to keep stored on my shelves, unfortunately. But some books just aren’t meant to be boxed!