I've heard about this one. It's been one that I've meant to read and then kept forgetting about. Another to add to my backlog of books that I want to read....
What sort of books do you write? I can relate to the tediousness of rereading and editing. I do the same for recordings, by the end of the process my head is spinning and everything sounds weird!
You two writers are going to end up with a mini novel here in itself....
A little bit of action, a little bit of adventure, a little bit of sci-fi, a little bit of fantasy to carry a lot of romance... I (almost strictly) write at the novella length - 20-40k words or 50-100 pages. It's meant to be short and sweet, perfect for a bedtime read, especially for the single dreamer that I was for many years. I love to develop relationships between people with lots of characterization and 'painting with words...'
As I said in my other comment, George Lucas is a huge inspiration for me. My A'mara are very Jedi-like, but they've developed into their own group without a doubt.
It does sound very interesting, do you earn a living from books? How did you fall into becoming a writer?
hahaha - I wish I was making a living at it. Maybe one day... but I'm terrible at marketing, so even if I'm good enough, I will need someone else to help me take that next step.
Yes, we were a bit chatterboxy, haha! :D It's always wonderful to meet new people going through the same thing as you, another person to help support in the Wild Ocean Depths of Steemit.
The Secret Life of Lazslo, Count Dracula is definitely a must-read. Though, reading through the GoodReads reviews, lots of people didn't share my opinion. But I find that happens with most things I read. I have a HUGE love for flowing, poetic, superfluous prose, each word a delight. If you like lots of words that enable you to become one with the character you're reading, you should fall into it! If you prefer a concise, to the point, get-on-with-it approach... it may not be for you.
It happens with the written word too! Write the same word enough times and it doesn't look real anymore. You start to second guess if it's even spelt correctly or if it means what you think it means. Then you remove it. And the next time you go through the paragraph, "Hey, where did that word go?" and you put it back in, haha! Frustrating. ~ I'm trying my hand at fantasy. :) Not high fantasy of elves and goblins and dragons, but a basic magic versus those without the gift, the politics behind it all, and inevitable dissent.(I'm rambling again. Another page added to this novel in your comment section, haha!)
Hmmm, that fantasy hook seems like a good one. The might and magic, questing and save the world has been done to death. The political and social effects of having a 'superior' class sounds much more intriguing!