So of course, I had to read Cress the day it was released.
I have writing deadlines, for crying out loud!
Marissa Meyer created a book that I just couldn't put down. I loved Cress, dang it. Loved her characterization (and now have a new book crush in Captain Thorne). And after reading it, I pulled myself back to my work-in-progress and felt very small.
All of a sudden, my writing sucked. My characters sucked. I've been scowling at my manuscript, wishing it was better. Do you all do that? After you read a good book, do you pummel yourself with self-doubt?
So... nooooo. I don't REALLY hate Marissa Meyer. She's now become one of my favorite authors. My daughter is now speeding though the books (she's finished the first two and is on the third).
My one complaint about Marissa Meyer is now that I have to wait until next year for WINTER to come out. :o)
Reading Cress right now.Yes, these have become some of my favorite books, and yes they make me doubt my own abilities as a writer. lol! But what? There is a 4th book???
ReplyDeleteYes, yes there is. lol.
DeleteI'm saving Cress as a reward for when I've made significant inroads on my rewrites. Of course, since that's a self-imposed deadline, I get to decide what "significant inroads" means, haha
ReplyDeleteYeah, nothing like the little green monster rearing its ugly head... I went through a period early last year when I didn't read for a month while writing. By the end I wanted to pull my hair out! I also have a love/hate relationship with Marissa Meyer - Love her books, Hate the character/plot envy.
ReplyDeleteI love her books. Yes, there are authors that make me think I suck. But then I feel inspired to get writing. Plus everyone has a unique way of telling a story. The world only needs one Marissa Meyer.
ReplyDeleteWelll... if there were two of them, than maybe Winter would come out quicker??? (grin)
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