Summertime meant more time for reading, whether on the beach, on the plane, or in a hotel somewhere. I’ve always enjoyed reading, and I made my living from it as both a teacher and an author. First and foremost, being a reader is important. I always have shelves loaded with books, anything from non-fiction to fiction. When asked who is my favorite author, I am truly stymied as there are several, and my taste varies over the years. As a teacher, I read a lot of young adult books, classic works, poetry, and short fiction. As an author, I read to learn more about the craft, for research, and for fun!

When my son was a young boy, he called our home the house of books. I realized that was not an insult, but a compliment. Books spill all over the rooms. I’ve learned to set reading goals for myself, to incorporate reading time into my days, and to be a bit more organized about home library books. I can say so much about reading, it is fundamental being both fun and mental at the same time. I learned so much!

If you are a parent of a young child, please, please, please read to them! I did it with my son, even before he could walk.  We talked about the books, and I encouraged him to get his own library card. 

Libraries are sacred! Visit them! Support them! Long before the mega bookstores and the on-line sites for books, I got my books from the libraries. Ever vigilant to return the books on time as to avoid getting a fine. The smell of books lingers in my memory as does the feel of the plastic coverings, the leather bound books, and the crisp, printed pages.

Summertime is here! Enjoy a cool glass of lemonade, iced tea, your favorite beverage, and a book!

You Can also find my books at the Smashwords July Booksale