Each of us is drawn to a book by something unique to us that sparks a flame. It is this spark that authors the world over strive to discover but it is an elusive thing as it differs from person to person. I enjoy beautiful prose that transports me into another world, engaging all of my senses to the point where I feel as though I am a character in the novel. But at the same time, I like a lot of action, adventure, and a healthy dose of romance doesn’t hurt either. What can I say, as a reader I am not easy to please. Chances are what draws you to a novel is different.
Let’s make it fun with a pole. What makes you pick up a book?
Should authors cater to what readers want? I’m curious as to what you the readers think on that, but that’s a pole I’ll save for another time. In my humble opinion, the answer is both yes and no. Authors want to sell books and readers want to buy them, it’s a symbiotic relationship. But for it to benefit both parties, one must be aware of the other and attract them in some way. If you’re a writer who doesn’t care about selling books then of course this doesn’t apply to you. But most of us who write~though certainly not all~would like to eventually sell our work. We authors are constantly told, write what is in your hearts and I couldn’t agree more. The very best novels come from a writer’s heart and soul. But we must also remember that what is in readers’ hearts is important as well.
~Heather McCorkle
Author of The Secret Of Spruce Knoll, Born Of Fire, Channeler's Choice, To Ride A Puca, and coming in October of 2012 Rise of a Rector. A short story of Heather's is also available in the free In His Eyes eBook anthology and will be available in the Winter Wonders anthology releasing in December of 2012.
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