Evil Genius

I put a lot of stock in what my kids think of my writing. The Tall One read my second book. I got commentary along the way, things like, "I can't believe it was [that character]!", "Mama!" and "You're just an evil little genius, aren't you?"

That last one is my favorite.

Truth is not only stranger than fiction, it is more interesting.
-- William Randolph Hearst (1863-1951) American journalist and publisher

Hearst also said, "Don't be afraid to make a mistake, your readers might like it."

I've been making a few mistakes lately. Turns out my readers didn't like it too much - that is, the kids. I tried my hand at a short story. The Tall One missed the point. The Boy said it was okay, it just didn't "WWOWW" him enough.

Sigh.

J.T. pops in to remind me of something I need to take into consideration - THEY'RE KIDS, she says. Yeah, they are, but they're smart kids who read a lot, and I do value their opinion. Okay, so maybe I won't let them read the stuff any more until it's published. Then they can start calling me "Evil Genius" again. Bwahaha.

Do you read ZITS? Jeremy is trying to convince his parents to start blogging. This has been going on (off and on) for about two weeks now, and it's just too funny.

It's going to be an incredibly busy weekend at our house. As weekends usually are. I will, however, try to find some time to write something - be it blog post or novel chapter. Time is a precious thing. Time spent with friends and family even more so. I'm going to take advantage.

Be sure to tune in Monday for my interview with writer Sandra Ruttan. She has an incredible story.

Read a book. Spend time with family and friends. Both are good for you.

=) JB