Why have I not read this book, Netherland by Joseph O'Neill, already? Oh my word, it's SO good!! I started it a few days ago and though I'm only 1/4 of the way through it, it's fantastic. O'Neill is an exquisite writer. I found myself reading it the other night, absolutely riveted, and realized I was reading about a game of cricket. I know nothing about cricket nor can I even fathom how it could be interesting, but O'Neill managed to have me enthralled.
Which is interesting because I just finished Esme Lennox and it had a fascinating topic but I still didn't care for the book.... here I am reading O'Neill write about something in Netherland that is seemingly mundane but I can't put it down! It just goes to show how important the art of storytelling is. If you think about all the great writers and authors of the past and of today (and any books you've truly enjoyed) the one thing all those books and writers have in common is a command of the art of telling a story.
So I say if you're a great story teller, write a book. If you have a great voice, write. It doesn't matter who you are or where you come from or what your book is about. Debuts are out there; books are getting published, why can't it be yours? Just send me an advanced reader's copy!! ;)
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That is an inspirational pep talk! I wonder what the percentage of the bloggers out there have dreamed of writing a novel? 75%? More? I know it has crossed my mind, but honestly, it took me a huge leap of faith just to start a blog! Ha!
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