I realized that I am not reading as much as I should. I have been active in my critique groups, but I have not been reading for pleasure. And, that is where I get most of my inspiation and ideas. W.C. Jameson, in his lecture “The Ten Keys to Becoming a Successful Writer,” said, “Read, read, read.” Daniel J. Kurland wrote, “Reading and writing are complementary processes.” And, of course, Stephen King: “You learn best by reading a lot and writing a lot…”
– Brennan Harvey