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Melodie Ramone Author of After Forever Ends
An Author’s Journey through Reading
Melodie Ramone
Author's Website: www.melodieramone.com
1. When did you start reading?
I actually started reading before I was five. I don’t know what age, but there was a book called “It Could Be Worse” that was my favorite. It was read to me so many times that I memorized it and then pretended to read it. I remember being very surprised when I saw the words in other books and knew what they were. I remember showing off a lot. I was pretty sure I was super cool right about then. J
2. What was the first book you remember reading?
I have no idea why I remember this, but it was in second grade and it was my first “big book”. It had a red cover with a bunch of kids on it and it was called “More Friends and Neighbors”. It was exactly 100 pages and was a collection of short stories and faerie tales.
3. What attracted you to or got you started reading?
I’ve always had a thing for words. When I first learned about letters and how they work…I don’t know. It excited me. Reading for me has always been the same thing as deciphering a secret message. Somebody has something to tell me and I’m insatiably curious, so I devour books. I get very excited about them.
4. What was the first book that had a real 'wow' factor for you?
Oh, gosh, I don’t know. I’m trying to think back that far. I remember reading all of Judy Blume’s books when I was in elementary school, but I don’t know if they were exactly a “wow”, even though I loved them to bits. But I do remember in fifth grade, I read Little Women and I sobbed when Beth died. I think that was the first time I realized that a book can break your heart. And can heal you, too, all in the same story.
5. What genres have you read? Was there any progression to the genres you've read over the years? Did you start in one genre and then discover others the older you got? i.e. scifi and then romance, then paranormal, then espionage....
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Melodie Ramone
Author's Website: www.melodieramone.com
1. When did you start reading?
I actually started reading before I was five. I don’t know what age, but there was a book called “It Could Be Worse” that was my favorite. It was read to me so many times that I memorized it and then pretended to read it. I remember being very surprised when I saw the words in other books and knew what they were. I remember showing off a lot. I was pretty sure I was super cool right about then. J
2. What was the first book you remember reading?
I have no idea why I remember this, but it was in second grade and it was my first “big book”. It had a red cover with a bunch of kids on it and it was called “More Friends and Neighbors”. It was exactly 100 pages and was a collection of short stories and faerie tales.
3. What attracted you to or got you started reading?
I’ve always had a thing for words. When I first learned about letters and how they work…I don’t know. It excited me. Reading for me has always been the same thing as deciphering a secret message. Somebody has something to tell me and I’m insatiably curious, so I devour books. I get very excited about them.
4. What was the first book that had a real 'wow' factor for you?
Oh, gosh, I don’t know. I’m trying to think back that far. I remember reading all of Judy Blume’s books when I was in elementary school, but I don’t know if they were exactly a “wow”, even though I loved them to bits. But I do remember in fifth grade, I read Little Women and I sobbed when Beth died. I think that was the first time I realized that a book can break your heart. And can heal you, too, all in the same story.
5. What genres have you read? Was there any progression to the genres you've read over the years? Did you start in one genre and then discover others the older you got? i.e. scifi and then romance, then paranormal, then espionage....
To read more click here: http://wp.me/p2ydBl-l3
