Lane Hayes's Blog, page 8
August 31, 2013
Reading Escape
Someone once said to me "you read so much, it must be like as escape for you". I remember thinking I wasn't sure if the comment meant I was lacking somehow in my ability to cope with real life or if it was a simple observation. Either way, I suppose both explanations are true. I read for pleasure. If the book also takes me to another world for a short time, I consider it a bonus (and the mark of a good story). Why apologize? I believe those small hours of "escape" can put my "real life" in perspective and I'm grateful to the authors who do it so well that I want to spend a lazy Saturday afternoon in a world of their creation rather than deal with people or situations I'd rather not...if only for a short time.
My love is romance and I'm done feeling as though it's a guilty pleasure. It is simply my pleasure. So whatever yours may be....enjoy your Labor Day weekend. I'll have my fingers on a keyboard or my nose in a book... bliss!
My love is romance and I'm done feeling as though it's a guilty pleasure. It is simply my pleasure. So whatever yours may be....enjoy your Labor Day weekend. I'll have my fingers on a keyboard or my nose in a book... bliss!
August 17, 2013
Welcome & Sorry for the Delay!
Not that it's a great excuse, but "Better Than Good" is my first published novel and I'm still working out the kinks of how, what and where I need to be as an author, which is why I'm late to the Goodreads party.
Matt and Aaron had been in my head telling me their story for awhile before I actually put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard). As their story unfolded it became clear that there was also a cool message here. And it was fairly simple. Be yourself. Don't let stereotypes define who you are.
Thank you to everyone who has read "BTG" and for the amazing feedback, most of which has been really wonderful. Book 2 is coming soon! It will out by early 2014 for those who have asked about what's next. I actually have a lot more of Matt & Aaron, but I'm not sure when or if I'll release it. Hmm.
Thank you for reading!
Matt and Aaron had been in my head telling me their story for awhile before I actually put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard). As their story unfolded it became clear that there was also a cool message here. And it was fairly simple. Be yourself. Don't let stereotypes define who you are.
Thank you to everyone who has read "BTG" and for the amazing feedback, most of which has been really wonderful. Book 2 is coming soon! It will out by early 2014 for those who have asked about what's next. I actually have a lot more of Matt & Aaron, but I'm not sure when or if I'll release it. Hmm.
Thank you for reading!
