Three…Two…One… Ink Off

So can we learn from reading? Or writing for that matter?

I think so.

Sure, it’s a vicarious journey to take us someplace we’ve never been. Or to take our minds far away from the everyday stresses of life. I mean, who would ever have to battle a blood-thirsty vampire in real life? Or be forced to decide if they’re going to sign a binding contract that would lead them to a red room of pain?

But, either way, I think sometimes on a deeper level we work through our protagonist’s problems with them. That is what is at the heart of a truly satisfying read. (Even if they are dealing with vamps and floggers.)

So, on that note, I took some time to delve into my debut novel, Inked by an Angel, to see what I learned along the way as I took the journey with my characters.

10. Take an adventure once in a while. You never know where it’ll lead you – maybe even to a tattoo parlor full of hot guys!

9. If a glowing guy with wings tells you something, you might wanna listen.  

8. Accountants do it better. Numbers that is.

7. Never judge a book—or an angel—by his cover. Even a 300 pound biker cupid needs love.

6. Even if a man is a total jerk, if he loves his mama, he’s probably a softy underneath and just may be a diamond worth polishing.

5. Cupid may be a pain in the ass, but he’s only doing his job. It would be a whole lot less painful if you’d just cooperate with the plan.

4. Families are rough, love is rougher. Vindictive exes are like slogging through hell covered in gasoline.

3. Never argue with a man about his art, his music, or his car. Even if you’re right, it’s a futile battle.

2. Tattoos might not make the man, but don’t stick somebody’s name and face on your body without a sign from God Himself that it’s forever.

1. Always stand up for your man, yourself, and what’s right. Even when it breaks your heart.

So what do you think? Did I learn enough?

What have you learned from writing or reading? I’d love to know.