As I grew up, my philosophy was that the more great writing I read, the better writer I would become. So I read. That pen name has yet to come in handy. I gave up years ago practicing signing my autograph, and now I just read and ruminate over the sentences, words and ideas in books. This blog is my own private version of a book club. One that I get to actually discuss the books I've read. I don't expect a big readership, this is really for me. A chance to, in a sense, exorcise the thoughts that bubble up as I become immersed in both good and marginal writing. Also a chance for me to write as me...not Anne Lange.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
My personal book club
When I was a little girl I was going to be an author. I mostly practiced signing my autograph, a pen name I had carefully thought out: Anne Lange. I loved the "e" at the end of both the first and last name. Unsurprisingly, like most dreamers, I hadn't gotten much farther than the pseudonym. I figured that was enough and the rest would follow.
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I think you may have to practice up on your autograph - I love reading your insights. So real, it inspires my muddied mind to explore a good read, there really isn't anything quite like it. I think I may start with a easy one, I Capture the Castle. Thanks, I'll let you know how it goes.
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