TheokinsJ
Troubadour
This question has been on my mind for a while now- I am thinking of (Again) scrapping my draft and starting over, although this time I suppose I've come to the conclusion that perhaps I need time out from writing, and to spend some time reading. This may sound odd to some of you, but I have never actually been a great reader- I can't remember the last time I read a book series or a fantasy novel- probably five or so years ago.
I've created a list of books, a rather long list, to read- to teach myself how to write a book, by learning from how others have done it. The list includes who some might call the 'greats'; Tolkien and George RR Martin, JK Rowling and CS Lewis, then some older stuff; David Eddings and Barbara Hambly.
I started reading last week, and I must say I've enjoyed it immensely, I've decided to take a year's break from my novel, to read and to learn and to get ideas. So, suppose the question I'm asking is; what fantasy books/series/authors would you recommend reading? I'm wanting to read anything I can get my hands on; but I was wondering if any of you have any books/series you've liked that you'd recommend? Books you think every aspiring writer should read.
I've created a list of books, a rather long list, to read- to teach myself how to write a book, by learning from how others have done it. The list includes who some might call the 'greats'; Tolkien and George RR Martin, JK Rowling and CS Lewis, then some older stuff; David Eddings and Barbara Hambly.
I started reading last week, and I must say I've enjoyed it immensely, I've decided to take a year's break from my novel, to read and to learn and to get ideas. So, suppose the question I'm asking is; what fantasy books/series/authors would you recommend reading? I'm wanting to read anything I can get my hands on; but I was wondering if any of you have any books/series you've liked that you'd recommend? Books you think every aspiring writer should read.