Breath of Life: Guest Post: What Makes a Good Book By Michele Richard

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Guest Post: What Makes a Good Book by Michele Richards

Very good question. For me it’s the not knowing. All too often I read a book and know where it’s going long before I get there. I want to be surprised and gasp at a sudden change of direction. Hook me and keep me there. Don’t ever us a formula or template. I don’t read cookie cutter books. If I can guess what’s going to happen I tend to walk away.

Also a must do – give me the flawed, fumbling, and frazzled characters. There is no Mr. Perfect so I don’t want to read about one. I want to see the main characters messing up and fighting to fix it. If I can yell at them or laugh with them then you have me.

One sure fire way to lose me as a reader is grotesque violence against women or men for that matter. I have never been able to read about rape, abuse, cheating, or anything of that nature. It’s not to say I don’t like angst, because I don’t mind most heartbreak, but like all readers, I have my limits on what I can read.
My favorite books to read are from some of the unknown authors. They have a passion they put in their writing. I like stories where you cry or sigh with the characters. Pour your emotions onto a page and I will read it, but if you’re just slapping words onto paper for the sales, I’ll lose interest fast.

Want me for a reader? Then start baring your soul, give your book your heart, and dazzle me.