We're living in a scary time. Every day, when we turn on the TV or the radio or go online, we're told there's something else to be concerned about - as if the current pandemic isn't enough. To me, the scariest part is all the misinformation out there, which makes it difficult to know what to believe.
If we aren't careful, we can become negative and depressed because what we "take in" - whether we want it to or not - will affect us. But we have choices. Instead of worrying about what's next and letting reality overwhelm us, we can turn to fiction where the characters will have their own problems, which will take our minds off of ours.
Escape to the fictional town of Storyville, Ohio and immerse yourself in Kate's world.
Small towns are known for being good places to live and to raise a family. But there are secrets behind all closed doors (Secrets in Storyville) and crime in all places (Murder at Maple Ridge) and Storyville is no exception. After a string of burglaries (Out of the Woods), Kate's mother says, “First the home invasions and now this. I’m afraid to ask what’s next.”
Short post, but a very good one. There's more misinformation than we know what to do with, but you're right. A good mystery can take us away from it all for a while. I just read Out of the Woods and, yes, it took me away. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm glad it took you away from reality for awhile. (Kind of like Calgon. LOL)
DeleteReading fiction is a great escape from the grim news we're bombarded with each day.
DeleteYes. It absolutely is! In addition to the "world's" problems, we all have personal issues to deal with. Without reading (and writing), I don't know what I'd do.
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ReplyDeleteJust to let you know I appreciated your comments on my current blog. You wrote an excellent discussion of why readers should write reviews previously. I didn't forget.
Thanks, Jacquie. I always enjoy your posts. I wish there were a way to get your message about the importance of reviews out to all readers.
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