The Dead Zone.

I find it funny how, most books,  later in life when read, are some times the best. It doesn't matter whether or not it is a matter of craft of good story telling, it just is a good book. Well for most anyway. I finished The Dead Zone by Stephen King, this one was a under the radar for me. Something I wasn't expecting all too much going into it. I knew of the tv show on USA a while back, but never watched any of it.

Note: The show isn't one of his associated works. It just happens to take from it a little. Even one episode I think uses the book's story line for its plot.

But say the least, this one is a fine example of King stretching his legs, or fingers, out for a break from his well known craft of stories.

I recommend this book for anyone who needs a break from there normal genres and to try something Under the Radar.

Mystery!

I've been doing some thinking and research. As much as I like to say it, I believe mystery writing will be the genre. I know most writers or authors just let the words take them away. But in my reading if you set out to do a great story with an idea of a situation then the story builds if not writes itself. Some of the best ones really followed this formula. Everyone is different, so I'm not saying one way is better then the other. Just find what works and go with it, let it become natural.

Writing and editing.

I find it funny. One can learn so much about themselves after a break from a routine. For instance: I took a break from my short stories, letting them germinate ever so politely in my notebook. Weeks had gone by about 6-8 or so. Then I opened them back up, as Stephen King said "like unearthing a fossil. "
In my time I've been learning more and more about the craft, to not make it mine, but to enjoy telling a story. Good ones at that. Doing it right, and learning from mistakes.
"Omit needless words." Strunk and White from The Elements of Style.
Man I feel great when I go back and uncover the fossils I've buried.