Writing wednesdays: My work-in-progress Tbr

A few weeks ago I was chatting with a fellow writer, comparing TBR (to be read) lists and I mentioned the box of books that had just arrived that day. When the conversation shifted to our current projects, my friend was flabbergasted that all of the new books were, in some way, connected to my new story idea. She doesn't read anything that's even remotely similar to what she's working on.

I, on the other hand, have always searched out similar women's fiction titles. Seeing how other writers treat certain topics triggers ideas on new directions to take with my story. Beautiful storytelling inspires me to dig deeper. Creativity motivates me to push harder. The way my brain works and my writing style will never be like someone else's, so "copying" is never a concern for me. I'm not reading those books to compare theirs to mine, I'm reading to launch my own ideas, to find that little nugget of beauty that will send me on an exciting detour. 

With that in mind, here's part of my WIP TBR. And no, I won't be giving any spoilers. Not yet at least. For now, this story is still like a new relationship, one I want to nurture and enjoy before introducing it to friends and family. :-) 

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