Which writer is right when it comes to putting pen to paper?
LITERARY genius Christopher Hitchens said that everyone has a book in them, but in most cases that’s where it should stay. Judging from the growing army of successful new and established authors, however, he doesn’t seem to have put anyone off.
Despite the onslaught of modern technology with games, addictive TV shows and the joy (or curse) of the internet, we can’t get enough of good old fashioned story-telling. Like vinyl records, books and literary festivals have enjoyed a huge resurgence in recent years.
I’m sad for people who don’t read as I feel they’re missing out on one of life’s biggest joys. Every night before sleep, I escape from reality into the wild moors of West Yorkshire to witness the destructive behaviour of Heathcliff and Cathy or, if I’m feeling mischievous, grab Jilly Cooper’s latest novel Mount! and head to Rutminster for a naughty half hour with Rupert Campbell-Black.
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