Ever stroll up to the ooey-gooey donut counter, lean in real close, glance ever so slightly to the left and to the right? Wipe the drool from the corners of your mouth so it doesn’t puddle at your feet. All in the name of scoring the one pastry with the most generous donation of rainbow sprinkles, chocolate frosting so rich it looks like it was spread by the angels above or sugar-coated donuts so plump with filling you could use them for pillows. Then you straighten up to meet the eyes of the lucky clerk who most assuredly goes home every night smelling of chocolate, vanilla and decadent cream or fruit filling and for one brief moment you wish you were them. Then the man in the suit behind you pokes you to hurry the decision process along.
But you can’t choose because you can only have one.
Well, that’s how I feel about choosing a favorite author. These days there are so many choices. Reading compliments my moods. There are times when a girl just wants to be swept off her feet with a good old fashioned love story. For that I turn to LaVyrle Spencer. If I’m craving a quick laugh and even quicker read I turn to Janet Evanovich. For family dramas with that emotional punch, no one beats Kristin Hannah. If you like the kind of book that tugs at your heartstrings, drains your tear-ducts dry and leaves you spent, well, no one beats Jodi Piccoult. Need a fix with a mix of humor, family and love then Susan Elizabeth Phillips or Jenny Crusie are your suppliers.
I could go on forever about the writers I like, but choose a favorite? I don’t think so. It would be easier to choose a jelly donut and we all know how well that goes.
Hugs,
Reese
7 comments:
Some of your favorites are my favorites, so I get to say, "Excellent choices, Reese!"
Now if I could just find the time to read them. :(
Thanks, Rox. You are talking about the authors, right? wink wink
Reese, you might have trouble picking a donut and a favorite author, but you cinnamon rolls are to die for, and so are your story telling skills.
Thanks, Pat. Glad you liked them! Who is your favorite author?
LaVyrle Spencer is one. Elizabeth Peters is another. I like so many it's hard to pick.
I must agree with Pat. You have amazing writing skills. And the cinnamon rolls are killer. And I am so glad you got me hooked on books! Love ya mommy!
Thanks, Jessie! Passing on my love of books and my desire to bake love into every bite will be one of my greatest legacies. I'm proud you've chosen to carry on the tradition.
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