By Susan
Reichert, Editor-in-Chief, Southern Writers Magazine
One of
the great joys of winter to me, besides the holidays, is carving out some extra
time for me. I’m a lover of hot chocolate. I love to read. I believe these two
were made for each other.
That
extra time I’ve carved out I spend curled up in my favorite chair, with a light
blanket, a book and a cup of hot chocolate. Now I am ready for the author to
transport me into whatever world they’ve chosen to send me. This time for me is
comforting, enjoyable and relaxing.
When I do
come up for air, I can see the leaves leaving the branches like delicate
fairies. And I think about what I’ve just read, where the author got the idea
for this book, what did they want me to take away from it.
An author
has such a wonderful ability to move a reader in emotions. They can make us
sad, they can make us cry and above all, they can make us laugh. Whether they
know it or not, at least for a time, they become an intricate part of our
lives.
I decided
this year; I would make an extra effort to thank authors for the enjoyment
their books have given me through the years. I’m one of those readers who don’t
give her books away. I like to go back after a few years and read them again.
So, thank
you authors, for being true to your calling, spending your time creating and
writing your books. Please don’t stop. I enjoy reading your books––I love the
time I’ve given to me to enter your worlds.
