#IWSG My favourite genres I like to read

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I’ve joined Alex J. Cavanaugh’s The Insecure Writer’s Support Group. The goal of the support group is to share doubts and concerns, and reassure other writers who have struggled by offering assistance and guidance.

The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day where we post our thoughts on doubts and the fears and how we triumphed. There are other bloggers listed who share their writing journey and I encourage you to check them out.

Here’s this month’s question:

Everyone has a favourite genre or genres to write. But what about your reading preferences? Do you read widely or only within the genre(s) you create stories for? What motivates your reading choice?

This question is like asking what is your favourite wine, which is red, and Prosecco, just in case you are wondering. I read across all genres however, I don’t read erotica or much romance. I read the latter when a teenager, no surprises there for any adolescent girl.

Topping my list is historical fiction, followed by thrillers and mysteries, fantasy, sci fi, biographies/autobiographies, historical non-fiction, adventure, humour, dystopian… better stop, it’s a long list. I read a wide range to learn the craft of writing as each genre has particular styles and tropes, I may be able to include in my own WIPs. Mostly, I read for enjoyment, as I do get swept into the story and forget about the mechanics used by the writer.

I tend to peruse the historical fiction/fantasy section of a book store first, and then check out the thrillers and mysteries, and if nothing strikes my fancy, then I broaden my search. These are the two genres I write in and drawn to books of particular authors and will try new ones as well.

What about you? Do you prefer to read a specific genre or are you unfaithful like me, and have a scattergun approach to selecting books?

Twitter @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSG

The co-hosts for the March 3 are: Sarah – The Faux Fountain Pen, Jacqui Murray, Chemist Ken, Victoria Marie Lees, Natalie Aguirre, and JQ Rose

Thank you for your continued support and as always, I look forward to your comments and will respond.

Historical fiction novelist and a secondary teacher, Luciana Cavallaro, burnt out but not done… yet.

All welcome to join my merry band of readers. Click here on this obvious blue link.

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  1. J.Q. Rose

    Laughed at the “scattergun” approach. Yes, I would say I read the same way, however not into fantasy, and I am just beginning to appreciate historical fiction. It is interesting that many authors are commenting on how we become better writers by reading. I agree. Happy IWSG Day!
    JQ Rose

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    • cav12

      I’ve read that too. The more one reads the better you become at writing.
      My scattergun approach to selecting books hasn’t let me down ;D Glad to know I’m in good company!
      Thank you for stopping by.

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    • cav12

      Thank you, Alex 😀
      It certainly is a sign of a good story. I’ve given up on the analysis, unless the story isn’t compelling.

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  5. Annalisa Crawford

    Hi, thanks for visiting my blog! I love a wide range of genres. What I really miss at the moment – being in lockdown in the UK – is browsing in bookshops and stumbling across an interesting title. 6 weeks to go, and counting!

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  6. Erika Beebe

    I’ve never tried Prosecco red wine and will have to try it! Thank you for adding that detail to your post. It sounds like
    Your mind is filled with many wonderful reading possibilities and I bet your writing is equally wonderful. I do read mostly fantasy and my favorite is urban fantasy. I love real world magical possibility books.

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    • cav12

      Thank you very much, Erika 😀 I read a lot of fantasy but have branched out to historical fiction/fantasy. I have a TBR list that will take several years to finish!!

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  7. joylenebutler

    Welcome to IWSG, Luciana. Thank you for visiting my blog. I like your approach to choosing reading material. Much the say as mine, actually. I don’t mind a love story, but for some reason Romance novels make me gag. Go figure. Anyway, hope you enjoy IWSG. There are some super awesome writers here.

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    • cav12

      Thank you very much, Joylene.
      I agree with your take on Romance novels, fine when I was teenager but not now.
      Thank you for stopping by 😀

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  8. G. J. Jolly

    My usual favorite is thrillers. They’re more likely to be page-turners. Yet, I loved Pride and Prejudice and Rich Man Poor Man. And I was enthralled with Watership Down. Maybe it just depends on my mood at the time.

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  9. Olga Godim

    I read mostly speculative fiction and some women’s fiction. And I read romance a lot, but I consider it a subgenre of fantasy. After all, where could you encounter guys you read about in romance in real life or realistic fiction? Only in fantasy.
    I do skip the sex scenes though. After the first ten romances, they all sound the same, so I read romance for the relationship, and the story, and the HEA. I want my fix of happy ending!

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    • cav12

      LOL, that is so true! I’ve yet to meet such a guy, hence the reason why don’t read romance any more.
      Thank you for making me smile 😀

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