This happened to me recently when I was reading Craig Johnson's latest Longmire mystery, Daughter of the Morning Star
It had all the elements I love in a mystery plus so much more. Though it didn't follow the usual mystery pattern, it had a wonderful Native American theme, full of supernatural elements. And Mr. Johnson can write!
I watched all the Longmire TV series, and though I enjoyed it all, it doesn't have the same magic as the books do.
While reading the story I couldn't help but question my own writing. The descriptions in this tale were so wonderful as were all the characterizations. I highly recommend it. What I read made me want to do better.
No matter how old we are we can always learn and use what we've learned in our writing.
My book that is closest in theme to Johnson's latest is Spirit Shapes. And I'm having a .99 cent sale on it from Novermber 15th through the 20th.
Here's the link if you're interested.
Marilyn
