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Anyone know who this is? Anyone? That's ANNE RICE. I'm starting to think she has divine powers.
No, really. I've been reading The Witching Hour as of late and I can't seem to put it down. Perhaps it's my fascination with New Orleans, old families, and voodoo (or witchcraft in this case), but seriously, this book is addicting. I even enjoy the rich architecture aspects of it. Her description of the old homes in New Orleans is flawless.
Actually, the book is sitting beside my computer work station (a heavy two-by-four with one end propped up on my favorite pair of gray jeans and my school's also gray gym shirt all supported by my comfy, over-sized, green, foam chair) as we speak. I keep glancing over at it and wondering if I could ever write something as fantastically engrossing as her. Granted it's over 1000 pages long, but 1000 pages of pure speed. I haven't yet encountered a dull moment and am eagerly awaiting the return of Deirdre, Stella, or Lionel. The past stories fascinate me the most, especially the ones about the house in the Garden District (been there, was beautiful, go there). Again, the book is truely fascinating, and if you're one of those Twilight people, I beg of you to graduate from the first grade material and pick up one of Anne Rice's many books. All will intrigue and haunt you.
Sorry to disappoint, but her vampires don't sparkle. (Thank God.)
Now, since I've condemned Twilight as first grade material, let me explain myself. Yes, this book was a massive success for Meyer and I'm not afraid to admit my envy of her success. It just goes to show you that it is possible to be published.
"I was incredibly (and quite uncharacteristically) lucky with the publishing process."
I believe that. It was the right book at the right time. I do believe that Meyer will improve, but I just take issue with the whole of the series. I'm not going to complain that the characters are winy. I do admire her for creating and engrossing story. However, it is completely motivated by the plot and I feel nothing for the characters. In Rice's work, I'm captivated by the depth of the characters. I believe anyone, including Meyer, has this type of potential and I believe that with years of effort, like Rice, she'll get there. Perhaps then I'll enjoy one of her books.
But she will never be the next JK Rowling. That women also has godly powers.
I'm going back to my own stories. I'm going to practice, practice, edit, and practice more so one day, I'll be as good as any of the aforementioned.
C.H. Morgan
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