Strange is a negative word - usually. I prefer it's alternate or secondary definition - - - unique.
A dozen years ago when we bought the Casa Du Remodel Forever (or home as we like to call it) our realtor mentioned several times that we were strange enough to buy the house.
I didn't take that as an insult.
She explained that we were the round peg that fit into the unique round hole that the house offered. Most of the other interested parties had been square pegs. But we had the interest in the house, the ability to see it's potential and the know-how to pull it off. (I'm pretty sure she thought we'd be finished by now. I guess her strange-o-meter was a bit off.)
I have to admit that I love authors who hang out on the strange side of the pool, too. Not strange as in creepy, but strange as in they look at things differently than your average Joe.
I have an interview to share with you in a couple of weeks that fits this profile. I have yet to read the author's book. It's popular enough that they are having trouble getting copies to the reviewers, and I didn't get to his first book.
When I interview I always throw in something that prompts the author to give me a taste of his/her style/voice. This guy did not disappoint. Based on the four or five sentences he tossed out to me, I know I'm going to love his book.
I currently have another book that is next on my stack of books to read. I already cracked the cover and read the first sentence. Wow. I can't wait to dive in.
I love to read meaty writing.
If you haven't read any Christian fiction for a few years, you really need to give it another shot. There are some stellar authors out there.
2 comments:
Seeing you hanging out with those Penwrights gals at the ACFW conference only confirmed your love for strange people. Alas, the only way I can insult you now is to call you "normal." Looking forward to your interview, Kelly.
Does he, like, think he wasn't one of the strange people?
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