what am I reading?

A common question I am asked is - What are you reading now?

Anyone who knows me, knows I constantly have a book on-the-go, sometimes two.  I have always loved to read and learnt at a very young age.  I was reading Enid Blyton chapter books by the time I was 5 and the passion has only grown with age.

My best friend is a fellow bookworm and so we often rotate, and always try to read the book version of an adaptation before we go see it.  We tend to have similar tastes so it works well, and it's always great to have a chat about our interpretation, likes and dislikes.

I have decided to share this with all of you, too.  Kind of like a book club.  As a writer it is so important to read.  As a screenwriter it is just as important to watch movies.  These are a vital part of how you learn.  The more you read or watch the more the structure and craft seeps into your subconscious and the better your own writing will become.

So, back to the question.  What am I reading at the moment?

J.K.Rowling of course!  With the new Harry Potter movie about to explode onto the screen any day (two to be precise) I decided to re-read The Deathly Hallows before I take the kids to see it, just so it's fresh in my mind.  I haven't been disappointed with an adaptation yet, but they are definitely not the books.  There are lots of little side stories they have left out completely, which I actually really like. 

Next week I have decided to start the book club, I will announce the new book and it's up to you if you read it or not, but I'll write a review once I'm done and open it for discussion. 

Happy reading ;)
Emma