I really like the written word

I really like the written word because it’s probably the best connection to someone’s exact ideas, experiences, and emotions. That’s why I love reading, and I would like to be able to write as well as the things I read.

My writing honestly was at it’s best around the ages of 15-17 when I was more confident. I just want to get into writing again like how I was at that age where I didn’t judge myself so much about it.

I have read couple of James bond (Ian Flemming) books

This is the espionage book that I've read, it's really interesting. I read "Goldfinger" a long time ago and enjoyed it. The movie followed the book's plot pretty closely, and I think "Goldfinger" was the best of the Bond movies. I see "Casino Royale" out on the paperback racks now. I think that's the last of the Ian Fleming novels to be filmed, not counting the Woody Allen film which was more of a spoof.

Do you like reading this series? and is there any other book you can recommend?

I get several magazines in the mail each month.

I get several magazines in the mail each month. All of which are free!! Not only do I enjoy earning money online but another hobby of mine is freebie finding! There are tons of magazines out there you can get for free, which is just great. Because I otherwise would never be able to afford them each month.

So I'm curious - what magazines do you read each month? What magazine is your favorite?

I read several each month! My all time favorite is ALL YOU. It's a magazine put out by Walmart and it has TONS of coupons in it. It's great! The other magazines I get in the mail are Shape, Fitness, Prevention, Weight Watchers, Body & Soul, Martha Stewart Living, Parents, Woman's Day, hmm I know there are probably more - I just can't think of all of them right now. Seriously at the beginning of each month my mailbox is quite full of magazines! I love it! I have more free time now that I can actually read them all too.

Are magazines a waste of money?

Magazines are for sale in all supermarkets these days. The price of some of them is quite high and everyones interests are there. Ladies magazines are especially popular for teenagers and women. A man might like a magazine about cars. Children probably like magazines about things they have seen on television.

But, if there is a magazine that you really like to read, the best option is to get a subscription to it. It makes it much cheaper. They can do this because the supermarket or book store doesnt have to make their money off of it!

If you do get a subscription, it is nice to split the cost with a friend and then share the magazines. That way you can enjoy them but it costs you even less!

If you have the time, another good option is to look through the magazines at the library. That way it is completely free!

I, personally, have always enjoyed National Geographic. My grandmother always bought us a subscription to the kids version - 'World'. Now I like them both!

Anyone mind helping me a little more?

I'm thinking of submitting a short excerpt from a story I'm working on to Helium, I reread it and edited it a little--but I'm not sure it's at it's best yet! Anyone mind helping me a little more? I appreciate any contsrutcive critism and any comments you might have about it! Thanks!

The two men parked their van against the curb and stepped outside, making small talk as the lone cop approached. Dave didn’t think the guy looked that tough, with his smooth baby face and narrow waist, he didn’t know what Carl was worried about. This guy would be easy.
Ray watched the two men warily as they checked a rear tire. He slowed as he neared them, hand lingering by his baton.
“You guys alright?”
“We’re fine officer,” the skinny one said. “Just making sure we didn’t spring a leak.”
“You sure you don’t want some help?”
“No no, thanks though.”
“Alight,” Ray moved around them, eyeing the big quiet fellow. “Have a good night.”
“Thank you Ra-officer,” Dave glared at Carl.
Ray stopped and turned. The men squared off on the sidewalk. Ray reached for his radio. The large mans quickness took him by surprise as he shoved him against the van’s side, a large hand around his throat. Ray’s feet hung inches off the ground, the grip on his neck tightened. Ray saw the smaller man approaching from the side, a needle in hand.
He snatched the baton from his belt and whipped it against the big man’s stomach. He dropped hard on the sidewalk, his ankle bending under his weight. He screamed as he swung the baton against the back of the man’s knee. The man fell beside him, screaming and cursing.
“Officer needs assistance!” Ray yelled into his radio, “At-“
Dave grabbed under Ray’s chin and pulled him backwards, hitting his head on the ground. He lay dazed on the sidewalk as the skinny man approached with the needle again. He tried sitting up but Dave held his shoulders.
Voices yelled out over the radio, calling for a location on him.
Ray squirmed as Carl knelt beside him, “the less you move around the less you’ll feel this.”
Ray kick up his knee, hitting Carl’s shoulder and flinging him sideways. Carl’s elbow hit Dave’s head; the needle stabbed the big man’s hand as Carl struggled to sit up.
“Delancy!” Ray yelled into his radio.
Dave stood up, “screw this!” He kicked Ray’s head, knocking him out.

Reading is a huge part of writing

Reading is a huge part of writing. If you don't read you miss out on the number one best school for writing. So many times, I've read something and thought "Man, that's a good idea."

But you pose an interesting question. (I know you didn't mean to.) happy Is reading online the same thing as reading a hard copy? On the surface it's all reading, right? The words are there, one you hold in your hands and turn pages, the other you click. Shouldn't be any different. But, I wonder. Reading online is a much different experience from reading a book. For one thing, it's harder on the eyes and body. For another, I wonder if the information overload of websites detracts from the reading experience. I'm not really espousing an opinion.

Where have books gone!!

Most of the leisure time are gifted are spent,with our computers, most of the other mediums of entertainment as well. Where have books gone, the libraries have decreased in number I guess, more and more Cyber cafes are opened and also many other modes of delivering human pleasure have come up rather than new book centers.

People do not have books on their list when it comes to spending time. The books are the ones I believe give any person as much pleasure and imagination that one could probably attain in any other way.There are pdf's but they don't match real hand held books,the wonderful stories,novels,science fiction, are getting dim day by day.

Have you tried Ebooks?

Do you prefer a book in your hands, or have an ebook reader device with a library's worth of books loaded? Do you use MS Reader, or Project Gutenberg?

I like having a book in my hand,but I also like having accessible ways of finding "new" material...Gutenberg is good for Public domain reading, classics and such, with MS reader you can buy more current ebooks. I still have one of the ebookman devices-mine was flawed-battery life wasn't great, and if you changed the batteries, it wiped the books in the memory! I recently discovered booksinmyphone.com,which has an app you can download to a cellphone with Java software. I think it's the ultimate portable ebook!