Mental Pictures

Over the years, I have had many people question my reason for keeping my nose stuck in a book. There are so many other hobbies out there, why settle for only one?


The answer is simple—I read because I like the pictures.


Now, I am not talking about the pictures you find in many children's books. No, I'm talking about the ones that I see in my mind as my eyes consume the words on the page--the mental pictures. You see, I was blessed with a very vivid imagination. With a few simple words, wonderful pictures begin to form in my mind. As I read, I can clearly see the distinct features of each character and setting. I watch the story as it unfolds in my mind, better than any movie could be.


Every book I open leaves me forever changed. The stories and their pictures become a part of me, their details eternally imprinted on my imagination. It was a great arrangement, for a while. After consuming thousands of books over the years, I decided I was no longer content with simply chronicling the works of others in my mental pictures; I wanted to create my own. I wanted to become an author.


The first step was the easiest—creating my own mental pictures. I could easily see them, the characters and scenes I needed. I could hear their voices; I knew their minds; and I could feel their joys and pains. I began contemplating the stories brewing in my head and worked on crafting stories so I can share my mental pictures with you.


I am still working on these stories, perfecting them so that they are ready to share with readers like myself who love nothing more than to escape reality and watch the moving pictures in their minds.