Inspiration

I’ve just finished Stephen King’s book, On Writing, which a friend of mine gave me.  It was a brilliant read – inspirational, riveting, and funny - a ‘personal masterpiece’.  Stephen interweaves his life experiences into an encouraging guide of the writer’s craft. It’s a story that’s meant to be told:  From humble beginnings to a troubled youth, through difficult times to success despite severe obstacles, and finally to a wisdom earned.

His stories and dark themes terrify me.  Cujo is based on the terror of a rabid monster of a dog.  Misery describes the psychotic tendencies of a fan who ‘hobbles’ her victim with a bone-crushing whack of a sledgehammer.  Yikes!