Tell Me: What Kind of Stories Do You Escape Into?

Books are little doorways, aren’t they? Each one opens into a different world—sometimes sweet and hopeful, sometimes dark and mysterious, and sometimes downright terrifying.

As a writer, I’m endlessly fascinated by the kinds of stories readers choose when they need an escape. Some people reach for a cozy romance when life feels heavy, others dive into gothic fantasy to be swept away, and still others love the thrill of a spine-chilling horror.

Here’s my question for you:

What kind of story do you reach for when you need to escape?

• Sweet love stories that leave you smiling?

• Gothic fantasies filled with magic and shadows?

• Horror tales that give you goosebumps (in the best way)?

Or maybe it depends on your mood.

 

I’d love to hear your thoughts. Your comments help me understand what you love most as readers—and that inspires the stories I write next.

Because at the end of the day, books aren’t just written for shelves. They’re written for you.