What I Read/Watched is my Friday series detailing a writing lesson I learned from something I watched or read. It is not my intention to divulge spoilers, but sometimes it might be necessary to explain the lesson.

It should surprise no one that what I’m reading this week is a book by Sherrilyn Kenyon. I only recommend her to everyone who enjoys paranormal fiction.

There’s something about picking up a book by a favorite author. It’s like sitting down with an old friend in front of a roaring campfire for hot chocolate and smores. Cozy. Heartwarming.

Sometimes, when an author writes something in a genre you, the reader, aren’t used to, it can shake up that relationship. I haven’t read too many of Kenyon’s books outside the paranormal real for that reason, but picked this one up off the end cap at the bookstore because I was in need of familiar pleasure  this week.

What I’ve learned from reading this, is that there isn’t anything wrong with “shaking things up.” Talent is talent and it can cross genres and still give you the comfort you seek.

Even when old friends make a change, they’re still a treasure … and wonderful company.