You know what, as a writer, I am appalling at reading books for pleasure.

I don't have a tremendous amount of free time, as when I'm not writing or taking care of the myriad of tasks that come with being a full time independent author, I have a wonderful three year old I spend as much time with as possible.

She is my world, and spending my time off with her and my amazing wife is my favourite thing in the world.

But I also love reading.

I miss reading.

Recently, I restarted The Passage trilogy by Justin Cronin, which is my favourite series of books and I completely forgot how much I enjoy reading. The feelings it elicits, and the emotions it brings to the boil. I've laughed, gasped and cried and I'm not even at the end of the first book.

It's fantastic to feel that once again, and if at any point in time, any of my books have done that for a reader, then I consider myself incredibly privileged to have done so.