I'm going to do something slightly different with this blog and ask you, the reader, to respond to a question.

Some could say that there is a debate among readers of both fiction and non fiction. Typically, fiction readers go for the fantasy--something which helps them escape the woes of their daily lives. This also gives the chance to live vicariously for a character, or possibly even two or more characters.

Some readers of non fiction prefer to get the nitty gritty concerning real stories, but this could also serve as a type of "fantasy" for these readers since they become the subject of the book. It is not their reality; the reality belongs to the subject(s) of the book.

Having said all that, it is now time to explore a slightly different area. As I have stated above, many fiction authors focus on fantasy. First of all, because the books are fiction, and second of all it's because that (presumably) what their main demographics want to read.

As a writer, I am always interested in knowing what my readers like. I want to provide them with something which will entertain and possibly even educate. Now, here comes the question: Would you rather read books which cater to fantasy, such as the story of an aspiring writer who gets his or her big break, or would you rather read a book about a writer who doesn't make it?

Before you get angry and start telling me that I'm dense, please consider the question. Very often, books and movies get criticized for being too unrealistic. I should know because I've often said so myself. Even my newest novel, Springtime in London, might fall under that category.

But, there are some others who don't want fantasy. They want reality and involved research in their fiction. I know, I said fiction, but some readers like their their made-up stories as real as possible. I, myself, do not fall under that category, but it takes many different kinds.

So, here it is that I leave you until my next post. Thank you all for your devoted readership and helping me solve another debate.