What kind of writer are you?

I've noticed that, as you wade into the grand waters of writing, you set a style for yourself. We all write different and about different topics. There's a reason Barnes and Noble is such a big store. Take into account they couldn't possibly carry every book written and wow. Every one of those authors is different. They have a different style, a different way of representing their ideas.

So, what do I write?  Well, it took me years to realize this, but I write real to life stories with a touch of paranormal. That started in 2009 with my NaNoWriMo win. I have no clue where the paranormal twist came from. I'd never done it before that time, but it keeps popping into my books ever since. Interestingly enough, it only appears in my books. I need lead time to get there. Otherwise, my short stories are all about real to life situations. I find this fascinating.

Why is that fascinating? Well, it's because I pretty much only read fantasy novels. What's interesting is that I can't write them. My husband pointed out that the fantasy authors I prefer all write realistic characters and situations, they just have a way of adding in the fantasy element that makes sense. Sort of like how I add the paranormal into normal situations. So, maybe I do write what I like to read. I never thought of it quite that way before.

I'm also a procrastinator. That's why I don't have anything out there that I can point you towards and say, "I wrote that." The books I've managed to semi-write are all in 3-ring binders on a shelf in the hallway. They're waiting for their rewrites or just to plain flat be finished. I will start to write and then get caught up in something else. Or I will literally scare myself out of writing. I think WAY past the finish point to the publish point and scare myself. I start the, "What if it's popular? What if I'm expected to write more? What if...?" I can tell you now, that's not a productive way to write.

I want to become a writer for real. I mean, write almost every single day because if I don't, my head will explode. I used to be that kind of a writer. Age and responsibilities took over and stole it from me. However, I know it's still there. I just need to go on a hunt and find it again. That will take dedication and lots of coffee. ;-)

Hopefully, in the future, I will be able to say, "I wrote that" and point out a published book.