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You're so right! I cannot imagine a writer not being a reader, first and foremost!!! I read an average of a book a day - which is probably why my own book is stuck at Chapter 17!! :) There is so much to learn from other authors...such as yourself! I loved both of your books and can only hope to someday measure up!
I meant to say 'both of your first two books"...I have not read your third, yet.
It's kind of like saying I want to be a great pitcher but I never watch baseball games. Writing doesn't seem to get the same respect as baseball does.
I don't think that the author has to read a lot to be a better writer. There are writers who deliberately avoid reading some authors simply because they are afraid to be influenced by them. I always wondered how come Homer was a genius be such a genious. There was not so much to read in those times as we do have now.
reading is wonderful in so many ways and serves so many purposes. my daughter's bf came to the united states as a teenager, from an african country, and spent his first several months here in a public library reading john grisham's novels to learn about the american way of life. he didnt say how he came across grisham. lol
Totally agree. I've learned so much about the world, other lands, spiritual guidance, myself--all because I love to read and it makes me feel close to the author.
your books left me stunned that even in this 21st century. events like in your stories still happen today. i became more aware of how the world works here in the u.s vs. other countries.
Your stories have revealed various faces of human life and emotions
I too read every day of my life, no matter how tired I a when I lay me down to sleep. Reading, for me is better than s.....tuff!
You have rightly put it into words how reading is important for an aspiring writer.
I also read voraciously. Every type of literature: fiction, non-fiction, novels, poetry and short stories.
I love reading! Read 1 or 2 stories each day to preschoolers when I was a teacher. Now my young granddaughters get a stack of about 10 books for me to read to them each time they are with me. I don't go to bed with out reading for at least 1/2 hour.
What about if you secretly hate to write? If you are forced into writing by something greater than yourself?
Or as a teacher either! I've met more than one in my profession. How you can pass on a love of reading, when you don't read, is beyond my comprehension!
Waiting for your new novel. When will it get over sir?
Dear Khalid,
Since having read your first published novel, THE KITERUNNER, I have nothing but the utmost respect for you. I have also read A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS and THE MOUNTAINS ECHOED. I have yet to read your most recent book.
While all of your books are superb, why not go out of your comfort zone? Why not write a book about the children of Afghani refugees that were born in America? To be brutally honest, your books are starting to fit a pattern--someone as talented as yourself can surely break that pattern... I was born and raised in America and, while I have truly enjoyed reading your other books and learning about your culture, I would love to read a book about Afghanis that were born in America. I hope that you will consider such a book. Thank you.
Do you plan on doing any book tours? I have read all of your books and absolutely love them. Sea Prayer is very touching...especially since I have relatives in Syria and Lebanon. I would love to have you sign my Sea Prayer!!
i so so agree to you.. all the words!! I'm an avid reader and an aspiring writer. Would love to get your feedback when my 1st book is out! :)
Just finished reading Kite Runner.. Beyond words..
How did you come up with ideas for The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns? I fall short of words to express how much I loved reading them.
I totally agree. You have a superb story-teller, Khaled.
Ahhhhh… yes. I would usually say ‘addicted’ to reading, tho nobody understands what I mean
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You're so right! I cannot imagine a writer not being a reader, first and foremost!!! I read an average of a book a day - which is probably why my own book is stuck at Chapter 17!! :) There is so much to learn from other authors...such as yourself! I loved both of your books and can only hope to someday measure up!
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I meant to say 'both of your first two books"...I have not read your third, yet.
It's kind of like saying I want to be a great pitcher but I never watch baseball games. Writing doesn't seem to get the same respect as baseball does.
I don't think that the author has to read a lot to be a better writer. There are writers who deliberately avoid reading some authors simply because they are afraid to be influenced by them. I always wondered how come Homer was a genius be such a genious. There was not so much to read in those times as we do have now.
reading is wonderful in so many ways and serves so many purposes. my daughter's bf came to the united states as a teenager, from an african country, and spent his first several months here in a public library reading john grisham's novels to learn about the american way of life. he didnt say how he came across grisham. lol
Totally agree. I've learned so much about the world, other lands, spiritual guidance, myself--all because I love to read and it makes me feel close to the author.
your books left me stunned that even in this 21st century. events like in your stories still happen today. i became more aware of how the world works here in the u.s vs. other countries.
Your stories have revealed various faces of human life and emotions
I too read every day of my life, no matter how tired I a when I lay me down to sleep. Reading, for me is better than s.....tuff!
You have rightly put it into words how reading is important for an aspiring writer.
I also read voraciously. Every type of literature: fiction, non-fiction, novels, poetry and short stories.
I love reading! Read 1 or 2 stories each day to preschoolers when I was a teacher. Now my young granddaughters get a stack of about 10 books for me to read to them each time they are with me. I don't go to bed with out reading for at least 1/2 hour.
What about if you secretly hate to write? If you are forced into writing by something greater than yourself?
Or as a teacher either! I've met more than one in my profession. How you can pass on a love of reading, when you don't read, is beyond my comprehension!
Waiting for your new novel. When will it get over sir?
Dear Khalid, Since having read your first published novel, THE KITERUNNER, I have nothing but the utmost respect for you. I have also read A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS and THE MOUNTAINS ECHOED. I have yet to read your most recent book.
While all of your books are superb, why not go out of your comfort zone? Why not write a book about the children of Afghani refugees that were born in America? To be brutally honest, your books are starting to fit a pattern--someone as talented as yourself can surely break that pattern... I was born and raised in America and, while I have truly enjoyed reading your other books and learning about your culture, I would love to read a book about Afghanis that were born in America. I hope that you will consider such a book. Thank you.
Do you plan on doing any book tours? I have read all of your books and absolutely love them. Sea Prayer is very touching...especially since I have relatives in Syria and Lebanon. I would love to have you sign my Sea Prayer!!
i so so agree to you.. all the words!! I'm an avid reader and an aspiring writer. Would love to get your feedback when my 1st book is out! :)
Just finished reading Kite Runner.. Beyond words..
How did you come up with ideas for The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns? I fall short of words to express how much I loved reading them.
I totally agree. You have a superb story-teller, Khaled.
Ahhhhh… yes. I would usually say ‘addicted’ to reading, tho nobody understands what I mean
