I love to read, as I'm sure a lot of you do.  I try my best to be objective in my critique of other writers, and focus on flow, continuity, style, and grammar, more than subject matter. I love, love great character development but it's got to make sense or it can ruin the whole book for me.  I enjoy a very large range of genres and styles, but am undeniably a sucker for any kind of romance.  I can't stand it when others review a book based on subject matter alone.  If you don't enjoy a book just because the genre is not to your taste or the subject matter offends you then it is very poor manners to leave a scathing review.  I'm not entirely sure why people do this, just don't read the book, and we can all be happy.   Personally I will ignore such reviews of my own work, but I welcome genuine, honest critiques.

I am always writing a story in my head. I mostly like to write about happy things, and actually I prefer to read about happy things.  Unfortunately my better pieces so far have always been born out of sadness.   In fact I am compelled to write when I feel lost in those darker emotions. I write down whatever flows from my soul as it leaks through the rips in my heart.  I become obsessed with it until I get it all out in a determination to purge myself of the pain.  But still I press on to write something that will joyously grip your soul, make you laugh out loud, and leave a smile deep in your heart.  

Know that I am giving you a little piece of my heart when I share my stories and writings. I think most writers probably feel this way, all I ask is for you to please be patient and know that I am still learning.  Grammar and I are not the best of friends, but I try very hard to quadruple check my work.  Mistakes occasionally slip through, so if you catch one, leave a note and I will fix it. Hopefully I can bring a little sunshine to your life and you will enjoy my writings.

Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu,

Hikari