The books that most fueled my love of writing when I was young were the “Emily” books by L. M. Montgomery. I know when most people hear her name, they think of the Anne of Green Gables series, which are some of my most favorite books ever. =} But Emily is the writer and her passion for it spoke to me when I was just starting to express myself through writing. I think Emily is the character who used to write letters to herself in the future, a habit I picked up and maintained until I got married and my life went insane! I hope to pick it up again soon.
My other cherished writing book is a battered copy of Life’s Companion: Journal Writing as a Spiritual Quest. It’s by Christina Baldwin, but it has illustrations by Susan Seddon Boulet. The book is a bit new-agey, but I like the exercises. Most of all, though, I really enjoy the illustrations. Her later paintings were inspired by Native American artwork with archetypal images of Gods and Goddesses. You can view some of her work at the Turning Point Gallery online. This book supported my journalling habit in college!
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