KCGrant Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Here's an interesting dilemma--how to be a Mormon (LDS) and like to read scary novels? I have to admit that I've enjoyed a Stephen King from time to time and now that I've switched over to writing suspense novels, I'm trying to figure out how to reconcile being a "good" member of the church to being intrigued by all of the nastiness that can go on in people's minds. What makes someone turn into a murderer? What are some of the ways that people justify their wickedness? I find myself thinking about that much like perhaps a doctor would examine a cancer in someone's body. And I don't even mind a good hair-raising tale about paranormal creatures that couldn't possibly exist! I don't revel in it or become fixated on it. It just intrigues me the idea of it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanette Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Longtime Stephen King/Dean Koontz/Thomas Harris fan over here. I think God's going to look a lot more at our hearts than our bookshelves. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCGrant Posted October 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 I think that's true. Besides, I think my fascination with that side of human nature is because I'm trying to understand it and really it's just a battle between good and evil and how each of us deals with that. So whether you're in law enforcement or a social worker or even a parent, you're trying to make a positive influence on the lives around you and I think that makes a good story. Of course, I'm not too fond of slasher stories where they glamorize the villain and it's more about the gore than the story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy_do46 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 I work in a used bookstore. I am also have a fascination, but my fasciation is with the people who read. I wonder why people read certain books. Why does a night shift nurse read say, Robin Cook? :) Why does a 77 year old woman read John Sandford and Stephen King? Why does a good looking, very much married, man read romance novels? Then there is the other side, the people. I guess I am just a people person. They suggest books and I read some of them. Some I finish and some I do not. We talk about these books. My favorite customers is a seven year old, boy and that 77 year old lady. He has just started reading and wants to talk about his books. I find myself finding a copy of his books just so I can talk to him. The lady, is just that. A lady :) and she reads some books I would not even try. I read some books to sale them. I wonder sometimes if I am being the Lds person I should be by doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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