Carmeleen Varley

I'm an avid reader, mostly mysteries and thrillers. Since I had nothing really better to do many years ago, I got a Master's degree in English Lit. Although it has not done me much good in real life, it has laid a foundation for recognizing good writing. And that is what I look for most in what I read--moreso than plot or setting. Good tight writing.
I've spent my professional life in the business world (small business management) and have now semi-retired
and can read as much as I'd like.
My tolerance for poor writing is quite low and I almost feel affronted when I spend good money on poorly-written books. I will give a book about 50 pages and if it is poorly written, back it goes.
Yet nothing excites me more than settling down with a new book. I've been reading since I was a little girl and can still remember having that same feeling...the excitement of entering another world!