First Time Up

I've often thought of the first day I taught in my own class as a full time teacher. I remember thinking how afraid I would be, but when I got up and started talking, it was a match. I don't get the jitters when I teach. I didn't the first day, and I still don't now.

So some things you know are just a match for you, you know?

And so I've been reading The House at Riverton by Kate Morton. I'm almost finished, and I am really excited to review it. It is her first published novel. I have now read all three of her books...published to date, that is because I think she has another coming out this year...and guess what folks? Her first time up? I think it's her best.

I LOVE it. It's less sensational, a bit quieter. She uses her same formula - the current story of one character learning about or telling the story of a former era. But she uses less of the gimmicks, and so the story feels more believable. I'll go into more detail for the review.

And I guess it just goes to show you that some people are a natural the first time out at certain things. I don't know that I am a Kate Morton when it comes to writing fiction, but reading this gives me hope that I can write something really good the first time out, if I am willing to give everything I have to it.

And I am telling you...this book is sensational.