Solace: A Life Story Written For Another Soul

It has been said { Andy Warhol } that "in the future everyone will be famous for fifteen minutes." I've described my 15 minutes.

A novel sits it is my life in front of me with red binding and a thick spine that is tough like my own. The cover is practical, worn leather and a golden title, elegantly engraved. A devoted reader stands behind it, patiently waiting for my crooked penmanship on its inside cover. Their wry smile instills a great feeling of appreciation in me. I am loved for my writing, for my words and opinions, my philosophies and experiences. I have worth and my thoughts are adored.

In a unique corner coffee-shop I make my debut, with the small sounds of customers humming in my ears. A bell rings frequently as regulars stalk in and out, opening and closing the glass door of the store. Some of them stop to glance at me curiously while others walk past, uncaring and oblivious to my blooming aspirations. In my book the pages are leaves, the binding a great stem, and the words wonderful vines.

My story is about life, and my characters will represent its obsticles, flaws and mistakes. It is a generic tale of existence, so it is not difficult for the readers to relate. The novel epitomizes love, hatred, longing, pain and elation: all of the things that make living what it is.  I sign the book and grin while sliding it across the table to my devotee. They saunter away glancing over their shoulder to thank me one last time, and to congratulate me for a job well done.

I write, not because I wish for money or fame, but because I wish to help. I want my readers to open my novel and find in it the words they need, the advice they desire. I would like to give them hope and faith, assurance, comfort and the will to carry on. They will see how I climbed up my tree, to the very tops of its beautiful leaves. They will see that although it may be difficult, everything is worth it. I want to help them reach the skies if only with my thoughts and ideals. I will be famous when my words help others to plant their own roots and grow.

Reviews

[Lizanne]

A very insightful and wise writing. You will allow your seeds of advice to take root and florish across the pages of your book inspiring the reader to climb that tree of life and reach their dreams. This, your 15 minutes of glory? I think not. I think this is the prelude to your career in writing. The height of the writers dreams is to be held in esteem for their words. You love of them shines through with this autobiograpy. I think you are like me in ways. I would love for someone to hand me a book that I have written with the spine cracked, pages yellowed and what to heck if there is a spot of jam on one page, at least they read it at breakfast, on their lunch hour, whenever. If the pages are looking a little worn, so what? It shows that someone liked what I did enough to read it over and over. I think I would sign a new one for them and ask that they autograph the old one to me as a special reminder my words were read.
Keep up the great work. Let us know when your first signing is, and take a picture to show us the radiant smile on your face.

[deeps]

This is a very intersting and uplifting write here
I like this.

[Twilight]

This is very worthy and original, along with providing an insight into the mind of a writer who is not simply keen to acquire wealth or fame. She seems to be a writer, who takes genuine pride in her work? Furthermore, this piece reminds the reader that novels can enlighten, entertain and influence!

It was so uplifting to read this, Ligeia! You have exressed so many different values which can be attributed to writing and sharing the written word. I can empathise with your desire to share personal thoughts, opinions and experiences, in an eloquent and honest way. Not an author, who simply intends to impress or impose any hidden subtext or agenda. Thankyou so much, for adding this piece of writing to my Group, "Twilight's Discples"!

Your sincerity as a writer, is to be admired.....