I live in a city with a rich history of literature, indeed we have been named the UNESCO City of Literature. One thing that I notice however, is that despite being a writer, I don’t often feel welcome at writing events here.
My books are not literary, they never will be but that doesn’t
mean that they are inherently without merit.
Reading anything, even rubbish, engages the whole brain, lowers
Alzheimer causing protein, reduces stress and heart disease and may even
improve empathy between cultures. Studies prove that reading tricks your brain
into believing that you are engaged in the activities in your book, while
watching TV, listening to music or playing video games are passive activities,
which don’t stimulate the whole brain.
Books also increase happiness and stave off feelings of loneliness.
