I love to read and write about characters that get broken so they can be rebuilt, sort of like a seawall after a hurricane. I also like fantasic settings, scary creatures, and a satisfying ending. I'll pick up any book that sounds interesting, but I no longer force myself to finish every book I pick up. My new motto is, "Life's too short to read bad books." Funny how that works for bad food and bad TV shows, too. :)