Election Day is getting closer. It's that time of every four years when Americans rant, argue, post, be informative, be rude, be nasty, be kind, be hypocritical, be understanding, be opinionated. I think we all need to take a deep breath and be thankful that we live in a country where we can be all of these. I love hearing the "whys" of the way a person feels, especially when they feel different than me, and if I can, listen without judgement. Everyone's voice matters. And I'm thankful we live where we are allowed to speak how we feel.

This leads me to Dystopian Novels. One of my favorite genres. Even though they can seem so crazy and far-fetched, are they really? Humans have inhabited this planet for an awfully long time. I think we should have things right by now. We don't. So.....are Dystopian stories really such a stretch? Maybe we need to think so, but I don't. (using my opinionated voice here.)

There are so many good ones out there. We have the best sellers, Hunger Games, Divergent, The Giver, The Maze Runner, but if you've already read these and are looking for more, here are some suggestions.

Legend by Marie Lu (so good, and there are more, it's a series!)

Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi (my favorite, also a series!)

The Children of Men by PD James (not YA, adult, but really good)

Wither by Lauren DeStefano (another series! Time to binge read)

Really, they are all great reads, you won't be disappointed. I have a possible dystopian on my mind. My MC is a young, single mother who relies on welfare to survive, and lives among people who keep her down trodden. When the country is taken over by several united hostile countries, and her baby is taken, she will rise up and fight with strength and confidence she never thought she had. Will she get her baby back?

I don't even know the answer. The story is still swirling in my brain. I have to wait for the swirl to settle before I can begin to outline. Good luck to me!

Find your happiness and live it to the fullest!