Humor

Humor is a touchy thing. I find all sorts of things funny that are totally not PC, so when I use humor in my books I have to stop and take a reality check on it. Analyze it for who it might offend, how it can be taken the wrong way, etc. I know there are all kinds of people out there and I can't please everyone, but I don't want to automatically cut out the majority of my potential readers because my humor might be too far out.

Another potential danger spot is that I find most things in life funny. Not the really bad stuff, of course, but I think my perspective is different than most. For instance I find a lot of things in my day job funny. It's almost like a Dilbert cartoon in living color some days. Yet others seem to take it all very seriously. Then again, I suppose I appear that way too, so maybe we're all secretly laughing!

On the other side of the equation, I can't live without humor. I can't imagine writing a story that didn't contain at least a bit. And more likely a lot. Humor is how I cope with my everyday life. I find it healing and soothing. How more so if I'm reading a book that's funny. Total therapy!

Considering how many things I find funny I'm apparently in 24-7 therapy. Sounds good to me...