Do any of you find this, that the more you try to improve as a writer, the less you are entertained by the stories--books and movies--treasured by the general population?

Actually, no. :-) Writing, for me, is something entirely different than reading or watching movies for enjoyment. Uhh... I enjoy both lots, but I can separate them. For the life of me, I can't even decide if that made sense. LOL! Basically, I go to the movies to be entertained, and I am. I read books to be entertained, and I am. I write to be entertained, and I am, but I write for other's enjoyment as well and can only hope they like what they read. If that means only a rare few do, then I'll be happy with it. /ramble

Is it really any wonder that I've gone back to reading romance novels more than fantasy?? (so sez the aspiring romance novelist - but hey! I've worked a bit of fantasy into my lastest story...)

I wanna skate. No one here has time/wants to skate. Ice Skating, roller skating... I don't care. I just wanna skate... *pout*