John Maxwell Coetzee was born on this day 9th February 1940.
He was the first writer to be awarded the Booker Prize twice. Nobel Prize in Literature, and the recipient of numerous awards throughout his career.

John Maxwell Coetzee was born on this day 9th February 1940.
He was the first writer to be awarded the Booker Prize twice. Nobel Prize in Literature, and the recipient of numerous awards throughout his career.


Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on January 27, 1756.
Emily Dickinson (December 10, 1830 – May 15, 1886)
Considered one of the finest American poets (and literary recluses), Dickinson wrote thousands of poems in her lifetime, though most were unpublished till after her death.

C. S. Lewis was born on this day in Belfast, Ireland.
29 November 1898

Stephen King was born on this day 21st September 1947.

Beatrix Potter born 28th July 1866, Kensington, London, England.

Easy parts over. Good to know others also feel this way! Maybe we just look at it too much, and after having a break from writing, we can come with somewhat fresh eyes.