Inside the mind of an author…now there is a
truly terrifying, absolutely mystical, magical place filled with unspeakable
horrors, love so deep it transcends time, and the simplicity of a child.
What
makes a writer tick?
That is double edged question that many have pondered; for
me it is a combination of things. Every author is different in how they
formulate a story. Some have story boards where they write down all the ideas
they have for the novel and then figure out how to weave it all together.
Others create outlines with unbelievable details, and then there are authors
like me who know the beginning, know how they want it to end, and what comes in
the middle, well that is often left to be determined.
My husband laughs a lot
because my purse is a virtual cornucopia of left over characters, undeveloped
plot lines, secret betrayals, and unparalleled horror scribbled on pieces of
notepaper, napkins, and whatever else was available to write on, including
checks! Inspiration can happen at any place at any time. It can be while
watching some mindless television show or while picking up a few groceries.
A
novel I am working on now just popped into my head. Now, 190 pages later, Remy
is part of larger picture where immortals of all kinds sought refuge in the New
World and formed what later became New Orleans…with a twist of course.
On some
occasions, works are dream inspired but honestly I can say dreaming about
characters happens more after they have been dancing around in my head for a
while. Each author’s inspiration is different. It can be as simple as seeing a
sweet kiss exchanged between an unknown elderly couple and wondering how their
life might have unfolded or in the passing by of the butcher at the grocery
store with his apron covered in blood and the tray full of freshly cut meat!
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