I’m getting a lot done on my work+fun trip to Australia. Here is one of the best photos I’ve taken. Just a casual phone snap as I was standing in line to visit the Old Melbourne Gaol. (Note to American readers–that word is pronounced “jail.” Swear.)
There is a whole story in this image. The bride, the insanely huge humvee limo, the driver, the groom…and don’t get me started on the wedding party that poured out after. Suddenly I wasn’t so interested in the gaol.
That’s how it works when writing fiction. You think you’re after one thing–some historical details about the outlaw Ned Kelly, for example–but then the world offers you something else.
A story begins where it ends. And it ends where it begins. For me, the key is to follow the emotional pull. And obviously, this image is a lot more interesting to me than Ned Kelly. I’m excited to see where this writing journey takes me.
Where will your writing journey take you today?
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Please tell me if you going have a third Bella Vista Chronicles book coming out soon. My mother-in-law absolutely loves your books and keeps pleading with me to ask you this question .
Gosh, I wish I knew! Bella Vista #3 is in my head but not written yet! But stay tuned for MAJOR news regarding THE APPLE ORCHARD. I hope to have details shortly. 🙂
On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 12:14 PM, The View From Here wrote:
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Please tell me if you going have a third Bella Vista Chronicles book coming out soon. My mother-in-law absolutely loves your books and keeps pleading with me to ask you this question .
Gosh, I wish I knew! Bella Vista #3 is in my head but not written yet! But stay tuned for MAJOR news regarding THE APPLE ORCHARD. I hope to have details shortly. 🙂
On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 12:14 PM, The View From Here wrote:
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