This
is a Blog Tour where writers and authors answer questions about their writing
process. My friend Eva Scott shared all about her writing process last week on
her blog HERE.
She has written both contemporary (The Reluctant
Wedding Planner, and The Marriage
Makeover) and historical romance (The Last
Gladiatrix).
What am I working on?
I
have a completed manuscript of the second book in the series entitled, The Last Timekeepers and the Dark Secret,
but there’s the fun job of revising it into Jordan Jensen’s point of view.
Hopefully, I’ll have a refurbed first draft sometime in the spring. I’ve also
signed on with literary agency, Walden House (Books & Stuff) in December
2012 to take on another young adult series I’ve created about teens with
psychic abilities called, Mysterious
Tales from Fairy Falls, so it seems that I’ll be one busy gal!
How does my work differ from others of
its same genre?
Keyword:
Atlantis. I wanted to create a book series for middle grade/young adults that
had a different slant to the time travel genre. I love history. I also love
myths and legends. There’s many time travel series out there, but nothing that
has roots leading back to Atlantis—at least what I know about and have read.
And since there’s no concrete evidence that Atlantis did exist, then that left
the door (or arch) wide open to possibilities.
Why do I write what I do?
I have a
confession. I didn’t start out writing middle grade or young adult. Nope. I
lurked in the deep pool of the paranormal romance genre before I ever
considered dipping my toes into the welcoming waters of middle-grade/young
adult fiction. The idea to write in this genre actually came to me through a
dream. In this dream, I saw seven arches, and there were seven people (five
kids, two adults) with crystals in their hands, walking up to these arches. It
definitely had an Indiana Jones feel
to it. Then, boom. The Last Timekeepers
and the Arch of Atlantis was born.
How does my writing process work?
Cut a vein and
write. Kidding. My writing process is always the same for every book. First, I
start with the characters and build the story around them. The characters, my
characters, must carry the story to completion, give readers closure. It’s a
must. In order to do this, I begin writing out character tracking sheets (stats
on characters appearances, clothing, likes and dislikes, etc.) which have
served me well throughout the writing process. Then the fun begins. Research,
research, and more research. When you’re writing time travel, you’ve got to
know your facts to create the fiction. I love this part of the process too.
Only when I have enough facts, and I feel my characters are fleshed out
sufficiently, then I begin to start the novel. Sometimes I’m a panser (writing
by the seat of my pants), sometimes a plotter (outline entire storyline)—it all
depends on the tone of the book and where my imagination directs me.
Cheers
for taking the time to stop by! Next stop on the Writing Process Blog Tour are the amazing, and often sensual authors
LIZZIE T. LEAF and
SAM CHEEVER on
the lucky 13th of January.
Here’s
a little about Lizzie T. Leaf and Sam Cheever:
Award winning author, Lizzie
T. Leaf started life in Kansas, continued her growing in North Carolina,
and currently shivers through the winters in Colorado.
Since discovering the fun of writing paranormal, she plays with
creating vampires, faeries and other immortals. When she needs a touch of
reality, her Contemporary Erotic Romances come into play.
If she’s not creating mischief for paranormal beings, or getting
under the covers with her erotic heroes, she can be found exploring the other
genres she wants to write. She also is on the board of Heart of
Denver Romance Writers.
Lizzie loves to read, spend time with her family and travel with
her best friend husband during her free time.
Award
winning Sam Cheever writes romantic
paranormal/fantasy and mystery/suspense, creating stories that celebrate the
joy of love in all its forms. Known for writing great characters, snappy
dialogue, and unique and exhilarating stories, Sam is the award-winning author
of 50+ books and has been writing for over a decade under several noms de
plume.
I like this tour! It's always fun to learn more about my favorite authors.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sloane! Favorite Author? Psst... the check is in the mail! Wink.
DeleteY0u are one busy lady Sharon. I am impressed, and wish you the best for 2014
ReplyDeleteThanks, Susan! Now if only I can get time on my side! Wishing you a happy and prosperous 2014! Cheers!
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