Almost every author interview I've had and many many people have
asked me what inspires me to write.
Well I read a certain book which sounds like a colour chart.
I honestly thought it was dreadful! From the poor plot and characters to the
spelling and grammar, it was just bad. “Even I can write better than this!” I
said rather arrogantly to myself. So I tried!
Where do I get my stories from? No, it’s not autobiographical.
People do like to think books are, don’t they? But no, you are not going to get
any wonderful insights about me as a person by reading my books. Hopefully, you
will get pleasure though. Rekindled Love seems to really strike a chord
with people.
Nor do I sit for hours, plotting and scheming every last
moment before I even begin writing. I’m one of those lucky people that the
stories just sort of ‘come to me’. I
recently read ‘September First’ by Hunter S Jones – it’s only on occasional release. It’s about a complete nut-job who talks to
taps and sees poetry everywhere which seems to emanate from a Red Admiral
butterfly. Although I don’t go around naked and I hope I’m not quite that
bonkers, I did (rather worryingly) identify with the character.
I liken the sensation to having the stories knock on my
brain. They bang on the door and demand attention. True’s Love in particular
was very persistent. The story was the first thing I thought of in the morning,
and the last thing at night, and lots in between. It was almost like a mania;
it was in my head and just had to come out before it drove me mad. I remember
even locking myself away in the bedroom when the step children were round, just
so I could carry on typing all weekend. It was a massive relief to finish that
one!
I get a basic idea/outline, and then as I start writing bits
fall into place. I'm a Pantser.
I do go back over and edit. And I also have a couple
of proof readers check through. One’s own eyes can be a little too accustomed
to what has been written and assume correctly spelled words when perhaps you
shouldn’t.
I do have very strong female characters in my novels. I
suppose they get that from me. I just can’t be doing with the naïve prissy type
in my books! And I have already pledged that book 7 will feature a plus-sized
lady. I do try to steer clear of the uber skinny girls; I don’t want to enforce
a negative body image/stereotype. But nor have I been brave enough to aim for
the proper fulsome girl either.
My next book is already knocking! I had got about halfway
through book 5 when it started creeping in. I’m very excited as it’ll be my
first vampire book. Up until now I’ve kept one foot in reality, but now I get
to play!!
Ooh I just found a great quote I must share with you, and I
include it here for my poor husband who knows this to be true. “A writer never
has a vacation. For a writer, life consists of either writing or thinking about
writing.”
As always, feel free to comment. Have you any writing
styles/methods you’d like to share?
TL
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