I love starting a new novel! Each begins differently, a premise, a certain character or a setting. It reminds me of quilting, picking up a pattern or a piece of fabric and letting it stew in my mind until I have found the perfect combination of pieces to fit together and make the perfect quilt.
After finishing my novella, Forever Spring, and getting it off to the contest judges, I chose a setting with the same publisher in mind, then let the characters introduce themselves to me. Cathy Seavers seems very level-headed while fun-loving. Toby Williams is a hard-working cowboy prankster determined to make her forget his twin brother. Toby has been telling me of the practical jokes his family has pulled in the past, and promises loads of laughs to come!
Of course, a pair of heroes who are waiting to have their stories published are now glaring at me for not polishing their environments and giving them a chance at a cover photo. Jon McCracken continues to be most patient, as his story is the most difficult to tell. Which of his lives do I include, and how many? Danny Reames says his year is up and he and Cassie should be happily-ever-aftering, and I agree.
So many hunks, so little time! What's a writer to do?
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