What is the most inspiring, romantic or dangerous setting you ever came across while reading or imagined while writing? Do you have a preference for a certain time and place for a story?
Wow, Rhobin comes up with some great fodder for discussion, and this one is tough. I'm a western historical romance girl at heart. Yes, I've tried writing other genres, but somehow tend to migrate back to my favorite. As a pantser, I'm usually led by my characters in writing, but on one occasion, a discussion with my nephew made my imagination run wild. The result of my 'dangerous' setting became a novella called The Locket.
This book is probably the most unusual, inspiring and dangerous setting I've ever conjured up on my own. Yes, it's not a western and there certainly isn't much romance involved, but I'm very proud of my attempt to venture away from my norm and create something without a voice in my head to guide me. I hope you'll check it out.
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Diane Bator at http://dbator.blogspot.ca
Geeta Kakade at http://geetakakade.blogspot.com/
Connie Vines at http://connievines.blogspot.com/
Marci Baun http://www.marcibaun.com/
Beverley Bateman at http://beverleybateman.blogspot.ca/
Ginger Simpson at http://mizging.blogspot.com
Margaret Fieland at http://margaretfieland.com/my_blog
Fiona McGier at http://www.fionamcgier.com
Rhobin Courtright at http://rhobinleecourtright.com
Isn't it amazing what a conversation will do to a writer's imagination?
ReplyDeleteLoved the story behind, 'The Locket,' Ginger.
Geeta
Sometimes, it's great to step out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself. For me, I feel like every story I write that's over 5,000 words is just that. LOL I have a short attention span when it comes to writing. However, with reading, I can do it for hours and hours. LOL
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Sometimes, it's great to step out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself. For me, I feel like every story I write that's over 5,000 words is just that. LOL I have a short attention span when it comes to writing. However, with reading, I can do it for hours and hours. LOL
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Hi Ginger, this is fascinating. I love picking a topic and having a group of people write about that word or phrase. What comes out of the exercise is great! The locket sounds like a great read!
ReplyDeleteHullo Ginger, yes, it is scary moving out of the comfort zone, but exciting too. Hope your nephew knows what cat he's let out of the bag. Anne Stenhouse
ReplyDeleteThe premise of The Locket sounds interesting and I agree it is hard to change from what you've already conquered.
ReplyDeleteGinger, it is so good to hear you ventured out of your comfort zone. The Locket sounds like a good read for an afternoon.
ReplyDeleteInteresting blog and it shows how a writer can influence a setting - and make it a dangerous one. The Locket sounds really interesting.
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