Last month, our topic was "Real Places" as a setting for our stories. Which was a breeze for me to write.
While I may 'rename' a town in a story, I'm blending towns I've visited/resided in to create a fictional town.
Which isn't precisely a fictional setting.
This is also true in my historical novels and short stories. Although my characters may be fictional, the time and place are accurate, preventing devastation.
My heroine may have a personal preference. However, the norms for that time and place will be structured.
Other Worlds
World-building is a technique used by Science Fiction writers and may be used by Paranormal writers.
Charts and diagrams, rules, norms, kingdoms, alternate dimensions...
I have a tendency to "fixate" (like a four-year-old). 🤣
Not to an unhealthy extent...but chronic enough to be noticed.
My children would rearrange a shelf with my knick-knacks...and wait...or hide my favorite pen...
You see where I'm going..
When I wrote the "Gumbo Ya Ya" anthology, I listened to New Orleans Jazz and Cajun music, prepared Cajun and Creole meals, and more. Since my husband's family lived in Louisiana, I knew its history and geography.
In other words, I controlled myself. I did not arrange another family vacation. (Having been chased by an alligator during a prior visit to a swamp, probably had something to do with my lack of enthusiasm).
What am I working on at the moment?
This contemporary series will involve several characters from "Gumbo Ya Ya" in the stories (think cross-over series).
This next series will not be set in New Orleans.
I also have a new YA Series in the planning stages.
Did I stay on topic?
Almost.
I wrote a RomCom Paranormal (which received rave reviews), and I thoroughly enjoyed writing!
Please hop over to the other authors participating in this month's event!
Happy Reading,
Connie
Bob Rich https://wp.me/p3Xihq-3rJ
Connie Vines http://mizging.blogspot.com/
Belinda Edwards https://booksbybelinda.com/blog/
Anne Stenhouse https://goo.gl/h4DtKv
Helena Fairfax http://www.helenafairfax.com/blog
Sally Odgers https://behindsallysbooksmark2.blogspot.com
Victoria Chatham http://www.victoriachatham.com
A.J. Dyer http://ajmaguire.wordpress.com/
Skye Taylor http://www.skye-writer.com/blogging_by_the_sea
Yes, you did stay on topic, and what you wrote makes sense.
ReplyDeleteYou may not be aware, but research shows that all creativity is a blending of existing prior components, like your fictional towns.
And HOORAY this is the first time Google allowed me to make a comment here!
ReplyDeleteI love the possibilities of being able to create your own town to fit your stories in. It make life so much easier.
ReplyDeleteGood point that a writer almost always incorporates bits and pieces of places they know well.
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