Writing a book can be a roller-coaster! There are ups and downs, even for those authors who have written multiple books!
Today, 5 of our authors with a new release join us on the blog to tell us about the easiest, hardest, or most fun part of writing their new books.
Hometown Homicide by Denise N. Wheatley
The hardest part of writing Hometown Homicide was creating scenarios that would keep readers guessing! In Book 5 of my West Coast Crime Story series, a sexy, grumpy policeman is forced to team up with my savvy rookie heroine to capture a serial killer. The suspect plants clues at each crime scene alluding to the next victim, leaving officers racing to make an arrest before another life is lost.
A significant part of my process is coming up with twists and turns that’ll spark readers’ investigative skills, then garner a gasp-worthy ending. I hope I’ve accomplished that with Hometown Homicide!
Tempted by Her Forbidden Warrior by Michelle Styles
The hardest thing about writing Tempted by Her Forbidden Warrior was getting the backstory to be understandable for the reader. Backstory explains the why behind a character’s motivation, giving uniqueness to a character. Deep character is how a character reacts under pressure and is what the reader ultimately empathizes with because human emotion is universal and timeless. Exposing deep character logically is particularly important in a historical setting where the customs, mores, and rules are by definition different from the eternal present which the reader inhabits inhabit. A clearly understood backstory makes this process much easier for all.
Rebel Doctor’s Boston Reunion by Amy Ruttan
The most fun part of writing this book was researching the Cape Cod area. I delved a little deep into filming locations for the movie Jaws, so I got slightly sidetracked with that, but I always love researching locations. Most of the time I end up discovering a new place I want to visit.
K-9 Defender by Julie Miller
Researching dogs was a lot of fun for me. As I’m writing my Protectors at K-9 Ranch series, I’ve needed more information about service dogs and their training. My favorite research was meeting with handlers and dogs who do the same work as the characters in my books.
One example was Bill, a Belgian Malinois, like my heroine’s dog, Magnus, in K-9 Defender. He was quite the go-getter. His primary training was drug detection, but his partner said Bill was naturally protective of him and his family, as well. I think you’ll see a lot of Bill in Magnus.
Christmas Bodyguard by Katherine Garbera
The best part of writing Christmas Bodyguard was the research I got to do around contested antiquities that are being held in museums. I’ve always been fascinated with art and artifacts so writing this book gave me a chance to really play around with museums and their acquisitions.
Also, a second chance romance between a bodyguard and the woman he has to keep safe is one of my favorites!
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