The inspiration for every story is different, which is why I like to write a Story Inspiration Page for each of stories (and include it in the back of the book and also here on my blog). I've finally caught up and written my Story Inspiration Page for Brynmor Llewellyn and Lark's story... A BRIDE FOR … Continue reading New Story Inspiration Page for A BRIDE FOR BRYNMOR
My Story Inspiration
The inspiration for my stories, including all of my “story inspiration pages” – a page from the back of each of my books.
How did the Qu’Appelle Valley inspire Lark’s story?
In my new release, A BRIDE FOR BRYNMOR, my hero is Brynmor Llewellyn (a Welsh American who runs a freight business with his sister and brothers in Colorado) and my heroine is Lark (an Irish-Cree Métis singer and musician from the Qu'Appelle Valley in Canada). Who are the Métis? The Métis are specific cultural … Continue reading How did the Qu’Appelle Valley inspire Lark’s story?
New Story Inspiration Page for RESCUING RAVEN
What inspires a story? Every story has a different answer—which is why I decided to write a Story Inspiration page for each of my books. So far I’ve shared 8 of these Story Inspiration pages here on my blog, and now it's time for a new one! RESCUING RAVEN - STORY INSPIRATION PAGE Being an avid … Continue reading New Story Inspiration Page for RESCUING RAVEN
New Story Inspiration Page for ROBYN: A CHRISTMAS BRIDE
In January and February, I enjoyed catching up on writing a Story Inspiration page to go with each of my books—and then sharing all of those pages here on my blog. So for my upcoming new release, Robyn: A Christmas Bride, I thought I'd share its Story Inspiration page here BEFORE the story is released—in just a … Continue reading New Story Inspiration Page for ROBYN: A CHRISTMAS BRIDE
Robyn: A Christmas Bride’s Picture & Pinterest Inspiration
My Christmas novel ROBYN: A CHRISTMAS BRIDE will be very releasing soon. While I'm waiting for feedback from editors, beta readers, and the Noelle authors (because I used 27 of their characters—and they need to check if I portrayed them all accurately in our shared world of Noelle, Colorado), I'm now writing my book blurb and … Continue reading Robyn: A Christmas Bride’s Picture & Pinterest Inspiration
Steam! Romance & Rails – Adella’s Enemy
I’m a reader who loves larger-than-life characters and vivid settings in stories that play like movies in my head. In those imaginary picture shows, a rousing time period can play a huge role. It sharpens the image and adds emotion. As a writer of historical romance adventures, I’m always searching for ways to create a … Continue reading Steam! Romance & Rails – Adella’s Enemy
North of the Border, a new Blog Series #GetLostInAStory
Last month, I had the honor of being invited to join 2 group blogs. Today, I launched a NEW GUEST BLOG SERIES called North of the Border on the Get Lost in a Story blog 🎉 To read how Canada inspired my first guest blogger (me!) and to learn what Canadian item (and a Welsh … Continue reading North of the Border, a new Blog Series #GetLostInAStory
My Favorite Cowgirl
With the National Day of the Cowboy happening last Saturday, I got to thinking about my favorite cowgirl. Annie Oakley (born Phoebe Ann Mosey on August 13, 1860) became a sharpshooter to feed herself and earn a living. When Annie was 15 years old, she won a shooting match against traveling-show marksman Frank E. Butler, … Continue reading My Favorite Cowgirl
WILD DEADWOOD TALES releases tomorrow! What Inspired 17 Stories Set in Deadwood? #WildDeadwoodTales
I was going to write here about Flowers & Food, but wait! Tomorrow (May 1, 2018) is release day for the WILD DEADWOOD TALES anthology, an inspiring multi-author anthology with 17 new stories set in Deadwood—and with all proceeds going to the Western Sports Foundation. What inspired these 17 brand new, never-published-before stories? The town of … Continue reading WILD DEADWOOD TALES releases tomorrow! What Inspired 17 Stories Set in Deadwood? #WildDeadwoodTales
New Story Inspiration Page for THE CALLING BIRDS #12DaysofChristmas
I had a lot of fun writing the Story Inspiration pages for my books and then sharing them here... Choosing Bravery Between Heaven & Hell Adella's Enemy Following Faith Between Love & Lies Between Home & Heartbreak But now it's time for one final Story Inspiration page. This one is from my most recent release, The Calling … Continue reading New Story Inspiration Page for THE CALLING BIRDS #12DaysofChristmas