As a reader and writer characters become invisible friends to me who are always with me. I discover details about their lives when I least expect it and there’s no paper or writing instrument within reach. While I’m in church and should be listening to something important, I discover what is wrong with a character. My favorite revelations are when I relax and I’m about to fall asleep my mind is still working on that scene which is driving me crazy, but I’m too tired to write their messages down.
Working on the revisions for Everlasting Love is a bitter sweet time. This story is the third in my Firefighter Series. For me, this is a huge accomplishment. They are three stories which revolve around a volunteer fire department.
My characters Abby and Mitch from Rekindled Love, the first book, have been with me through most of my writing journey, long before I put them on paper. As I learned my craft they were always in the back of my mind. When I finished Rekindled Love, I had someone (a friend at the time) tell me my writing was so bad I should take writing classes or I’d never sell any books. My writing journey has taken me from struggles to triumphs and Abby and Mitch have been with me every step of the way.
As I say goodbye to these characters I think of my new characters that are waiting backstage and wonder where they will take me.
Cinnamon, you are so right about characters in our books being like friends. In fact, writers probably know these friends of our imagination better than "real life" friends. We have to or we can't tell their stories.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased the third book of your Firefighter Series is almost done! What a great accomplishment, even if bittersweet. :)
-Amber Angel