By Karen M. Davis
So, I finished my third Lexie Rogers novel, Fatal Mistake, in the middle of July and
I've now done everything on my "To-do-when-I'm-finished-the-novel-and-have-some-time" list. I've done
spring- cleaning, gardening, exercise etc and should really get back into
writing before the first edit comes back to me, but I must say, my motivation is lacking. Starting
again with a whole new story seems somewhat overwhelming.
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Deep breath... I sat down the other day and
thought and thought and thought, waiting for inspiration. When this didn't
happen straight away - I am not overly patient - I asked myself, "What do you
want to write about next?" And myself answered... "I want to write
something other than crime fiction. I want to write about new characters in a
different setting with a whole fresh set of dramas and conflict."
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The problem was: where to start? Then I
thought - in one of those few moments when an idea comes out of nowhere - I want to
write a murder mystery slash psychological thriller. I sat at the computer and just started to
write. I pictured an old house full of secrets perched on a hill overlooking
lush countryside. Byron Bay - perfect setting, I thought: twin girls with a
tragic past - one good, one not so good, living in this house with their
grandparents. Add into the mix a couple of ghosts, a rekindled romance, a bit
of jealousy and greed, and a wicked stepmother... Not quite, but a wicked
somebody... and all that's left to do is fill in the rest...
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If only it was that easy. I'm open to any ideas, by the way...
How do you feel about the prospect of starting again when one
manuscript is complete and it's time to start afresh?
I love to love being outside in my garden this time of year.
I love to laugh as often as possible.
I love to learn about how and where other writers get their inspiration.
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I love to laugh as often as possible.
I love to learn about how and where other writers get their inspiration.
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