Why I Set my Novel in the place I did.

Setting and World: Whether writing contemporary realistic fiction or high fantasy, the environment dictates the rules, culture, and limitations of your character's world.

My novels are based in Ireland, most often than not a world that is slightly different than the one we humans actually live in. It wasn't always that way; when I started writing, I, like I imagine most newbie young writers (aeons ago), would base my novels in America or England. It also didn't help that I lived in New York for a few years and loved the city and surrounds. 

Then in the 2010s-plus era, I began to think to myself, 'Why am I basing my novels in America? Why not here in Ireland?' 

Don't be mistaken; I still do use America and other countries to add a little spice to the novels, like I use portaling, other worlds, and planets of my own creation. Nothing I like more than a little world creation.

I use Ireland, because it's home, and it's got a varied history and legends. We have a beautiful native language that has teetered on the edge of extinction and still balances on that knife edge. All these things make it perfect for my world, and my characters. 

Why do you use the setting you did in your novels?

What is your favourite place in the novels and stories you have read? 

Evening All...

Well, it's been a while, eh? I've not exactly been working on my third novel. I've been planning a house move and had decided to wait until we were in our new home before I got back to it, but time is ticking on, and while there is hope, we haven't got the keys or council approval yet (it's days away; I can feel it), so on Tuesday I started back at it.

I had the opportunity due to the fact that my partner's mother was on the second day of her new hip replacement recovery, which afforded me time to myself to do some work. 

When I looked at the document file that my novel was stored in, I discovered that some parts hadn't been transferred over when I'd copied it from my Scrivener back into my updated Microsoft Word program. 

Because of this I have had to restart my editing to put back in what was missing. These are references that I tend to put into all my books at the bottom of each page. Now I do understand that references are not everyone's cup of tea, but do they need to be?

The things I reference are Irish words (being Irish, I've used my native language and based my novel in Ireland and also used our history) and my world's tech and differences from the modern world.  

So, what do they say about life? it's a dance, a cha-cha-cha...one step forward, two back. lol

June Insecure Writers Support Group

 

Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer—aim for a dozen new people each time - and return comments. This group is all about connecting!

JUNE 3 Question: Do most of your story ideas come from one place (the news, dreams, etc.) or do they hit from all over the place?

ANSWER: 

For me the ideas come from all over the place, a song, a book, a movie...sometimes even a stray what if...thought. Then it's a scramble for something to take notes on.

They are allowed to purculate until I absolutely have to write it down and at that it's a throw up draft, everything I know down on paper until it's time to create the outline. 

These ideas usually happen when my mind wants to do anything other than focus on what I'm working on at that time. All these throw ups reside Alphabetically in three A5 ring binders or use at a future time.

Until next time, see you around the web Tww

Hi all, break is over...

 

Hi all, well the A2Z is offically over, as is my break from updating this blog, I can't do posts about how to do an authors blog / website unless I actually did as I preached. 

So today's post is about where I am in my journey, as of writing this I have two novels available on Amazon as ebooks and paperback. My third novel is in its final draft, about 7 chapters in, and on pause as I need to update Word.

The first novel was centred around a Sorceress and her evil step sister, the second about a human who falls through a portal into a world with enhanced beings, the third is based around a Vampire, and Warewolves.

I have about 10+  others in various stages of development. I haven't much feedback on either book yet, but that's ok as some might say I haven't found my audiece yet. 

So that's me...TWW

See ye around the Web.

Insecure writers support group May 6 question - a little late!

 

May 6 question - 

What was the most inspiring feedback you received from readers, including agents, editors, and beta readers?

The most inspiring feedback, is the possitive comments on each post. The worst was an ex who couldn't understand why I wanted to write Fantasy.