It's been a few weeks since last I sat and wrote. I've been making a few more changes that have consumed my time and I have neglected my writing and my books. So, if you have not heard, the second book of my trilogy is available on Amazon.
Book two didn't take as long to write, even though it was longer. That made me feel good. Now, I'm going to challenge myself further to get book three done even faster.
I was asked how I came up with the idea for my trilogy... Well, here's the story.
I was laying in bed one August morning, thinking about how my job was unsatisfying and how I needed a challenge. For some reason, I reflected on something my Father had once said to my Mother, who was an avid reader. He told she should write books. While there in bed, I thought to myself "Mother, why didn't you write a book?" Not more that two seconds later, this popped into my head. "Why don't you write a book?" Hmmm... Was that my Mother speaking to me from the great beyond? Maybe. I decided to write a short story.
The idea for the plot itself came from my love of history and mysteries. Naturally, what young geek of a kid like I was wouldn't be interested in Jack the Ripper. Where the names came from I don't really remember. I do remember lots of notes, 3x5 cards posted on my bedroom door as "the plot began to thicken." How do I get from here to there... Well, you create a cast of characters, deepen the plot, and add a pinch of humor. And voila... There you have it. In a nutshell.
(Note to self: Avoid clichés.)
Now, it's time to get to book three.
CSM
Book two didn't take as long to write, even though it was longer. That made me feel good. Now, I'm going to challenge myself further to get book three done even faster.
I was asked how I came up with the idea for my trilogy... Well, here's the story.
I was laying in bed one August morning, thinking about how my job was unsatisfying and how I needed a challenge. For some reason, I reflected on something my Father had once said to my Mother, who was an avid reader. He told she should write books. While there in bed, I thought to myself "Mother, why didn't you write a book?" Not more that two seconds later, this popped into my head. "Why don't you write a book?" Hmmm... Was that my Mother speaking to me from the great beyond? Maybe. I decided to write a short story.
The idea for the plot itself came from my love of history and mysteries. Naturally, what young geek of a kid like I was wouldn't be interested in Jack the Ripper. Where the names came from I don't really remember. I do remember lots of notes, 3x5 cards posted on my bedroom door as "the plot began to thicken." How do I get from here to there... Well, you create a cast of characters, deepen the plot, and add a pinch of humor. And voila... There you have it. In a nutshell.
(Note to self: Avoid clichés.)
Now, it's time to get to book three.
CSM
