Intrigued,
I wanted to find out more about the house and the area so I went to the
Cincinnati Historical Society and immersed myself in research. The more I
learned, the more certain I was that I wanted to write a mystery novel that
took place there.
I continued to take walks in the neighborhood, always with my camera. Little by little, I began to come up with plot ideas and the
characters who would live in my fictional version of the house.
So, that's how I came to write Mixed Messages, my first Malone mystery. Proof that you never know where an idea for a book (or a series) will come from.
Amazon author's page:
Interesting, I need to read Mixed Messages!
ReplyDeleteYes you do, Sharon. Yes, you do. :)
DeleteThanks for stopping in and commenting!
I believe that real events, people and places are the best spurs to our imagination. I often use them myself.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree! I get my best ideas when I'm cleaning the house, going for a walk or just daydreaming.
DeleteActually, this is an inspiring post. It's amazing how many things can inspire a story, even a house. Great book!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Marja! It really is amazing!
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