This month, I launch a new romance series. I’m a beach junkie. I love being at the ocean, walking along the beach in search of treasures, watching the waves roll in, or just sitting in a chair reading and listening to the roar of the ocean.
I decided to set my series on the Washington Coast, and Willow Bay was born. Fictitious, but tied to some of my best beach memories. It’s been fun writing these stories and I may (or may not) have used them as a reason to head for the ocean. Inspiration always powers books to strong finishes, right?
As a writer, those kinds of inspirations can come from anywhere. I went to a Tall Ships festival and my three-book series, Tropical Persuasions, was born. My fantasy series, Earth Legacy, came from all the news about climate change. My horse story, Rudy’s Heart…well that came to me in a dream. 🙂
Inspiration enhances all our lives. Just looking at our Over The Backyard Fence blog partners. If you like to paint, like our own Kit Domino, a field of bluebells sends you rushing home to the canvas.
If you love dogs, like Faye Avalon, you help raise puppies to help others and end up with the love of your life in Miss Vivvy. Or, like Marie Tuhart, you search for one dog and take on a sister and brother both.
Lavada Dee is inspired by family, life, and travels near and far to expand her horizons, and we are inspired through her travel blogs here.
Jillian Chantal does a weekly photo blog, Wordless Wednesday, and she inspires me with the the amazing pictures she posts.
Without inspiration, it seems like there would be no forward momentum, no growth. I for one, try to keep my eyes open for those inspirations. From an eagle floating overhead to the beautiful blooms of a flower. From a friend’s post about what got her through a tough time to another’s announcement of an imminent wedding. It’s all fodder for my own happiness and for my stories.
Do you notice inspiration around you? I hope so. 🙂 Have a wonderful month and I hope you get some glorious sunshine to inspire you.
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Wow Laurie, love this mornings post. I’m thankful our lives are full of inspiration. It makes for living in the positive.
Amen, and you are a huge part of that!
Awww- thanks for the shout out!! I need to put up a pic today, but chaos is my day today! LOL – Have to laugh so I don’t cry… Hope the new series is a great seller. I love your work so I am looking forward to it! Jillian
I love your Wordless Wednesdays! Though I had trouble with today’s. I couldn’t figure it out and I still think about that duck pic. ROTFL.
Great post, Laurie. We all take our inspiration from the things we love and we are so much better for it, and thanks for the shout out. Your happy place at the beach certainly inspires. I do hope the new series does well for you, am looking forward to reading. I didn’t know about Jillian’s blog – I do now and look forward to seeing Wordless Wednesday. 🙂
Inspiration is all around us if we just open our eyes, eh? Thank you for the good wishes on the new series. I’m hopeful.