It may seem odd to you
that I do this, when I obviously have a vivid imagination, but sometimes an
author needs a little extra. What is fun is that I can stare at a picture of a
mountain scene and imagine a walk through the woods in whatever way I want.
Do I see animals? What sounds do I hear? What time of day is
it?
Not only can this be
relaxing, it's also how I unlock some of the most creative settings from my
mind. Pictures are a moment captured in time, but a creative writer can gaze
into the misty background of a scene and see more. The mind can be quite the
playground. *wink*
I put pictures on my wall
of sunsets and deserts, while writing my first book, Dhampir Passions. Why? In
a way, a dystopian romance requires that the setting be its own character.
Having pictures is also
helpful with a characters' details page on my wall. The page contains the
basics; height, eye color, weight, hair color, etc. This details page is needed
because I usually have more than one story I'm writing, and it helps me to not
mix up characters. I've seen it happen to other authors with their character
names. A small faux paus, but one I intend to avoid if at all possible.
For now, I'm nearly done
with Sindriel's story, which is the sequel to Love's Demon Ways. I still need
an epilogue. That will come to me. Perhaps I just need a picture to inspire
this last moment of his "happily ever after."
Happy reading,
Mary
