Ask the Author: Deborah Burst
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Deborah Burst
It is an extension of my current book, Louisiana's Sacred Places, in discovering more historic churches and cemeteries. I've always been infatuated with the coastal towns of Louisiana. They have very unique cultures that continue to thrive today. Many have backyard bayous and cemeteries rising from encouraging waters. Perfect example is the backdrop in the first season of True Detective staring Woody Harrelson and Matthew Mcconaughey.
Deborah Burst
Freedom to empty my mind and share its beauty with scores of people.
Deborah Burst
I'm currently working on my next book in the Louisiana Sacred Places series on a trail of historic churches and cemeteries along the coastal towns of Louisiana. It will also include some ancient legends that live deep inside the bayous. It is due out April 2016.
Deborah Burst
Either read or go outside for a walk.
Deborah Burst
Since my books are driven by history and photography, it's a combo of books, articles and photos. Most of the time it begins with a scouting trip visiting photographing different cemeteries and historic churches to narrow down book content.
I then write with a split screen, photos on one side, word document on the other. No radio, TV, or distractions except for an upstairs window overlooking ares of trees and the sounds of birds chirping in the background.
And if I'm lucky...RAIN, especially with THUNDER. Then the fingers fly, it really sets the mood and brings out the poetic prose in describing gothic architecture.
I then write with a split screen, photos on one side, word document on the other. No radio, TV, or distractions except for an upstairs window overlooking ares of trees and the sounds of birds chirping in the background.
And if I'm lucky...RAIN, especially with THUNDER. Then the fingers fly, it really sets the mood and brings out the poetic prose in describing gothic architecture.
Deborah Burst
I've recently added some blog posts to my website that help answer some of this question. From Self Publishing Tips
http://deborahburst.com/2015/06/self-...
to the Top Ten Signs You're a Writer. http://deborahburst.com/2015/06/top-t...
I'll be posting more for the aspiring author each week.
http://deborahburst.com/2015/06/self-...
to the Top Ten Signs You're a Writer. http://deborahburst.com/2015/06/top-t...
I'll be posting more for the aspiring author each week.
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