Kirk Dougal
My inspiration varies from novel to novel. In some cases, I start with a question and the book revolves around finding the answer. In others, I start with a character and I write about how they became what they are and what they will do about it in the future.
More interesting to me is what I "see" first about a new story. I have a five-book fantasy series that I began by visualizing the final scene in Book 5. For my YA novel, "Jacked," I saw a scene from the middle of the book with no dialog. The sequel for "Dreams of Ivory and Gold" began by watching a man in a shopping mall during the Christmas rush.
More interesting to me is what I "see" first about a new story. I have a five-book fantasy series that I began by visualizing the final scene in Book 5. For my YA novel, "Jacked," I saw a scene from the middle of the book with no dialog. The sequel for "Dreams of Ivory and Gold" began by watching a man in a shopping mall during the Christmas rush.
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