The process of writing a novel appears to be of interest to many, at least it appears so from the questions I have been receiving since the publication of Secrets One – The Series. So today, I will answer the two most frequently asked questions!
"How did the storyline come about?" This is the most asked question. I must give credit to my co-author for this one; the main story idea came to him while he was living in London. He came back to the states, we met in 2002, I was invited to work with him on the project, and the rest is history. We each contributed to the story as the work progressed, of course, but the genius backbone of this story is all his.
One of the fun things about writing is how a storyline can begin as a tiny seed, and then begin its growth. Some go in many different directions before evolving into the final version, and others are a straight path to the heart of it all. Emotions, happy or sad, add a richness to the creative process. Another way to look at it is as a tapestry, much like our lives. One color thread here, another there, and soon it is a beautiful work!
"How does one co-author a novel?" being the second question. I can say that from my viewpoint, it has been a wonderful process of collaboration even though, most of the time, we are in different cities. We each work on research and details, developing characters, and fleshing out the story. It has been quite interesting- and exciting- to see how each of our work comes together, completing the other. I can also say that when one is working with a writer who has such a brilliant and creative mind as I have the pleasure, it is an inspiration to strive for even higher levels of creativity and writing.
Writing has always been enjoyable to me; co-writing on this project is over the moon! It has been great fun, and a great source of satisfaction with the finished project!
Thanks for being interested and asking the questions!
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