One of the questions authors are always asked is where our ideas and inspirations come from. I know I've answered that here on starrwords before, but insights and ideas have been flowing well this summer. I have an over abundance, so I thought I'd share.
Rather than going on about new ideas (like how wonders can become lessons in a galaxies wide search for a mythical beast), how about some of the inspirations for my latest release--which just happens to be on sale during this Addictive Reads Summer Event. (See how smoothly I slipped that in?)
Blue Keltic Moon is the first book in a new series, picking up the family saga about 20 years after the final book of the Double Keltic Triad. So, some of my inspiration was built in--because I knew the characters and what they needed to do. But people (human, fey, it doesn't matter) change in 20 years, so they surprised me at times. A lot of times.
That surprise led to new ideas and connections--because I thrive on making connections between stories, and series. That's probably why the world between worlds is so important to a number of my tales. A multitude of worlds and universes find connection there. The vast and differing landscapes are the home to more creatures than I've yet discovered. Who knows how many tales may find some spark of inspiration there. I certainly don't!
Music plays a huge part in both my creative and writing processes. Different types of music, or just one line of lyrics can spark a character's dreams, desires or actions. Part of the musical inspiration for this book came from Celtic bands--because it is a Keltic book, ya know. Music from India and Egypt for the hero. Probably the biggest influence was Mad World (Roland Orzabal)--the cover by Adam Lambert on American Idol. Hmm, that's an interesting combination.
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A little bit about Blue Keltic Moon
Duty before love. As much as Breanna’s
heart protested, Gowthaman would have to wait until she returned with the
rescued Alfar-Sindhu prince.
Love before self. Following Breanna
into the World Between Worlds, Gowthaman faces the pains of his past, risks his
intellect, his sanity and his life. For her.
Destiny before all. In the time of the
blue Keltic moon.
It’s been twenty years since Morghan,
leader of the Alfar-Sindhu, became trapped in the desolate World Between Worlds
and once again blue moons are aligning in a multitude of worlds.
Breanna has loved Gowthaman forever,
but as one of the Faerie race, he continually claims their age difference is
too great. Yet the soulfire shows he loves her as well. To help her family, she
must set aside her emotions to lead a rescue mission to the World Between
Worlds. She and her group will face the unknown and bring Morghan home.
Even devoting his life to the Fey
library hasn’t saved Gowthaman from the agonies of his past, and the long
moments he spent in the World Between Worlds. Now, the woman he loves stands
ready to lead a rescue party into that cursed place, and only he holds the
knowledge to take them there...and, with luck, safely return with the prince.
The risk to his mind...doesn’t matter as long as he keeps Breanna from harm.
The World Between Worlds. Can a place
filled with despair and loss also be a discovery of love and redemption?
Perhaps... only under the blue Keltic moon.
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