I often have intense and fascinating conversations with my characters. They will sit with me and tell me about their lives, sometimes showing me scenes from things they have experienced. These daydreams allow me to really get into my character's heads, especially when I see their memories from their point of view.
Tonight I had such a conversation with Tara. She is the main character for the next novel in the Supernatural Uprising series. Tara is definitely an interesting woman and I'm really excited to learn more about her and her story. Her history and power make her perfect for the espionage division for the Supernatural Underground Movement.
I'm debating about how much I want to put on here about what I've discovered about Tara. On the one hand I really want to share with you her story. I'm excited and know it will be a while before her book is released. Patience, when it comes to creative pursuits, has never been my strong point. I have a habit of showing off a drawing or painting before it's done. I also have a habit of telling people too much about my stories before they've had a chance to read any of them.
I finally decided that I want as much of Tara's life and story to be a surprise for when her novel is released (hopefully by Summer of 2014). However, I still wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed daydreaming about her tonight. To be able to dream up another person, with their own personality and past, is a really amazing feeling.
When I dream of these characters and see their personalities begin to emerge, I also find reasons for why they behave the way they do. Eventually, this turns into a conversation mixed with scenes from memories and the emotions and thoughts that go with all of that. Sometimes I'm not sure what I enjoy the most, writing the story or developing the characters.
The next character I have to talk to is the man who will be the second main character, the love interest for Tara. For the moment I'm calling him 'Jordan' who actually makes a short appearance in Sadie's War. I plan to have many cross-overs between the novels, and as one of Sal's boys he works perfectly.
With Sadie you have a sense of what this war will be like for the average person who isn't involved. With Tara's novel you're going to find out what it's like from those who are 'in the trenches' of this war and some of the underhandedness involved. A sort of 'behind the scenes look' if you will.
I can't wait to start writing!
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