It’s the Idea Party – Come One, Come All
“How do you know what to write about?” Is the prevailing question.
And the prevailing answer to that question is, “I don’t.”
I don’t know what will pique the curiosity of the multitudes. Myself is the only person I know that well. Therefore, I write about what rouses my own desire to snoop or participate.
Here’s how it goes… generally:
When I’m nearing the end of a story – say 2/3 or ¾ of the way through – the little voice in my head starts to niggle with this question. “What’s the next book about?”
As I get closer to the wrap-up, the niggle becomes a nag and then a panic if the seed of an idea hasn’t sprouted before I’m into the current work-in-progress epilogue.
I can’t speak for other authors. I can only share with you how the next book becomes a reality for me.
Here’s what happens:
I start with a question. A ‘What if’ question. In the case of ‘The Tangled Tails of Spaghettio’, the ‘What if’ question was, “What if Sally gets attacked by something every time she steps away from the house?”
Where does the ‘What if’ question come from?” I never know. It’s literally a surprise when I hear or read something and the lightbulb explodes.
Again, using ‘The Tangled Tails of Spaghettio’, it was a statement from my frustrated friend. She simply said to me, ‘I get pelted with ice crystals every time I step away from the house!’
TaDa! A cozy mysterious misadventure novella is a work in progress.
The antagonistic ice turned into a crazy cat because the multitudes like to read about cats. And how does a cat get crazy except by catching a smidge of a spell cast by a 194-year-old practicing witch?
Are you catching my drift?
In summary, to decide what to write about:
- Put your ears on to the statements, chirps, and squawks around you.
- Turn an emotion-filled statement into a ‘What if’ question.
- Invite a passel of lively characters to the plotting party.
- Write the story that you can’t wait to read or listen to.
Is your curiosity piqued about ‘The Tangled Tails of Spaghettio’?
Here it is – along with a link and a code to buy the eBook now for 99 cents.
Prepare for a thrilling ride as Sally finds herself in a tangled web of feline intrigue!
Outside the door of her quaint little igloo in the desert, she encounters the most unexpected visitor – an orange tabby cat like no other.
Meet Spaghettio, the mischievous cat with an agenda that keeps Sally on her toes. As the cat’s relentless pursuit chases her back into the safety of her home, Sally’s world transforms into a captivating mystery.
With a name as delightful as his appearance, Spaghettio becomes Sally’s reluctant captor, asserting dominance over her every move. But why? Where did this enigmatic feline come from, and why is it determined to keep Sally confined?
Amidst the chaos of Rodney’s hilarious mishaps with his bionic arm and wheelchair, Sally finds herself entangled in a web of bizarre circumstances. With both mankin and cat unleashing havoc, our courageous 87-year-old protagonist must rise to the challenge.
Can she uncover the truth behind this demented cat and unravel the insanity gripping her world? Will she be able to save Rodney from the clutches of his malfunctioning arm?
Hold on tight as you dive into this uproarious adventure filled with unexpected twists and turns. Join Sally as she untangles the mysterious cat’s origins and confronts the mysteries that lurk beyond her very own doorstep.
Prepare yourself for a rollercoaster of laughter, mystery, and heartwarming moments in this charming tale that will keep you eagerly turning the pages.
Words from a reviewer:
‘What a funny story! I never knew what to expect next. I couldn’t put t down until I finished it!… J. Durbin’
From Schann Stewart, the champion narrator of a multitude of voices, including side-splitting animal sounds:
‘A hilarious romp of an adventure!’
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