Shocking to me is the way inspiration for a story comes to me. Usually in little pieces.
Last week in Washington D.C., I met an old friend who reminded me of a double date we'd been on when we were young and unattached, crazy and rather blind. Result? I get to rescue the gal from a guy who is hitting on her with another...guy. This opens a story.
My family and I went to a very very very French restaurant and I was reminded of a cafe I was in two years ago in Paris. Setting for a new story, anyone? (Food and wine--mussels in garlic and white Bordeaux to go with!)
Then, reading this blog, I saw Fran's entry of the blind-folded man who is (OMG) over 50! Go see this a few entries below! (!!!???) This guy inspires the pants off me.
And then there is the latest book I am reading. Donna Leon's mystery series set in (sigh) Venice. I wanna gooooooooo again and since I just finished a book set there, I need to find a new angle! Suggestions??????
Ciao, my lovelies! Off to work!
And for your own inspiraton, I offer one of my pix that I keep on my desktop.
And for your own inspiraton, I offer one of my pix that I keep on my desktop.
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Yes, ideas can come from just about anything if you open your mind to it! Thanks for the pic! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visual inspration this morning!
ReplyDeleteWhat was with that guy over 50?? Of all the models posted here I LOVED him the best. Lets see more of him and let's all go to Venice to do writers research! lol
ReplyDeleteXXOO Kat
Yummy guy you posted...inspires the brain to come up with all sorts of scenarios for him! Paris, Venice...you're a world traveler...I'll tag along and go to Venice with you guys...research field trip!
ReplyDeleteVenice and Paris--an author ROAD TRIP.
ReplyDeleteALL deductible, of course.
As my hubbie says, tax deductions are not for the timid.
Most of mine ARE research!
Pack your bags, my buddies!
We are off!