Hello. I am the author of the Historical Fiction novel called Mamie Garrison. It is a tale of slavery, abolition, romance and history, set in the years just prior to the Civil War. It is available on Kindle for .99 and also in paperback.
Mamie Garrison has a dual storyline. The present day story involves Bella and Andrew finding Mamie's journals. Their story includes romance and paranormal aspects. Mamie's story follows her adventures as an abolitionist through her journals. There are some mysteries as well as an unusual background in Mamie's life.
I have completed book two in my series. Colin Garrison, Book 2 of The Garrisons is available at Amazon.com/dp/B0759MYN81. Please see my Colin Garrison page under the menu option for a small sample of this new book.
The third and final book in the series, Emily Garrison is now available. Please see above for link.
I am 62 with one adult child and one grandchild.
I have always enjoyed the written word and have been a voracious reader from my early youth.
I am inspired by many authors in the historical fiction genre. I am also a lover of Russian literature, particularly Tolstoy and Dostoevsky. I find great inspiration for creating characters by looking at the ones these two authors have created. There is such a depth to them.
I have written for most of my life in one form or another. I have dabbled in poetry and songwriting, and have more started novels than finished ones.
In my free time, I like reading, history and travel. I am interested in genealogy and working on my family tree.
I live in St Louis.
What happen today or yesterday, seen a good movie, read a book, what memory popped into your mind today, have you been on a trip, going on one, who is your hero or villain, what news story made you mad, sad, glad, dead or alive who would you want to have dinner with and why? Take a picture and tell us about it. So much to write about that could be done between 250 to 1000 words. See my post “The Year Was 1970” and take the link I gave to Don Forrester’s blog and see how he does a blog every day and post it before noon. Best of luck. By the way I talk a great game but as you can see by my few post that I should take my own advice. 🙂
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All great ideas. Thanks. I’m gonna get there. 🙂
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I’d like to hear your thoughts on tracking (or rather keeping in sync) a story’s dramatic questions or plot lines. Do you have a specific technique?
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I don’t have a technique as such, but I do note important things like dates and characters names. I sometimes put questions that will need answering off to the side of my outline.
I always start with a loose outline that I revise many times during the process. I know before I start where I will end.
I’m very flexible and leave a lot of room for my characters to take me in unplanned directions.
Hope this answers your question. Thank you for asking.
Teresa
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Thank you! I always enjoy hearing the way others tick. Thank you for the detailed response.
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