This month's IWSG question is, what inspires you when you write a story? I view this as a two-part question. First, the stories themselves are inspired by something. Each of my books was inspired by a life event. That Baby Woke Me Up, AGAIN was inspired by my experiences as a young mom spending many sleepless nights with my babies. That Mama is a Grouch was born after I tripped over my kids' toys and broke my toe. Even Bubba and Squirt's Big Dig to China was inspired by my desire to dig a hole from Florida to China was I was a kid. (Didn't get very far, because my hole quickly filled up with water.)
The second part of the question is, what inspires me to keep going and finish the story? If you're an author, you know writing a book is hard work. It's one thing to write the first draft. Don't get me wrong—writing the words, THE END is a huge accomplishment! But then you have to revise—to get it as perfect as you can. That's tough! What inspires me to do that? I guess it's the sense of accomplishment I get when I know my work is ready for publication. And the second thing is knowing readers are enjoying what I've written. It makes all the work worthwhile.
What about you? What inspires you to write and keep writing?
Other news:
I'm very excited about the cover for my next book, Bubba and Squirt's City of Bones, set in the catacombs of Paris, France! It looks fabulous!
And finally, my little girl is graduating from college this weekend! I can't believe it! Where does the time go?
Congrats on your daughter's graduation!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteLife experiences can always be a good source of inspiration.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new cover!
Thank you!
DeleteHi, Sherry!
ReplyDeleteMerry merry month of May to you, dear friend!
Congratulations to your "baby" daughter, all grown up now and graduating from college! Your happiness is mine, Sherry. Also, I absolutely love the cover art of your new book. It is bound to attract lots of positive attention and generate sales.
Regarding your answer to the Question of the Month, I never realized that all of your books were inspired by actual events from your childhood and experiences as a mother. I am naturally curious, ask many questions and find things that fascinate me everywhere I turn. My inspiration comes from new things learned and insights gained.
I wish you a safe, happy and successful month, dear friend Sherry!
Thank you, Tom! I like the source of your inspirations. It's great to have a curious mind.
DeleteCongratulations on both accounts! Cool cover.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I thought the designer did a great job!
DeleteCongrats on your daughter's graduation! And I love your new cover!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm happy with the cover, too!
DeleteI think the strong desire to finish my series within my lifetime is what keeps me writing.
ReplyDeleteGrats on the cover and the graduation!
The desire to finish a series is what's kept me going all these years, too!
DeleteCongrats on the graduation. such a big accomplishment! And happy cover reveal.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the feeling of completion when the project is done is a big motivator to keep going during the writing and revising stages.
Thank you! And I agree that completing something imparts a deep sense of satisfaction.
DeleteCongratulations on all fronts. Where does the time go, indeed? You'll ask that with even more conviction when your grandchildren graduate and have babies!
ReplyDeleteI was just talking to my husband about that. When our grandparents were our age, they already had several grandchildren! Not ready for that yet!
DeleteCongratulations on your daughter's graduation and your upcoming publication.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteCongrats on all the good news! :) ~Jess
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the good news!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your daughter and her proud Mama, who also has a new book to be proud of, and so many more things you can rightly call accomplishments.
ReplyDeletegreat inspiration....
ReplyDeleteCongratulations for both your daughter graduation and your next publication.... good luck.
I just got my copy in the mail. I look forward to reading it soon! Congrats on your daughter's graduation. Time does fly!
ReplyDeleteYay! Thank you so much for reviewing City of Bones. Hope you enjoy it!
DeleteCongratulations on your newest book and your daughter's graduation!
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