A Big Thanks To Terra

I had a fun time blogging and meeting so many wonderful romance readers at http://yankeeromancereviewers.blogspot.com/ yesterday, and so did the Sinclare brothers. They were delighted to see how many women were interested in their stories. Thanks much to everyone who stopped by!

Donna's Older Titles

I'm pleased to announce that I've gotten the rights back to some of my older books, and excited that I will eventually be offering them as ebooks. My first book San Francisco Surrender will be the first one available followed by one of my favorites The Buccaneer.
I'll be letting you know more about it in future blogs, so stay tuned for all breakout news!

Books At My Doorstep

I opened my front door and there to my joy was a box from one of the book clubs I belong to. I was lucky that it was delivered later in the day. I have a writing schedule to keep and if those books had arrived earlier I would have had a hard time ignoring them.
I grabbed a glass of iced tea and settled comfortably in a chair to glance through the books. I lingered on the first one I picked, Bethany Lowe's Folk Art Halloween. Of course, I quickly grabbed pen and paper ready to make lists of what I'd need to make a few of the great projects. One caught my fancy, Gypsy, the Folk Art Witch. I enjoy collecting not just witches but also crones. I have a gorgeous papier mache crone in peasant dress, bird nest in hand, basket on her arm, a nature based woman for sure.
I don't really think of such women as witches, I rather believe them women who gain knowledge in spite of what society dictates. That is why you will find women like that in my books. I've mentioned Bethane, who you'll meet in Under The Highlander's Spell and, of course, there's Addie the Sinclare brothers' mother. And Aunt Sydney in my witch series is another woman who in a sense dances to her own tune.
They are all special woman and in a way woman before their time. You'll continue to find such extraordinary woman in my books. But for now, fingers crossed that Gypsy the Folk Art Witch turns out as great as the one in the book.

Butterflies & Writing

Recently I was sitting outside on a beautiful summer day writing in my journal when a butterfly landed nearby. It was a lovely colored butterfly and I thought how it had taken a period of gestation before its beauty was ready to emerge.
I realized then that writing is much like a butterfly. At first you have the stirring of a story, perhaps a title or a character. You give it thought, jot down some notes then put it aside. More thoughts, more notes and more gestation. Then you begin to write, then edit, then write some more. Until before you know it an amazing story emerges.
I have several ideas gestating right now while I finish the Sinclare brothers series. I revisit them from time to time, adding notes and giving them thought. Sometimes I grow anxious and want to hurry them along, but I know I must remain patient and wait. That only in their own good time will they emerge a beautiful butterfly.

Lachlan's Book

Right now Artair's book, Under The Highlander's Spell, is getting all the attention, but I thought Lachlan deserved a mention. After all, a charmer like him can't be ignored, though under that charming facade there's so much more. And readers will learn all about him in his book The Angel and The Highlander, in stores May 2009.
I want to thank all those who suggested titles for his book and while none were chosen, I intend to keep them in mind for future books.
Also you'll be meeting some interesting characters in the Sinclare books. Some are already telling me their stories, and you know that I just can't resist a good story!

My Website

While my website continues to be a work in progress, it is up and running. More content has yet to be added, but please browse and enjoy. If you run into any snags I apologize. We're continuing to work it all out. And if you have any comments or suggestions feel free to email me.

www.donnafletcher.com

Where did my musing take me today?

Characters in a book basically have minds of their own. I always think I know my characters before I begin to write about them. After all, I write up bio sheets, see them in my mind's eye and almost hear their voices in my head. Then I begin their story and what happens? They take over. They do unexpected things; say unexpected things. Suddenly I'm not sure who they are but they certainly show me who they are.
Cavan from Return of the Rogue gave me a start. He had more secrets than I realized and had more scars that needed mending. It was interesting to see how he evolved.
Do I still continue to write up bio sheets? Of course, it's how my characters come to life, but how they live is up to them.