I am often asked what inspires me as a writer. How do I come up with all the ideas? Does someone give me the idea and I write it? How exactly does it work?
My ideas are mine for the most part. I do chat with other writers who sometimes give me ideas on plots and I use them. Ideas come to me in handfuls. Sometimes I think I could write a book titled Ideas for Writers. I’m sure many writers feel the same way.
I typically write whatever idea is strongest in my mind at the time and do my best to keep the other ideas pushed away in a file for later on. I usually struggle the most when I have to write the next idea in a series and I’m not ready to write it.
As far as what inspires me. Every day events. There are times I’m sitting in a coffee house writing and I hear a conversation between two people I don’t know. I won’t lie, it’s made it into a book before. Perhaps something one of them said stuck with me.
I enjoy people watching. When I go to the mall, seeing how people interact with one another appeals to me. Do couples hold hands, do they walk with 3 feet between them, do they share little smiles. I watch all of this and the things I see do make it into books I write.
Not every couple acts the same and I think it’s important to have that in a book. Not every man wants to hold hands as they stroll through a grocery store, but he might want to pat his partner on the ass. Or maybe he likes to sneak in kisses.
TV shows also inspire me. Sometimes I watch scenes and they stick with me. Somehow I want to incorporate sometimes similar in a book. It’s usually a high flirt scene. I watch how the faces react and try to keep that in my head when I’m writing.
But don’t worry, there is plenty that I just make up. If I’m not thinking of a TV characters face when describing it, you might see me making those faces myself. Now that would make a fun YouTube video – Authors faces as they write.
Thank you for having me on your blog today.
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Excerpt:
Lauren stared at the papers in front of her, but none of it registered. All she could focus on was the half naked man. The hot, sweaty, tanned man who was now naked in his shower only feet away from her.
She shook her head and rubbed her thighs. Enough. It wasn’t like Tucker was the first sexy man she’d seen. She wasn’t blind or innocent, but something about him got her panties moist quick. Hopefully, she could make it through this accounting meeting without ripping her own clothes off and offering herself up to him. She had no doubt he would be an awesome lover. The man worked with his hands all day; surely he knew a thing or two that could please her.
Seriously, enough.
Lauren straightened her back and stared at the stack of papers he’d given her. There were receipts, printouts, and such. Tucker seemed to keep good records, so that would make things easier. She removed her computer from her bag and turned it on. After she pulled up the file for Carver Ranch, she studied it once more to familiarize herself with it.
This was a profitable ranch. Last year had been one of their roughest years, but so far, this year was already better. She was sure once she started to fill in the stuff he’d supplied her with, she’d see they’d come back strong from the previous year.
“Everything there?”
Lauren jumped in her seat.
“Sorry, didn’t mean to scare you.”
Tucker, now dressed, came over and sat next to her. Whatever soap he’d used attacked her senses in a good way. How did someone get out of the shower, yet still smell like fresh cut pines?
She shouldn’t do it, but she did anyway. She let her gaze wander over his body. The black t-shirt he wore hugged his wide chest, letting her get the full view of his muscles.
Lauren looked away quickly. “Yeah, I think this is it.” She flipped through the stack. “You’re free to do whatever while I do this. I know you’ve got a lot to do.”
“Can I get you something to drink?” He stood, and her focus went straight to his crotch.
Oh God. She glanced up quick to see him smirking. The man knew he was sex on a stick with his sandy blond hair and blue eyes. “Do you have some tea?”
“Sweet?”
“Uh, yeah.”
He winked. “I’ll be back.”
“Take your time.” The farther away he was, the more she could concentrate on her work. She wasn’t sure what had come over her, but the sooner she got done with this job, the better. Then she wouldn’t have to see him again until next quarter.
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Blurb:
Can a hot cowboy convince Lauren to stay in Texas and take another chance on love?
Tucker Carver likes to have fun and has no intention of settling down anytime soon. He handles the business side of Carver Ranch for his family, and on the day he’s scheduled to meet with their accountant, he instead meets a beautiful woman who changes everything.
Lauren Ford packed up and moved to Texas to start over after her fiancé had an affair with her best friend. Her father’s retiring and has offered to let her take over his accounting firm. When she meets Tucker she’s immediately taken with him, despite his reputation as a ladies’ man. Knowing she isn’t looking for love, or even if she wants to stay in Texas, she decides to have fun with Tucker and keep her feelings at bay.
After one taste of Lauren, Tucker has other plans. Lauren is the woman he wants, but for some reason she’s resisting. And it doesn’t help when her ex-fiancé shows up in town wanting her to go back to Georgia with him. Can Tucker convince her that his feelings are true, or will he lose her forever?
Content Warning: contains adult language and explicit sexual scenes
Buy links:
Amazon US | Amazon UK | Nook | All Romance eBooks | iTunes | Beachwalk Press
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Author Bio:
Lacey Wolfe has always had a passion for words, whether it’s getting lost in a book or writing her own. Her goal as an author is to have a romance for everyone, whether it’s sweet, sensual, or spicy. She’s had several books on the Amazon best seller lists. When she isn’t writing, she can be found running, talking to her pets, spending time with her family, or lost in some sort of craft. Oh, and she takes kindly to anyone who feeds her cookies.
Lacey lives in Georgia with her husband, son and daughter, their herd of cats and one black lab who rules the house.
You can find Lacey at the following places:
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