I'm happy to bring you a guest post from Nat Hobson, author of Addy's Choice and the newly released Heart of Fire. During this blitz, Addy's Choice is free at Smashwords, with the code: TM47S.
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Developing the
Winchester Brothers
I always knew I wanted to base my
story in and around Winchester in the UK. It’s a beautiful place, one I visited
often when I lived in the south. I never intended the story to become a series,
but my characters influenced the decision, as they so often do.
The story began with Adrienne Baxter, and I had a strong
image of her in my head. Sebastian’s appearance was unexpected. I approach a
new project in a variety of ways, but it’s safe to say I’m a pantser. The level
of planning varies. Sometimes I have an outline, and sometimes I don’t. In the
case of Addy’s Choice, I knew Adrienne worked for a radio station, could hear
her voice in my head as she presented the early morning breakfast show. But
that’s the only planning I did. Initially. I let Addy tell me about her life,
and introduce me to the other characters who would later shape her journey.
I was drawn to Sebastian Davies immediately, and spent a
little time with him before I continued with the story. He shared his
background, his family, and his friendship with Chris Martin. This piqued my
interest, so I wrote a little dialogue between the two, allowing them to
converse in a natural way and gaining an insight into their relationship. I was
amused by their experiences at university, and discovered they earned a
nickname from their peers – a name they later used when they opened their first
(and subsequent) restaurants. That name, and the name of the series, is The
Winchester Brothers.
Thanks so much for hosting me, Samantha. I really appreciate your support :-)
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