Tag: baxter family saga
Say Hello to Unchained Hearts 2018 with Extended Scenes
As I was writing Quinn’s story, book 4 in the Baxter Family Saga, I realized that I could extend some of the scenes in Unchained Hearts. Why the hell would I do that?
Read moreCharacter Theme Songs: Portrait of Gray
When I did the first character theme song post, it felt smoother. I’ve been living with the Baxter Family Saga for years now (and won’t stop anytime soon) but the story of Unchained Hearts, the characters and their drama have dug deep. I was able to really pin down the songs that were in my head. Portrait of Gray, the story of Grayson Baxter, is a bit more complicated because it’s so emotional. Which shouldn’t […]
Read moreBaxter Family Saga Book 4 Story Research: Black Monday 1987
It was October 1987. I was a pre-teen mooning over a cute boy I was starting to like and thinking about Halloween candy. I was clueless, to say the least, about what happened. I’m sure my parents knew what happened but I don’t remember being upset, sad or worried as others were. The rest of the U.S. and the world reeled from what became known as Black Monday where those who were rich on paper […]
Read moreThe Real Life Character Inspiration for Grayson Baxter Is Dead & I’m Not Sorry
Finding a source of character inspiration can be as easy as looking around at your own family & friends. Behind-the-scenes real life stories are standard stories. Life will always outdo fiction. The drama is when you’re dealing with topics like drug abuse. Those stealth stints of getting high on stuff you can’t even pronounce, someone who has it “in the bag,” you ask yourself, “what the hell am I missing here?” The answer: Your behind […]
Read moreUnchained Hearts: A Few Words About Devil’s Breath
When I was writing Unchained Hearts, I had more than a few ideas in my head. I wanted it to be this twisty-turny drama and what better way to do that than to introduce the use of some drug I was sure not many knew about. Yep, that was the ticket. To do that, I remembered a drug I had heard about years ago and had seen in one of my favorite shows at the […]
Read moreWhat’s On Deck? Palessa Goes Wattpad…Sorta
It’s been a time and while I have every reason to believe that 2017 will be just as good as 2016, if not BETTER, I must admit to a bit of doubt. It’s like taking one step forward and then two steps back sometimes. What can you do but keep moving?Anyway, I wanted to just update everyone on some new developments that I’m actively working.
Read moreMy inspiration for Grayson Baxter Died a Year Ago and I’m Not Sorry for Him
It’s never easy to lose someone you know. But it’s also unusual to admit that you’re not sorry they’re gone. It’s not hate or anger. It’s realizing that maybe they just should have died…Read my full post here
Read moreBack online after two months offline PLUS I penned some ugly first drafts!
Some people swear that they can’t live without their tablets/laptops/computers but when you’re forced to do just that, life has a funny way of going on anyway. My tablet died in June. And affording a new one was a bit of a challenge so I had to wait. Life, however, roped me in and dragged me down into a whirlpool but things managed to work out and I’m here. Still standing and, hopefully, a bit […]
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