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?
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Character 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 morePalessa’s on a writing break, in theory…
This is me on a writing break…writing. It’s a sickness. 😐 Actually, I’m outlining a story that’s been in the back on my head for a couple of years now. Mel is a minor character from #UnchainedHearts that hit me, especially during that last scene. Then as I read and recuperate from burnout (yep, Sandro burned me out and he’s still not done yet 🙅 ) Mel’s story is hitting me. So I’m outlining, sleeping […]
Read moreBaxter Family Series is OVER plus Sacked & Tackled
So, I’m in the throes of editing and promoting and other stuff that I want to and NEED to do. To say I’ve been busy…is an understatement and I’m good with that. In the midst of everything I was having a conversation with someone about teasers (I’ve become a PicMonkey addict and I love it) and that’s when it hit me. The Baxter Family Series is OVER Now, I wrote Story of Us back in […]
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