Don't be fooled by people who claim books (especially romance novels) are unrealistic. There's nothing less realistic than life itself, right? Writers are often asked where they get their ideas. I get my ideas from real life, voyeurism, eavesdropping, and applying a wild imagination. Sometimes, stories get dropped right in my lap.
If you've been following me, you may know about my Barefoot Key series which is thrilling me with its success. These are funny, first-person romances set on the Gulf Coast of Florida. I LOVE writing this series. So far, there are two books.
As I pondered the plot of the third book (coming this summer), I overheard a story from a young man about how his summer beach wedding was almost ruined because the Airbnb he and his bride booked for their wedding had gotten double-booked.
Can you believe that can happen?
The other couple had also booked the place for a beach wedding, so there were plenty of hearts on the line. The owner found a solution (he had another house to offer), but what a close call!
Now, what can a romance author do with a story like that? I'm glad you asked. The next book in the Barefoot Key series will involve a double-booked beach bungalow, an artist who just wants to be left alone, and a jilted groom. And, of course, there will be a happy ending.
I'll share more about the next book in the Barefoot Key series next month!
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I love the Gulf coast, and the series sounds so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWedding stories are so much fun. I bet the new one will be a winner too. Love Florida. Perfect place for a beach wedding.
ReplyDeletethese sound wonderful...I have one in my TBR pile so far and I’m looking forward to o digging in!
ReplyDeletePeople who say romance books are unrealistic have obviously never experienced life or romance and that's sad!! Good luck with this series! It sounds great!!
ReplyDeleteDouble booking happens in lots of places. Sometimes instead of "real life imitating art" I think it's the other way around. Good luck with the new book.
ReplyDeleteI've had a reader say something is unrealistic and I chuckle because whatever it is really did happen. And there are some things that happen that you know no one would believe unless they were there! Love the covers for these! Best wishes for the series! :)
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