Inspiration, anyone?

I'm always interested in finding out where writers get their inspiration from. I know, I'm a stickybeak, but I find the whole idea of inspiration fascinating. Our brains work in mysterious ways, and I REALLY like to know how other people - particularly writers - tick.

My inspiration comes from TV, reading mags, seeing half nekkid celebs, watching the grass grow... and sometimes characters just pop into my head out of nowhere. That was the case with my current WIP - I have absolutely no idea where the characters came from, and why they came to me (as opposed to another writer who could probably tell their story in a much more exciting way). But I'm very glad they popped in and decided to 'get busy' in my head! It's certainly entertaining stuff which keeps me awake at night! Lol.

So, the question I ask is rather predicable: Where do you get your inspiration from? Is there a particular source that provides a never ending supply of ideas, or do you just dream about plots and characters? Are you a people watcher (not in a creepy way, but for 'research' purposes!) or do you read the newspapers for possible scenarios for your characters? And where in the world did your NaNo plot/characters come from?

Do tell!

And my present to you is a little bit of man candy as inspiration *sigh*. Please bring me back as a towel and/or sunscreen, or better yet, a pair of boardshorts *wink*.

:-) Mon

Tasty Tuesday

I know I’m late with this, but I’ve been to Sydney today with my son. Will blog about that over on my own blog. Anyway on with the show.

Heroes, we all look for different things in our heroes. I think it is like the men we are attracted too. For me I love the rugged type. The cowboy/jackaroo, after five shadows, their hair a little wild and un-kept. Why? Because that is my husband to a tee. I admit not all my heroes carry all these traits but they all carry at least one of them.

For my NaNo project, I had to find the right person for my hero. Someone I could picture in the 1700’s which is why I choose Alex O’Loughlin for Shep Freeman. Okay I saw him in Mary Bryant and fell in love with him; he had it all as far as I was concern. Plus his role in Moonlight, as a vampire was hot.

I’ve added a few banners of my up and coming heroes. Of course, I’ve selected photos of them with their shirts off. When I need inspiration, a shirtless guy will do it every time.

I know it’s sad, and it can at times be a dirty job, but someone has to do it. LOL.

And then there are my current heroes. What I normally do is make up a collage of photos with my hero and heroine, as well as houses, streets, beaches and the country side anything that I have a site or scene in my story. I even have a few of the secondary characters. I love the visual effect. I may not be able to work off a plan but I can off photos. It’s just as well as my hubby isn’t the jealous type. LOL.

Hope you enjoy my pictures and you find some inspiration. I have a feeling by the end of the week we are going to be rearing to go come November. Hehehehe.

See ya.

Sandie