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Today
I am happy to host Elizabeth Seckman for a scene spotlight of her latest, Defying
Reason. I hope you enjoy it!
Genre: Women’s Lit/Romance
Publisher: World Castle Publishing
Release Date: February 2015
Books
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Scene
Spotlight:
Taking my hand, he led me through a thicket of dense
woods that smelled so sweet and warm, I couldn't breathe in deeply enough to
capture the smell. It was fresh and clean, heavy with the sweet scent of
flowers.
At the end of the path, it opened up to the quiet ocean.
White sand covered the little cove, not the usual brown like on the upper
island. Stripping off my sandals, I let my toes sink into the warm, soft sand. It
was so soft, it felt fake. I couldn't stop my toes from curling into it.
Tanner sat under one of the bigger trees, which was
hardly what I'd have called a tree. It was more like an overgrown bush with a
trunk. Once settled, he took my hand and pulled me down, settling me between
his legs with my back against his chest and his arms wrapped around my waist.
Resting his chin on my shoulder, he said, “Some say this was Blackbeard's cove.
You never know, we could be sitting on a pot of gold.”
Questions:
1. Where
does this scene take place?
Springer’s
Cove, Ocracoke Island, North Carolina
2. What
inspired this scene?
A
visit to the area. The Outer Banks has so much history, beauty, and serenity,
it’s impossible not to ignite the imagination.
3. Did
you have to do something unique to get yourself in the frame of mind to tackle
this scene?
No,
I just pretend I’m there!
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| Ocracoke Cove Image from Elizabeth |
4. Was
this scene difficult or easy to write?
It
was pretty easy. I outlined the story while on vacation at the beach, so as I
visited places, I imagined Tanner and Jo were there.
5. Can
you tell us a secret about this scene?
At
the end of the scene, Tanner and Jo were interrupted by an elderly couple celebrating
their anniversary. They ask Tanner to take their picture. When my family was
visiting the spot, a couple who were on a second honeymoon did stop and ask us
to take their picture, so I wrote them into the scene.
BIO:
Elizabeth
is a multi-published author of books for people who are believers in
happily-ever- after, true love, and stories with a bit of fun and twists with
their plots. The mother of four young men, she tackles laundry daily and is the
keeper of the kitchen. She lives along the shores of the Ohio River in West
Virginia, but dreams daily of the beach.
Author Links:
Thank
you, Elizabeth, for being a great guest. I’d welcome you back anytime. J
Please
leave a comment for Elizabeth.
I've been to the Outer Banks, but not that island. Funny you wrote that couple into your book.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was sweet. A reminder of real true love!
DeleteI have spent a lot of time on the outer banks, after all I lived at the coast for 12 years. Love it there. Used to swim, wouldn't now. Jo was such a nice character LOL.
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous. I want to live there. But I also like WV, so I need two homes. That's not too much to ask, is it?
DeleteI've imagined my characters at my vacation spots. It does make me eager to write.
ReplyDeleteThen they become tax write-offs, so it's a win-win!
DeleteI picture my characters in places I visit too. I can just feel that sand between my toes. I wish I was on that beach right now :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the beach. And that sand there is better than the average sand. It's very soft on Ocracoke.
DeleteLet's go, Annalisa. We'll head to the beach together!
love when i read a scene and feel like I'm there! great job, Elizabeth, this sounds awesome :) I always imagine my characters in places I want to go or have gone
ReplyDeleteThanks Beth Ellyn! It must just be natural to daydream on vacation!
DeleteWonderful to see the delightful Elizabeth featured here, Chrys. I saw this movie recently where a bunch of sea creatures came out of the sea at the Outer Banks and caused havoc with the locals :)
ReplyDeleteGary
I have been wanting to host her for a LONG time. I was always booked up for months, but when she was doing her last blog tour I asked if I could host her when my blog opens up more because I couldn't pass up the chance. :)
DeleteGary, it may have been made after my creatures, oops, I mean men.
DeleteThanks for having me over, Chrys! It was totally worth the wait :)
You're so welcome, Elizabeth! I'd love to have back anytime. My guest spots will be wide open next year. ;)
DeleteWonderful interview. I love Elizabeth's books! Real life does make for great fiction. :) Have a terrific weekend.
ReplyDeleteReal life is the best inspiration for a story.
DeleteHave a great weekend, Christine! :)
Thanks Christine! I'm flattered to have a talented lady like yourself say that :)
DeleteHugs!
I love scenes, chapters, and books set on the beach. It's such a peaceful, beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteThe beach is my happy place. It's just so perfect for daydreaming and fun!
DeleteGreat setting! Beaches can be romantic places.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more. I love it there.
DeleteNice to meet you, Elizabeth! This sounds like such a romantic story. The beach is my favorite place too and that sand sounds---ahhhhhhhh. I will follow you on GR and add some of your books to my TBR shelf. I love discovering new authors. Thanks Chrys, for sharing her with us.
ReplyDeletep.s. there's a double (repeat) of the last question, you might want to delete.
Thanks for letting me know that. I don't know how that passed me.
DeleteAh thanks, Lisa!! That's the sweetest. (And trust me, meeting new readers is totally awesome for writers!)
DeleteJust pretending your there sure is a great way to do it, works for me haha
ReplyDeleteYep, writing is pretty much just putting daydreams to words.
DeleteMost enjoyable post to read.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Thanks Yvonne!
DeleteThere was a time in my life that I tried to figure out how to make a living on Ocracoke--one of my favorite islands
ReplyDeleteIsn't it the most beautiful places? Don't even get me started on how unfair Hyde County is to Ocracokers. They know they have a gem and make it nearly impossible for average folks to live there. It's sad to see how many people whose families have called that island home for centuries get run out because of tax rates.
DeleteRant over. :)
Sounds interesting,love the cover of the book, a perfect read ...I would think for a summer vacation or sitting pool side. Been a good number of years since I've vacationed in NC, but really enjoy the history around Hilton Head, SC.
ReplyDeleteI need to visit Hilton Head. I've been to Charleston and the Isle of Palms. South Carolina is a beautiful state.
DeleteI love Ocracoke Island! You captured the scene and setting perfectly, Elizabeth! Now I wish I was there again... :)
ReplyDeleteWe should go together, Kristin. For research...
DeleteThe beach is a nice spot to hang out at. Well, except for that pesky sand...
ReplyDeleteI don't mind sand, as long as it doesn't get in my food. I never eat at the beach. Bleh.
Deletewhat a sweet scene and i love that you used the couple from your vacay and the picture for inspiration! real life comes in handy =)
ReplyDeletecongrats elizabeth!
Real life does come in handy, :)
DeleteWe all picture a different place for each plot in the stories we write and even read I think. We're all directors of our own movies.
ReplyDeleteThis scene is beautiful though. So romantic.
Perfectly said. We are the directors.
DeleteThat is beautiful country. It's neat that you used a real life event too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Beverly!
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