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Friday, May 26, 2006
What Inspires Me ?
Along with the question of where do I get my ideas, people often ask what inspires me? In writing and in life, many things do. I love to listening to good music. I'm a big country music fan and I like those songs not only because they're more like country rock now, but because they usually tell a story. If you've ever listened to country, you know what I mean. Almost every song is about "something" romantic, whether it be about boy losing girl, boy getting girl, a father's love, a mother's heartache, loving someone from a distance, growing old together, etc. The songs rip into your heart. They touch you in some way. And they inspire me. The story in the songs, often inspire some part of my book.
If you've read Heiress Beware, you know that I included a scene where my heroine is speaking about Tim McGraw's biggest hit, Live Like You Were Dying. Although I'm a huge fan of his, I picked that tune because it went perfectly along with the storyline, and it's how I wanted the conversation to flow between "Jane" and Lizzie.
But I listen to and like almost all types of music. If good writing is good writing, then the same can be said about music. And so much like writing, music is subjective. It falls into that category of what you like or don't like.
But I can't stop there. I have to say a really good book inspires me. Unfortunately the days of me reading two or three books a week have come and gone. I'm too busy writing to read. I have to STOP writing for a few days, when I want to read. And I do make the time when I can. But nothing is better than a really good read. Nothing help inspire me more.
Simple acts of kindness, or generosity and of romance, all inspire me as well. Fortunately, I'm married to a great guy who never fails with those simple acts of romance. Of the "thanks for dinner" kiss after every meal, or the way he takes care of and worries about me. It's not the roses, or chocolates (although those are always welcome) but the little things that work for me. And not just with my husband, but with friends and when I read about or hear a touching true story, that also inspires me.
So now, I'd love to know what inspires you? Even if you don't write, what inspires you in life? Be general, be specific. I'd love to hear!
And thanks for a great week on the Desire Blog.
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Happy Reading everyone!
posted by Charlene Sands at 9:22 AM
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