Summer’s finally here on southern Vancouver Island. The garden’s lovely, though the poppies are finished and I’m getting back on track in researching a new series and pushing out the odd blog post now and again.
I’m doing something never before attempted: researching for an historical fiction series.
I’ve got a strong setting, memorable characters in development, multiple story lines beginning to weave and an interested agent but…it’s all based in an earlier century.
Of course, being historical is one of the idea’s key assets; however, I’m finding that it’s the biggest drawback to actual writing. Can I find the voice?
I’ve created worlds before, ones involving murder, opera, golf, even the stigmata but recreating a different time, with all the inherent and fascinating elements of geography, social, family and political issues, dialogue and who know what else is proving a challenge.
I keep reminding myself of some of my past research efforts: caddying for days in the pouring rain, testing vocals (and teacher’s ears) to experience opera and surviving an apple pie-making bee.
Guess I’ve just gotta shut up and get on with it!
But…when will I find that voice?
