Ask the Author: Stacey Cotter
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Stacey Cotter
This is an easy question for me to answer, but it may sound cliche. Romeo and Juliet are by far my favorite fictional couple. The depth of their situation and passionate love for one another that ultimately leads to their tragic demise. Even as I sit here thinking about the story, my heart aches for them.
In my novels, the characters are placed in various scenarios that test their boundaries, love and human nature. I personally feel a story is enhanced when the characters, couples and players have a deeper level of persona expressed through the plot line of the story.
In my novels, the characters are placed in various scenarios that test their boundaries, love and human nature. I personally feel a story is enhanced when the characters, couples and players have a deeper level of persona expressed through the plot line of the story.
Stacey Cotter
In January, my grandmother passed away at the age of 96. We celebrated her life and the love that she gave to all of us. Like many people after losing someone special, I found myself analyzing my life, past, present and future. A week after the service, I was on a several days long road trip for work when I drove past an abandoned farm house. My mind and imagination went into overdrive as I was curious what had taken place there over the past decades. By the time I finished work and was checked into my hotel, I had a blank Word document in front of me begging for words. That night I wrote the first chapter of Harris Estate and had the entire novel written within just a few weeks.
Stacey Cotter
Inspiration is a funny thing as it can come to you randomly. Whether someone makes a comment, or you are driving hours on end alone, a thought can spark your imagination. This happens to me regularly. I'll see a stranger and begin to contemplate who they are and where they came from. I'll drive by a property or business and begin to think about the lives of those that work inside. Inspiration for me comes from seeing new things or hearing something that I had not before. Tie your inspiration in with life, desires, fantasy or past experience and boom, you most definitely have a topic that you can write about.
Stacey Cotter
I'am currently doing the final edits for 'Harris Estate, The Aftermath' which is the sequel to 'Harris Estate.' This novel picks up just a few months after the sale of the Harris Estate, with Leah adjusting back to life in San Francisco. Some unexpected challenges arise, which brings the characters of Harris Estate back together. Emotions run high as Kevin, Leah and Nick are brought together to face a new challenge.
In addition, I have two other novels in the works.
The first is called 'Closure' which deals with Tim, a young man who lost his fiancé, Sofia, to suicide. Once he learns the reasons behind her death, he is driven to seek revenge on her behalf. This emotional roller coaster takes you through her thoughts, his feelings and the journey Tim must take to seek justice for his beloved.
The second novel is called 'The Faithful One' which deals with the physiological subconscious of Savannah Harper, a young lady fighting for her life after a car accident. As her body fights to stay alive, her spirit is faced with a decision to make. The faithful one, who shows itself as a wise old oak tree, wants her to choose whether she would like to move on to heaven or stay with the living. Her journey introduces her to the people of the past that have made these same tough decisions. Each is there to help guide her into making up her mind as to which choice she would like to make before her time runs out. What will she decide?
In addition, I have two other novels in the works.
The first is called 'Closure' which deals with Tim, a young man who lost his fiancé, Sofia, to suicide. Once he learns the reasons behind her death, he is driven to seek revenge on her behalf. This emotional roller coaster takes you through her thoughts, his feelings and the journey Tim must take to seek justice for his beloved.
The second novel is called 'The Faithful One' which deals with the physiological subconscious of Savannah Harper, a young lady fighting for her life after a car accident. As her body fights to stay alive, her spirit is faced with a decision to make. The faithful one, who shows itself as a wise old oak tree, wants her to choose whether she would like to move on to heaven or stay with the living. Her journey introduces her to the people of the past that have made these same tough decisions. Each is there to help guide her into making up her mind as to which choice she would like to make before her time runs out. What will she decide?
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