Ask the Author: Bellamy Gayle
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Bellamy Gayle
KEEP ME SAFE originated with my observation of an oaf of a bully who fancied himself above the law, and how he mistreated his wife AND his longtime girlfriend.
Bellamy Gayle
I'm not sure inspiration is the word. It's more a matter of me conjuring a character from whole cloth, then seeing where the character takes me, and why...
Bellamy Gayle
As I wrote KEEP ME SAFE, I fell in love with Cecile's, the protagonist's, adoptive mother, Hattie. I am midway through the second draft of her book, AN ORDINARY WOMAN, book 2 of the Sazerac Series.
Bellamy Gayle
Learn, learn, learn as much as you can about the art and mechanics of becoming an author. As much as you think you know, there is at least that much more to learn about the craft.
Bellamy Gayle
The very real feeling of accomplishment when I see my story in black and white.
Bellamy Gayle
So far, I haven't had to deal with writer's block. I think perhaps it may be because I have a very regular, disciplined writing routine.
Bellamy Gayle
Sunny is trapped in a padlocked bomb shelter. The flood waters are rising, there's no way out, and a huge water moccasin snake is swimming her way.
Bellamy Gayle
I love the world I created in KEEP ME SAFE, warm with family and beautiful in its surroundings. There I would live a contented life with my friends.
Bellamy Gayle
I've read all the Sandford books, and I bought a stack of all the Grippando books. I'm caught up on the Daniel Silva series, but I still have some Karin Slaughter ebooks waiting for me, and I'm really looking forward to those.
Bellamy Gayle
On the day of our big party, who stole my engagement ring from right under my nose? It had to be someone invited to the party, or someone, a member of our extended family, who LIVED right here in the house with us!
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