Ask the Author: J.D. Langston
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J.D. Langston
I am very excited about my next book, an historical fiction set in ancient times in the area of the Tower of Babel. The hero is spoken of in the book of Genesis in the Bible. My research has led me to places of intriguing information. I am working on the plot, accuracy of battles, and understanding the terrain of the area long before it became a desert. Waring tribes fought for control of the rivers and lush pastures, as well as agricultural land; the building of city states and magnificent palaces defy comprehension that so primitive a people could accomplish such. The story begins only a few hundred years after the Great Flood of Noah, but at this juncture I have not decided at what point beyond to bring it to the end.
J.D. Langston
Oh! The creation of a world for the reader to immerse in; it gives me the feeling of my stomach dropping like it does on the down side when riding a roller coaster - exhilarating!
J.D. Langston
I have not had that unfortunate experience, but if I were to get stumped here is what I would try:
When I am actively involved in writing, my thoughts are on where am I taking this? If I can't see a path that leads to a side road, that's when I go into very descriptive narrative. I visualize the surroundings, colors, patterns, and textures to give the reader the feeling of being there. During this something will click and suddenly I can't get through that part quickly enough! It has worked for me many times, especially if I need to tie it to a spot I have already written. For my writings, I use a "cut and paste" technque. So, it does not get tedious on one place because I have several going at the same time. Much more fun! :)
When I am actively involved in writing, my thoughts are on where am I taking this? If I can't see a path that leads to a side road, that's when I go into very descriptive narrative. I visualize the surroundings, colors, patterns, and textures to give the reader the feeling of being there. During this something will click and suddenly I can't get through that part quickly enough! It has worked for me many times, especially if I need to tie it to a spot I have already written. For my writings, I use a "cut and paste" technque. So, it does not get tedious on one place because I have several going at the same time. Much more fun! :)
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