Ask the Author: Nickie Cochran
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Nickie Cochran
I was thinking about the holiday season back home in Germany and really wanted to capture the Christmas spirit in my next novel. The story had to be lighthearted, festive, a little sad, and have lots of mischief sprinkled in-between - the perfect recipe for a spirited Christmas novel.
Nickie Cochran
If I get stuck in a scene, I grab some scratch paper and move over to the couch for some serious brain-storming. I go through different scenarious and play the "what-if" game, asking a bunch of "why" questions. Eventually, one of the scenarios stands out from the others, wanting to get my attention and I get really excited about writing it. I then shift my focus on that scenario, dig even deeper, and when I think I've gotten to the core of it, I move on over to my desk again and release my words...
Nickie Cochran
Hmmm, there are actually a few...
3) Playing with the cover art
2) Spending time in my character's world
1) Hanging out with the fans
3) Playing with the cover art
2) Spending time in my character's world
1) Hanging out with the fans
Nickie Cochran
Write... write... write... and never give up! Follow your passion, even if you get discouraged.
Nickie Cochran
I'm currently working on the next book of the "Do you spook German?" series. It's the heartwarming story about a lost little ghost boy who made a Christmas store his new home. Can the owner re-unite him with his family so he can cross over and be at peace?
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