Ask the Author: Chareka Jinks
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Chareka Jinks
I found the inspiration for this book from a weird dream that I had. In the dream there was a young boy in jail. I awoke from it wondering why would such a bright young man be doing in such a predicament and a story grew from there.
Chareka Jinks
I can find inspiration anywhere. I can see a flower or go through some sort of pain and it will inspire me. I can have a conversation or play with a child and I find inspiration there. I can delve into my past or hear someone tell me a story and I find inspiration. Life for me is inspiration enough to write.
Chareka Jinks
I am currently working on another romance novel. I have other works that needs to be updated and tweaked but the romance novel is the chief one in the forefront right now.
Chareka Jinks
Just get the story out of you. It must be brought out of imagination and made tangible. Any mistakes can be fixed later. Just tell the story until you know for sure that it has ended.
Chareka Jinks
When I write, it is as if I am watching a movie unfold before my eyes. It is my duty to describe what I see. Now what I find fascinating is that I want the reader to feel as if they are actually there experiencing the story that I weaved.
Chareka Jinks
Sometimes I walk away from the work for a little while. I take a breath from it. I socialize with other people, maybe ask some questions, or watch a movie or two. If all else fails then I talk to my best friend and bounce some ideas off of her. She is a fellow writer so we usually help each other.
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