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Sara Whitford I would say that I became inspired to write as a little girl. Can't remember what it was, exactly. In fact, I can't remember there ever being a time w…moreI would say that I became inspired to write as a little girl. Can't remember what it was, exactly. In fact, I can't remember there ever being a time when I didn't want to be a writer... and since way back then, I've never stopped wanting to write.

But day to day? Well, that's a different story. I wouldn't say I wait for inspiration to start writing. I make myself write each day, or work on story-planning, marketing, or other aspects of being an author.

It's my goal to keep creating great, new stories for my readers. That might not happen if I just always leave it to "inspiration" before I put my behind in a chair and start writing. (less)

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Do you live in Wilmington area? Does the coastal life give you particular inspirations on writing?

Sara Whitford I live on the Crystal Coast, which is about an hour and a half north of Wilmington. The Smuggler's Gambit and the Adam Fletcher adventure series are b…moreI live on the Crystal Coast, which is about an hour and a half north of Wilmington. The Smuggler's Gambit and the Adam Fletcher adventure series are based primarily right here in Carteret County. Historically, Beaufort, NC was a British customs port so that worked perfectly with the colonial-era smuggling theme.

Added to the mix is someone in the novel who turns out to have a past connection to the pirate Blackbeard. I think it makes for some very interesting characters and a riveting series of adventures.

The coastal life absolutely inspires my writing! You know, ever since I can remember, I've been fascinated by our local history. With stories of intrepid explorers, Indian kings, and ordinary Bath town boys-turned-pirates, how could I not be? I try to weave together colonial-era adventures that incorporate true life (but often little known) historical facts with stories inspired by my years of research. (less)

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	The Smuggler's Gambit (Adam Fletcher Adventure #1) 3.88 avg rating — 1,746 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Captured in the Caribbean (Adam Fletcher Adventure #2) 4.17 avg rating — 174 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Murder in the Marsh (Adam Fletcher Adventure #3) 4.28 avg rating — 88 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Gypsy's Curse (Adam Fletcher Adventure Series #4) 4.43 avg rating — 63 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Stolen Bride (Adam Fletcher Adventure Series Book 5) 4.36 avg rating — 39 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Christmas in Beaufort (Adam Fletcher Adventure Series Book 6) 4.32 avg rating — 19 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Into the Backcountry (Adam Fletcher Adventure Series Book 7) 4.46 avg rating — 13 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Adam Fletcher Adventure Series Box Set (Books 1-3): Includes - The Smuggler's Gambit & Captured in the Caribbean, 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Captured in the Caribbean (Adam Fletcher Adventure Series) (Volume 2) by Sara Whitford (2015-09-02) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“True wisdom consists in two things: Knowledge of God and Knowledge of Self.”
― John Calvin

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“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.”
― Helen Keller

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“We are saved by faith alone, but the faith that saves is never alone.”
― Martin Luther

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“The soul is placed in the body like a rough diamond, and must be polished, or the luster of it will never appear.”
― Daniel Defoe

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“If you want to change the world, pick up your pen and write.”
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Apr 24, 2015 01:11PM

Harold wrote: "Thank you, Sara, for the links regarding information about the Algonquian natives of 1584 and 1585. I'm very appreciative of your interest and help. I will look into the last two links in particula..."

You are most welcome. You know the best thing for you to do would be to actually visit the Outer Banks. You can read about the region, but nothing is quite the same as seeing the area for yourself. :)

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message 1: by Harold

Apr 24, 2015 01:06PM

Thank you, Sara, for the links regarding information about the Algonquian natives of 1584 and 1585. I'm very appreciative of your interest and help. I will look into the last two links in particular. I have read Harriot's report and the reports of Barlowe, Grenville, Lane, and White and read the main secondary sources. I am also familiar with the Coastal Carolina Indian Center. (I enjoyed reading your articles) I've made numerous posts about the subject matter on my blog site:
http://authorharoldtitus.blogspot.com
I've tried to make myself as knowledgeable as I can, but what is particularly lacking is a sensory knowledge of the area.