One thing you’ll find when you read NIGHT FALLS DARKLY, is that my fictional story threads through a series of actual events. Specifically, my story unfolds in the weeks when Jack the Ripper committed his terrible crimes in London’s East End. I relied upon newspaper accounts, police records, and even meteorological reports about the weather, when plotting the book.
The second book in the series, SO STILL THE NIGHT, also centers around a true to life event. I spent several hours yesterday, scouring newspaper archives from 1889, and it’s amazing how much fits in with the story I’ve already got spilling out onto the page. I’m excited. I love finding pieces of the puzzle.
And yipeee! My laptop is home from the doctor. He’s happy, and working better than before. I’m so glad, because I’m the sort of writer that wants to write in one location one day, and a different spot the next.
I know you love research, so I’m sure you’re devouring those newspaper archives. Sounds fascinating! And how nice that the pieces of the puzzle are coming together for SSTN. Woo-hoo!
by Julia Templeton April 14th, 2008 at 8:46 pmHooray on getting the laptop back from the doctor! Like you, I also like the luxury of writing in different locations.
Kim–these books sound fantastic! I love the Jack-the-Ripper time period in London. So dark and atmospheric. I can’t wait to read Night Falls Darkly, which is a beautiful, evocative title.
by Amanda Stevens April 15th, 2008 at 10:47 amJulia,
Yes, you know very well my historical research junkie tendencies!! I’m always wandering off on tangents, but … you never know what you might find useful later, right?
And thanks Amanda!! I can’t wait to read your next one, whatever it is. I was so impressed with your storytelling in THE DEVIL’S FOOTPRINTS!
by Kim Lenox April 17th, 2008 at 2:23 pm