May 19, 2007

THE NUTS AND BOLTS

I now know exactly where to position my hero when the cable car docks. And I know exactly how to get him up there. The bad guys will be in that glass control booth in the centre.

I love the way writing a novel can make you see your own world with new eyes. I first traveled in that sky tram when I was 12 years old and heading up Grouse Mountain for my first ever ski lesson. It was also the first time in my life I had ever seen snow. I was both thrilled and petrified at the idea of sliding down that mountain on two planks.

Never did I dream I would return 31 years later — after travelling continents and what seems like several lifetimes – a published author seeking a way to set the show-down action scene of my current novel there. With a daughter the same age as I was, standing by my side.

And she’s an ace skier to boot

Posted by Loreth @ 9:22 am | THE WRITING LIFE

5 Responses to “THE NUTS AND BOLTS”

On May 19th, 2007 at 12:15 pm
Nicole Reising Says:

Hi Loreth!

That is so cool! The returning with your daughter thing… I also like how you are at making your scene’real’. That is a great idea!

As you can see… I can post! Thanks for answering me so quickly!

Happy writing!
Cole
On May 20th, 2007 at 7:52 am
Anna Louise Lucia Says:

Life’s good, babe.
On May 21st, 2007 at 7:39 am
Toni Anderson Says:

That looks great. A photo journal is a wonderful idea Adn I can imagine the wonder on your face when you first saw snow
On May 21st, 2007 at 1:32 pm
Loreth Says:

It is cool to think of coming full circle, Cole And thanks for letting me know about the posting!
On May 21st, 2007 at 1:33 pm
Loreth Says:

I am thankful for the good things I do have, Anna. And congrats on BOOK TWO!!!!!!!

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