Deciding where to set a story can be as
much fun as creating character profiles. No two authors, in depicting
the same setting, will emphasize the same features. It’s one of the
beautiful truths of storytelling for readers and authors alike.
Runaway Secret is a romantic
suspense novella set in Taylor Point, a fictional town I planted at
the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in South Carolina. The area
is one of my favorite places in the state with waterfalls big and
small, sweeping views, and stunning foliage from azaleas and redbuds
to rhododendrons and tall sweetgum trees.
When I first moved to South Carolina in
the late 80’s I used to take long drives and marvelous hikes
through the area to relax and recharge. Years later, after my
husband’s job brought us back to the South Carolina Lowcountry, our
kids went to summer camp up in the area.
It’s a day trip now for us now, but I
still love driving through the winding roads and the gorgeous views
of soft peaks and thick clouds nestled into the valleys. For me,
visiting the Blue Ridge Mountains is like reconnecting with an old
friend. Time might have passed, but it’s the most natural thing in
the world to pick up right where we left off.
Check out my full list of books ranging
from fantasy to non-fiction (and spanning a variety of settings) at
www.ReganBlack.com or my
Amazon author
page.
Live the adventure!
Regan
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