What comes first in your writing, the plot or the characters?
Characters. Every time. I think about someone that would probably have an interesting story to tell, like an eco-tour boat captain and a wildlife photographer. I know they’ll provide me with lots of background I’m familiar with, and I have a feel for who they are before I begin to build a mystery or drama around them.
In the case of my second Wake-Robin Ridge book, A Boy Named Rabbit, a little boy alone in the wilderness came into my mind as I was falling asleep one night. I could swear I heard Sarah Gray (from Book 1) tell me he needed for his story to be told, and by the time I woke up, I knew exactly who he was and why he was alone. I went straight to the computer and started writing down every word of…
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Sue Vincent's Daily Echo 
Thanks so much for sharing this, Sue. I really had fun with Don’s interview, and hope some of your friends and followers will enjoy reading it, too. This has been a super series for him!
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Don has done some really super interviews…and it is lovely to see you featured here, Marcia.
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I agree about Don’s Interview Series. I’ve read some great ones, even though WP has stopped sending me notifications. I track them down when I can, though, and they are always fun. Thanks again for sharing mine. I’ve enjoyed chatting with folks all day, and it’s really been a needed lift to my spirits this week. 🙂 ❤
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He does a great job with the interviews 🙂
( And typo? what typo? 😉 ) ❤
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Hahahaha. You clever lady, you. 😀 ❤
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😀 xx
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Great interview! Thank you for reposting, Sue! Have a wonderful weekend, greetings to Ani and the whole “house”. Michael
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Had to share this one 🙂
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😀 😀 😀
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🙂🙂Great! Thank you Sue. Best wishes, Michael
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