Spring Inspiration from Gail Gaymer Martin
Welcome to my world. Being from Michigan, I find weather an adventure, and when I'm trying to work on a novel--especially one set in the spring of the year--the inspiration is appreciated. We've looked too long at snow, cold temperatures, and rain. But the Lord smiled down on us, and spring arrived just in time to inspire me for a new novel proposal set in Holland, Michigan around the time of their renown Tulip Festival.
One thing that inspires me is the magnolia tree outside my office window. The large pink and white blooms take my breath away and I enjoy seeing the many birds who perch on the branches -- cardinals, robins, sparrows, and others -- and listneing to them sing and even tap on my window sill.
I realized the other day that I often set novel openings during the spring. I suppose it's because spring inspires a blossoming romance.
My November release will be different, however, opening in autumn close to Christmas since this will be a Christmas 2-in-1 with Brenda Minton. My short novel, Small Town Christmas will be in the duet book, Christmas Gifts. I hope you enjoy the autumn/winter setting.
But before the November release, I hope you look for the second book in the Dreams Come True series, A Family of Their Own released in September. This book will be Kelsey's story followed next spring by Ava's story. This will be the third and final book in the series which I've called A Dream Of His Own. (That title could change.)
As I said, welcome to my world and my spring garden. I've been busy planting flowers while trying to write, but it's spring and I'm inspired. And note I have a great bargain at my house. Read the little sign in the photo. : )
Labels: Gail Gaymer Martin, love inspired authors, spring in Michigan
6 Comments:
At May 14, 2011 6:34 PM,
Lisa said…
Cool sign! andantespirit08@gmail.com
At May 16, 2011 9:56 AM,
beemama said…
I, too, love spring. Though our winters in the deep south tend to be more wet than white.
The whole earth seems to take a renewing breath with the advent of spring.
Blessings to you
Shirley
At May 22, 2011 7:46 AM,
ablstnluki12 said…
Just entering the contest.
The publisher needs to have a complete list of the older book series that is easy to find. I am interested in 2 series and have to go to ebay to find a listing of the books...........??
At May 26, 2011 12:56 PM,
Anonymous said…
I like spring, except for all of the allergies that follows...!
And I think spring is a good time for relationships to unfold too.
alexisbroberson[at]yahoo[dot]com
At May 30, 2011 3:23 AM,
Lady DragonKeeper said…
Beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing what springtime is looking like in your corner of the world!
jafuchi7[at]hawaii[dot]edu
At June 1, 2011 6:21 AM,
Judy B said…
I loved the pictures you posted Gail! By the way, I lived in Michigan for over 25 years! Just stopped in to say, "Hi"! God Bless!
judyjohn2004[at]yahoo[dot]com
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