Real Locations

from the McDonald Observatory Facebook Page

The Davis Mountains

As a writer, a real location in a book is a must for me. It inspires scenes for me to visit the location, but more than that, it anchors me in reality.

The Observatory and Fog

For instance, the Davis Mountains in West Texas are close to the Mexican border and a perfect location for "intrigue" stories. But cell phones don't work well unless you climb to the highest point. The "mountains" (which are high) seem more like hills while you're there. But if you aren't used to the altitude, it can take it's toll on hikers. A part of West Texas, is the sheer unpredictability of the weather. It changes in an instant. Most of us think we can relate to varying weather patterns, but when we began a hike up a small hill, it was sunny and clear with very little cloud cover. By the time we reached the top (of this small hill) it was sprinkling rain. 

So for me, experiencing a location inspires me to write the story like my May release, PROTECTING THEIR CHILD. Until I experienced the terrain, I didn't know what the possibilities were for this story. The gully that Kate slides down is really there. The cactus that pricks her thumb was inspired when our pup, Dallas, got too curious on a hike. 

We took a drive to experience the vastness of the stars...and believe me, you've never experienced "vastness" until you're driving miles from nowhere on your last gallon of gas.

I hope that you get a taste of real Texas and real Texans when you read one of my books. Thanks for joining me today.

~ ~ ~

"just a little hill"

Angi Morgan writes “Intrigues where honor and danger collide with love.” She combines actual Texas settings with characters who are in realistic and dangerous situations. Angi was a finalist in the Bookseller’s Best Award, Romantic Times Best First Series, Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence and the Daphne du Maurier.

~ ~ ~

FIND ANGI

Website   Facebook   FB Fan Page   Twitter @AngiMorganAuthr

A Picture A Day   Goodreads  

Book Trailers on YouTube

~ ~ ~

LEAVE A BLOG COMMENT. Angi will draw from blog commenters for an advanced copy of PROTECTING THEIR CHILD (she'll need your email addy--which you can always send to her directly).  AND ENTER ANGI'S March contest for a book from Angi.  Register at Rafflecopter through March 31st, winner announced April 2nd. 

~ ~ ~

Join me tomorrow at Chicklets In The Kitchen and discover how to make your Easter Eggs deep, beautiful colors. QUESTION FOR TODAY:  HAS VISITING SOME PLACE EVER INSPIRED YOU TO DO SOMETHING?