I hate writing synopses.
For one thing, I'm a pantster. That means I write the book by the seat of my pants. I figure if I know everything about the book before I write it, I'll get bored. I like being surprised by the characters and events. It's a PITA when it comes to rewrites and continuity, but it's a lot more fun.
But, I have to write them anyway. Usually the main story idea stays, it's the little details that change. Like the murderer. I can't tell you how many times I've thought, "this person did it," only to hand the book in with another killer all together.
Right now I'm stuck on the murder in the Booktown #7, but I have all the juicy subplots figured out. (They're the most fun for me.) I've spent a lot of the past few days thinking about Victoria Square #4. I know how it opens, I know who dies and how, but I haven't figured out whodunit.
One thing's for sure, I'm going to have some fun writing both.
Spoilers? Let me just say that Victoria Square opens up on a beautiful day at the new marina. Katie has gone sailing with Seth. On the dock, she meets up with an old acquaintance, who will later be found dead on Victoria Square. (Don't they always?) You would be right if you think the marina will be one focal point in the story.
Interested so far?
And just to tease you a little ... what do you think of the cover of One Hot Murder, Victoria Square #3?
