How do I write my Books?

This is a question so many people have asked me? Well come on Carol. You must know how you write your own books for goodness sake. Well here’s the honest answer.. I haven’t got a clue. So now you know the truth. I haven’t got a clue. I’ve been an Author now for well over twenty years. I was the kid at school who loved writing stories and I haven’t got one single inkling of how I get ideas for my books.

I start off with a notebook and a pen. Well two actually. One is my Doodle book Where I doodle things. Like we used to at school. I write thrillers and mysteries so I know that’s what I’m looking for. I did write one erotic book in the early days and I know erotica wasn’t for me. I then work out where I want the book placed. Who I want the main character to be. A ‘sort of story’ but then it might work or it might not. I’ve ripped some up before now believe me. Yes, I’ve cried – I’ve lost my temper because I can’t get the blasted thing right. Then someone said Talk to your characters during the night. Ask them what they want you to do with them.

You know that feeling when you thing I’m loosing it!!!

So I talked to a 15th Century Lord thinking I’m definitely in need of help here and suddenly I could hear this voice come into my head telling me what to do next with him.

And there was my answer.

That book will be published before Christmas!

So that’s how I write my books. I’m sure every Author out there has a different way, but this way works for me. I’m hoping (she says) depending on my wonderful Editor who is also my son and who’s favourite phrase when he edits is Were you drunk when you wrote this Mother?? to have three books out there by Christmas.