What inspired you to write this book?
I wanted to write about a woman who allows herself to pursue her artistic dreams. Catherine’s story also supports the idea that geographic solutions can work. You don’t always “take your problems with you” which is how naysayers try to discourage you. Nope. We can grow, change, move on and live happier than ever. And, it’s never too late.
Do you have any “side stories” about the characters?
There are out-take or extra scenes in the series that won’t make the books. It could be fun to share a few of these on my website as we go. Also, there are 2 minor characters in the series that I think it would be fun to write a Christmas novella about. We’ll see if that happens next winter.
Can you tell us a little bit about the characters in Dragonfly Dance?
One of my favorite things about Catherine Kendall (Dragonfly Dance) is that she’s gorgeous, sophisticated and a klutz. She wears ridiculous high heels and trips and stumbles her way around. None of it phases her. I had a friend like this. Sometimes, I’d look to my right or left and she’d be on the ground. She’d just jump up again and keep walking.
I adore Catherine because she has been raised to be a “good” daughter. Remember this is set in the late 1970s. She’s a late bloomer who manages to break from the path others set before her.
I loved writing Ben. He’s a good man. Humble. Sexy! He’s been so responsible his whole life. He thinks love has passed him by as a result. It’s fun as a writer (not just a reader) to root for a character’s happiness.
How did you come up with the concept and characters for the book?
Dragonfly Dance as an idea came after I’d already written most of the books in the series. I wanted to add a novella to better introduce Ashnee Valley and Mercy Mountain Lodge to readers. Going back to in time to tell the parent’s love story was a fun way to do this.
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