Iโve always been a daydreamer. When I was a kid, it usually translated into some
epic imaginary play with my brother and cousins. Nowadays, it ends up providing
great creativity to my day-job as a pediatric speech language pathologist and in
my night-job as a writer.
Daydreaming is a powerful tool of creativity, whether as a carpenter, teacher,
game designer, architectโฆany profession really. In story creating, itโs a
foundational element to bridge the gap between the โrealโ world and the
fictional dimension.
In daily life, itโs that little bit of glitter on the ordinary.
Though many daydreams may take us to new and exciting places, imaginary or real,
some of our daydreams can carry more of a homemade scent. I think thatโs why I
have such fun writing both novels that happen in this time period in my native
Blue Ridge Mountains, as well as in historical or fantasy time periods.
Homemade daydreams in fiction are those that happen in the known world. Blue
Ridge Mountains for me.
With this type of daydreaming comes a stronger sense of smell, a tangible touch
to the world around me, a physical knowing of the way the weather hits my skin
and the variable hues of the colors in the horizon. In my contemporary romance,
A Twist of Faith, I tried to even bring out the accents of the culture, the
cadence of voices and the palpable appeal of rural, family life. Did it require
daydreaming? Sure.
Fiction, for me, is real life dusted with magic. So even in my contemporary
novels, stories are โrealโ, but dusted with the magic of fiction.
Of course those amazing genres that include dragons, wizards, zombies, and
ghosts โ or even those that delve into a very different time period than ours
today โ automatically include a touch of magic, whether you write it into the
story or not. As a writer and a reader, it requires us to mentally create a
world, characters, creatures, and sometimes even languages, weโve never seen before.
Soโฆwhat sort of fiction do you enjoy best? Are there some stories in which you
feel the โmagicโ of fiction has a stronger hold than others? What are some
novels where youโve been drawn to places for which youโve never been and
actually โfeltโ as if youโve realm traveled?
I may not have a magic wandโฆbut I DO have a book :-)
Giveaway
What daydreams do you turn into magic in your life? Pepper is giving away a copy
of A TWIST OF FAITH to
one dreamer!
Will a wager against her future steal her chance at true
love?
Dr. Adelina Roseland has worked ten years in research as an
accent reduction specialist to attain her dream job. But a
secret wager to transform Appalachian cattle farmer Reese
Mitchell into corporate material challenges Adelina in ways
she never expected, threatening her new position.
For one, Adelina didn't plan for the faith and friction
of Reese, or the unexpected influence of his chaotic family.
Now, drawn into a culture she'd tried to forget, Adelina
finds the warmth of family, the hope of faith, and the joy
of love melting away the deep wounds of her past.
But when Reese discovers that he's a pawn in her climb
up the academic ladder, will he forgive Adelina's deceit or
will their miscommunication end in two broken lives?
Pepper Basham is an award-winning author who writes romance peppered
with grace and humor. She currently resides in the lovely mountains of
Asheville, NC where she is the mom of 5 great kids, speech-pathologist to about
fifty more, lover of chocolate, jazz, and Jesus. Her debut historical novel, The
Thorn Bearer, released in May 2015 and has garnered awards such as Reader's
Favorites Award, finalist in the Grace Awards, and shortlisted for the Inspy
Awards. Her second historical novel, The Thorn Keeper, released in Feb 2016 and
her first contemporary romance, A Twist of Faith, released in April 2016 with a
4 star review from Romantic Times. You can get to know Pepper on her website, on
Facebook, or over at her group blog, The Writer's Alley.
I dance with Jesus on a beautiful rosefilled terrace. I see myself doing what I see myself doing.:) I dream plan. It's a combination of getting a vision for the dreams I believe God has given me. I'm prepping for a new adventure. There's a great sense of destiny, like my time has come to tell my stories, sing my songs and inspire others to do the same. (Lonzine Lee 3:38am May 21, 2016)
I guess the idea of retirement and spending it in a wonderful place... (Karen Dieffenbaugher 2:43pm May 21, 2016)
I dream of having enough money to help my family. (Debby Creager 4:50pm May 21, 2016)
Love to win your contest for May. Thank you. (Lori Byrd 6:54pm May 21, 2016)
Love to win your contest. I dream of spending the rest of my life being in good health. I want to spend it with my family. Thank you (Linda Hall 1:16am May 22, 2016)
I always wanted to reach 100 years old. Family history tells me otherwise, but I can dream. I look forward to getting to know you through your books. Thank you. Happy writing. (Nancy Schreib 2:36am May 22, 2016)
I dream about my kids' future. I have invested time, as many parents have, home-schooling, sharing our faith, and instilling our values hoping that seeds are planted for a purposeful future. (Terrill Rosado 3:42am May 22, 2016)
I work with elders who have dementia and Alzheimer's. My dream is to help them feel safe and purposeful. Helping family's understand and deal with the ugly changes the disease brings. The disease can hide your loved one. I do everything I can to show you how to see the loved one you know and love the side you don't know! There is nothing better than seeing familys learn how to enjoy each other with the hand they have been dealt. It's work and you may not always see them, but your loved ones are there :) (Hollie Skara 8:51am May 22, 2016)
Would love to read your book. (Melissa Womble 11:28am May 22, 2016)
This sounds so good (Liz Digman 4:49pm May 22, 2016)
I dream about living on a beautiful tropical island. (Bonnie H 9:43pm May 22, 2016)
I did dream about becoming a Mom and I was so happy when that happened and then I dreamed of becoming a grandmother and now I am to 13 beautiful grandchildren. This book sounds so great and I can't wait to read it!!! (Bonnie Capuano 10:08pm May 22, 2016)
"Daydreaming allows you to play out scenarios where you miraculously save the day. You play out scenarios in your head that are kind of crazy, and then you personally, heroically resolve them."- Mark Waters
I daydream about winning the lottery! Pretty sure that will never happen! (Jamie Stein 2:01pm May 23, 2016)
I love to daydream sometimes but they haven't come true although i was in a foster home and always daydreamed that i could live with my grandma and saw sometimes that happening and then a big explsion happened in the family and we went on a moments notice i was happy. (Peggy Clayton 2:17pm May 24, 2016)
I prayed that I would marry my best friend and I did. It took several years but my prayers were answered. (Bonnie Capuano 9:21am May 25, 2016)
I daydream that my sisters kids and grandkids would get along and stop fighting with each other and learn to love . Some people just seem to walk around with a chip on their shoulder all the time . I'd love to win this book , thanks for this chance . (Joan Thrasher 9:42am May 25, 2016)
I daydream about my sisters and I will be together with our husbands have the time of our lives on vacation. I am not married or anywhere near it but a woman can hope. (Sonnetta Jones 8:00pm May 25, 2016)
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