UPDATE: The winners is…Betty Sue!
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©Diana Cosby 2019
I love creating characters and building a complex story, but I also enjoy making up the setting. I used to joke with one of my critique partners that I could write four pages describing a leaf falling to the ground. But, for me, there’s something magical about crafting the background for each scene.
As I write medieval romantic suspense, except for a trip to Scotland, Ireland, or England, or through the use of photographs, I’m left to create the setting for the story through my mind. Or, am I?
I love walking through the woods, and as an amateur photographer, enjoy taking photos of nature. Though the timeframe of my stories is hundreds of years ago, the scent of flowers, whisper of the wind through the trees, and brilliant sunsets would have existed back then.
So, as I move through the forest or walk into a clearing that exposes a scenic view, I take in the beauty of nature, the scents, and the sounds.
When I sit down to write, with the story running through my mind and thoughts for setting inspired from nature, I craft the next scene.
Contest: ***ONE winner will be drawn from everyone who posts on my guest blog post about, ‘Setting ‒ Inspiration From Nature,’ on Delilah’s blog between 24 February 2019 – 2nd March 2019. The winner will receive one of Diana’s mugs and a tote.
Diana Cosby, International Best-Selling Author
www.dianacosby.com
The Oath Trilogy
MacGruder Brother Series
Forbidden Series: Forbidden Legacy/Forbidden Knight/Forbidden Vow/Forbidden Alliance‒Aug. 6th 2019/Forbidden Realm TBA
About the Author
A retired Navy Chief, Diana Cosby is an international bestselling author of Scottish medieval romantic suspense. Books in her award-winning MacGruder Brothers series have been translated in five languages. Diana has spoken at the Library of Congress, Lady Jane’s Salon in NYC, and appeared in Woman’s Day, on USA Today’s romance blog, “Happy Ever After,” MSN.com, Atlantic County Women Magazine, and Texoma Living Magazine.
After her career in the Navy, Diana dove into her passion – writing romance novels. With 34 moves behind her, she was anxious to create characters who reflected the amazing cultures and people she’s met throughout the world. After the release of the bestselling MacGruder Brothers series, The Oath Trilogy, and the first two book of The Forbidden Series, she’s now working on book #4, Forbidden Realm, of the five-book series, which will be released August, 6th, 2019.
Diana looks forward to the years of writing ahead and meeting the amazing people who will share this journey.
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Delilah,
It’s always an honor to be a guest on your wonderful blog. I sincerely hope your readers enjoy my post! *Hugs
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
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Diana’s photos are absolutely beautiful!
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I think the squirrel photo is my favorite. First he conquers the gargoyle…then the world! Haha. I live out in the woods so I am always snapping photos of nature. My current favorite is the lazy raccoon I snapped sleeping in the v of a tree just feet from the house right outside the window
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I love how authors bring the setting to life in my mind’s eye. Nature would be an excellent inspiration. There is so much there to appreciate. thanks for the great post.
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I don’t get to walk thru the woods like I used to, but love my gardening and pics of sunsets. Wanted to post a pic of a beautiful sunset I took but can’t.
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As always, Diana has such lovely pictures and wise words!
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Sheryl Stark wrote: Diana’s photos are absolutely beautiful!
Hi Sheryl, thank you so much for stopping by and your kind words. I love taking photos, and I’m humbled that you enjoy them as well. Take care, and I wish you the best.
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
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Tamara Kasyan wrote: I think the squirrel photo is my favorite. First he conquers the gargoyle…then the world! Haha.
~Hi Tamara, I appreciate your stopping by. Thank you, I love the squirrel photo as well. That’s Liam who the squirrel is sitting on, and the birds and animals love him. I have fun sharing photos of Liam with his wildlife friends on my Facebook page.
I live out in the woods so I am always snapping photos of nature.
~That’s wonderful. I be you see so many amazing things in nature.
My current favorite is the lazy raccoon I snapped sleeping in the v of a tree just feet from the house right outside the window
~How neat. Do you see the raccoon often? Did you name it? Who knows, maybe one you’ll see the raccoon with babies following it. 🙂 Thanks for sharing, and I wish you the best!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
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Debra Guyette wrote: I love how authors bring the setting to life in my mind’s eye. Nature would be an excellent inspiration. There is so much there to appreciate. thanks for the great post.
~Hi Debra, thank you so much for stopping by, and I appreciate your kind words. Setting is soooo important, and for me, nature is the perfect inspiration for my scenes. Take care, and I wish you the best!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
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Betty Sue Payton wrote: I don’t get to walk thru the woods like I used to, but love my gardening and pics of sunsets. Wanted to post a pic of a beautiful sunset I took but can’t.
~Hi Betty Sue, I appreciate your stopping by. Whether it’s walking through the woods, or gardening, or watching the sunsets, there’s something magical about being outside and enjoying nature. Thank you for wanting to share a your sunset photo, I appreciate the kind thought. Take care, and I wish you the best!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
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Jinny Kirby Baxter wrote: As always, Diana has such lovely pictures and wise words!
~Jinny, always wonderful seeing you, and I appreciate your stopping by and your kind words. I love your photos, and your a talented author. Take care, and I wish you the best! *Hugs*
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
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Wonnnnnnnnderful interview with the oh-so-wonderful YOU! **hugs** ~ Cindy
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Cindy Nord wrote: Wonnnnnnnnderful interview with the oh-so-wonderful YOU! **hugs**
~Cindy, thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind words. I enjoy your stories. It’s an honor to be a guest on Delilah’s fabulous blog. Take care, and I wish you the best! *Hugs*
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
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Delilah,
My sincere thanks again for having me on your blog. An honor. And, my deepest thanks to everyone for stopping by, and for your kind comments.
***After a random drawing, the winner of the tote and mug is Betty Sue Payton. Congratulations, Betty Sue! Delilah will be contacting you.
Take care, and I wish each of you the very best!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.