Hi, Sparrows!
Since one of the most common questions writers get asked is, ‘Where does your inspiration come from?’ I wanted to share what has sparked my inspiration recently.
Now, I don’t usually base my worlds on real places–at least not previously and not to the extent where I snap a picture for reference–but when in Winchester…
For those of you who aren’t familiar with the city, Winchester is a beautiful, historical city in the south of England. Way back, it was the capital! You know, before London claimed that title.
So, it’s unavoidable that some of its charm rubs off on my WIPs.
Have a look at these stunning spots, which will find their way into my Dreamer trilogy:
The last two are from May, which is why the wisteria is in full bloom.
To come back to my current WIP, this hidden spot will likely feature in Brightened Shadows:
It’s not a great picture because we only had our phones and it’s pretty dark down there, but it does prove that I am the shadow.
If this doesn’t look like the entrance to an underground prison… Which is exactly what it’ll be in Brightened Shadows.
Bringing real-life locations into my books is something I want to do more often. I tend to loosely base all countries on real countries, but politics and economics don’t make for pretty aesthetics.
Winchester does, and every time I’m there I find something new. Next time I’m there I’ll have to get a picture of the little cafe where Esta will spend a lot of her time, which is also a personal favourite ^-^
I hope you enjoyed this little insight into my recent inspiration. Let me know if you’d like to see more!
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