by Wendi Zwaduk
Authors
have an interesting challenge when crafting characters for books. We’re
suggested to write about what we know. It’s easier, so it’s said, because we
don’t have to do much research and can say we understand the mind frame of the
character because we’ve been there. That’s all good in theory, but what if the
character is something the writer isn’t? Say, the character might be a mass
murderer...the author probably isn’t. Or better yet, if the writer is a woman,
one could make the argument that she can’t write well from the man’s
perspective.
My
husband flies planes, so naturally, I write about pilots and air traffic
controllers. The airport in One More Night is based on an airport I’ve flown
into many a time and have hung out there to get information. I’ve watched the
guys running down the tarmac to get to the planes for refueling. I’ve ridden in
those scary big trucks and wondered how the heck the planes manage to get
stopped on that seemingly short runway.
The
planes I’ve used in the story are ones I’ve ridden in, too.
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But
then I like to write about what I know. It’s fun. What about you, do you like
reading about places you’ve been and things you’ve done or do you like the
fantasy and mystery of places you’ve never been to? I’d love to know! A copy of
One More Night is up for grabs to one lucky commenter!
Here’s
a little more about One More Night:
One More Night – a 1Night Stand
story by Wendi Zwaduk
Contemporary, Short Story, M/F,
Anal Sex
From Decadent Publishing
Fear
can blind. Will love show the way in the dark? All it takes is one more
night...
Three
years ago, Jenna ran away from what should have been the best night of her
life. Letting her fear and shame get in the way of true happiness has haunted
her ever since. It’s time to move on and put the past behind her. A date
through the 1Night Stand service is the perfect opportunity to start living
life again.
When the
love of his life slipped through his fingers, Drake hated to let her go. A
near-death accident prevented him from going after her. But after three years
of recovery and waiting, he’s ready to take back what’s his, and he’ll do
whatever it takes to keep her from running again.
Can
Madame Eve work a miracle or will love lose out to pride and fear?
Available here:
And now a short excerpt for
your enjoyment:
“You
bring out the bad girl in me. I forgot how much I liked it.”
If
he shoved her panties to the side, she’d let him grope her there in the
reception room. He resisted the urge to go too far and moved her dress to
repair her modesty. “You’re good at being bad.” With the pads of his fingers,
he stroked down the length of her leg and caressed her ankle. The crimson
polish on her toes glittered in the fluorescent light. “You always did like
bare feet.”
Her
voice dropped to the husky purr he hadn’t heard in a long time. “My stilettos
pinched my toes. Bare is more comfortable.”
“I’m
glad you came back.” The old feelings welled in his brain, reminding him how he
hadn’t stopped loving her. Ever. “You aren’t the same girl who walked out of
here three years ago. Not really. I want to discover all the ways you’ve
grown.”
“You’ve
changed, too.” The husky tone of her voice trailed up his spine. Jenna traced
the line of his lapel with her finger. “More poetic, less gruff. And you
shaved.” For the first time since she’d set foot on the tarmac, she smiled. “I
like the changes. They work on you.” She murmured in his ear, “I wouldn’t have
stopped you if you kept going.”
And
now a little bit about me:
I’ve always dreamt
of writing the stories in my head. Tall, dark, and handsome heroes are my
favorites, as long as he has an independent woman keeping him in line. I love playing with words and letting the
characters run wild.
NASCAR, Ohio
farmland, dirt racing, animals and second chance romance all feature
prominently in my books. I also write
under the pen name of Megan Slayer. Come join me for this fantastic
journey!
If you like my
work, tell your friends and email me. I love hearing from readers!
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