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October 24, 2021October 24, 2021 JES HaysInspiration

What I’m Reading: Once Upon a Wardrobe

My latest historical biography/novel is Patti Callahan Henry’s Once Upon a Wardrobe. This is basically a biography of C.S. “Jack” Lewis, author of the Narnia books and so many more. […]

June 1, 2021June 1, 2021 JES HaysReading

Inspiration: Laurie R. King

Another of my favorite authors is Laurie R. King. Her Sherlock Holmes and Mary Russel stories are set just after the Great War and I love all the historical and […]

May 2, 2021May 2, 2021 JES HaysInspiration

Inspiration: Tony Hillerman

I’ve been asked to name an author who influenced me. This is such a hard question because I read so much and have so many “favorite” authors! I have to […]

April 25, 2021April 25, 2021 JES HaysInspiration, On Writing

Staying Inspired

How does a writer keep their muse healthy? One of the things I like to do as I write is listen to music. I turn it on low and let […]

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 JES HaysInspiration

What Inspires You?

Do you have anything that always inspires you to write? Here are some of the things that never fail to give me ideas: What inspires you?

October 3, 2016 JES HaysInspiration

Get Out of the House

Sometimes the same old writing space just isn’t stimulating your creativity any longer. If you’re staring at your walls waiting for inspiration, try shaking things up by getting out of […]

October 22, 2015November 6, 2015 JES HaysCharacters, Inspiration, The Birth of a Novel

Photo Shoot: Stone

Here are some ideas for “Stone” Kirkham’s looks: Stone’s proudest feature is his fine mustache…   Stone is a serious fellow … hard working and ambitious   He wears the […]

October 13, 2015 JES HaysCharacters, Inspiration, The Birth of a Novel

Photo Shoot: Emily

Here are some ideas for what Emily might look like: She’s not traditionally beautiful, but the lads like her looks Smiling was frowned upon when having your picture taken…   […]

September 28, 2015October 3, 2015 JES HaysCharacters, Inspiration, The Birth of a Novel

Photo Shoot: Kye

Here are some of the photos that inspired Kye’s look. Yes, it’s all Wild Bill Hickok – Kye has never looked like anyone else!

September 18, 2015 JES HaysCharacters, Inspiration, The Birth of a Novel

Photo Shoot: Chance

Here are some of the character ideas I’ve checked out for Chance: His hair is this curly but the bangs hang down into his eyes most of the time More […]

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