I'm often asked what pieces of real life make it into my books. While I've never based a character directly on a person I've known in my personal life, I do find my lifelong Missouri surroundings have become a significant part of nearly every story I've ever penned.
Specifically, water has been part of every YA I've released. Here's a short vlog explaining why water shows up so frequently--with glimpses into my immediate surroundings.
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Have drought or water restrictions ever occurred in Missouri?
ReplyDeleteThat's an interesting question, Tez. We have had periods of drought--and in the summer, we do get asked in my area to only water lawns on specific days of the week, depending on your house address (odd vs. even numbers). Actually, in Missouri, we get EVERYTHING: ice, snow, sleet, drought, torrential rain, tornadoes, heat waves...
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