What am I working on?
I’m working on a novel which is a sequel to my soon to be published novella, “A Woman of Honour.” The hero is Isabel’s brother, John, who meets my heroine, Ellie, when a monastery is attacked and destroyed. Together with John’s young nephew, Liam, they escape. When John discovers that travelling entertainer, Ellie, has seen the man responsible for the attack he tricks her into journeying deeper into the Highlands, further away from her adopted children.
How does my work differ from others of its genre?
My work differs from others because my characters are either not physically perfect or they have a damaged vision of themselves. Isabel, my heroine in a “Woman of Honour” is tall. I picture her to be a least 6ft tall and very slim. She’s taller than most men, and considers herself unattractive. Duncan, my hero, finds her to be beautiful, but it doesn’t change the fact that she’s tall and thin it’s just that she is perfect for him. I want to write about strong women because I believe we are inherently capable and have proven this time and again through history.
Why do I write what I do?
I wish I could say that I write because of some lofty goal, but truthfully, I write because I have to, it’s a compulsion. The characters force their way into my head and won’t leave me alone until I write down their stories. I know it’s odd, but I never claimed to be sane.
How does your writing process work?
As I said the characters talk to me and then it’s just a matter of getting the words on the page. I turn off the spelling and grammar function and just let the words flow. I don’t sensor anything. Everything can be edited and changed later, but getting the story down is vital. I’m always learning and working. My colleagues in ARWA are always coming up with new creative ideas and writing techniques that help me grow. Exercise, also, plays a big role in my creative process. I do my best planning and creating when I’m walking, so when I get stuck I hit the treadmill.
http://www.marlowkelly.com
After being thrown out of England for refusing to drink tea, Marlow Kelly made her way to Canada where she found love, a home and a pug named Max. She also discovered her love of storytelling. Encouraged by her husband, children and let’s not forget Max, she started putting her ideas to paper. Her need to write about strong women in crisis drives her stories and her curiosity regarding the lives and loves of historical figures are the inspiration for her characters. Marlow has published several short stories some of which can be found in the short story section of this site.
I’m working on a novel which is a sequel to my soon to be published novella, “A Woman of Honour.” The hero is Isabel’s brother, John, who meets my heroine, Ellie, when a monastery is attacked and destroyed. Together with John’s young nephew, Liam, they escape. When John discovers that travelling entertainer, Ellie, has seen the man responsible for the attack he tricks her into journeying deeper into the Highlands, further away from her adopted children.
How does my work differ from others of its genre?
My work differs from others because my characters are either not physically perfect or they have a damaged vision of themselves. Isabel, my heroine in a “Woman of Honour” is tall. I picture her to be a least 6ft tall and very slim. She’s taller than most men, and considers herself unattractive. Duncan, my hero, finds her to be beautiful, but it doesn’t change the fact that she’s tall and thin it’s just that she is perfect for him. I want to write about strong women because I believe we are inherently capable and have proven this time and again through history.
Why do I write what I do?
I wish I could say that I write because of some lofty goal, but truthfully, I write because I have to, it’s a compulsion. The characters force their way into my head and won’t leave me alone until I write down their stories. I know it’s odd, but I never claimed to be sane.
How does your writing process work?
As I said the characters talk to me and then it’s just a matter of getting the words on the page. I turn off the spelling and grammar function and just let the words flow. I don’t sensor anything. Everything can be edited and changed later, but getting the story down is vital. I’m always learning and working. My colleagues in ARWA are always coming up with new creative ideas and writing techniques that help me grow. Exercise, also, plays a big role in my creative process. I do my best planning and creating when I’m walking, so when I get stuck I hit the treadmill.
http://www.marlowkelly.com
After being thrown out of England for refusing to drink tea, Marlow Kelly made her way to Canada where she found love, a home and a pug named Max. She also discovered her love of storytelling. Encouraged by her husband, children and let’s not forget Max, she started putting her ideas to paper. Her need to write about strong women in crisis drives her stories and her curiosity regarding the lives and loves of historical figures are the inspiration for her characters. Marlow has published several short stories some of which can be found in the short story section of this site.