Each new book brings back old locales and introduces new ones. Folks often find their way to the town library, where children’s librarian, Bree, is always willing to drop everything to help a friend. Always featured is Logan’s Bakery, where Cady bides her time, making lattes for those willing to try out her ‘fancy coffee drinks’, and matchmaking, until she can earn enough money to move to New York City. Reading a book set in Scallop Shores is like taking a little vacation to the southern coast of Maine. Along with the historic churches, gaol (yes, it was really spelled that way back in the 1600’s), charming cemeteries dating back hundreds of years and the most amazing little ice cream shack with a spectacular view of the lighthouse. And this is my world – so if I want matching striped awnings on all the downtown buildings, with giant whiskey barrels full of colorful blooms – BOOM! I get them. The best part about writing my Scallop Shores series is that I get to blend in all the favorite things I loved about growing up in a small town with new and interesting places I’ve discovered over the years. These series can be as open-ended as necessary, to build on families and communities until every major secondary character has gotten their happily-ever-after. The great thing about a small-town series is that you know the chances of Mr. You meet the town veterinarian in one book, but the romance is focused on another hero. A series built on characters and businesses, landmarks you’ve come to know and love. It’s trending now – contemporary romances set in small town America.
Thanks for being in this week’s spotlight, Jennifer (and for giving me an extended vacay 😉 ).
🙂 So, the lovely Judith Ashley was featured last week (thank you, Judith!), and this week, we have Jennifer DeCuir. Ah, two weeks off in a row! I love when writer-friends take over.
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