So I've been working on several books at once (which is not my preferred mode of working, btw) and I've noticed something interesting about my writing that hadn't occurred to me before. There are some oddly recurring themes that I don't think I'd ever have noticed if I wasn't re-editing a twenty year old book, writing a brand new book, and re-reading a ten year old book (in anticipation of writing a sequel novella) all at the same time.
But I was doing all that stuff and...wow. Two of the three books are set in wineries and have a main character who's involved with a cop/sheriff's deputy (and a somewhat dicey past). All three books are set in California--but that doesn't count, since most of my books are. Two of the three books have a heroine with a troubled-teen backstory. All three books have loads of family drama, and multiple scenes involving food and community--which, again is not a surprise being totally on brand. Only one has paranormal elements, however--and that was a surprise...although the planned sequel does, as well, so maybe that counts?
Anyway, it was eye-opening. And extremely interesting (for me, anyway). I don't know exactly what it means--although I'm sure it means something--and I don't know that I'll change anything about the stories I write going forward. But I'll definitely be on the look out for more recurrent themes in my work.
Touch of a Vanished Hand
Oberon Book 5.0
https://books2read.com/TouchHand
Sinead Quinn has always been something of a drifter. But now, with her ex-husband trying to blackmail her, and her ex-boyfriend's widow trying to put her in jail, she has no choice but to go to ground. What better place to hide than with your family? After all, what are sisters for? Especially when you're a twin.
But the first rule of hiding out, is to keep a low profile. And that does not mean kissing your sister's boyfriend (even if he can't tell the two of you apart); rescuing a troubled teen; or taking a highly visible job as hostess of Oberon's most celebrated new inn.
Adam Sasso has always dreamed big. But big dreams beget big complications. First, his goal to turn the vineyard he inherited from his grandfather into a world-class winery is threatened by a mysterious saboteur. Next, his plan to run the finest bed & breakfast Oberon has ever seen, is broadsided by a hostess who wants to run him. Finally, it seems his fondest wish, of finding love-everlasting with the soul mate of his dreams, is about to go up in smoke when he can't convince her that they're destined to be together.
This summer, it's going to take all the wizardry in Oberon to craft a happy ending for the drifter and the dreamer.
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