Have you ever wondered where the ideas for the stories came from for By The Bay? Did it stem from something that happened to our authors or was it just a creative idea?
Well wonder no more! Our wonderful author, Jenny Sparks, came up with a great idea. Why not share how we came up with our stories.
So, over the course of the next month we will share our authors thoughts with you.
I hope you enjoy!
Monday, December 28, 2015
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Big Screen Dreams: Second Chances
So once again we get to peek inside our author's head to see who they would cast as their characters if their story was made into a movie. Be it big screen or a made for TV movie. That's right we dream big here.
Everyone envisions a character differently, but wouldn't it be interesting to see what our authors were seeing in their mind's eye when they wrote their story? So here's our chance!
And please feel free to comment below on who you 'saw' this character as. Does your idea of who the character looks like go with who the author envisions?
Michelle Davenport envisions Rick Moranis as Rick Dandes and Jewel Staite as his loving wife Anna. Dorothy Dandes would be played by Betty White and Stella would be played by Lauren Cohan.
Of course Stella's convertible would have to be a white 1990 Mazda Miata. And Michelle's hoping that she'd get to keep the car.
What do you think?
I hope you had as much fun with this as we did!
Everyone envisions a character differently, but wouldn't it be interesting to see what our authors were seeing in their mind's eye when they wrote their story? So here's our chance!
And please feel free to comment below on who you 'saw' this character as. Does your idea of who the character looks like go with who the author envisions?
Michelle Davenport envisions Rick Moranis as Rick Dandes and Jewel Staite as his loving wife Anna. Dorothy Dandes would be played by Betty White and Stella would be played by Lauren Cohan.
Stella |
Rick Dandes |
Anna Dandes |
Dorothy Dandes |
What do you think?
I hope you had as much fun with this as we did!
Monday, December 14, 2015
Big Screen Dreams: The Sniper Sisters
So once again we get to peek inside our author's head to see who they would cast as their characters if their story was made into a movie. Be it big screen or a made for TV movie. That's right we dream big here.
Everyone envisions a character differently, but wouldn't it be interesting to see what our authors were seeing in their mind's eye when they wrote their story? So here's our chance!
And please feel free to comment below on who you 'saw' this character as. Does your idea of who the character looks like go with who the author envisions?
Jayne says she envisions Olympia Dukakis as Evie and Betty White as Dot.
What do you think?
Everyone envisions a character differently, but wouldn't it be interesting to see what our authors were seeing in their mind's eye when they wrote their story? So here's our chance!
And please feel free to comment below on who you 'saw' this character as. Does your idea of who the character looks like go with who the author envisions?
Jayne says she envisions Olympia Dukakis as Evie and Betty White as Dot.
Evie |
Dot |
What do you think?
Friday, December 11, 2015
Big Screen Dreams: Boneyard
So once again we get to peek inside our author's head to see who they would cast as their characters if their story was made into a movie. Be it big screen or a made for TV movie. That's right we dream big here.
Everyone envisions a character differently, but wouldn't it be interesting to see what our authors were seeing in their mind's eye when they wrote their story? So here's our chance!
And please feel free to comment below on who you 'saw' this character as. Does your idea of who the character looks like go with who the author envisions?
Patrick Clark envisions Bradley Cooper as Cole Draper.
What do you think?
Everyone envisions a character differently, but wouldn't it be interesting to see what our authors were seeing in their mind's eye when they wrote their story? So here's our chance!
And please feel free to comment below on who you 'saw' this character as. Does your idea of who the character looks like go with who the author envisions?
Patrick Clark envisions Bradley Cooper as Cole Draper.
Cole Draper |
What do you think?
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Big Dreams: In The Trenches
So once again we get to peek inside our author's head to see who they would cast as their characters if their story was made into a movie. Be it big screen or a made for TV movie. That's right we dream big here.
Everyone envisions a character differently, but wouldn't it be interesting to see what our authors were seeing in their mind's eye when they wrote their story? So here's our chance!
And please feel free to comment below on who you 'saw' this character as. Does your idea of who the character looks like go with who the author envisions?
R.G. Koepf envisions Candace Cameron Bure as Sarah, Colin Ferguson as Scott, Rachel Boston as Becky and Danny Devito as the Man on Vespa.
What do you think?
Everyone envisions a character differently, but wouldn't it be interesting to see what our authors were seeing in their mind's eye when they wrote their story? So here's our chance!
And please feel free to comment below on who you 'saw' this character as. Does your idea of who the character looks like go with who the author envisions?
R.G. Koepf envisions Candace Cameron Bure as Sarah, Colin Ferguson as Scott, Rachel Boston as Becky and Danny Devito as the Man on Vespa.
Scott |
Sarah |
Man On Vespa |
Becky |
What do you think?
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Big Screen Dreams: Lights On The Water
So once again we get to peek inside our author's head to see who they would cast as their characters if their story was made into a movie. Be it big screen or a made for TV movie. That's right we dream big here.
Everyone envisions a character differently, but wouldn't it be interesting to see what our authors were seeing in their mind's eye when they wrote their story? So here's our chance!
And please feel free to comment below on who you 'saw' this character as. Does your idea of who the character looks like go with who the author envisions?
Will Hopkins envisions Johnny Depp as Harry and Whoopi Goldberg as the old lady in the dunes.
What do you think?
Everyone envisions a character differently, but wouldn't it be interesting to see what our authors were seeing in their mind's eye when they wrote their story? So here's our chance!
And please feel free to comment below on who you 'saw' this character as. Does your idea of who the character looks like go with who the author envisions?
Old Lady In The Dunes |
Harry |
What do you think?
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Big Screen Dreams: I Have A Dress
So once again we get to peek inside our author's head to see who they would cast as their characters if their story was made into a movie. Be it big screen or a made for TV movie. That's right we dream big here.
Everyone envisions a character differently, but wouldn't it be interesting to see what our authors were seeing in their mind's eye when they wrote their story? So here's our chance!
And please feel free to comment below on who you 'saw' this character as. Does your idea of who the character looks like go with who the author envisions?
Karen Harris envisions Anne Hathaway playing Karen, Matt Damon as Clay and Debra Messing (with a pixie hair cut) as Cindy.
What do you think?
Everyone envisions a character differently, but wouldn't it be interesting to see what our authors were seeing in their mind's eye when they wrote their story? So here's our chance!
And please feel free to comment below on who you 'saw' this character as. Does your idea of who the character looks like go with who the author envisions?
Cindy |
Karen |
Clay |
What do you think?
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Big Dreams: Millie's Missing Key
So once again we get to peek inside our author's head to see who they would cast as their characters if their story was made into a movie. Be it big screen or a made for TV movie. That's right we dream big here.
Everyone envisions a character differently, but wouldn't it be interesting to see what our authors were seeing in their mind's eye when they wrote their story? So here's our chance!
And please feel free to comment below on who you 'saw' this character as. Does your idea of who the character looks like go with who the author envisions?
Jenny Sparks says she envisions Lauren Graham playing her and Millie would need a well trained stunt double.
What do you think?
Everyone envisions a character differently, but wouldn't it be interesting to see what our authors were seeing in their mind's eye when they wrote their story? So here's our chance!
And please feel free to comment below on who you 'saw' this character as. Does your idea of who the character looks like go with who the author envisions?
Jenny Sparks says she envisions Lauren Graham playing her and Millie would need a well trained stunt double.
Jenny |
Stunt Double For Millie |
What do you think?
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Big Dreams: The Town Hall Incident
So once again we get to peek inside our author's head to see who they would cast as their characters if their story was made into a movie. Be it big screen or a made for TV movie. That's right we dream big here.
Everyone envisions a character differently, but wouldn't it be interesting to see what our authors were seeing in their mind's eye when they wrote their story? So here's our chance!
And please feel free to comment below on who you 'saw' this character as. Does your idea of who the character looks like go with who the author envisions?
Patrick Clark says he envisions Agent Dandridge as David Duchovny and Agent Estefan as Penelope Cruz.
What do you think?
Everyone envisions a character differently, but wouldn't it be interesting to see what our authors were seeing in their mind's eye when they wrote their story? So here's our chance!
And please feel free to comment below on who you 'saw' this character as. Does your idea of who the character looks like go with who the author envisions?
Patrick Clark says he envisions Agent Dandridge as David Duchovny and Agent Estefan as Penelope Cruz.
Agent Estefan |
Agent Dandridge |
What do you think?
Monday, November 23, 2015
Big Screen Dreams: Secrets
So once again we get to peek inside our author's head to see who they would cast as their characters if their story was made into a movie. Be it big screen or a made for TV movie. That's right we dream big here.
Everyone envisions a character differently, but wouldn't it be interesting to see what our authors were seeing in their mind's eye when they wrote their story? So here's our chance!
And please feel free to comment below on who you 'saw' this character as. Does your idea of who the character looks like go with who the author envisions?
Jayne Ormerod says she envisions Elizabeth Montgomery as Jean Hollister/Stella Gardner.
What do you think?
Everyone envisions a character differently, but wouldn't it be interesting to see what our authors were seeing in their mind's eye when they wrote their story? So here's our chance!
And please feel free to comment below on who you 'saw' this character as. Does your idea of who the character looks like go with who the author envisions?
Jayne Ormerod says she envisions Elizabeth Montgomery as Jean Hollister/Stella Gardner.
Jean Hollister/Stella Gardner |
What do you think?
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Books For The Holiday
On November 20th the East Beach Writers Guild got together for their monthly meeting. This month we brought children's books to donate to Toys For Tots. Books can be a fantastic gift. From toddlers to teenagers we donated books that we thought someone else would love.
Back Row: Gina Warren Buzby, Jayne Ormerod, Jenny Sparks & Patrick Clark Front Row: Mike Owens, Skip McLamb, Mary-Jac O'Daniel, Karen Harris, Michelle Davenport & Will Hopkins |
Friday, November 20, 2015
Big Screen Dreams: Zinnias Always Bloom
So once again we get to peek inside our author's head to see who they would cast as their characters if their story was made into a movie. Be it big screen or a made for TV movie. That's right we dream big here.
Everyone envisions a character differently, but wouldn't it be interesting to see what our authors were seeing in their mind's eye when they wrote their story? So here's our chance!
And please feel free to comment below on who you 'saw' this character as. Does your idea of who the character looks like go with who the author envisions?
Mary-Jac O'Daniel envisions Reese Witherspoon as Karen and Taylor Richardson as Makenna.
What do you think?
Everyone envisions a character differently, but wouldn't it be interesting to see what our authors were seeing in their mind's eye when they wrote their story? So here's our chance!
And please feel free to comment below on who you 'saw' this character as. Does your idea of who the character looks like go with who the author envisions?
Mary-Jac O'Daniel envisions Reese Witherspoon as Karen and Taylor Richardson as Makenna.
Karen |
Makenna |
What do you think?
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Big Screen Dreams: Plein Mysterious
So once again we get to peek inside our author's head to see who they would cast as their characters if their story was made into a movie. Be it big screen or a made for TV movie. That's right we dream big here.
Everyone envisions a character differently, but wouldn't it be interesting to see what our authors were seeing in their mind's eye when they wrote their story? So here's our chance!
And please feel free to comment below on who you 'saw' this character as. Does your idea of who the character looks like go with who the author envisions?
Gina Warren Buzby told us that she envisions Lizzie Warren being played by Blake Lively and Detective Addison played by Ryan Reynolds.
What do you think?
Everyone envisions a character differently, but wouldn't it be interesting to see what our authors were seeing in their mind's eye when they wrote their story? So here's our chance!
And please feel free to comment below on who you 'saw' this character as. Does your idea of who the character looks like go with who the author envisions?
Gina Warren Buzby told us that she envisions Lizzie Warren being played by Blake Lively and Detective Addison played by Ryan Reynolds.
Detective Addison & Lizzie Warren |
What do you think?
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Big Screen Dreams: Herbie Meets His Match
So not that long ago one of our authors came up with a great thought. Who would we have cast as the character of our stories if it was made into a movie? Be it big screen or a made for TV movie.
Hey an author can dream!
Everyone envisions a character differently, but wouldn't it be interesting to see what our authors were seeing in their mind's eye when they wrote their story? So here's our chance!
And please feel free to comment below on who you 'saw' this character as. Does your idea of who the character looks like go with who the author envisions?
Mike Owens says he envisions Herbie being played by Jim Parsons and Anna played by Sofia Vergara.
What do you think?
Hey an author can dream!
Everyone envisions a character differently, but wouldn't it be interesting to see what our authors were seeing in their mind's eye when they wrote their story? So here's our chance!
And please feel free to comment below on who you 'saw' this character as. Does your idea of who the character looks like go with who the author envisions?
Mike Owens says he envisions Herbie being played by Jim Parsons and Anna played by Sofia Vergara.
Herbie |
Anna |
What do you think?
Friday, October 2, 2015
Guess Who's Coming To Dinner This Time?
Come in! Come in out of the rain!
With the specter of Hurricane Joaquin looming on the horizon we are so glad that you could join us for another one of our literary dinners! I hope you had no trouble getting here. Flooding can sometimes be an issue when we get so much rain.
I'm more than happy to tell you who all of our distinguished guests are tonight.
See those four lovely southern ladies in the corner? That's Gina Warren Buzby and her guests. She has invited Sue Monk Kidd, Anne Rivers Siddon and Dorthea Benton Frank.
I believe they've just been served shrimp and grits. I wonder what they are discussing. Maybe we can get some really good stories out of them if we let the Firefly vodka flow!
Maybe Mrs. Siddon is explaining the process of having your book made into a movie. Now that's a conversation that I'd love to sit in on.
Karen Harris has invited St. Paul, P.D. James and Gabriel Garcia Marquez for dinner.
With the specter of Hurricane Joaquin looming on the horizon we are so glad that you could join us for another one of our literary dinners! I hope you had no trouble getting here. Flooding can sometimes be an issue when we get so much rain.
I'm more than happy to tell you who all of our distinguished guests are tonight.
Anne Rivers Siddon |
I believe they've just been served shrimp and grits. I wonder what they are discussing. Maybe we can get some really good stories out of them if we let the Firefly vodka flow!
Maybe Mrs. Siddon is explaining the process of having your book made into a movie. Now that's a conversation that I'd love to sit in on.
Karen Harris has invited St. Paul, P.D. James and Gabriel Garcia Marquez for dinner.
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?
Graham Green |
I'm sure at this point you're wondering what exactly is going on.
I've just set the scene for a literary dinner party. We asked our authors if they could choose three authors, living or dead, to bring to a literary dinner party. So I thought I would share a few.
Mike Owens has invited Charles Dickens, Graham Green and Patrick O'Brian.
I wonder what these four men will be discussing?
Monday, September 14, 2015
Zinnias Always Bloom Excerpt
Today is we have an excerpt from "Zinnias Always Bloom" by author Mary-Jac O'Daniel.
But first, why don't you read the blurb?
Zinnias Always Bloom is the heartwarming story about finding comfort and solace wherever one lives, and embracing the adventure and challenges that accompany all military moves. Most of all, it is about making a place home, no matter where that location may be.
Wow!
Now check out the excerpt.
Friday, September 11, 2015
The Town Hall Incident Excerpt
Today we have an excerpt from "The Town Hall Incident" by Patrick Clark.
But first why don't you read the blurb?
Agents Dandridge and Estefan of the U.S. Secret Service meticulously plan every aspect for the protective detail of presidential candidate Scott Paige’s town hall meeting at the East Beach Bayfront Club. Both personally and professionally, they will learn that you can’t prepare for everything.
Wow!
Now read the excerpt!
Monday, September 7, 2015
The Sniper Sisters Excerpt
Today we have an excerpt from "The Sniper Sisters" by Jayne Ormerod.
But first, let's check out the blurb!
East Beach residents Dorothy Westmoreland and her sister Evelyn Binghamton have retired from lives of organizing bake sales and attending civic league meetings. But that doesn’t mean they're sitting in their rocking chairs. No, not these two. They become active in their community…in a way nobody expects.
Wow!
Now read the excerpt.
But first, let's check out the blurb!
East Beach residents Dorothy Westmoreland and her sister Evelyn Binghamton have retired from lives of organizing bake sales and attending civic league meetings. But that doesn’t mean they're sitting in their rocking chairs. No, not these two. They become active in their community…in a way nobody expects.
Wow!
Now read the excerpt.
Monday, August 31, 2015
Author Interview: Jenny Sparks
Have you met Jenny Sparks?
No?!?
If you click on the AUTHOR INTERVIEW tab you will find an interview that we did with her as well as some candid photos.
Each contributing author submitted a question for the interview. It proved to be quite interesting.
So stop by and check out Jenny's interview.
Did you know Jenny has two dogs. Both are Goldendoodles named Millie and Twyla. They are full of love and energy and keep us laughing all the time. Twyla came after I wrote “Millie’s Missing Key.” Maybe she will be in the next anthology.
No?!?
If you click on the AUTHOR INTERVIEW tab you will find an interview that we did with her as well as some candid photos.
Each contributing author submitted a question for the interview. It proved to be quite interesting.
So stop by and check out Jenny's interview.
Did you know Jenny has two dogs. Both are Goldendoodles named Millie and Twyla. They are full of love and energy and keep us laughing all the time. Twyla came after I wrote “Millie’s Missing Key.” Maybe she will be in the next anthology.
Friday, August 28, 2015
Secrets Excerpt
Today we have an excerpt from "Secrets" by Jayne Ormerod.
But first, check out the blurb!
There are no secrets that time doesn’t reveal… That’s a line from a movie that earned Stella Gardner her first Oscar. Stella’s own secrets harken back to her youth growing up on the eastern peninsula Norfolk, now known as East Beach.
Wow!
Now check out the excerpt.
Monday, August 24, 2015
Author Interview: R.G. Koepf
Have met our author R.G. Koepf?
No?
If you click on the AUTHOR INTERVIEW TAB you'll find an interview that we did with her. As well as a candid photo.
No?
If you click on the AUTHOR INTERVIEW TAB you'll find an interview that we did with her. As well as a candid photo.
Each contributing author submitted a question for the interview. It's proving to be quite interesting.
So stop by and check out R.G.'s interview.
So stop by and check out R.G.'s interview.
Friday, August 21, 2015
Second Chance at East Beach Excerpt
Today we have an excerpt from "Second Chance at East Beach" by Michelle Davenport.
But first check out the blurb!
The Dandes family is in need of a second chance, a second chance at their lives together. Fortunately for them, The Fates have decided to give them a helping hand. Will they take it?
Wow!
Now check out the excerpt.
Monday, August 17, 2015
Author Interview: Will Hopkins
Have met our author Will Hopkins?
No?
If you click on the AUTHOR INTERVIEW TAB you'll find an interview that we did with him. As well as a few candid photos.
No?
If you click on the AUTHOR INTERVIEW TAB you'll find an interview that we did with him. As well as a few candid photos.
Each contributing author submitted a question for the interview. It's proving to be quite interesting.
So stop by and check out Will's interview.
So stop by and check out Will's interview.
Did you know Will's favorite sport is cycling?
Friday, August 14, 2015
Plein Mysterious Excerpt
Today we have an excerpt from "Plein Mysterious" by Gina Warren Buzby.
But first check out the blurb.
Wow!
With a passion for plein air painting, an East Beach artist sets out to paint a masterpiece outdoors when she discovers a body and a prospective husband.
Now read the excerpt!
Monday, August 10, 2015
Author Interview: Mary-Jac O'Daniel
Have met our author Mary-Jac O'Daniel?
No?
If you click on the AUTHOR INTERVIEW TAB you'll find an interview that we did with her. As well as a few candid photos.
Each contributing author submitted a question for the interview. It's proving to be quite interesting.
So stop by and check out Mary-Jac's interview.
No?
If you click on the AUTHOR INTERVIEW TAB you'll find an interview that we did with her. As well as a few candid photos.
Each contributing author submitted a question for the interview. It's proving to be quite interesting.
So stop by and check out Mary-Jac's interview.
Did you know that sports have always been a part of Mary-Jac's life? She's not one to watch sports unless it’s the Olympics. She cannot remember a time, when she was not involved in some competitive sport. Her favorite sports have changed through the years. When she was younger, she was a marathon runner, but gymnastics was a favorite sport. (She says she just wasn’t talented enough to be competitive). In her late 20s and early 30s, triathlons were the favorite sport. And presently, she's always up for a run; however, competitive sailing is her latest love.
Friday, August 7, 2015
Millie's Missing Key Excerpt
Today we have an excerpt from "Millie's Missing Key" by Jenny Sparks.
But first check out the blurb.
Wow!
Now read the excerpt!
But first check out the blurb.
What happens when you forget to bring your house key with you on your morning walk? Follow Jenny and Millie as they retrace their steps to find the missing key. A light hearted look at the life of East Beach dogs and their owners.
Wow!
Now read the excerpt!
Monday, August 3, 2015
Author Interview: Karen Harris
Have you met our author Karen Harris?
No?
If you click on the AUTHOR TAB you'll find an interview that we did with her. As well as a few candid photos.
Each contributing author submitted a question for the interview. It's proving to be quite interesting.
So stop by and check out Karen's interview.
Did you know Karen has two cats? In her words, a small, feisty black cat named Antigone and a young and crazy lynx-point Siamese named Figaro.
No?
If you click on the AUTHOR TAB you'll find an interview that we did with her. As well as a few candid photos.
Each contributing author submitted a question for the interview. It's proving to be quite interesting.
So stop by and check out Karen's interview.
Did you know Karen has two cats? In her words, a small, feisty black cat named Antigone and a young and crazy lynx-point Siamese named Figaro.
Friday, July 31, 2015
Lights On Water Excerpt
Today we have an excerpt from "Lights On Water" by Will Hopkins.
But first check out his blurb!
Harry Bynde needs a miracle. He's got a dead end job, a hopeless deadline and a busted-down convertible stuck in the sand of East Ocean View. Harry might not get his miracle tonight, but maybe a mystery will do.
Wow!!
Now read the excerpt!
Monday, July 27, 2015
Author Interview: Patrick Clark
Have you met our author Patrick Clark?
No?
If you click on the AUTHOR INTERVIEW TAB you'll find an interview we did with him. Along with a few candid photos.
Each contributing author submitted a question for the interview. It's proving to be quite interesting.
So stop by and check out Patrick's interview.
Did you know that Patrick's favorite sport is football? Yes, we have another football lover in the group. His favorite teams are the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturdays and the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
No?
If you click on the AUTHOR INTERVIEW TAB you'll find an interview we did with him. Along with a few candid photos.
Each contributing author submitted a question for the interview. It's proving to be quite interesting.
So stop by and check out Patrick's interview.
Did you know that Patrick's favorite sport is football? Yes, we have another football lover in the group. His favorite teams are the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturdays and the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
Friday, July 24, 2015
In The Trenches Excerpt
Today we have an excerpt from "In The Trenches" by R. G. Koepf
But why don't we check out the blurb first?
Mysterious noises and events in East Beach keep Sarah on edge during the week she meets her new neighbor. To add to the mystery, an architect and city inspector are both missing.
Wow!
Now check out the excerpt!
But why don't we check out the blurb first?
Mysterious noises and events in East Beach keep Sarah on edge during the week she meets her new neighbor. To add to the mystery, an architect and city inspector are both missing.
Wow!
Now check out the excerpt!
Monday, July 20, 2015
Author Interview: Gina Warren Buzby
Have you met our author Gina Warren Buzby?
No?
Well if you click on the AUTHOR INTERVIEW TAB you'll find an interview that we did with her. Each contributing author submitted a question. It's proving to be very interesting.
So stop by and check out Gina's answers.
Did you know that Gina's favorite sport is football? And her favorite team is the Clemson University Tigers?
No?
Well if you click on the AUTHOR INTERVIEW TAB you'll find an interview that we did with her. Each contributing author submitted a question. It's proving to be very interesting.
So stop by and check out Gina's answers.
Did you know that Gina's favorite sport is football? And her favorite team is the Clemson University Tigers?
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