A brand-new village setting

I’ve been pretty quiet the past few weeks having created a new project on which to focus. I’ve indulged in the exciting part of gathering together and greeting a cast of brand-new characters, personalities and interests within an exciting new village setting*.

For those who have followed my author talks, you'll know that I sketch my village settings helping me to keep track of homes, businesses and various landscapes making writing scenes far easier. I usually glue my maps into my manuscript books alongside the smaller details and plot points but for the first time ever I have drawn a huge map, painted it with watercolours and framed it.

Yesterday, it took pride of place on the wall of my writing room. It makes a delightful picture to brighten my office and a visual aid whilst writing. This morning, on seeing it, I wish I’d painted each of my other settings in the same manner – they would make quite a collection.
 
*I’ve blurred the image purely to prevent spoilers for my readers.

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