The Inspiration Behind The Brothers of Sapphire Ranch with Misty M. Beller
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That is, it for announcements. Let’s jump into this week’s author interview with Misty M. Beller.
Episode Notes
In this engaging conversation, author Misty M. Beller discusses her Sapphire Ranch series, sharing insights into her inspiration, character development, and the challenges she faced while writing. She highlights the importance of collaboration with fellow authors and her deep connection to the Rocky Mountains, which serves as a backdrop for her stories. Misty also delves into the historical context of her work and the research that informs her writing, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of her creative process. In this engaging conversation, Misty M. Beller discusses her approach to writing Christian fiction, the importance of character development, and the journey of aspiring authors. She shares her hopes for readers, emphasizing the desire to inspire and connect with them through her stories. The discussion also touches on the significance of community among writers and the joy of receiving feedback from readers. Misty highlights her favorite characters and the creative process behind her novels, providing valuable insights for both readers and writers alike.
Takeaways
Misty's inspiration for the Sapphire Ranch series came from a brainstorming session with writer friends.
The series is set in Montana, focusing on sapphires instead of gold.
Character development is a significant part of Misty's writing process, often leading to unexpected challenges.
Misty emphasizes the importance of giving her characters happy endings.
The character Jonah faced many challenges, making his story particularly meaningful to Misty.
Misty's writer friends play a crucial role in her creative process, providing support and ideas.
Researching historical contexts adds depth to her stories, including the gambling culture of the time.
Misty's love for the Rockies influences her writing and character settings.
She enjoys writing adventure and suspense into her stories to keep readers engaged.
Misty acknowledges the collaborative nature of her writing process with other authors. I want my novels to show people who are Christians just working to live out their faith every day.
My prayer with them would be that God uses it as one of the tools to draw them closer to Him.
I love getting emails from readers.
You have to keep taking the next step because it's so easy to be stagnant.
It's super important to have that core of people around you that are doing it together.
I just love Two Stones; he's just the coolest guy.
Each character is their own person with their own story.
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Misty M. Beller’s Website: https://mistymbeller.com/
