I have been asked this question many times – How do you create stories?
Well, I usually answer quickly this way – To create stories, I use some of my own experiences, dreams I have, things I read or hear about in the news, and what influences I have in my daily life.
Each person receives their own inspiration in different ways.
- Some dream of things to write about.
- Others live lives that provide them with endless creativity and never have a moment of ‘writer’s block.’
- It is what you do with your creativity that matters.
- Use your creativity to the best of your ability by writing about what you know.
- Research what you don’t know.
- Edit your work.
- Let beta readers read it through for other eyes.
- Enjoy the ride – it can be exhilarating!
As an author, how do you create stories? I would love to hear your thoughts.
When I first retired, I had doubts that I would be doing anything this productive as writing every day. I thought that I would never proceed to the next step and publish any of the stories I had already written. I surprised myself now that I have published 50 books and more are coming.
I love creating stories for all ages and in multi-genres. The more I do this – jump around genres – the more creative I feel. When my mind sparks new ideas, another book is created. It is a thrilling feeling to discover the power of creativity, purely a blessing from above. I am thankful for every book I have written with God’s help.
If you have been reading my posts since 2012, then you know the story about my husband’s reluctance to illustrate my books. Once I convinced him to do this, his mind sparked with new ideas and there was no stopping him from completing all 23 of my children’s books, twelve of my middle-grade books, and all 50 covers. I have been blessed with a talented and wonderful husband which I am grateful for each and every day of our 26 years together. I have kept him busy and productive the whole time. I think he is hoping for some rest and relaxation for a while. Sigh!
Of course, I have no plans to stop what I am doing but I will not tax him too much in his older years by not writing any more children’s stories as the ones below. They are tedious and time-consuming and take a lot of energy to create the illustrations. The stories are quick for me to write but without John’s magical illustrations they can live.
I hope you will check out all these books soon if you haven’t already. My most popular ones are Louey, Ricky, Lamby, Jerry. But all the rest are loved by readers too.
These books have won many book awards from Mom’s Choice Awards, Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards, Book Finalist Awards, Author’s DB Cover Contest, and Top Shelf Awards.
Jemsbooks Children’s books are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Jemsbooks Children’s books are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
MG/PT/YA books are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Here are the life lessons your children will learn from my children’s books:
Louey the Lazy Elephant – Louey teaches children the importance of not being lazy and always listening to your mother.
Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon – Ricky teaches children to always listen to their mother.
Jerry the Crabby Crayfish – Jerry teaches children that it is okay to be different, be the best you can be and be happy with who you are.
Lamby the Lonely Lamb – Lamby teaches children to accept differences and to be kind to others.
Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear – Jesse teaches children that friends are important, and mothers know best.
Broose the Moose on the Loose – Broose teaches children to be kind and accepting of others who are different than you are.
Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey – Sebastian teaches children how important it is to be kind to animals, that animals have feelings too like humans and deserve our respect.
Colby the Courageous Cat – Colby teaches children to love one another and take care of their siblings.
Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe – Jeffrey teaches children to be brave and help others in need.
Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab – Clarence Henry teaches children to work hard and do the best you can do and be happy with who you are.
Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier – Lucy teaches children to be kind to pets, how important a pet can be and how much this pet loves us unconditionally.
The First Star – teaches children that love of family is more important than all the riches in the world.
Drystan the Dragon Series Book 1: Drystan and Durward Save the Day – Drystan demonstrates to children that being kind and helping others is important and the right thing to do.
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 2: Damara Helps Drystan Find His Roar – Drystan demonstrates the importance of friendship, being kind to others and helping others in need.
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 3 – Delbert Finds Himself – Drystan teaches Delbert, a shy dragon, the importance of loving yourself as you are and that all colors are beautiful!
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 4: Delfina Solves a Problem – Delfina helps Drago love himself and teaches him to be kind to others.
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 5: Drago Does a Good Deed – Drago finds a rabbit in need of his help. He learns that it is better to be kind to others.
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 6: Dragana Helps a Fairy – Dragana helps a fairy who is injured and in need. She doesn’t hesitate to help in any way she can and goes above and beyond to help this fairy. Being kind and helping others is what Dragana learns.
Make Believe: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 1: These six stories promote good behavior, encourage children to be kind to others, friends are important, differences should be accepted, and we are all unique and special.
Make Believe is Fun: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 2: These six stories help children to realize the importance of friendship, family, helping others in need and that it’s okay to be different.
Make Believe Again: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 3: These six stories promote good behavior in children as they learn valuable life lessons to be kind to others in need, family and friends are important and it’s okay to be different.
Make Believe Once Again: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 4: These six stories promote good behavior in children as they learn to be kind to others, it’s okay to be different, family matters more than riches or being famous, friends are important and be the best you can be.
Family and Friends: Tales for Children: These six stories teach children the importance of family and friends, that they matter, bullying should never be tolerated or accepted, help others in need, be the best you can be and never give up.
Thank you so much for stopping by to read this post and for your continued support. Come back again soon. I appreciate your kind support and all the reviews you have posted for my books. Please keep them coming. I never get tired of reading them.
Blessings & Hugs! Stay Safe, Stay Well and God Bless!
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Janice Spina aka J.E. Spina
Award-Winning Author
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