A Story "Behind" the Story
"Before the nightjars and the rattlesnakes! A favorite moment with the man who taught me that the best stories are found in the beauty of the wild."
My favorite scenes in LADY LISSA’S LIAISON, a sweet Regency romance set in England against a backdrop of fly fishing along the Dove River, are when Lissa and Gabriel are near the water’s edge.
A Legacy in Every Line
Every moment spent in the woods with my father when I was young is poured into those scenes along the Dove River. It was great fun to interview my dad and make use of his vast knowledge. He was an ardent sportsman and an expert fly fisherman who tied his own flies.
We spent hours discussing:
Into the Woods at Midnight
Research for the book included a July night fishing trip with my father—a huge deal for me, as I am easily spooked! We headed out at 10:30 p.m. into rattlesnake country. After a long drive and a walk into the "absolute black" woods, my dad had us turn off our flashlights so as not to unsettle the fish.
I trusted him completely as he navigated the dark of the moon by landmarks he’d created himself. By 2:00 a.m., I was no longer spooked by the coyotes or nightjars. I was simply listening to the world.
A Legacy in Every Line
Every moment spent in the woods with my father when I was young is poured into those scenes along the Dove River. It was great fun to interview my dad and make use of his vast knowledge. He was an ardent sportsman and an expert fly fisherman who tied his own flies.
We spent hours discussing:
- Which fly Lissa might suggest Gabriel use to catch a trout.
- The specific fishing rods found in a 19th-century lodge.
- Whether a trout would actually rise for a dropped locket!
Into the Woods at Midnight
Research for the book included a July night fishing trip with my father—a huge deal for me, as I am easily spooked! We headed out at 10:30 p.m. into rattlesnake country. After a long drive and a walk into the "absolute black" woods, my dad had us turn off our flashlights so as not to unsettle the fish.
I trusted him completely as he navigated the dark of the moon by landmarks he’d created himself. By 2:00 a.m., I was no longer spooked by the coyotes or nightjars. I was simply listening to the world.
A Tribute to a Terrific Father
My dad passed away the November before this story was readied for release. Every time I think about this book, I think of him. I will miss him always—but how blessed I am to have had such a terrific father. I like to imagine him night fishing even now.
"A glimpse into the quiet beauty that started it all. Every ripple in the Dove River began right here, in the heart of Pennsylvania."
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Tropes: Fake Dating/Rumor, Scandal, Notorious Hero
Tropes: Fake Dating/Rumor, Scandal, Notorious Hero
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