This blog was due yesterday. I was preparing the file for Secret Bet to be finalized. I was also caring for my daughter and living life. But the truth of the matter was I’m plotting my next Morgan book.
These characters starting popping in my head and one of them is Damien. He’s one of the half brothers as his mother was having a long term affair with good old Mitch Morgan. Mitch left his half children plenty of money too. Now at first the general idea was ‘let’s write a story where the characters are stranded.’ I wrote out a very short outline for how a stranded book would look like. Once that was done, I thought ‘perfect, I can write this.’
However I wrote the first chapter in Serenity’s POV, she’s the heroine. Then i wrote the chapter for Damien’s POV. When I plotted that stranded idea above, I had no idea that they had a shared history and had every reason i the world to hate each other. I also realized that these two were not the types to fall off a ship and get stuck on an island together. With their explosive history, it was better that they had homes to retreat to but they needed motivation to stick around in each other’s orbit. Neither would want to spend time together willingly unless there was something they needed.
So once the characters let me know their situations, the plotting had to return. This is why I always figure out my characters first and then figure out the plot. Also Serenity and Damien’s story came to me faster than figuring out Matthew Morgan aka Matt Kilroy, international rock star who found out he was a Morgan’s love interest. So Matthew will be later and right now I am working with Damien and Serenity. For those who read Secret Crush, you might have met Serenity Hansom… her little sister was Serena and she did rather horrible things.
Oh and for the release of Secret Baby next week, Secret Crush is on sale for 99 cents! Get it at this bargain price NOW.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this author develop plot ideas for romance novels?
This author develops characters first, then builds the plot around them. She writes initial chapters from each character’s point of view to discover their backstory and dynamic before outlining the full story. In the case of Damien and Serenity, writing their chapters revealed a shared history and explosive tension that completely reshaped the original ‘stranded’ plot concept into something more grounded and motivated.
What is the Morgan series about and who are the half brothers?
The Morgan series follows the family of Mitch Morgan, a man who had long-term affairs that produced half-siblings. These half brothers, including Damien, were each left significant money by Mitch. The series explores romantic storylines for these characters, including Matthew Morgan, an international rock star who discovers his Morgan heritage, and Damien, whose story is currently being written alongside heroine Serenity Hansom.
Should I read Secret Crush before reading the next Morgan book featuring Serenity?
Reading Secret Crush before Serenity’s book is beneficial because Serenity Hansom appears in Secret Crush — her younger sister Serena plays a significant role in that story. Having that context will give readers background on Serenity’s character. Secret Crush is available for 99 cents during the Secret Baby release promotion, making it an affordable way to catch up on the series.
