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Geri Gear
Geri Gear asked Brenda Novak:

How do you write. Do you have the plot or the character's?

Brenda Novak I start with the conflict, Geri. Then I figure out what kinds of characters would be most challenged by that conflict, and let the plot grow from there. Thanks for the question!
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Becky
Becky asked Brenda Novak:

Just read Hanover House and excited for the full length. What inspired you to write this new series?

Charlie
Charlie asked Brenda Novak:

I want to assume that Mac and Natasha will be getting their book since it was not resolved in Discovering you? However I do not see a place holder for it :(

Jennie  Veazey
Jennie Veazey asked Brenda Novak:

Hi Brenda! Let me say you are a fabulous writer! I've read several of your books and am working through the Whiskey Creek series and I have Dept. 6 series. I have Secret Sister and of course waiting for the next book in the series. My question is where do you get your stories from? Do some of the story ideas ever come from people you know or hear about or just your own thoughts and ideas? Enjoy your summer!

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