Then after an “aha” moment I knew that Azaleah’s mystery would be a cooking mystery. I sent their parents on a trip to a food truck festival (Mama is a chef and restaurateur). I was stuck.įor these books, I do 10-chapter outlines, so to get “unstuck” I asked myself why Azaleah and her sisters might stay at their auntie’s for the weekend. I had no idea what kind of mystery would pop up at Auntie Sam’s. I knew Auntie Sam’s personality and lifestyle would add fun to the plot. This time I wanted the setting to be Azaleah’s Auntie Sam’s house. The first book was set at Azaleah’s house, and the second took place at her big sister’s school. I wanted to find a fresh angle for the third mystery, yet be true to the series. In some ways that made developing the next book easier, but in other ways it presented a challenge. THE SCRUMPTIOUS LIFE OF AZALEAH LANE is the third book in a chapter book mystery series, so the main characters and setting were already fleshed out. What is the story behind your story? What sparked your story concept? Nikki, thank you so much for sharing your revision journey! I’m especially excited and I’m sure other readers will be as well because you’ve published several chapter book series.
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