Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Setting of "Wolf Prints"

Where do you imagine the Wolfman to pop out? In the dark forrest? The deep mountains? Not Wolfman Drake Everacre. I am setting my characters of "Wolf Prints" in a location most Wolfman stories are not set. I have based Drake in the Sunshine State -Titusville, Florida to be exact. Titusville, FL can be found on most maps, known not for its size or provincial lifestyle, not even for its rednecks (most of them live in Mims or Scottsmore anyway) but for hosting NASA. The citizens of Titusville have a better view of the Space Shuttle and rocket launches than those in Merrit Island. "Are the Vehicle Assmebly Building and Launch Pads A and B really that important th the story line?" one may ask. My answer is "Not really."  However, its proximity to Playalinda Beach and the Indian River is. The Indian River is one of the few places on Eath to host the famous bioluminescent microplankton every autumn. This microscopic algae-look-alike fills the water, making anything that moves within or on it glow a bluish green. My fiance and I were walking on a dock when a giant aqua-marine monster emerged from the depths, shimmering with no compare. It was only a manatee, of course, and unless you've experienced the thrill of the microplankton, you probably think I'm rather childish and silly going on about something shiny for so long. Nevertheless, it is the coolest thing I've ever seen, and I highly recommend visiting Titusville in September and checking out the dock across the street from Dogs R Us. As for Playalinda Beach, the name is Spanish for "beautiful Beach." It IS a lovely beach, and the best part is that compared to New Symerna, Cocoa, and Daytona, Playalinda is empty of people. Yes, there are still many families that enjoy the golden sand, bright sunshine, and phenominal surfing, but there is more than enough room to breathe. There are also no parking meters. Anyway, Playalinda is the home to natural sand dunes and sea turtle nests, as well as several species of birds. I know you are waiting for my to explain the relevence btween the Indian River, Playalinda, Microplankton, and "Wolf Prints." Well, as an author, I'd rather you read the book to find out! As an avid reader, I know how it is to wait on a book to come out. Sadly for you, the author takes precidence in my head, and you will have to wait until the book is out to read further than the tidbit I've already given you and the information about the setting. I'll get into some of the characters next, of course, but I'll not give anything away. An optimistic estimate about when Wolf Prints wuill be finished would be this Summer. Mind you, I'm getting married and moving around thanks to the Army within that timeframe, but I will do my best. Enjoy!

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