Skip to content
Martha L. Thurston
Martha L. Thurston
Martha L. Thurston
  • Home
  • Newsletter
Martha L. Thurston

Tag: inspiration

Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes: Inspiration for the Operation books

Posted on September 2, 2026August 31, 2026 By marthathurston

When it comes to inspiration, I simply look and listen. The truth is the inspiration for the first book in the series came from an actual event that made its way into the first book. The scene in the diner? Yes, that actually happened. Someone started talking to my son…

Read more
Behind the Scenes woman reading book

Behind the Scenes: Inspiration for Cole in Stealing Home

Posted on June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 By marthathurston

When I first came up with the idea for Stealing Home, I wasn’t quite sure all of the dynamics for the story. Despite the fact that I had these two characters who were drawn to one another with one having faced a traumatic injury, it still didn’t fit what I…

Read more

Recent Posts

  • 25 Questions to Ask When Creating a Main Character
  • How to Turn a Bare-Bones Idea Into a Full Novel Outline
  • How to Use Foreshadowing Without Being Obvious
  • How to Plan a Romance Novel From Beginning to End
  • How to Write a Book Description That Sells

Recent Comments

No comments to show.

Archives

  • October 2026
  • September 2026
  • August 2026
  • July 2026
  • June 2026

Categories

  • Behind the Scenes
  • New Releases
  • Recommendations
  • Uncategorized
  • Works in Progress
  • Writing
©2026 Martha L. Thurston | WordPress Theme by SuperbThemes