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One Night in Daytona Beach – Excerpt from Chapter 4
Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
Jamie doesn’t know many details, but she’s aware that Draven is involved in something that he can’t talk about. All that he’s said is he’s doing a favor for a friend and it means getting involved with a skeevy biker gang run by a man named Moose. Needing help, Draven…
The Characters of One Night in Daytona Beach
Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
Like many other authors, I like to find an actor or actress who embodies the character I’m creating. This gives me not only a face, but a voice and a body as well. I can picture the person walking and talking, as well as facial expressions, as I write. I…
What’s the Backdrop for One Night in Daytona Beach?
Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
When first approaching One Night in Daytona Beach, I wanted an exciting backdrop. A friend suggested setting it during the NASCAR racing, but in all the years I’ve lived here, I’ve never been to the races. However, one cannot go anywhere during Daytona Bike Week or Biketoberfest without encountering thousands…
Announcing One Night in Daytona Beach!
Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
When I first heard about the City Nights series by Tirgearr Publishing, I thought it sounded like fun. My next thought was that no one would want to hear about the town where I live. For starters, even if it’s one of the oldest communities in Florida, hardly anyone has…
Sometimes It Begins with a Name
Originally posted on Florida Family Series by Dellani Oakes:
Sometimes, it begins with a name, that compelling first line, the one that echoes in your head until it’s written down. Other times, it starts with a description that won’t leave my mind. When I wrote The Ninja Tattoo, I was overwhelmed with the description, but the…
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