"Heather Farm"So instead, here is the full truth about how I came to write a ghost story, something I was sure I would never do. Back in August, I posted two photos on my blog and asked my readers what they wanted me to put in the story. Risky, I know, but also the funniest way to write a story.
The pictures are from Lodbjerg, a tiny village west of our place, right next to the wonderful North Sea (which is called the West Sea in Denmark, obviously).
What my imaginative readers wanted were a newlywed couple, a long-dead body, an empty brandy bottle and a pump which worked on its own accord. Oh, and something extraordinary in the shed. That was when I decided ghostly intervention was necessary, and "Heather Farm" was born, a short story of 3300 words.
I must say that even though I loved writing it, I didn´t take the story too seriously in the beginning, but I have realized that it is one of my readers´ absolute favourites, and why not, really? Some of the best temporary Nordic crime stories include ghosts and elements of the supernatural, and I think the setting and the story suit each other.
Are you curious - and can you stomach a young couple in love? Then it is good for you that I offer the story for free during the launch period of "Liquorice Twists" (May & June). Go to Smashwords and use the free coupon code EP59D.
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/55375
10 comments:
Patti - Thank you for hosting Dorte.
Dorte - Thank you for sharing the way you got the idea for Heather Farm. It was wonderful to have the chance to look at those 'photos and share in your creative process.
OK, folks, if you have not yet gotten your copy of Liquorice Twists, I recommend it heartily. It's a delicious collection of creepy stories. Seriously.
Dorte, I enjoyed reading how your story came about. And thank you for the coupon.
cool. I will take advantage of that!
Dorte, thank you for the coupon!
I look forward to reading the story.
I had to stop back again, Dorte, to say how much I enjoyed the story. Well done!
Thank you Patti for the invitation, and thank you very much for your comments, folks.
Anita, I am so glad you liked my ghosts ;)
Patti, thanks for hosting Dorte.
Dorte -- you are so clever ... "can you stomach a young couple in love?" Nice twist!
I knew of the origins of Heather Farm, but I didn't know Nordic crime stories sometimes include elements of the supernatural, and am fascinated by that fact.
Patti, thanks for hosting Dorte.
Dorte, glad you remind us you were guest blogging today.
Thank you for hosting Dorte today, Patti!
And thank you, Dorte, for letting us know you were here today! I enjoyed getting to "contribute" to Heather Farm. ;)
I remember that story! Also, your liqourice twist stories are great as well. Thanks for the post.
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