My first novel in progress — Jane Bardot — is a mystery story. It’s set in the surroundings of Scarborough, Western Australia, and goes back to the rock ‘n’ roll, “Snake Pit” era of 1956.
The body of a young woman is found abandoned among the tourists on Perth’s iconic Scarborough beach. Red lipstick, chiffon scarf, and desert boots, she’s a girl from a different time, and nobody knows who she is.
Except for one old man. He claims she’s his wife who went missing in 1956.
Detective Ryan Price, coffee-swilling insomniac and no-time legend, is assigned to the high-profile case. If he wants to keep his job, he needs to prove himself, but he’s immediately pulled in a direction he can’t explain with evidence alone. Who is this missing woman and could the body on the beach really be her? Will Price will overcome his obsession with the past and solve the case?
More whoisit than whodunnit, my book explores how today’s reality is constructed from layers of the past and from the stories existing within it. We learn things are not always what they seem, and not everything can be explained by logic.
Good luck! I am currently working on a novel as well and have a super busy schedule. I have been blogging about my progress daily. Can’t wait to read your posts and your book.
Thanks Brittany! Maybe we can share our suggestions on how to find that all-elusive time. So nice to know there are others out there like me. I’ll look up your blog and stay updated 🙂
So glad you are finally living your dream x
Thanks, Katie. It might not be finished, but I enjoy every moment of the process.
Hi Elle – I am so very proud of you and wish you every bit of good luck as you continue on your road to success. It always takes just that first step…… Love L 🙂
Thank you Lynette, that means a lot.
Looking great El well done 🙂 love your writing x
Thanks Jess. Glad you found it ok ☺️
On yah el!!! Looking fantastic xxx
Haha! Thanks Kat 😊
Your first novel? Great! It’s a noble ambition, and by posting your progress here you’ll likely create some pressure to finish. Never hurts. Please tell me you’re not a pantser. And thanks for the follow!
Haha! I sure hope I’m not a pantser. You’ve given me another nudge to finish now!
That’s a great premise! I already want to read more 🙂
Thank you, Nicholas. That’s what it’s all about 😊
thanks for checking out my blog and following elle. we have uch in common. i hear you about eeking out time, i have a 10 month old and a 4 year old and a part time job so all a bit stretched. no better time than the worse time of all to start to follow your dreams. i like your premise and look forward to reading more 🙂
We must be mad. But I’m sure that’s a good thing when you want to be a writer. Enjoy the time with your little ones and I hope they continue to give you the inspiration to write.
Ypour novel sounds interesting. Right up my alley…fifties and a mystery 🙂
The fifties are so fascinating to me, in fact the past in general. To think on what, and who, once existed, but now may be forgotten. The layers behind the present day. Thank you for stopping by 😊
Good luck with the writing, and thanks for the like…I do blog about novel related stuff sometimes, but mainly about short stories!
Thanks for saying hello. I enjoy writing short stories too. Just gotta concentrate on getting this novel finished first ☺️
Thank you for the like and good luck with your writing.
Thank you 😊
“Jane Badot” apperars intriguing.
Thank you. Good to hear you’re intrigued by the story 🙂
I too am currently writing a mystery/ crime novel. Your “Jane Bardot” sounds particularly fascinating!
Thank you! That’s so good to hear. I’ve not written anything since August and I’m about to ramp it all up again. Is this your first novel?
Yes it is, I started it around October last year and completely forgot about it! Finally decided to start up a blog with my writings and will be posting the first parts of it soon.
I’ll keep updated and maybe we can share tips 🙂
Yeah sounds great.
A period piece huh? I teach history, so I love period pieces. I know Jacqui and Ralph. He guest posted for me last year.
Congratulations on being Danny Ray’s featured blogger today. I was his featured blogger too! Maybe you can check out my site.
Janice
Oh I didn’t even know!! How exciting. I will have to check it out. Yes I love the lure and mystery of the past. There’s a lot of people who have tread before us and we can learn a lot from them. Also, the 50s seemed so cool 🙂
Thank you so much for subscribing to my blog! Exciting! I don’t know too many history buffs. I tried to blog about history but I couldn’t find an audience, so I switched to blogging. If there’s any way I can help you with your blogging, please let me know. Thanks again.
Janice
Thank you Janice, that’s very kind.
Sounds like an incredibly fascinating story. Looking forward to seeing it.
Oh, thank you! So very close now to finishing the first draft 🙂