For nearly thirty years, I side-lined my own fiction writing in my enthusiasm for the work I was doing as the Plot Whisperer in support of writers. Then, two years ago my husband of forty-four years died suddenly. And I woke up to the understanding that if I wanted to devote myself to writing fiction there was no time to lose. I retired from acting as the Plot Whisperer and made my time about Martha — meaning me and my fiction writing. The gifts that have followed humble me.
The Plot Whisperer Returns
First, Alexis Roark suggested resurrecting my work as the Plot Whisperer as my legacy. If you happen to be visiting here for plot support and inspiration, I refer you to the new website she has created — The Plot Whisperer. For more about our partnership created in kindness and respect, and how it all came about, read the following blog post: The Plot Whisperer Returns!
Turtle Rock and Venus
Second, while Alexis worked on The Plot Whisperer, I had the great good fortune of clear days stretching before me. I lost myself in my imagination. Out of giving myself over to creative self-expression and my love of fiction writing was born a 100,000 word novel I call Turtle Rock and Venus — the most exciting work I’ve had the pleasure of creating.
More About Martha Alderson
Born in San Francisco, I am a 5th generation Californian. I live at an enchanted beach along the central coast of California where you’re apt to find me in the water or walking along the beach in search of sea treasures and mermaids jewels. When not at the beach, I’m writing fiction and exploring what it means to leave a lasting legacy.
Living a creative life is like riding a wave.
You’re best served having
a respect for the sea
an understanding of the waves,
spiritual strength,
and the emotional will to
throw yourself into the great unknown and
surrender to the universal pull…
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