This Year's Deep Freezes Present Problems for Authors in Remote Areas

Feb. 10, 2014 - PRLog -- This time of year is all about fresh starts—about cleaning the slate and embarking on brand new adventures. But author Beverly Lein isn’t talking about setting out a series of resolutions, most of which are likely to be abandoned by the time Valentine's rolls around, she’s talking about a grand adventure: writing a new book. But living in a remote area like Manning, Alberta, especially in the midst of a harsh winter, can make the process more of a struggle for writers.

Lein, the author of five books, one non-fiction and four novels, has never been one to rest on her laurels. She’s taking advantage of the spirit of renewal in the air and has set out writing a brand new novel. While some people find hibernating in a freezing climate claustrophobic, it frequently sows the seeds of creativity for writers, "Especially this time of year you can start to feel a bit isolated. There are literally days at a time where we're snowed in—where we can't leave." But that sense of isolation has certainly fuelled Lein's story-telling over the years. "It's easy to picture yourself in a world without computers, without cel phones, or even without power. Because the fact is that I've experienced all of that living here on the farm."

It's one of the reasons why Lein so often immerses herself in the past when it comes to setting the scene for her novels. But while living in rural Alberta has served her well creatively, it presents practical challenges for many authors. "When you don't live in a major metropolis it can make it hard for you to find your audience. I don't have the same opportunities to go out and connect with my readers or just importantly, other writers. Yes, technology helps, but you can't rely on it—and these last few months of weather across North America have certainly reminded us of that!"

Lein's latest literary venture is another historical fiction piece, this time going a bit further back in time—to medieval era Scotland—than Alberta in the 1950s, which was the backdrop for her thriller, Evil on the Peace River. The novel is slated for publication this summer, when Lein hopes she'll at least be able to easily get out and meet her readers with the release.

For more information on Beverly Lein and her previously published books, you can visit her website at: www.beverlylein.wordpress.com (https://www.mailoutinteractive.com/Industry/Redirect.aspx...)

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