Ep 51 - How Rural Settings Shape Stories with E.F. Dodd

Romancing the Story: Writing Romance, Storytelling, and Book Structure

"The city is a beautiful backdrop for (character's) to live their lives in. Whereas in a small town, it's really part of the story."
Romance author E.F. Dodd holds a special place in her heart for rural settings and even set her latest book, A Higher Standard, in a small North Carolina town. We chat how specific settings influence your story and tone of a book. Plus, there's discussion on how to avoid the stereotypes of small-town settings and making a romance worthy of a smooth city slicker and a fiery country girl falling for each other.

E.F.'s Books:
https://amzn.to/3MNqvHJ
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https://www.efdoddwrites.com/
Instagram: @e.f.dodd
Facebook: @efdoddwrites

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Time Stamps
[00:02:25] Indie romance author EF Dodd.
[00:04:20] Writing two books at once.
[00:09:38] Rural North Carolina.
[00:13:55] Equine rescue as unique cause.
[00:16:02] Realistic rural setting.
[00:19:58] Importance of female friendships.
[00:22:14] Importance of community in small towns.
[00:26:47] Small town community dynamics.
[00:30:56] Romance in rural settings.
[00:33:34] Preserving historic buildings.
[00:37:13] Love and Business.
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Chapters

1. Ep 51 - How Rural Settings Shape Stories with E.F. Dodd (00:00:00)

2. Indie romance author EF Dodd (00:02:25)

3. Writing two books at once (00:04:20)

4. Rural North Carolina (00:09:38)

5. Equine rescue as unique cause (00:13:55)

6. Realistic rural setting (00:16:02)

7. Importance of female friendships (00:19:58)

8. Importance of community in small towns (00:22:14)

9. Small town community dynamics (00:26:47)

10. Romance in rural settings (00:30:56)

11. Preserving historic buildings (00:33:34)

12. Love and Business (00:37:13)