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These are the photos that inspired me or the things that set the framework for my Dreamspinner novella "Caught".

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Robert Mcginnis

Almost immediately he dropped my hand and headed off, grunting something that sounded a bit like “Tailor.” Even after he let go, my skin still tingled. “What did you say?” I called out. Then I had to run to catch up, as he was already way ahead of me again. He didn’t stop until he stepped up onto the foot-high rim of a circular concrete structure. Concrete Structure, Step Up, Letting Go, Let It Be, Lets Go, Move Forward

Concrete Structure

Almost immediately he dropped my hand and headed off, grunting something that sounded a bit like “Tailor.” Even after he let go, my skin still tingled. “What did you say?” I called out. Then I had to run to catch up, as he was already way ahead of me again. He didn’t stop until he stepped up onto the foot-high rim of a circular concrete structure.

Ab Gayle

I loved the shapes, textures and colours in the rocks. Sydney sandstone is a fantastic medium for wind sculpture! Wind Sculptures, Stone Texture, The Rock, Sydney, Rocks, Colours, Shapes, Medium, Travel

Wind Sculptures

I loved the shapes, textures and colours in the rocks. Sydney sandstone is a fantastic medium for wind sculpture!

Ab Gayle

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Alfred Stieglitz

The day I visited the Gap a busload of tourists helpfully turned up to give me a typical example of how conservatively dressed they were. Little did they know they would inspire a prominent aspect of my book. Lol. Turn Up, Mount Rushmore, Gap, Give It To Me, Inspire, Mountains, Book, Viajes

The day I visited the Gap a busload of tourists helpfully turned up to give me a typical example of how conservatively dressed they were. Little did they know they would inspire a prominent aspect of my book. Lol.

Ab Gayle

Had to include this! I was thrilled (and surprised) when "Caught" placed equal third in the 2011 Rainbow Awards for Best Contemporary Gay Romance. Because it's a judged competition (not popularity) that meant a lot to me. It may not be a best seller, but it's still getting good response on Goodreads. New York Model Management, Feminist Issues, Robert Mcginnis, Previous Year, Close To My Heart, Award Winner, Old Movies, Feminism

New York Model Management

Feminist Issues

Robert Mcginnis

Close To My Heart

Had to include this! I was thrilled (and surprised) when "Caught" placed equal third in the 2011 Rainbow Awards for Best Contemporary Gay Romance. Because it's a judged competition (not popularity) that meant a lot to me. It may not be a best seller, but it's still getting good response on Goodreads.

Ab Gayle

The funny thing about putting Danny into a red cheongsam is that twelve months after the book's release I went to the eighteenth birthday party of the daughter of a friend and three guys turned up wearing them for laughs! Cheongsam, Daughter, Guys, Formal Dresses, Birthday, Funny, Party, Red, How To Wear

The funny thing about putting Danny into a red cheongsam is that twelve months after the book's release I went to the eighteenth birthday party of the daughter of a friend and three guys turned up wearing them for laughs!

Another of the photos I described Danny taking. Nature, Naturaleza, Pictures, Destinations, Traveling, Trips

Another of the photos I described Danny taking.

Ab Gayle

I loved the way alignment of the cover title echoed the theme of the book. Inspire Me, The Book, Abs, Cover, Books, Crunches, Libros, Abdominal Muscles

Abdominal Muscles

I loved the way alignment of the cover title echoed the theme of the book.

Ab Gayle

History Of Photography, Modern Photography, Portrait Photography, Vintage Photography, Street Photography, Georgia O Keeffe, Man Ray, Become A Photographer

History Of Photography

Modern Photography

Portrait Photography

Vintage Photography

Street Photography

Georgia O Keeffe

Become A Photographer

“What is of greatest importance is to hold a moment, to record it so completely that those who see it will relive an equivalent of what has been expressed.” Alfred Stieglitz, 1922. "Winter-Fifth Avenue" - Legend has it that in 1893, Alfred stood on the sidewalk for hours taking photos and then for years after he created a lot of different variations using different developing techniques. Edward Steichen, Vintage Pictures, Old Pictures, Old Photos, Horse Pictures, New York City, York Art Gallery, Exposition Photo

Edward Steichen

Vintage Pictures

York Art Gallery

Exposition Photo

“What is of greatest importance is to hold a moment, to record it so completely that those who see it will relive an equivalent of what has been expressed.” Alfred Stieglitz, 1922. "Winter-Fifth Avenue" - Legend has it that in 1893, Alfred stood on the sidewalk for hours taking photos and then for years after he created a lot of different variations using different developing techniques.

I'd needed something for my characters to talk about and came up with the photographer Alfred Stieglitz. A man who is often credited with being one of the main people to establish photography as an art form. Books of his work sell in the range of three to four thousand dollars, so I thought it would be a suitable drawcard for Danny to get to know Taylor better. James Mcneill Whistler, Art Photography, Metropolitan Museum, Clarence White, Straight Photography

James Mcneill Whistler

Art Photography

Metropolitan Museum

Straight Photography

I'd needed something for my characters to talk about and came up with the photographer Alfred Stieglitz. A man who is often credited with being one of the main people to establish photography as an art form. Books of his work sell in the range of three to four thousand dollars, so I thought it would be a suitable drawcard for Danny to get to know Taylor better.

Ab Gayle

As preparation for writing the book which is set up at Watson's Bay and The Gap in Sydney, one bright sunny day, I took my camera and set out to see what my protagonists would see. I loved this shot I took of the lighthouse. And the fence surrounding it offered up other possibilities for a scene. Sunny Days, Statue Of Liberty, Lighthouse, Fence, Shots, Bright, Writing

Statue Of Liberty

As preparation for writing the book which is set up at Watson's Bay and The Gap in Sydney, one bright sunny day, I took my camera and set out to see what my protagonists would see. I loved this shot I took of the lighthouse. And the fence surrounding it offered up other possibilities for a scene.

Ab Gayle

More photos that I took that day that managed to work their way into the text. More Photos, Take That, Fruit

More photos that I took that day that managed to work their way into the text.

Ab Gayle

A couple of people were taking photos taking advantage of the late afternoon lighting, so I just had to add that concept! To me, that's what I love about writing, drawing on real life. Real Life, Concept, Couple Photos, Lighting, Couples, People, Couple Shots, Couple Photography

Couple Photography

A couple of people were taking photos taking advantage of the late afternoon lighting, so I just had to add that concept! To me, that's what I love about writing, drawing on real life.

Ab Gayle

One scene has Taylor and Daniel walking along the clifftop while Danny takes photos of the features. Antelope Canyon, Walking, Walks, Nature Illustration

Antelope Canyon

Nature Illustration

One scene has Taylor and Daniel walking along the clifftop while Danny takes photos of the features.

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It's only when you visit the area, that you see signs of the darker aspects of the area. Hard to imagine in broad daylight. Sad. I contacted Jeremy Little at Sane and he sent me some great guidelines at including the subject in a fictional story. Send Me, Counseling, The Darkest, Sad, Signs, Shop Signs, Therapy, Sign

It's only when you visit the area, that you see signs of the darker aspects of the area. Hard to imagine in broad daylight. Sad. I contacted Jeremy Little at Sane and he sent me some great guidelines at including the subject in a fictional story.

Ab Gayle

The late Don Ritchie who spent a lot of the later years of his life looking out for people who may have been contemplating suicide and offering a helping hand. It was thanks to fellow writer A.J. Llewellyn after the book was published that I discovered this story. I may have read this and it stuck in the back of my brain when I was writing, but it certainly wasn't intentional. To me, the concept just made so much sense. Life Is Precious, Life And Death, Role Models, Hero, Angel, Pure Products, Life Insurance

Life Is Precious

The late Don Ritchie who spent a lot of the later years of his life looking out for people who may have been contemplating suicide and offering a helping hand. It was thanks to fellow writer A.J. Llewellyn after the book was published that I discovered this story. I may have read this and it stuck in the back of my brain when I was writing, but it certainly wasn't intentional. To me, the concept just made so much sense.

Keep Watching, Sad Stories, Shipwreck, Beautiful Places, Angels

Beautiful Places

Ab Gayle

While I was there, a tourist bus pulled up and gave me such a great feel for the scene.

While I was there, a tourist bus pulled up and gave me such a great feel for the scene.

Ab Gayle

Cover done by Mara McKenna for Dreamspinner Press Summer Lesson, Reading Library, Normal Person, Thing 1, Freckles, Book Club Books, Love Story, Audiobooks

Reading Library

Book Club Books

Cover done by Mara McKenna for Dreamspinner Press

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