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CAROLINE LEE
a book bubble about
Maxzyne and the Old Horse Theatre
Children's Books
Author Insight
Story Kitchen
Just like the subtle time transition that is happening in this particular scene, I have been slowly moving in the direction of writing the next book in the Maxzyne series. I have my own process, a checklist of sorts. It takes time to research, write notes, choose the characters, the setting and chip away at the various layers that give motion and meaning to a brand new adventure. It's a bit like a "story kitchen" perhaps, as I dream up a new recipe. I carefully gather all the story ingredients, let them simmer, get a taste, reflect, and keep refining. Along the way, I decide what changes to make, patiently letting the bones of the story emerge. I don't want to say that the hardest part is done, but I'm ready to start the next phase, line by line, page by page and see what magic happens next in the kitchen.
Book Excerpt
Maxzyne and the Old Horse Theatre
“We better stay by the water, Rico. The moon will make it bright enough for us to see. They won’t think of looking for us out there. It’s cold, so there shouldn’t be anyone by the lake this time of year.” She crosses her fingers in the dark.
Rico leads Caesar toward the shore, letting the horse choose his steps carefully. As the sky slowly melts from pink to gray, the tree trunks glisten in the moonlight, helping the fugitives blend into the shadows. At last they reach the edge of the water where the deserted bike path becomes easier to follow. As the lights twinkle on in the skyscrapers ahead, Maxzyne is glad to be heading in the direction of the city.
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