With the release of The Matchmaker’s Curse (book 2 in the lighthearted paranormal romance Matchmaker series) several interviewers and readers have asked why I set the series in Charleston, South Carolina. The easy answer is I love the city! I love it for the history teeming with legends right up to the present friendly hospitality that abounds here. I love it for the ironwork, the artistry, the flowers, all of it.
My husband and I honeymooned in Charleston. I’ve had the pleasure of racing on a sailboat in the harbor, of walking along those cobblestone streets. Like Brendan, I might not have been raised here, but that only means I love the city all the more.
When I set out to write the Matchmaker series, the goal was to deliver a romantic tale that would leave readers smiling. I’ve told you I don’t listen to vocals when I write, but there’s an exception to every rule. In this case, Charleston by Brendan James says through his lyrics and music everything I want to convey about the beauty and magic that simply is part of the air in Charleston:
Isn’t the song fantastic? It makes me smile every time. (And that huge tree at the beginning – that’s the Angel Oak I mention in The Matchmaker’s Mark!)
If you’ve visited Charleston or read the Matchmaker books, leave me a comment and let me know if you agree about the way he captures the energy of Charleston. (I’ll choose one of the commenters to win a Matchmaker swag package!)
Be sure to visit his website here and help Brendan out with his Kickstarter for his new album – it’s only open for another couple of days: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brendanjames/brendan-james-the-new-album Donate if you can, but definitely help spread the word about this wonderful and talented artist!
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Seems like a beautiful location. And definitely agree the song captures the feel of Charleston.
Charleston is so wonderful that more and more I feel like it’s where I’m meant to live. I’ll be back there next month and can’t wait to enjoy it in spring. And Brendan definitely has the feel of the city in the song.
Thanks Kim and Sanat for chiming in. Not sure I’ll ever stop smiling when I hear this song. 🙂