"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 Connect with E.F.: https://www.efdoddwrites.com/ Instagram: @e.f.dodd Facebook:  @efdoddwrites -------- Spicy Blurb Playbook (DIY course): Use code ROMANCETHESTORY for 10% off www.spicyblurbplaybook.com Book Blurb Magic (DIY course): Use code ROMANCETHESTORY for 10% off https://adoracopyediting.thrivecart.com/book-blurb-magic/?coupon=ROMANCETHESTORY 1:1 Blurb Audit (Separate from DIY course): Use code ROMANCETHESTORY for 10% off https://adoracopyediting.thrivecart.com/11-blurb-audit/?coupon=ROMANCETHESTORY Custom Book Blurb Service with Jessie (Separate from DIY course): https://adoracopyediting.thrivecart.com/custom-book-blurb/?coupon=ROMANCETHESTORY ---------- 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. ---------- The YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPcGXevs2NQk3Ab9OD66zuQ Support the Show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestory Connect with Me: Twitter - @RomancetheStory Instagram - @RomancetheStory Facebook - @RomancetheStory Music: Strawberry Flavor Love by Daystar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMi0dxVgqvo Support the show