The Rains Came Down and the Floods Came Up

The Rains Came Down and the Floods Came Up

 

Many of us have been experiencing rain, rain, and more rain. And, flooding. Flood records are being broken as creeks and rivers overflow and dams are strained to capacity. What a wet month!

A few years ago, when I was writing the fourth Darcy and Flora cozy, Grave Heritage, Tahlequah experienced the wettest July in history. Usually, July is fairly dry and hot. Not that particular July; it was wet! But, it served as an inspiration for the background of Grave Heritage. Once More, Darcy Campbell and her mother, Flora Tucker, were battling evil and in a considerable amount of danger. To make matters worse, the very elements seem to conspire against these two with floods and raging rivers.

Trotting to the front porch, I could hardly believe the scene in front of me. Lee Creek, our pleasant, clear little stream, was quiet no longer. Its muddy waters foamed and tossed. Over-running its banks, it surged against the lower part of the yard, lapping hungrily at the grass. Only a few more inches would put it over the bridge. No longer a pleasant accompaniment to the sounds of nature, it thundered like a hundred runaway horses.

Inspiration is everywhere for a writer–in happenings, in conversations, in news stories, and even in the weather!

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