Inspiration.
The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is one of the most enchanting places I've ever visited. I knew I wanted to set a story there, but for awhile I wasn't sure what type of story I really wanted to tell. I considered doing a historical piece about what life would've been like for people who came to Vizcaya to visit the owner of the extravagant home, but I liked the idea of it inspiring young people today instead.
For more information about the Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, check out their official site: http://www.vizcayamuseum.org/
For more information about the Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, check out their official site: http://www.vizcayamuseum.org/
The city of Miami itself, also served as inspiration for the story. Miami is a unique metropolitan area full of culture, art, energy, and scenery like no other in the rest of the country. It was fun to imagine Nikki, Nelli, and Diego going about their daily lives in the city and shopping at the great outdoor malls or frolicking on the white sand beaches. I thought it was important to stay true to the spirit of the city while writing the story, and hopefully, as a reader, you will feel that special personality that only Miami can inspire. Here are some pictures of Miami I've taken over the years.