Oasis is a series I contemplated for many months while completing other writing obligations. Finally, I was able to begin this first book and introduce Maximilian Rutherford and Pilar Armstrong, as well as a wonderful cast of supporting characters who will make appearances in all the books—characters that in no way fall into the category of "normal."
Other than a general premise and the opening chapter, I had no idea where the story would lead. Day-by-day it unfolded. As an aside, when I got to Chapter Thirteen: Country Two-Step, I was surprised to learn the history of handyman Hank (perhaps overwhelmed would be a better description). Of course, I can't give a spoiler, so suffice it to say that Hank's story is memorable.
Another character introduced is Kade Blackwell. I knew when I began writing this series that I would bring a motorcycle rider/mechanic into the storyline; I just didn't know his name yet. Anyway, after scanning many lists of names, I kept returning to "Kade." For me, the name seemed to embody a "bad boy" image, and adding the surname of Blackwell increased the allusion to that image.
Kade's story is told in book two, Branded in Oasis. And no, "branded" has nothing to do with cows. As for Kade's love interest, she is Maximilian's sister, Skye Rutherford.
Book three, Crashed in Oasis, continues this mini saga with a plane crash and treasure hunt.
The town of Oasis is a fabrication of my imagination, but the descriptions of terrain and surrounding mountains are accurate to the area I chose. Also, my characters travel to Williams, Arizona, and then to Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Although I have taken a few liberties regarding that trip, the information about Williams and Phantom Ranch, and any history, is accurate.
I hope you enjoy this new series!
Verna Clay