Setting for new WIP

After a couple of weeks research, including picking the brains of my niece and her husband for juicy stories about the hotel industry, I've burst into chapter one. I have decided to set my story in Southland, around my home town of Colac Bay. Not sure if they'll retain their correct names, I've already renamed Riverton. I'm going to use the friendliness and spirited approach to life that Southlanders display to up the ante when a JAFA (translated to Just Another F hmm wonder what this signifies Aucklander) arrives to muddy the pot. We're constantly told by publishers they want different and unique. I'm taking a chance on following my all-time-favourite Essie Summers into setting stories away from the boring cosmopolitan setting which could be anywhere in the world. This story (hopefully) will have Southland New Zealand stamped all over it. Check out my website for some thoughts on Southland and why I'd want to set a story there. www.anneashby.com