It’s three weeks until TENDU releases (update: out now). It’s been a long time coming, and a lot of my heart is in that book. I need to go into the woods.
So, here we go, through different times and places, for the lush calm of the trees and the quiet stillness of the loch.
The hill behind the loch:
I need ancient stones too. Trees surround Berrybrae stone circle:
Berrybrae features in one of my sillier nocturnal TikTok/YouTubes (medication still preventing sleep):
On to a different woodland and another stone circle. The remains of Dunnideer:
And finally, Huntly Castle appears at the end of a tree-lined drive, just like the castle in the book does, though the fictional one is not a ruin.
Quote from TENDU:
Two majestic stone pillars, one topped with a mermaid and the other with a fearsome-looking bear, loomed large for a second and then were gone. It was properly dark between the densely packed trees that lined both sides of the single-track road. Everyone was quiet, looking ahead, awaiting the first view of the castle.
It burst into sight, all pink and floodlit at the end of the forest tunnel.
Tendu: Dancing in the Castle
Scotland’s all misty lochs and magical forests and perfect boyfriends, right?
When dance student Amalphia Treadwell embarks on a secret relationship with her charismatic new teacher, she has no idea of the danger that lurks in his school in Scotland.
She’s soon dealing with her boyfriend’s obsessive ex, the strange research taking place at the castle school and her own ever-evolving relationship issues.
Amalphia works hard to be the best dancer she can be, but as tension builds within the old walls of the castle, she begins to wonder if she will ever escape the dank dark of the dungeon…
Dark, witty, steamy and fun, Tendu is a compelling and seductive story of love, dance and obsession.
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Wishing you every success with Tendu, Ailish.
Thank you so much, Lynne 🙂
Judging from the superb quality of your writing, I’d say your time spent in those amazing places with such a great history does you well, Ailish.
Thank you so very much, Tim 🙂
Beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing the journey.
I’m glad you liked it 🙂
Sending you massive positive vibes for your upcoming launch!
Thank you!
Loved the photo of my ancestral castle. Thanks.
Oh, I’m glad. How wonderful 🙂
Congratulations, Ailish. This sounds intriguing. Scotland always draws me. Did you take those spectacular photos in this post? They are amazing.
Yes, I do love to take photos 🙂
Me too. Yours are so lovely.
Thank you 🙂
I’m captivated !! <3
🙂
The mermaid and bear is a clever reference.
Yes, it’s the same castle.
Beautiful Photos, just three weeks! wonderful!
Thank you, Julie 🙂
Magnificent photos, Ailish! Wishing you all the best as you release this work of love into the world!
Thank you, Kate 🙂
I look forward to reading your book
Thank you, Robyn. I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Nice
I love those woods 🙂