So, precisely for this reason, I couldn’t help but view the downtime as one of the perks of the job. The steady, voracious stream of reading I’d started as a child continued uninterrupted as I modeled. Modeling also shaped my writing in another less obvious, but nonetheless vital, way – and that was through all of the reading I was able to get done thanks to the plentiful downtime models have! Daily, my nose was deep in a book, while waiting for trains, planes, and boats while having my hair and makeup done while I waited for the lighting to be set up between shots, etc. To my mind’s eye, for example, the insular world of a fashion shoot can offer endless scenarios for juicy mysteries – not that whilst modeling I was hoping someone would keel over on set, but the thought is inspiring! The most apparent effect that my modeling career has had on me is that it inspired me to set my mysteries within the fashion world! The glamorous locations, cliquey circles, and flamboyant personalities – apart from being something I know well – are, quite simply, hard to resist. Hmmm… good question! For my answer I’ll share two examples with you that I think illustrate, the first in an obvious way, the second less so, how my time in fashion did indeed have a huge influence on me as a writer.
How did my modeling career shape me as a writer? Carina is here to discuss how her career in the modeling world shaped her writing skills: Today I am thrilled to feature a guest post from Carina Axelsson, author of Model Undercover: Paris, which I reviewed recently.
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