tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post6188333335605927990..comments2024-01-05T05:50:22.989-05:00Comments on Thoughts in Progress: Guest Blogger, Elaine VietsSavannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15118900505228075022noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-50694328242781980332010-05-25T17:18:09.156-04:002010-05-25T17:18:09.156-04:00I think this is the first time that I’ve heard an ...I think this is the first time that I’ve heard an author say the research comes before the story. I think that's fascinating. The book sounds excellent. I’m definitely adding it to my want-to-read list.Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-60362089551695702462010-05-25T16:48:40.253-04:002010-05-25T16:48:40.253-04:00That's a great way to research a role of a cha...That's a great way to research a role of a character. I do use real establishments like restaurants and pubs in my books. I visist them and eat the food and drink the beer the characters do. Tough job, but someone has to do it.<br /><br />Stephen TrempAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-88015233286554329832010-05-25T14:57:45.025-04:002010-05-25T14:57:45.025-04:00Now that's some interesting research!Now that's some interesting research!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-84130753725610990302010-05-25T11:01:44.356-04:002010-05-25T11:01:44.356-04:00Hi, all and thanks to Mason for letting me join th...Hi, all and thanks to Mason for letting me join the party.<br />I really didn't think wives who were so dependent on men for money existed any more. I guess I live in another world -- and one I like better.Elaine Vietshttp://www.elaineviets.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-35578970492922190312010-05-25T09:59:55.919-04:002010-05-25T09:59:55.919-04:00I tend to research as I write, but I like that you...I tend to research as I write, but I like that you research first. Call me dull, but that's a brilliant idea. You learn and you immerse yourself in the place or job or whatever you're researching.<br /><br />Helen<br /><a href="http://straightfromhel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Straight From Hel</a>Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-16412391749000071362010-05-25T09:08:23.266-04:002010-05-25T09:08:23.266-04:00Waving hi to Elaine from Colorado! Your research s...Waving hi to Elaine from Colorado! Your research system sounds a lot more interesting than spending Google time.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-55134657119641330002010-05-25T09:08:22.031-04:002010-05-25T09:08:22.031-04:00Hi everyone, thanks so much for stopping by and ch...Hi everyone, thanks so much for stopping by and checking out the newest book in Elaine's series.<br /><br />Elaine, thanks so much for posting here today. The Dead-End series is great. Looking forward to Helen's next 'job.'Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-2416552773151786012010-05-25T09:06:50.337-04:002010-05-25T09:06:50.337-04:00I've found research to be such a valuable part...I've found research to be such a valuable part of writing fiction. It gives an authenticity to the story, and helps to add layers to characters and situations. Thanks for sharing this today!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-67453144882518338392010-05-25T07:48:32.979-04:002010-05-25T07:48:32.979-04:00Mason - Thanks so much for hosting Elaine.
Elaine...Mason - Thanks so much for hosting Elaine.<br /><br />Elaine - I like your idea of doing research before you write. I do some of that, too, and I think it makes a book that much more realistic; I really do. I also do research while I'm writing, especially if I run into something in my plot where I need more information. I wish you the best as you continue your series.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-32561109788237574682010-05-25T07:30:02.762-04:002010-05-25T07:30:02.762-04:00Sounds like a fun series!! I love the last line! :...Sounds like a fun series!! I love the last line! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-52481580383826602442010-05-25T07:03:57.835-04:002010-05-25T07:03:57.835-04:00Mason - thanks for hosting Elaine - great post. I ...Mason - thanks for hosting Elaine - great post. I love this idea for a series and will definitely look them up! I, like Elaine, have had a gazillion jobs and find it is very helpful in my writing life! I also love the vicariousness of writing. yay. what fun.Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01771180344305042855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-51624328229917380512010-05-25T06:00:02.354-04:002010-05-25T06:00:02.354-04:00Elaine, you really put some research in! It never ...Elaine, you really put some research in! It never would have occurred to me that these wealthy women would have needed money--that's amazing that their husbands would be so controlling about their wardrobes. Clearly, the research you did paid off very well.<br /><br />Mason, thanks for having Elaine here today!Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.com