tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post7751961548602968584..comments2024-01-05T05:50:22.989-05:00Comments on Thoughts in Progress: Author Brad Taylor & A Book SigningSavannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15118900505228075022noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-8552236896006167062011-02-17T12:22:50.399-05:002011-02-17T12:22:50.399-05:00Research? For me, it depends on the kind of book, ...Research? For me, it depends on the kind of book, but if I have a feeling the writer has been careless or lazy, the book will get some huge minuses. Especially historical fiction. If you don´t bother to get it right, write something else.Dorte Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14535044092722418173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-73161467921154042762011-02-17T09:21:35.948-05:002011-02-17T09:21:35.948-05:00This sounds like a great book. I love research, to...This sounds like a great book. I love research, too, and like Brad, I try to get the details right.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-84274540890178419402011-02-17T08:55:21.284-05:002011-02-17T08:55:21.284-05:00I think about the research that goes into a book a...I think about the research that goes into a book and enjoy it more if it sounds authentic. Nice interview.Harveehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490108303790217277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-19147176262388459362011-02-17T08:32:41.095-05:002011-02-17T08:32:41.095-05:00Another facet of research that I like when writing...Another facet of research that I like when writing is this: Learning something about a subject, or condition or place in a story often opens the door to new places to actually take the story. It gives my characters more opportunities to explore.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-84611215059453246922011-02-17T08:12:48.590-05:002011-02-17T08:12:48.590-05:00Mason - Thanks for hosting Brad.
Brad - Thanks f...Mason - Thanks for hosting Brad. <br /><br />Brad - Thanks for sharing your thoughts on how you went about your research. I'm with you that I think getting the facts right (which means doing one's homework (is so very important). It makes a book much more realistic if it's clear that the author has take the trouble to do some background research.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-48668866476402545732011-02-17T06:00:01.230-05:002011-02-17T06:00:01.230-05:00Very interesting post! Sounds like not only do you...Very interesting post! Sounds like not only do you use your own past experiences in your story, but do very specific research in addition to that. I know what you mean about the temptation to show off what we've learned. It's hard to just *know* something and not share it with the reader! Maybe it's a sign that we need to write a non-fiction book on the topic, as well. :)Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-59331213482493597452011-02-17T03:38:03.304-05:002011-02-17T03:38:03.304-05:00This book sounds fantastic! Totally something I...This book sounds fantastic! Totally something I'll read. <br /><br />Research isn't my strength or even something I remotely enjoy, but I know as a reader what it's like to be pulled out of a story because the author was lazy and didn't try hard enough to get the details right. However, as authors it is okay to take artistic license -- but as Brad said, only if it enhances the enjoyment of the reader.<br /><br />Great post!Jennifer Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783975547643539868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-42331696941953364882011-02-17T00:22:03.220-05:002011-02-17T00:22:03.220-05:00Brad, thanks again for being here today. I enjoyed...Brad, thanks again for being here today. I enjoyed learning about your research process. Wishing you much success with your book.Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.com