tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post8127922502480554706..comments2024-01-05T05:50:22.989-05:00Comments on Thoughts in Progress: Why Setting is a Writer's Best Friend {+ Giveaway}Savannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15118900505228075022noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-72759821862940447992016-10-22T23:41:52.007-04:002016-10-22T23:41:52.007-04:00I love books with history and mystery, or either o...I love books with history and mystery, or either one of these elements. I don't think I've read anything yet with a jazz tie-in, but it sounds good!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235068897418646736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-38159848257074581772016-10-20T10:14:51.029-04:002016-10-20T10:14:51.029-04:00This sounds like a really good historical mystery....This sounds like a really good historical mystery. I would love to read it! Thank you!Carol Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07018603523305326782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-64378952562408642242016-10-19T16:26:02.737-04:002016-10-19T16:26:02.737-04:00What a coinidence, I love jazz! And historical mys...What a coinidence, I love jazz! And historical mysteries! My lucky day, me thinks. Congratulations, Martha. The cover is a great hook. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-67076973348803723982016-10-19T11:26:04.693-04:002016-10-19T11:26:04.693-04:00Always enjoy a good mystery.Always enjoy a good mystery.kim hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12951846304316134717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-38467781245474395282016-10-19T10:10:01.015-04:002016-10-19T10:10:01.015-04:00Martha, thanks again for joining us. Blending hist...Martha, thanks again for joining us. Blending history and mystery is a good combination. Wishing you much success.<br /><br />Hi everyone! Thanks so much for dropping by.Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-44150813247104290362016-10-19T09:55:46.243-04:002016-10-19T09:55:46.243-04:00I enjoy historical mysteries which are captivating...I enjoy historical mysteries which are captivating and intriguing. This novel sounds wonderful. travelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06191803578622949052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-14654148079897544242016-10-19T08:13:47.036-04:002016-10-19T08:13:47.036-04:00Setting I can sometimes skimp on, even though I ca...Setting I can sometimes skimp on, even though I can see it, working on that though. I've used the staring at something trick a time or two. Dreams sure can go back to the same spot many a time too, mine sure do.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-77269083312321382962016-10-19T08:00:23.400-04:002016-10-19T08:00:23.400-04:00I love historical mysteries, and this sounds like ...I love historical mysteries, and this sounds like a good one—thanks for the chance to win a copy!<br /><br />skkorman AT bellsouth DOT netskkormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17261319413070814256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-76252368390848096862016-10-19T07:51:07.048-04:002016-10-19T07:51:07.048-04:00The setting should be a character, alive and with ...The setting should be a character, alive and with depth, but it's not easy to achieve.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-1830129961578306592016-10-19T07:45:06.416-04:002016-10-19T07:45:06.416-04:00Oh, I really like that combination of history and ...Oh, I really like that combination of history and the mystery, too! And the Jazz Age is a terrific context. This sounds really interesting, Mason, so thanks for sharing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-20195975595097822752016-10-19T06:25:27.735-04:002016-10-19T06:25:27.735-04:00Mixing in some history makes it more real. I'l...Mixing in some history makes it more real. I'll admit, setting is not one of my strong suits, although I can see it clearly in my mind. It just doesn't end up on paper.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-50210722119481309282016-10-19T01:19:05.920-04:002016-10-19T01:19:05.920-04:00I am always drawn to novels with a basis in histor...I am always drawn to novels with a basis in history - though I am happy for that history to be twisted. And I agree wholeheartedly that setting is important - and often not given the attention it deserves.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com