tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post3921659698250787006..comments2024-03-24T13:49:53.099-04:00Comments on Romance Books '4' Us: Never Say Never to Research! Guest Blog by E. AyersUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-58158086131807515402015-05-24T02:58:08.128-04:002015-05-24T02:58:08.128-04:00Jean, it's been an interesting "journey&q...Jean, it's been an interesting "journey" because there's not much written about the people who settled in the west. And I'm often dealing with Indian tribes and they had no written history. I'm keep searching for the things that can be applied. But in all honesty, people never really change. Circumstances change, but people have always had the same basic needs and desires. <br /><br />Take a look at today's kitchens. We all want those super kitchens. Back then a woman would drool over that "new" stove. So find the "new" stoves in the 1800's. If you are washing on a washboard, that new wringer washing machine looks fabulous!<br /><br />A Rancher's Dream had me searching for brickyards. I finally gave up! They existed in big cities and even small towns, but I couldn't find one even remotely close to where I imagine Creed's Crossing would be located. I also couldn't find one in Cheyenne or in Laramie! I suspect Laramie probably had one. So to avoid a problem, my hero merely ordered the brick from the city, I didn't name which city. But I spent so much time on brickyards that I learned all sorts of things about bricks, clay, and so many other things they made while "baking" bricks. I'll probably never use more than a smidgeon of that research. E. Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01434761738048963826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-59365529984130914782015-05-24T01:18:08.806-04:002015-05-24T01:18:08.806-04:00Oh, Judy, getting lost in research happens quite o...Oh, Judy, getting lost in research happens quite often. Some things are fascinating and it's very easy to get sidetracked.E. Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01434761738048963826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-78364790362633786282015-05-23T13:56:01.054-04:002015-05-23T13:56:01.054-04:00Fascinating and I hope readers who haven't yet...Fascinating and I hope readers who haven't yet read you know now how hard you work. I research carefully too, but I'm impressed with difficult some of your searches must be. Mine is easier (mostly on Regency) but accuracy is sometimes difficult. Thanks for your blog.jean hart stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287808234288499369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-84742284005830737352015-05-23T12:47:14.851-04:002015-05-23T12:47:14.851-04:00I never considered research a dirty little word - ...I never considered research a dirty little word - I actually enjoy research and have to remind myself to stop and write my story! Thanks for sharing in an interesting post.Judy Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02190725381203763171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-51853160751144455212015-05-23T11:50:10.205-04:002015-05-23T11:50:10.205-04:00No matter what is written, there's always room...No matter what is written, there's always room for error, but Roberta Gellis raised the bar with her books. So many authors today are researching for accuracy but not all. Much of my research has left me surprised, because I thought something existed sooner or later.<br /><br />But there are still many authors who feel as though historical novels are still all about the dresses and unfortunately that is what they write. Yes, the clothing is interesting, but so are all the other things. But I promise those gals back then weren't milking cows in their corsets! Life was tough and they had to be tougher.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping, Cara.E. Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01434761738048963826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-28981524809507135972015-05-23T11:34:46.492-04:002015-05-23T11:34:46.492-04:00Thanks, Rose. I'm thrilled about this next boo...Thanks, Rose. I'm thrilled about this next book, A Rancher's Dream. Tiago is a very different sort of hero for me and Ingrid is probably the most intense female character that I've ever written. There's no way I could do the things that she has done.But the women who settled the west had to be strong.E. Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01434761738048963826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-58229752842126628572015-05-23T08:12:16.555-04:002015-05-23T08:12:16.555-04:00Loved your blog. I agree research is important. I ...Loved your blog. I agree research is important. I love research myself too. I hope that when I read historical fiction, it's accurate. Good to know yours are. I look forward to reading them.Cara Marsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05384839120633419382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-30070692077606861462015-05-23T07:01:22.654-04:002015-05-23T07:01:22.654-04:00I agree. Research often takes a story to creative ...I agree. Research often takes a story to creative places and makes for a fun read. Best luck for your soon-to-be A Rancher's Dream. I'm looking forward to book 2!<br /><br />Thanks for joining us today. :)Rose Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429566802562925080noreply@blogger.com