Comments on: How to Weave Factual Research Seamlessly into Your Fictional Storyline

By: Kay Elizabeth

Kay Elizabeth — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:17:44 +0000

Agreed, Anne.

Sorry but the competition was over long ago. Stay tuned though for more giveaways in the coming weeks and months ahead.

By: Anne Fescharek

Anne Fescharek — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 03:32:33 +0000

I don’t think there’s a history buff alive who would not love to be magically sent back in time to their favorite time and place.

Please enter my name

annfes@yahoo.com

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:05:34 +0000

I received the book a few days ago. Couldn't remember the address to let everyone know. Not sure if the image will work, but I'm throwing it out to clarify that I did get it. Thanks a lot and good luck next time for those that didn't receive a copy. =D

By: Diana Brown

Diana Brown — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:23:50 +0000

I’m so sorry it took me so long to reply,
book sounds so awesome to read,
i cant wait for it.
Thanks Kay Elizabeth for your
invite to reply here.

By: Kay Elizabeth

Kay Elizabeth — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:38:58 +0000

Winners of the book giveaways are Adrew and Julia Ergane, selected via a random number generator. I’ve contacted you both for mailing addresses. Thanks to everyone for participating! I need them ASAP.

By: pcbiornman

pcbiornman — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:42:26 +0000

I think this is excellent advice for any writer. Expostition, to any author, is usually a catch 22.
At many points, it’s really a scenario of “alternator to battery charge.” Either too much, or not enough.

By: Mary Simonsen

Mary Simonsen — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:00:18 +0000

Julia, Good luck on your novel. I am a fan of June Brindel’s work, Ariadne and Phaedra. It’s always a pleasure to read well-written historical fiction.

By: Mary Simonsen

Mary Simonsen — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:21:43 +0000

Hi Loucinda, I think my book would have been a tough sell if it didn’t have the Jane Austen tie-in. I obviously enjoy reading about that time period, but I see very few books with WWII romances. Thanks for commenting.

By: Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindy

Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindy — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:28:37 +0000

Hi Mary,
CONGRATS on your new release! I haven’t seen many books set during the WWII era. Was this a challenging time period to sell? And writing three love stories all in different time periods sounds like quite a feat! I’m anxious to read it.

By: Margay

Margay — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:54:28 +0000

I love things inspired by Jane Austen, so this is right up my alley!
Margay

Margay1122(at)aol(dot)com

By: Julia Ergane

Julia Ergane — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:41:13 +0000

We have so much in common, Mary! Boomer here who loved history so much that I majored in it at college. Though my focus was on far more ancient things, I still love the novels of Jane Austen, reading my first when I was still in elementary school. I finally sat down during NaNoWriMo and started the novel which has been wanting to be written for many years! Even though I have a good start with four major scenes/chapters, I still have a long way to go as I will be combining the history/archaeology of Hellenistic Egypt with the modern day.

By: Margaret Paul

Margaret Paul — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:27:34 +0000

This sounds like a book I would love to read!

By: Mary Simonsen

Mary Simonsen — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:41:03 +0000

Thank you, Diane and Adrew for putting me on facebook. You are the first two who have done that. I wouldn’t have thought of it myself. Mary

By: Jeff Brown

Jeff Brown — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:56:07 +0000

I am a major history buff who doesn’t do floors ;=) (actually we have the kids do them ;=) That’s the only “buff” I’m into. I also took a Jane Austin course as a graduate seminar. It was great. Me and one other guy and 19 women. Anyway, this book sounds interesting. I’m also a big Gore Vidal fan: Lincoln, Burr, 1876, etc. Great stuff historical fiction when done well.

By: diane

diane — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:00:08 +0000

thanks for the article, Mary. I just started reading Austen’s Pride and Prejudice (as an effort to read up on the classics), so I am excited to dive into Searching for Pemberley!
I’m adding the article to facebook as well

By: Adrew

Adrew — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:34:14 +0000

I’ve never been much of a romance reader, but I’m very interested in reading this. I’ve also given it a link on my Facebook in case any of my friends are interested in it as well. =D

By: Mary Simonsen

Mary Simonsen — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:31:42 +0000

Thank you, Kay Elizabeth, for inviting me to write an article for your blog. I hope your readers enjoy it and will write a comment because I really do love reading them.

By: Christine brooks

Christine brooks — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:18:12 +0000

Sounds amazing! I don’t know much about that era so this would be a great way to learn and be entertained. I love the aspect of the diaries too!

By: Kay Elizabeth, Editor of The Cuckleburr Times

Kay Elizabeth, Editor of The Cuckleburr Times — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:42:59 +0000

Thanks for a wonderful article Mary and many thanks also to Sourcebooks for the free books giveaway too! Good luck to everyone with your entries!

(My comment doesn’t count as one obviously LOL.)