tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744229911868864730.post4830436199990181407..comments2023-11-05T06:14:14.277-06:00Comments on Beth's Banter: Choosing Novel SettingsBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16685726789687443442noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744229911868864730.post-70982834170158501232015-02-13T16:12:27.383-06:002015-02-13T16:12:27.383-06:00Thank you for stopping by, Cait! I greatly respect...Thank you for stopping by, Cait! I greatly respect your advice and suggestions.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16685726789687443442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744229911868864730.post-80846219100241330402015-02-06T09:22:01.162-06:002015-02-06T09:22:01.162-06:00Super Post, Beth. I am very careful about settings...Super Post, Beth. I am very careful about settings. If it is a fictional town, then at least I know the area well. Most important if rural with scents, sands, etc. and most small towns have a unique "flavor". Again, good interesting post.Cait Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038913081786418823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744229911868864730.post-53637014176117086522015-02-04T10:01:01.957-06:002015-02-04T10:01:01.957-06:00I agree, Elizabeth. A mixture of reality and ficti...I agree, Elizabeth. A mixture of reality and fiction does bring a story to life. Yes, it was great getting to meet her! We hit it off instantly. Thanks for coming by.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16685726789687443442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744229911868864730.post-10050213354008019812015-02-03T22:09:34.443-06:002015-02-03T22:09:34.443-06:00Very cool. I think a blend of real elements couple...Very cool. I think a blend of real elements coupled with fictional settings lends to the believability of a story. BTW, I love that you and Gemma got a chance to meet in real life. How cool is that?! Elizabeth Janettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09126364534598960883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744229911868864730.post-36135111030044517412015-02-03T21:45:26.772-06:002015-02-03T21:45:26.772-06:00Thank you, Dani. I get really excited every time I...Thank you, Dani. I get really excited every time I read a good review. As you know, it means the world and keeps us going. Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16685726789687443442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744229911868864730.post-65450143931138122062015-02-03T21:44:13.629-06:002015-02-03T21:44:13.629-06:00Thank you, Susan. I love them. That's why a se...Thank you, Susan. I love them. That's why a sequel is in the works. :)Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16685726789687443442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744229911868864730.post-86241400634935106942015-02-03T21:15:18.157-06:002015-02-03T21:15:18.157-06:00Writing fictional towns give you free reign. Congr...Writing fictional towns give you free reign. Congrats on your new release doing so well with those great reviews!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14583205410758708248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744229911868864730.post-53753820180973243912015-02-03T19:36:17.985-06:002015-02-03T19:36:17.985-06:00Your characters sound like they are a lot of fun! ...Your characters sound like they are a lot of fun! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06106625455462712099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744229911868864730.post-648791663608946192015-02-03T19:21:51.821-06:002015-02-03T19:21:51.821-06:00Me, too, for that very reason. You don't get c...Me, too, for that very reason. You don't get called out if they're not 100% accurate. Thanks for stopping by, Collette!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16685726789687443442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744229911868864730.post-82862861578728662992015-02-03T18:03:28.903-06:002015-02-03T18:03:28.903-06:00Love fictional towns! You can make them anything y...Love fictional towns! You can make them anything you want. Collette Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14497601406058146770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744229911868864730.post-83949828846240417482015-02-03T17:20:27.607-06:002015-02-03T17:20:27.607-06:00Thanks, Xio. I got a kick out of creating them. L...Thanks, Xio. I got a kick out of creating them. LOL about Stephen King. He actually mentioned that people often ask him if he had a horrible childhood. His answer: "No, it was good." Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16685726789687443442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744229911868864730.post-44992140674205243412015-02-03T17:09:57.503-06:002015-02-03T17:09:57.503-06:00Oooo! These characters sound like a lot of fun. As...Oooo! These characters sound like a lot of fun. As writers, I think we can't help but to draw from our own experiences. Makes me wonder about Stephen King, actually. ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13510763805827985858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744229911868864730.post-81586027477237304302015-02-03T14:19:03.034-06:002015-02-03T14:19:03.034-06:00Thank you, Victoria! I can't wait to hear what...Thank you, Victoria! I can't wait to hear what you think. I really had fun with the three women and am bringing them back in a sequel. I'm not quite finished torturing them. lol. Thanks for stopping by.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16685726789687443442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744229911868864730.post-34411608274489982182015-02-03T14:17:16.542-06:002015-02-03T14:17:16.542-06:00When you posed the question, I first just thought ...When you posed the question, I first just thought of the town but since so much of my novel takes place inside a bank, school, and at Suzy's weddings, I had to mention all of that. Thanks for the great question, Brenda!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16685726789687443442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744229911868864730.post-17636550786433670952015-02-03T13:29:30.894-06:002015-02-03T13:29:30.894-06:00It's funny what we get caught up in when writi...It's funny what we get caught up in when writing, isn't it? And your characters sound delightful. I can't wait to read this book. :)Victoria Barbourhttp://www.victoriabarbour.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744229911868864730.post-76992746862757572472015-02-03T13:27:13.798-06:002015-02-03T13:27:13.798-06:00Your characters sound like a lot of fun, Beth! And...Your characters sound like a lot of fun, Beth! And you're right - settings certainly include jobs and homes and everything surrounding a character.Brenda Margriethttp://www.brendamargriet.comnoreply@blogger.com