tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post4596302405680261195..comments2023-10-25T05:30:54.507-04:00Comments on Oh Get A Grip!: Language, Location, Customs and Slang!Ashe Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390519279886657608noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-56564757233992233942009-07-08T13:29:07.618-04:002009-07-08T13:29:07.618-04:00Randall,
I was shocked at how easily people share...Randall,<br /><br />I was shocked at how easily people shared their most intimate information with me for a long time. I mean, I could have used names, places, everything, but for some reason they just seemed to need to open up. I've always respected people's privacy and would never betray a trust, but they don't know that. <br /><br />Thanks so much for visiting and commenting.<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-62908755523481698332009-07-08T13:27:01.157-04:002009-07-08T13:27:01.157-04:00Welcome home, Lisabet,
I can't remember who t...Welcome home, Lisabet,<br /><br />I can't remember who told me to use people for my research, but it's worked well for me. Whoever it was actually went to a police station and asked for information. The officers fell over themselves trying to help. People love to talk about what they do, who they know, anything they like doing. It's really worked well for me. <br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-50700298151725617152009-07-08T13:11:44.769-04:002009-07-08T13:11:44.769-04:00Kayelle,
You're one of those writers, and I w...Kayelle,<br /><br />You're one of those writers, and I wish some others would take note, who do their research well and fully. I can only imagine how many hours you've spent on the science of your world building series. <br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, Kayelle, wonderful input for sure.<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-86304328214618557692009-07-08T13:05:03.727-04:002009-07-08T13:05:03.727-04:00Helen,
Okay, one has to ask, just who did you get...Helen,<br /><br />Okay, one has to ask, just who did you get to show you his? <br /><br />OMG! LOL I remember the same kinds of research projects and while I learned a lot, I spent some time blushing. <br /><br />Glad you came by.<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-25465234602706039352009-07-08T13:03:35.220-04:002009-07-08T13:03:35.220-04:00Cosmo (and J.J.) thanks so much for stopping in.
...Cosmo (and J.J.) thanks so much for stopping in. <br /><br />I definitely hear ya on the 'for cripes sakes it's fiction' comment. This genre is supposed to be fun, there are times, in some stories, clicking off the 'BS' switch might be a good thing. <br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-53216745193740271782009-07-08T01:05:10.603-04:002009-07-08T01:05:10.603-04:00Hi Jude,
Research for erotic writing can certainl...Hi Jude,<br /><br />Research for erotic writing can certainly be it's own reward. The discovery of new people, their personal quirks, their private desires, and their special abilities never ceases to be exciting and rewarding. Each little foible can appear in a future writing while still protecting the identity of the person from whom it was found. Unless, of course, you get the, "Will this show up in a book?" question, and give the, "Would you like it to?" answer. Ah the demands of readers.Randall Langhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12858813962583586561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-33779945590597322852009-07-08T00:57:23.015-04:002009-07-08T00:57:23.015-04:00Hi, Jude,
Just got back from my trip and I'm ...Hi, Jude,<br /><br />Just got back from my trip and I'm catching up, too... I was struck by your very clever use of other people for research. I haven't done that much, but actually it's a great idea. As Garce's post also shows, people love to talk about their passions. <br /><br />You've got to be willing to give back, though, when somebody wants to use you for research purposes.<br /><br />Best,<br />LisabetLisabet Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162514190572269660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-54975000664667148722009-07-08T00:06:39.010-04:002009-07-08T00:06:39.010-04:00My answer when people ask why I don't write in...My answer when people ask why I don't write in a more serious genre is always the same one, and it shuts people up right away. Here's my line. "Did you know that according to research done by the Romance Writers of America, 38% of all paperback books in the US are Romance novels? Do you have any idea what kind of market share that is?"<br /><br />After they blink a few times they usually take a step back and shake their heads. The general response (if verbal) are mumbled variations of "I had no idea". The next question I ask is along the lines of "How do you break into writing Romance?" LOL I love it when they squirm.<br /><br />Since I write in a setting based ten thousand years in the future, you'd think I could say or do anything I want. Oh, that's so not true. My favorite reading material comes from magazines like Discover, Amazing Science, Popular Science, Popular Mechanics, and I read lots of material online about space, genetics, and even sent away for material from Genome Management Information System at the Oak Ridge National Library. <br /><br />Talk about research! Oy. My immortals got that way due to genetic manipulation, so I read about trends in cloning and gene research. Guess what? I find it amazing. I can get lost in it and end up spending a few hours cruising from one good article to another. The scary thing is that the more I read, the more I realize that what I postulated as happening in Earth's future is becoming the science of today. Someday, like in my future history's timeline, humanity may find itself battling for domination of not only the planet, but the galaxy. I only hope no one ever creates a Pietas -- my uber villain who rebounds from every death, ever more determined to make humanity pay for what they've done. A villain who has all the time in the worlds to wait for that perfect moment to strike.<br /><br />I love research. Great article, Jude! As always, a mind stretcher.Kayelle Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833531229634787728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-46164312653999623592009-07-07T22:08:02.184-04:002009-07-07T22:08:02.184-04:00Lord, this takes me back. I remember when I had t...Lord, this takes me back. I remember when I had to research Prince Albert piercings. What a fun subject to research!<br /><br />You're right. Knowing the details for stuff like this is important. It's the foundation of a story. And it's not easy to accumulate the knowledge you need. It takes a pro to do research, and you are obviously that!<br /><br />Great post Jude!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832774182683343435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-21760497182983518952009-07-07T19:12:02.545-04:002009-07-07T19:12:02.545-04:00It kills me that folks don't think we research...It kills me that folks don't think we research. it's worse when someone knows a little about something and wants to argue with the hours and hours of details you dug up.<br /><br />Sometimes you want to say --IT'S FICTION, I'm allowed to be wrong and make stuff up! But we don't, do we? I do love research, but I think I'd get more done if I didn't get off on those tangents. The devil is in the details, isn't it?<br /><br />I love your stuff--it's too full usually for me to quibble with the details.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04697215341280340848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-53817951082900460802009-07-07T12:17:06.029-04:002009-07-07T12:17:06.029-04:00Hey Garce,
Welcome home. I hope you're Minnes...Hey Garce,<br /><br />Welcome home. I hope you're Minnesota trip went well. Glad to have you back.<br /><br />Yup, the first publishers folding was rough, but I learned from them both and that's a good thing. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping in!<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-71138175034382661472009-07-07T12:14:12.539-04:002009-07-07T12:14:12.539-04:00Hugs Grin! Thank you so much, Marcy.
I've al...Hugs Grin! Thank you so much, Marcy. <br /><br />I've also heard of authors who don't take kindly to being told they didn't catch things in their work. We all make mistakes and I guess some of us are more willing to admit it than others. <br /><br />Hey, if you ever find something to gripe about in one of my books, I'd really appreciate a heads up. I do my best, but I know I'm not perfect. Far from it. <br /><br />Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by. <br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-58126776111475088662009-07-07T12:04:13.140-04:002009-07-07T12:04:13.140-04:00Hey Jude!
I'm back from being in Minnesota, a...Hey Jude!<br /><br />I'm back from being in Minnesota, and I'm trying to catch up.<br /><br />Thatwas rough about the first two publishers folding. But very exciting about the new one doing well and readers begging for more. Sigh. Thank god for omnescient Google.<br /><br />GarceGarceushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160407485298015371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-59308310973118744672009-07-07T12:03:23.531-04:002009-07-07T12:03:23.531-04:00Hi Des,
Yup, it shows too. I love digging into th...Hi Des,<br /><br />Yup, it shows too. I love digging into the obscure bits of information, and that's what seems to take all the time. And, there's just so much interesting stuff!<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by and commenting!<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-33506190316296763782009-07-07T12:01:59.336-04:002009-07-07T12:01:59.336-04:00Hey Jenna!
I dunno lady, you do pretty darn good ...Hey Jenna!<br /><br />I dunno lady, you do pretty darn good for yourself. Remember, I've read your books and I know how much research you do. Thank you for your very kind comment.<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-83833318282373089542009-07-07T11:50:28.381-04:002009-07-07T11:50:28.381-04:00I love your books, in part because you do the rese...I love your books, in part because you do the research necessary. One of my all time favorite authors, Robin Schone, has often explained how thoroughly she researches the eras in which she writes. I review for JERR and I can often tell when an author thinks that she can write a logical entrancing book without research. I called an author on it once (not in a review) and she was furious that I didn't believe that she "knew" what she was talking about. There is nothing to compare with thorough and intensive research.marcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12674446371178540660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-21650192037519521022009-07-07T09:52:15.292-04:002009-07-07T09:52:15.292-04:00I looooooovvvve researching for books. I often get...I looooooovvvve researching for books. I often get lost in the search for information and then "damn, I could've been writing". *LOL* <br /><br />Carpe Noctem,<br />Des<br /><br />Desirée Lee<br />Putting the Romance Back in Necromancy<br /><a href="http://www.desireelee.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.desireelee.com</a><br />des@desireelee.comDesirée Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06909867453391307573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-14846258394380447322009-07-07T07:51:30.566-04:002009-07-07T07:51:30.566-04:00Nope, I don't think I can do it, not as well a...Nope, I don't think I can do it, not as well as you, anyway. You definitely have a way with words, and the subjects that interest you really shine because of it.<br /><br />Great post!<br /><br />Hugs,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com