Romance Writer’s Weekly ~ How Far Would You Go…
Welcome to this weeks Romance Writers Weekly blog hop. Did you hop over from Leslie Hachtel? No, better hop back and check out her fabulousness.
But first, this week I am guilty of coming up with the topic – What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done in the name of “researching a book.” Or… What’s the craziest thing you’d like to do to research a book.
I’ve done a fair bit of travel and I always take notes to be used later for books. When I went on an Alaskan Cruise we met the dashing first officer and wham, the story for Alaskan Exposure was born. A bar in Savannah was the catalyst for Kane’s Bounty. Multiple trips to London, Scotland and Wales pushed me to write the Demon Hunter Series and my upcoming Forever Bride series. Is that research or just inspiration? A bit of both I guess. 
To be honest, a great deal of my research comes from books. I have books on names, mythology, Celtics, divination, swords, the American Civil War, The Revolutionary War, witchcraft, Regency England and on and on. I love to research and sometimes I’ll just pick up a book and skim it for ideas. I mean, I can’t always jump on a plane and go to a new place, but I can always read about one.
Someday I hope to be in a position where I can run off to London on a moments notice and investigate ballrooms and Whitehall, but for now, thank goodness there are so many wonderful books.
That’s it for me. Go on and find out what Brenda Margriet does to research her books.
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Sailing to London, Sophia Braighton only hopes to escape certain ruin. But when she arrives, her Great Aunt Daphne has other plans for the American-born beauty. Determined to marry off her niece to a man of means, she propels Sophia into London society, not knowing that the young woman’s trust in men is shattered. In fact, Sophia never expects to ever feel anything for a man. Then again, she never expects to find herself in the company of the dashing Earl of Marlton….
From the moment he sees Sophia, Daniel Fallon feels alive in a way he has not since his broken engagement. Though the vulnerable beauty shies from the passion burning bright between them, Daniel is determined to court her and make her his bride. And when he learns of the painful secret she harbors, he is equally determined to take revenge on the man responsible. But will the quest destroy him—and his future with his beloved?
Any excuse to travel is a good one – and using your experiences in a novel definitely makes it research!
When you fly off to London, call me. I’d love to go!!! Books are such a wonderful inspiration. After I read Outlander- I spoke with a Scottish accent to the annoyance of my children!
LOL That must have been funny!
Oh I would love to meet a dashing first officer! Sounds yummy. Your forever bride series sounds amazing, I can’t wait to read it.
Thanks Jenna! I can’t wait either.