tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post8326273072847825421..comments2024-01-28T04:42:49.700-08:00Comments on DIK (Desert Island Keepers): Do you love exotic settings in your stories?DIK Ladieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03975839058527201650noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-6462407904784854302010-08-27T07:09:18.302-07:002010-08-27T07:09:18.302-07:00I like both exotic settings and those closer to ho...I like both exotic settings and those closer to home. I love the exotic because it gives me a peek at a place I'll probably never seen in person. I like the close ones because it's fun to see the familiar in a book. (Case in point, I grew up about 60 miles from Minneapolis, so I love MJD's Betsey the Vampire books.)<br /><br />This books looks interesting to me. I'm not much of a swimmer, so I can't imagine diving without equipment.Abbienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-73974407635411513872010-08-27T03:49:26.613-07:002010-08-27T03:49:26.613-07:00I tossed everyone's name into a bowl and my da...I tossed everyone's name into a bowl and my daughter drew out... (drum roll please).... Dee Julian! Dee, I will email you your PDF. Hope you enjoy it!Cate Mastershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01371792447604980848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-1889883420606959662010-08-27T03:46:43.744-07:002010-08-27T03:46:43.744-07:00Don't tell my husband, Amy, or we'll be mo...Don't tell my husband, Amy, or we'll be moving there! NZ does look gorgeous, hobbits or no. :)<br /><br />We are mostly stay-at-homes too, Lorrie. (sigh) But we can dream!Cate Mastershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01371792447604980848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-74299465720771313582010-08-27T01:21:15.240-07:002010-08-27T01:21:15.240-07:00At one time, we used to travel quite a bit. Now we...At one time, we used to travel quite a bit. Now we are stay-at-homes. But, I do love reading about other settings and especially exotic ones.<br />Your books sound wonderful. They are on my TBB list.<br />Great post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296793847863721845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-48127075516825653052010-08-26T16:17:38.618-07:002010-08-26T16:17:38.618-07:00Sorry Cate, but despite the hype, we don't hav...Sorry Cate, but despite the hype, we don't have many Middle-earth citizens. I think most of the orcs, elves, hobbits and wizards actually hang out in Wales! <br /><br />Just remember, when you're next planning a holiday, we're only a plane ride away. Forget Key West, forget Mexico or Canada - come see for yourself the country the rest of the world affectionately calls Godzone.<br /><br />Better yet, as you head into winter, with the expectation of snow, gales and long dark days, we head into a glorious spring and endless days of summer. <br /><br />Darn, I sound like a travel agent. :)Amy Talbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374750788102547212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-66174089230177954792010-08-26T16:06:39.940-07:002010-08-26T16:06:39.940-07:00Oh, Amy, I fell in love with New Zealand after the...Oh, Amy, I fell in love with New Zealand after the Lord of the Rings movies, where they filmed. Would love to visit there someday. (sigh)Cate Mastershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01371792447604980848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-54660775925155941262010-08-26T15:49:50.456-07:002010-08-26T15:49:50.456-07:00Hi Cate,
thanks for another great article; choosi...Hi Cate,<br /><br />thanks for another great article; choosing the perfect setting can make or break a novel. <br /><br />Of course, if you want exotic, then look no further than New Zealand. Our South Pacific paradise has endless stretches of golden shoreline, rolling pasture-land, snow topped mountains, warm and friendly citizens and a great pioneer history.<br /><br />what --- I'm biased! Never.Amy Talbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374750788102547212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-41035103798256452222010-08-26T13:51:59.992-07:002010-08-26T13:51:59.992-07:00Hm, I left a response earlier, Melissa, but Blogge...Hm, I left a response earlier, Melissa, but Blogger apparently ate it! It may show up later, but just in case... your research does sound very cool! Best of luck with your writing. One of my CP's is researching pirates for a documentary - also some very cool stuff.<br /><br />Willa, Key West is very touristy, in a funky way. Definitely not your grandparents' destination! And I hear ya about the TBR pile, mine's dangerously teetering too. :)Cate Mastershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01371792447604980848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-78753198786413597502010-08-26T12:31:39.740-07:002010-08-26T12:31:39.740-07:00I had no idea Key West was like this. I always ju...I had no idea Key West was like this. I always just saw it as a florida island, more like my grandfather's retirement community. <br /><br />This sounds great. I'm definitely going to have to see about putting this book on my TBR pile. Just make sure someone comes to check on my if there's a large crash. I might be trapped beneath the pile. ;)Willa Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03927280675070898523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-1617693348896789872010-08-26T12:22:08.079-07:002010-08-26T12:22:08.079-07:00Great post! I love exotic locales, destinations th...Great post! I love exotic locales, destinations that are not often written about. I am currently working on a contemporary set in Istanbul and a historical set along the Silk Road in the 1920's. The research has been extraordinary and I learned a lot.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443736284850057306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-20617994338309387412010-08-26T11:41:02.507-07:002010-08-26T11:41:02.507-07:00Hi Jessica, unfortunately I'm mostly an armcha...Hi Jessica, unfortunately I'm mostly an armchair traveler. Luckily, I love to research. I love to read stories set close to home too. I set a few in my hometown, and my other historical's set in Carlisle, Pa, where I used to live, and where the Indian Industrial School was - many stories there!<br /><br />Thanks so much, Margaret!<br /><br />I hope you get to visit Key West, Moon Pie. For a tiny island, there's lots there.<br /><br />Glad you liked the excerpt, Cassie!<br /><br />GW, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville restaurant was on our list of places we had to go. Great margaritas, and burgers too!<br /><br />Key West is beautiful, Heather. I'd love to go back someday too.<br /><br />Hi Dee! Hm, I don't know - were any of their films set there? Now I'll have to Google! :)Cate Mastershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01371792447604980848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-12170514386246475302010-08-26T09:43:02.776-07:002010-08-26T09:43:02.776-07:00Key West....even the name sounds romantic. Or am I...Key West....even the name sounds romantic. Or am I thinking of Bogart and Bacall?Dee Julianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606850502412357781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-58291323734664225672010-08-26T08:18:39.940-07:002010-08-26T08:18:39.940-07:00My husband and I took the kids to Key West over Sp...My husband and I took the kids to Key West over Spring break. Unfortunately we only had enough time to spend one night and half the next day. It is definitely a place that I intend on revisiting. We were able to get a snorkeling trip in while we were there. We were able to walk to the docks from our hotel, I can't remember the name but it is the tallest building there. The highlight of our night was watching the sunset on the roof with a nice fruity drink. I loved the atmosphere so much that I wouldn't mind being there on a permanent basis!<br /><br />Exotic locations are my favorite settings for novels. <br /><br />jstpeachy1976 at yahoo dot comHeather Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00632528059311088701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-73075879857436908972010-08-26T06:28:25.100-07:002010-08-26T06:28:25.100-07:00I enjoyed the post. Key West was a hang out of one...I enjoyed the post. Key West was a hang out of one of my favorite singers, Jimmy Buffett, nice blurb & excerpt too. I wish you good luck with your novel.<br />G W PickleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-84906879688363314382010-08-26T06:27:03.485-07:002010-08-26T06:27:03.485-07:00Great excerpt! Just enough to make me want to find...Great excerpt! Just enough to make me want to find out more about Sam and what he does. Good research shows.Cassie Exlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032720662086516954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-59904631226954722872010-08-26T05:44:05.272-07:002010-08-26T05:44:05.272-07:00I love exotic settings in books. I always think p...I love exotic settings in books. I always think perhaps some day I might go there. I know someone who has been to Key West and described it in great detail.Moon_Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18077596655469456514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-49368941074344551042010-08-26T05:43:21.932-07:002010-08-26T05:43:21.932-07:00I love exotic settings in books. I know someone w...I love exotic settings in books. I know someone who has been to Key West and they described it in great detail. I always thought it sounded neat. And when I travel I always like to stop in maritime museums since I was in the Navy.Moon_Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18077596655469456514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-49851475052651264392010-08-26T05:37:59.581-07:002010-08-26T05:37:59.581-07:00The key to a good novel is the research put into i...The key to a good novel is the research put into it. Yours sounds wonderful, Cate.Margaret Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13771552615505635250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-4665948785703369242010-08-26T04:52:48.246-07:002010-08-26T04:52:48.246-07:00That was very informative and interesting. I alwa...That was very informative and interesting. I always wondered how writers brought their characters and their surroundings to life. Especially when set in older times. Research is understandably the key to a good book. Thanks for the info.<br /><br />As far as locations go, yes exotic is really nice. It's a nice way to get to know other places. No, I don't travel either...but now and again, reading something close to home is a kick! Reading about places you to, is really neat.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12611630330433014861noreply@blogger.com