tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post448749785279691791..comments2023-10-31T10:59:03.023-04:00Comments on INKSPOT Crime Fiction Blog | A Place for Mystery, Mayhem, Writing and Life: Research sucks...Linda O. Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01512430135042480450noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-27600304131927585852007-10-23T21:18:00.001-04:002007-10-23T21:18:00.001-04:00In my last manuscript I wrote about a Russian nucl...In my last manuscript I wrote about a Russian nuclear reprocessing plant. But did NOT visit. No need to get hot that way.Keith Raffelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926077627965529183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-71941845084408473772007-10-23T21:18:00.000-04:002007-10-23T21:18:00.000-04:00In my last manuscript I wrote about a Russian nucl...In my last manuscript I wrote about a Russian nuclear reprocessing plant. But did NOT visit. No need to get hot that way.Keith Raffelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926077627965529183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-62148795244715596022007-10-23T20:57:00.000-04:002007-10-23T20:57:00.000-04:00Hmmm . . . if Mark and I write you all in as chara...Hmmm . . . if Mark and I write you all in as characters in exotic, far off ports . . . that lets YOU deduct travel (and chocolate and rum)right?Candy Calverthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07991835886974318472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-13980660172538490752007-10-23T20:00:00.000-04:002007-10-23T20:00:00.000-04:00I'm as smart as a box of rocks. I write about the ...I'm as smart as a box of rocks. I write about the Michigan Upper Peninsula and tour there when it's subzero. I have to rethink this.Deb Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11553920518121536568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-3616824933976207422007-10-23T19:56:00.000-04:002007-10-23T19:56:00.000-04:00Geez, what a dope I am! I made the mistake of basi...Geez, what a dope I am! I made the mistake of basing my series in Orange County California, just a 45 minute drive from where I live. But I did get to visit a corn maze in Massachusetts this year!<BR/><BR/>Still, rum drinks, chocolates on my pillow ... sigh.<BR/><BR/>Have a blast, Mark!Sue Ann Jaffarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984054116933714621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-17021249280291253852007-10-23T18:34:00.000-04:002007-10-23T18:34:00.000-04:00I am envious! Happy research.I am envious! Happy research.Julia Buckleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270211923343731659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-51363275087388026122007-10-23T13:40:00.000-04:002007-10-23T13:40:00.000-04:00The lengths we writers go to make sure facts are a...The lengths we writers go to make sure facts are accurate! What a trooper you are, Mark. You, too, Candy. And those chocolates on the pillow had better be good chocolate. Maybe I should tag along just to check?Felicia Donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03556232226152556397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-2295039016247084282007-10-23T10:29:00.000-04:002007-10-23T10:29:00.000-04:00Life's a beach, Mark. The one I write about happe...Life's a beach, Mark. <BR/><BR/>The one I write about happens to be on the left coast of MI. <BR/><BR/>Apparently your muse has more expensive tastes than mine. <BR/><BR/>Enjoy!Nina Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951320004034298217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-24956482742371441832007-10-23T09:28:00.000-04:002007-10-23T09:28:00.000-04:00I have to go to Tuscany for the same reasons. Or U...I have to go to Tuscany for the same reasons. Or Umbria. Or...G.M. Malliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13805971625496094303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-20591946186303684602007-10-23T08:36:00.000-04:002007-10-23T08:36:00.000-04:00Hmmm, maybe I need to develop a series about a tra...Hmmm, maybe I need to develop a series about a travel writer...Mark Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09410424046477699059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-76829335041640324292007-10-22T23:07:00.000-04:002007-10-22T23:07:00.000-04:00Oh, trust me Mark, I am totally sympatico. Researc...Oh, trust me Mark, I am totally sympatico. Research is grueling. I personally FORCE myself to climb aboard cruise ships to be certain that the Darcy Cavanaugh cruise mystery series is fact based. I endure countless chocolates on my pillow, legions of dining room stewards fluffing my napkins and pouring my wine . . . and, good God, the endless cliche Baked Alaskas and foreign sunsets, trip after trip after trip . . . <BR/>But my loyalty to my readers begs me to endure.<BR/><BR/>Yeah, right. Busted, pal. Dig your toes into the sand and throw back something with rum for me!<BR/><BR/>Happy sailing!<BR/><BR/>CandyCandy Calverthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07991835886974318472noreply@blogger.com