One of the best parts of being a writer is research. I love immersing myself in scientific studies and nonfiction books. On my shelf right now, I have the following titles:Dinner with a Cannibal (surprisingly, a good book)
Wildwood Wisdom
Medieval Lives
Medieval Warfare
The Survival Instinct
Radical Evolution
I honestly would be thrilled if I could read non-fiction for hours out of every day.
Some research is more hands on. A walk in the woods. A sketch of a city. Or archery lessons.
Now that is fun. Yesterday I treated myself to a new bow. You'll see it here. Isn't she a beauty?
Thanks to Wayne over at Archery Only. You're awesome!
Thats awesome Veronica!!! I love this aspect of writing as well. You get to be knowledgable in so many random things! lol
ReplyDeleteI love that part too, Valia! Hugs!
DeleteI would totally love to see a "Under the Never Sky Survival Guide" book after this series is over... you never know...Chapter 1: How to Survive Aether Storms if Avoiding is Impossible.
ReplyDeleteNo THAT is an idea! Love it!
DeleteFascinating book list. Thanks for sharing! I find that sometimes research is fun and sometimes it's plain drudgery. Your books all seem interesting but I couldn't find, "The Survival Instinct." Would you mind sharing the author's name? And I just wanted to mention your book has made it to my all-time favorites list. Love it! Can't wait for the follow up!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Laura! I actually wrote the wrong name down. I have a book called the Fear Instinct, but the one I really like is by Gavin de Becker. http://www.amazon.com/Other-Survival-Signals-Protect-Violence/dp/0440508835/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1330530075&sr=8-2 Thanks again for coming by!
DeleteHey, I got my prize signed copy in the mail today. Thanks so much! Going right on the "future" bookshelf for my son. Looking forward to the sequel. Hoping to make it to Vromans to say hi and hear readings. Love those bows1
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Thanks PB! Sorry that took me a while. Been crazed. Hope to see you at Vromans!
DeleteJust finished your book today and I absolutely love it. Impatiently waiting for the sequel.
ReplyDeleteUTNS was a second book that I've read lately witch got me thinking about taking some archery lessons :)
Thank you, Silku! You should take some lessons! It's a blast!
DeleteMy first thought when I saw the bow in this post was, 'SHE'S SO BADASS!' Bows are sexy badass. You need to take a picture showing off your mad archery skills!
ReplyDeleteSo cool having the opportunity to do hands-on experience for your novels!
I love the research. I truly do. You're so badass. <33!
Deletewhat a beautiful thing !
ReplyDeleteThank you! They are pretty bows, if I do say so myself :)
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