tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post5472540200659763687..comments2024-01-08T00:51:30.080-05:00Comments on Write Now: So What?Karen Langehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-44618974258590358812011-10-02T14:28:19.338-04:002011-10-02T14:28:19.338-04:00Janette,
That sounds like an interesting job! Yes,...Janette,<br />That sounds like an interesting job! Yes, people research is a favorite of mine too. Thanks for coming by!<br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-54237448882508848022011-10-01T23:20:48.026-04:002011-10-01T23:20:48.026-04:00Karen,
I research all the time--whether it's...Karen, <br /><br />I research all the time--whether it's for my writing or to increase my knowledge of everything from important world matters to trivia. <br /><br />I used to work in a field where I researched all types of information daily. I enjoyed it because learning background and context can completely transform the way you view something.<br /><br />Researching people is my favorite type of research.<br /><br />Good luck with your research and your book. Be well!JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234966786590125696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-49158236785381463262011-09-26T10:44:36.651-04:002011-09-26T10:44:36.651-04:00Nas Dean,
Thank you! It's nice to meet you. Th...Nas Dean,<br />Thank you! It's nice to meet you. Thanks for coming by! So what was your conclusion from the research? :)<br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-31717091599187522672011-09-26T00:41:39.274-04:002011-09-26T00:41:39.274-04:00Hi Karen,
Interesting post. You're so busy wi...Hi Karen,<br /><br />Interesting post. You're so busy with teaching, blogging and writing!<br /><br />I researched about the positive and negative effects of book reviews on book sales. And it was interesting!Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-34387716138262910242011-09-25T13:17:12.659-04:002011-09-25T13:17:12.659-04:00Debra,
What a great weekend surprise! Thanks so mu...Debra,<br />What a great weekend surprise! Thanks so much. :) You made me smile!<br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-43572613242092677652011-09-25T09:39:24.671-04:002011-09-25T09:39:24.671-04:00You’ve been awarded the Versatile blogger award. Y...You’ve been awarded the Versatile blogger award. You can pick up here http://highheelshotflashes.blogspot.com/2011/09/versatile-blogger-award.htmlDebra Gray-Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13836657468924341727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-85328271118980212752011-09-24T11:10:50.591-04:002011-09-24T11:10:50.591-04:00Riva'i,
Thanks for adding your two cents!
Tam...Riva'i,<br />Thanks for adding your two cents!<br /><br />Tame Lion,<br />Thanks for stopping by. Hope you have some great research adventures!<br /><br />Lisa,<br />Very nicely said! Can't do without it for some things. :)<br /><br />Happy weekend,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-40090666053140988092011-09-24T07:44:19.041-04:002011-09-24T07:44:19.041-04:00Research enriches our writing and adds a touch of ...Research enriches our writing and adds a touch of reality to fiction, and it is something I need to do a whole lot more!Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05048410207952052295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-7826132336645232662011-09-24T00:22:27.795-04:002011-09-24T00:22:27.795-04:00Vigorously nodding my head in agreement!Vigorously nodding my head in agreement!Sweet Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04613556729394471187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-89252105032518882932011-09-23T20:24:35.259-04:002011-09-23T20:24:35.259-04:00so what?
like people in Indonesia if being asking...so what?<br /><br />like people in Indonesia if being asking?<br />LolMohamad Rivaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08237658126801997551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-74283699465276320442011-09-23T16:23:20.134-04:002011-09-23T16:23:20.134-04:00Donna,
Yes, I guess it really needs to be in the f...Donna,<br />Yes, I guess it really needs to be in the forefront of our minds, otherwise we can get swamped. Glad you enjoyed the quote!<br /><br />Jen,<br />I did not know that! So glad you shared. You just never know what you will find! :)<br /><br />Cecelia,<br />Sounds like some interesting and varied research! I forget about that kind of research for our homes and such. Have fun!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-69819325753440710672011-09-23T16:10:42.222-04:002011-09-23T16:10:42.222-04:00Karen:
Doing research on the Holy Spirit. Read...Karen:<br /> Doing research on the Holy Spirit. Reading a book by R.A. Torrey <br /> Doing research on Grant Writing. Basically, finding out what company or foundation I can contact.<br /> Did some research on love seats and Futon couches a little bit ago. Trying to get my writing room the way I want it.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-8740162888422280052011-09-23T12:22:53.584-04:002011-09-23T12:22:53.584-04:00Oh, great question! While researching an article o...Oh, great question! While researching an article on cats, I discovered that only domestic cats purr; cats in the wild don't. Now isn't that fun to know?<br /><br />Thanks for asking!<br />JenJeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-80219084190873570002011-09-23T12:10:10.191-04:002011-09-23T12:10:10.191-04:00Hi Karen,
Fascinating.
You are one busy writer.
...Hi Karen,<br />Fascinating. <br /><br />You are one busy writer.<br /><br />I can get lost in research, and I love your quote at the beginning of your post, especially the "so what" part.<br /><br />I look forward to reading what your guests have to say.<br />DonnaDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-39672345729291655382011-09-23T11:13:50.423-04:002011-09-23T11:13:50.423-04:00Talli,
Arrowheads, now there's an interesting ...Talli,<br />Arrowheads, now there's an interesting subject. Is it for a future book? <br /><br />Rhonda,<br />Thanks so much. As for chocolate - I know you would if you could. :D<br /><br />Sandie,<br />Hope the quote inspires your grandson, if even only a little. :)<br /><br />Paul,<br />Ah, see, and you wouldn't have known otherwise! The things we do for writing...<br /><br />Jennifer,<br />I think that life and brainstorming are forms of research too, just more on inside of our heads. :) <br /><br />Laura,<br />Absolutely! I think we get to experience things we might not otherwise.<br /><br />Happy weekend,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-56127415843008648282011-09-23T11:01:31.286-04:002011-09-23T11:01:31.286-04:00And research can definitely take you down new aven...And research can definitely take you down new avenues you never expected. It IS an adventure!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-88630983191119010082011-09-23T10:52:48.470-04:002011-09-23T10:52:48.470-04:00I don't do too much research for my books but ...I don't do too much research for my books but I did interview a few policemen to get some of the lingo and laws down. :-)Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-90034614902867137962011-09-23T10:39:57.106-04:002011-09-23T10:39:57.106-04:00I did some hands-on research to see if an emergenc...I did some hands-on research to see if an emergency blanket would burn like I thought it would. All it did was melt, but it made some cool crackling sounds!!Paul Grecihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11340974339238587138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-5831179846643579992011-09-23T10:35:06.226-04:002011-09-23T10:35:06.226-04:00Karen - I love the quote on top and am planning to...Karen - I love the quote on top and am planning to share that with my grandson for his writing skills.<br /><br />Thanks. SandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-20234038925584339822011-09-23T10:22:34.240-04:002011-09-23T10:22:34.240-04:00Still praying for wind at your backs, you and Susa...Still praying for wind at your backs, you and Susan. In fact, I was just thinking about that either last night or this morning before I read your post. <br /><br />If I could, I'd chuck some chocolate over there to help you out. Truly!<br /><br />Waving and grinning,<br /><br />RhondaRhonda Schrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512423397478708632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-52911027068686904002011-09-23T09:21:03.177-04:002011-09-23T09:21:03.177-04:00Hmm... I don't do a lot of conventional resear...Hmm... I don't do a lot of conventional research for my novels, unless it's something I'm totally unfamiliar with. I've recently been researching arrowheads!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-27148825481174556812011-09-23T08:52:02.063-04:002011-09-23T08:52:02.063-04:00Lydia,
Hey, that's a good one! I did not know ...Lydia,<br />Hey, that's a good one! I did not know that...:)<br /><br />Laura,<br />There are so many dimensions to explore, aren't there? Fun stuff.<br /><br />Happy weekend,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-24210229523615785842011-09-23T06:43:21.935-04:002011-09-23T06:43:21.935-04:00I love research and the storylines or characters o...I love research and the storylines or characters or plot events inspired by them!Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-35557532871646983092011-09-22T23:33:50.589-04:002011-09-22T23:33:50.589-04:00I learned that the skin of a snapping turtle makes...I learned that the skin of a snapping turtle makes for a good string on a bow for shooting arrows. <br /><br />Yes, I used that tidbit in one of my earlier books. :)Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-73580407984597037382011-09-22T21:34:25.276-04:002011-09-22T21:34:25.276-04:00Jan,
Sounds like you know the research drill very ...Jan,<br />Sounds like you know the research drill very well. And you are right, things fall into that category too! Hadn't thought of that initially! :)<br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.com