tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post6110112332947325913..comments2023-06-28T12:25:55.304-04:00Comments on A Fictional Life: Guest Blogger Jocelyn Green and Wedded to WarTiffany Amber Stocktonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11748626556281101957noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-41729159153664327812012-07-09T10:21:18.173-04:002012-07-09T10:21:18.173-04:00Donna, I'm sorry your thoughtful comment disap...Donna, I'm sorry your thoughtful comment disappeared, but thanks for trying again! It's great to see everyone else's thoughts, too. I'm glad to see that some of you are prompted to look things up for yourself if something doesn't seem quite right. Recently I heard from a reader that she was bothered by the fact that some of my characters said "OK" in the novel Jocelyn Greenhttp://www.heroinesbehindthelines.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-78372215432468340602012-07-08T10:41:51.671-04:002012-07-08T10:41:51.671-04:00A lot of times I hardly even notice when things ar...A lot of times I hardly even notice when things aren't correct, but that's usually when the author is someone I've been reading for a while. I'm usually very loyal when it comes to the authors I read consistently. But when it's someone knew, I like to see the work of a lot of research. <br /><br />Jreilly316(at)verizon(dot)netJohnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-62158564959111547752012-07-08T10:39:08.668-04:002012-07-08T10:39:08.668-04:00I'd say that it helps a lot when things are lo...I'd say that it helps a lot when things are looked into well. Especially if the reader is only just then being introduced to the time period. It wouldn't be good to give them the wrong information on the time.<br /><br />Dreilly316(at)gmail(dot)comDebbienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-22132931442316616862012-07-08T10:37:21.065-04:002012-07-08T10:37:21.065-04:00I'm a writer myself so accuracy is really impo...I'm a writer myself so accuracy is really important to me. I've read plenty of books that I've questioned and, although the storyline in great...it helps when everything is put together with a lot of research and care. <br /><br />Emreilly303(at)gmail(dot)comEmilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-25400061459609860882012-07-08T10:23:14.465-04:002012-07-08T10:23:14.465-04:00I care when the information in books is factual or...I care when the information in books is factual or not. Fiction is supposed to be realistic, so why shouldn't the facts be as well? I usually shake my head if something doesn't seem factual to me, and then I learn all that I can about that subject or time period. <br /><br />jennycohen104(at)gmail(dot)comJennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-29502819414109664202012-07-08T10:16:17.342-04:002012-07-08T10:16:17.342-04:00I feel that it is very important for an author to ...I feel that it is very important for an author to do their homework (historical or contemporary). When something seems out of place in a certain time period, I usually go online and research what it is I'm reading about. I love learning about new things when I'm reading, and love sharing what I learn with my friends and family. =) <br /><br />Thanks so much for the great giveaway! This Elyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307570769861420427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-37975845280833604682012-07-08T01:52:01.837-04:002012-07-08T01:52:01.837-04:00I just posted a thoughtful comment, but it disappe...I just posted a thoughtful comment, but it disappeared it seems. :( great book, Jocelyn!donna j. downshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00721515092999253716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-7634281163171946422012-07-06T22:45:20.293-04:002012-07-06T22:45:20.293-04:00Hi everyone! Thanks for stopping by! I hope you al...Hi everyone! Thanks for stopping by! I hope you all get a chance to read Wedded to War if you want to, even if you don't win it here. If all else fails, ask your library to carry it. :) I'd love to know what you think of it.Jocelyn Greenhttp://www.heroinesbehindthelines.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-17675419613534919552012-07-05T23:08:26.198-04:002012-07-05T23:08:26.198-04:00I don't really care if it is factual. After a...I don't really care if it is factual. After all it is a story. Please enter me to win.<br />jrs362 at hotmail dot comsquiresjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14116632619184218017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-68149506950101183472012-07-05T20:43:34.256-04:002012-07-05T20:43:34.256-04:00It is important that the details in historical or ...It is important that the details in historical or contemporary fiction make sense. A well-researched historical fiction book is a joy to read. Any clinkers in language, phrasing, etc. really throw me off.<br />Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of Wedded to War.<br />Sharon<br />smoore at tcq dot netSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13862706585806117351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-39560452259748849242012-07-05T16:54:19.021-04:002012-07-05T16:54:19.021-04:00I agree that it is very important that fiction be ...I agree that it is very important that fiction be as accurate as possible, whether it is historical or contemporary. The story is so much more engaging and believeable if the author makes an effort to be factual. If something seems out of place for the time period or context of the story, it takes the fun out of reading the book.<br />I'd love to win a copy of Wedded to War. I've read a Pam K.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-40665962349308378752012-07-05T08:43:45.577-04:002012-07-05T08:43:45.577-04:00I want historical fiction to be as accurate as pos...I want historical fiction to be as accurate as possible. If I start seeing inaccuracies then I don't want to read it anymore. I want to get into the story and feel as though I am there with them. <br />Campbellamyd at gmail dot comAmy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596790941141511561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-22478520936342175372012-07-05T08:15:19.138-04:002012-07-05T08:15:19.138-04:00I loved reading this and look forward to reading t...I loved reading this and look forward to reading the book. I would love to win an autographed copy!<br /><br />As for the question, it is very important that an author has her (or his) facts straight. The author loses credibility and the story definitely pales when there are inaccuracies. Even though it is a work of fiction, there are some things that should definitely ring true!<br /><br />Mocha with Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16387717261200678465noreply@blogger.com