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4/29/2014

Romance Writer's Weekly: Three Burning Questions Answered (April 29, 2014)

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Romance Weekly's Authors answer questions about serious and non-so-serious aspects of writing. Enjoy! This week's questions come from my friend Dani Jace! Thanks for the thought provoking questions, Dani!

1. What is the most unusual thing you’ve ever done in the name of research for a book?
I don't think I've done anything really unusual. I'm fascinated with other people's cultures and beliefs so I don't feel respectfully observing or participating in others' ceremonies or services that strange. 

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2. Name a nonfiction book you’ve read for research that you wouldn’t have read otherwise.  Not including writing craft books. 
Celtic Magic by D.J. Conway. It's an awesome resource book for Celtic rituals and legends recommended by a solitary wiccan practitioner. I love the legends behind the customs and place names in Ireland, Wales and Scotland. This provides a better understanding for the history and culture of a wonderful ancient society where women and men shared equal respect.



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3. If you could travel anywhere to do research for a book, including back in time, where would you go?
Well, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland. I've always felt an affinity for the lore and mystical beauty of the ruins of the British Isles. I'd love to visit the lesser known stone dances and fairy mounds, the castle ruins and small villages, experience the spirit of the thin places of the Celts for myself.

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Hop over to visit Dani Jace, author of hard, hot, and handsome heroes. Many of her stories take place in one of my favorite places, the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

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J.J. Devine
4/29/2014 02:47:13 am

I would love to visit Ireland one day also. That is definitely on my bucket list ;) Loved your blog!!!

Collette Cameron link
4/29/2014 03:22:58 am

I'd like to add Wales and Ireland to my Scotland visit next year. I think a whole summer ought to give me enough time. I'd love to see some of the more unusual sights too.

Kim Handysides link
4/29/2014 08:42:58 am

That was how I observed a Yuwipi ceremony once with a medicine man in South Dakata. Respectfully.

Carolyn Spear
4/30/2014 01:34:35 pm

Attended a few local wiccan ceremonies. No one went skyclad, thank goodness.

Carolyn Spear
4/30/2014 01:32:47 pm

Sounds like we could get a group rate...

Sarah Hegger link
4/29/2014 07:48:12 am

Never managed to get to Ireland when I lived in England, but would love ti

Amy Jarecki link
4/29/2014 10:38:21 am

Oooo, Celtic Magic sounds like a cool book! Thanks for the tip :-)

Dani Jace link
4/29/2014 11:10:57 am

The Celts have always intrigued me. Great answers! Thanks for the promo, my friend!

Jeana E. Mann link
4/29/2014 12:15:18 pm

I'm with you, Carolyn. I'm Scotland-obsessed and planning for a trip either later this year or early 2015. So much history and mystery all in one place!

Gemma
4/29/2014 01:34:47 pm

Carolyn, thanks for the tip on the Celtic Magic book. I'll be picking this one up eventually. Sounds like a great resource.

Katie O'Connor link
4/29/2014 02:21:45 pm

Celtic Magic is a fabulous book. I've read it a couple times.
Great post!

Ronnie Allen link
4/29/2014 02:35:48 pm

Conway's books on magic are wonderful. Nice answers!

jami denise
4/29/2014 05:04:18 pm

I have that book! It really is a great one!
I'm with you! England, Scotland, Ireland... so beautiful. Definitely buck list places to visit!

Carolyn Spear
4/30/2014 01:38:30 pm

Field trip!

Mishka Jenkins link
4/29/2014 10:32:08 pm

Think I'll take a look at that Celtic book, looks interesting. I like finding out about stuff like that, and if it helps inspire then even better! :D Great answers.

Carolyn Spear
4/30/2014 01:42:21 pm

I learned so much about Brigid and the triple goddess from this book. Really good resource.


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