tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post3211038150369982138..comments2024-03-29T11:07:48.803+00:00Comments on Romantic Novelists' Association Blog: Clare Chase: Settings in romantic suspenseAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05679564568712601070noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-75676149461516703882015-01-12T12:09:32.366+00:002015-01-12T12:09:32.366+00:00I always enjoy reading about settings I'm fami...I always enjoy reading about settings I'm familiar with, it gives a real sense of being there. <br /><br />One of the reasons I'm really looking forward to reading your novel, Clare.<br /><br />Sue<br />xSue Fortinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05464191934479133090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-20780649356134475922015-01-07T17:14:41.172+00:002015-01-07T17:14:41.172+00:00Thanks so much for your good wishes, Karen! I'...Thanks so much for your good wishes, Karen! I'm really glad you like the sound of You Think You Know Me. I plan to treat myself to The Chateau, and love the sound of the locations you use! XxClare Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01713781808587139274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-67883454331408719532015-01-07T15:36:13.080+00:002015-01-07T15:36:13.080+00:00A fab post Clare and I'm totally with you wher...A fab post Clare and I'm totally with you where a setting and sense of place is concerned. Your book does sound intriging and will go on my tbr list! Good luck xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12253937560657597854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-6611467254868660482015-01-07T13:26:45.453+00:002015-01-07T13:26:45.453+00:00Thanks so much, Sheryl! I really love the cover to...Thanks so much, Sheryl! I really love the cover too – I’m so grateful to the wonderful Berni Stevens for such a fantastic design!Clare Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01713781808587139274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-75974204991583713832015-01-07T11:22:04.028+00:002015-01-07T11:22:04.028+00:00Oooh, wow! Well, it's certainly made me think ...Oooh, wow! Well, it's certainly made me think more about how I can use location in my psychological thrillers, Clare. Thanks so much for the prompt! PS. Did I mention I love your cover? Fabulous post. Thanks, too, to the RNA for sharing.Sheryl Brownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00921522478513543769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-11960640743201601782015-01-06T21:37:46.714+00:002015-01-06T21:37:46.714+00:00Thanks so much for your comments! I love Frenchman...Thanks so much for your comments! I love Frenchman’s Creek – must have been perfect enjoying it in that situation, Sarah. And I’m really glad you liked the topic, Isabella! I feel just the same about setting.Clare Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01713781808587139274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-26827574537494974222015-01-06T21:21:41.766+00:002015-01-06T21:21:41.766+00:00The setting is so important. If I can't ident...The setting is so important. If I can't identify with the location of a story, I'm afraid I will often give it a miss. Great subject, Clare.Isabella Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10503237987097203573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-89376448346941996692015-01-06T21:00:27.459+00:002015-01-06T21:00:27.459+00:00I'm with Rosie on the Daphne du Maurier... my ...I'm with Rosie on the Daphne du Maurier... my happiest day in years was floating down the very river du Maurier described in Frenchman's Creek (in a boat, obviously), reading the very same. The setting is like another major character in the book. Even a really well described and atmospheric house can anchor a book. Manderley is the classic example Oops, back to du Maurier again. Great post Clare. Best of luck with your book sales. I have it on my list. xSarah Waightshttp://sarahwaights.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-61590424474480830572015-01-06T19:09:05.253+00:002015-01-06T19:09:05.253+00:00Thanks so much for your comment, Rosie – completel...Thanks so much for your comment, Rosie – completely agree re Harry Potter!Clare Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01713781808587139274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-46872537225064499352015-01-06T16:55:57.015+00:002015-01-06T16:55:57.015+00:00I love the sense of place Daphne du Maurier gives....I love the sense of place Daphne du Maurier gives. <br /><br />Even in fantasy, who could read any of the Harry Potter stories and not get a sense of Hogwarts or Diagon Alley?<br /><br />Good post.Rosie Dean Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00988165538579214367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-2563781197037262822015-01-06T16:54:51.324+00:002015-01-06T16:54:51.324+00:00Thanks so much, Margaret and Jane. Good point abo...Thanks so much, Margaret and Jane. Good point about a hassle-free version of going on holiday! The sash windows give our house a rather al fresco feel, so I might hunt out a book set in the tropics…Clare Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01713781808587139274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-87849895042031899722015-01-06T15:56:40.136+00:002015-01-06T15:56:40.136+00:00I love reading books with a great sense of place -...I love reading books with a great sense of place - it's like going on holiday without having to pack or make arrangements for the cat. Looking forward to reading your take on the Lakes, Clare!Jane Loveringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15393411255730345765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-20648231846479343082015-01-06T15:14:21.221+00:002015-01-06T15:14:21.221+00:00I haven't yet read your novel, Clare, but havi...<br />I haven't yet read your novel, Clare, but having read your interesting interview, it's definitely on my list to buy. Wishing you mega sales with it.<br /><br />Margaret Kainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12265934641180333443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-11390157745920858872015-01-06T13:07:49.042+00:002015-01-06T13:07:49.042+00:00Thanks so much for your kind comments, Berni and R...Thanks so much for your kind comments, Berni and Rebecca.Clare Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01713781808587139274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-75445437976410916752015-01-06T10:08:17.713+00:002015-01-06T10:08:17.713+00:00I really enjoyed this post. I always find a defini...I really enjoyed this post. I always find a definite setting helps with atmosphere and character in my own writing, as well as letting me see the story unfold before me. I love both the Lakes and Cambridge. Mixed feelings about London, though. Good luck with your novel. It sounds intriguing. <br />Rebecca HolmesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-43700069122750005492015-01-06T09:35:46.606+00:002015-01-06T09:35:46.606+00:00Fascinating post, Clare. I always love reading abo...Fascinating post, Clare. I always love reading about the reasoning behind a plot! Good luck with your book - I loved it.Berni Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13762313700706190854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-40265949974402910572015-01-06T09:35:45.804+00:002015-01-06T09:35:45.804+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Berni Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13762313700706190854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-20652540409457454582015-01-06T07:19:13.995+00:002015-01-06T07:19:13.995+00:00Thank you so much for having me on the RNA blog, E...Thank you so much for having me on the RNA blog, Elaine and Natalie – it’s really lovely to be here!Clare Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01713781808587139274noreply@blogger.com