tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post9182232128901444504..comments2024-03-29T07:27:05.324+00:00Comments on Romantic Novelists' Association Blog: Liz Harris: Essential Research!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05679564568712601070noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-47760167963415069332015-07-06T06:58:56.692+01:002015-07-06T06:58:56.692+01:00It's a rubbish job being an author sometimes, ...It's a rubbish job being an author sometimes, isn't it? Am I jealous of your research trip? Hell, yes!<br />Charlotte Bettsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-47137253266209345962015-07-05T16:29:14.861+01:002015-07-05T16:29:14.861+01:00I’m halfway through Evie Undercover at the moment,...I’m halfway through Evie Undercover at the moment, Liz. I’m loving the storyline, and now I can see why the settings come to life so convincingly, too!Clare Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01713781808587139274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-60213616299234160542015-07-05T10:48:05.265+01:002015-07-05T10:48:05.265+01:00Interesting that so many writers of historical fic...Interesting that so many writers of historical fiction were once teachers - it's the research that grabs me too! Merryn Allinghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05938425009033106077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-90224956893761647872015-07-04T20:49:13.121+01:002015-07-04T20:49:13.121+01:00As an ex-teacher, Liv, I really miss the lesson-pr...As an ex-teacher, Liv, I really miss the lesson-preparation involved in teaching - but not the marking, I hasten to say!! Researching my novels fills the gap that opened up when I stopped teaching, and I very much enjoy it, whether it's finding out how to make a bellini - and tasting it again and again and again,just to be sure - or digging into a book to see what I can discover. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01397954925915396546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-44764985836759844102015-07-04T20:43:45.863+01:002015-07-04T20:43:45.863+01:00Many thanks for your lovely comment, Carol. :-)Many thanks for your lovely comment, Carol. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01397954925915396546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-53733132663488839622015-07-04T20:05:01.604+01:002015-07-04T20:05:01.604+01:00Just caught up with this, Liz. I admire your tenac...Just caught up with this, Liz. I admire your tenacity. I'm a pretty useless researcher. I always seem to find totally conflicting information and end up either totally confused or making my mind up to follow a different course.<br /><br />Liv xIsabella Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10503237987097203573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-77583769806740813212015-07-04T19:51:21.327+01:002015-07-04T19:51:21.327+01:00A lovely piece of writing, Liz. I enjoyed reading...A lovely piece of writing, Liz. I enjoyed reading this and yes, Evie Undercover is without doubt a perfect summer read.Carol McGrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11072696398820339640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-74248835885435235922015-07-04T19:35:16.453+01:002015-07-04T19:35:16.453+01:00Thank you for your comment, Elaine - and it was ta...Thank you for your comment, Elaine - and it was tax deductible, too! But then there should be some reward when one goes to lengths such as those. :-)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01397954925915396546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-51619724737341328372015-07-04T19:34:08.923+01:002015-07-04T19:34:08.923+01:00Just Another Bloke, Kirsty and Sarah - Thank you v...Just Another Bloke, Kirsty and Sarah - Thank you very much for recognising my devotion to authenticity in writing. :-) <br /><br />Your use of the word 'excuse', Kirsty, made me stop a moment in wonder! But then I realised that it was just a typo: the exc shouldn't have been there. You meant to say 'What a great use for research', I believe. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01397954925915396546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-23498666822923060722015-07-04T19:27:52.611+01:002015-07-04T19:27:52.611+01:00Sheryl, Angela, Noelene - many thanks for your lov...Sheryl, Angela, Noelene - many thanks for your lovely comments. Your appreciation of the lengths I went to makes such gruelling tasks like this so much more bearable. xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01397954925915396546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-36903276171786061842015-07-04T19:25:26.270+01:002015-07-04T19:25:26.270+01:00Merryn - I'm afraid that don't know Lake C...Merryn - I'm afraid that don't know Lake Como, though it sounds magical. You'll have to write that book so that I can read it and be transported there without having to leave my armchair. :-).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01397954925915396546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-56821539215708178862015-07-04T19:23:29.588+01:002015-07-04T19:23:29.588+01:00My pleasure, Natalie.
And how kind of you to off...My pleasure, Natalie. <br /><br />And how kind of you to offer to be my research assistant. But it's bad enough that one of us had to sacrifice herself thus; it would be far too much to expect that two should suffer so!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01397954925915396546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-81997820177187895002015-07-04T13:08:00.940+01:002015-07-04T13:08:00.940+01:00What one does for their art :) Great post, LizWhat one does for their art :) Great post, LizSarah Tranterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11540490389427816896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-74469166178394431952015-07-04T12:29:19.558+01:002015-07-04T12:29:19.558+01:00You trooper! Great excuse for research ;-)You trooper! Great excuse for research ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12904945197834937171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-17833428525911108272015-07-04T10:22:25.168+01:002015-07-04T10:22:25.168+01:00Your self-sacrifice is plain for all to see. It do...Your self-sacrifice is plain for all to see. It does you great credit!<br /><br />Lucliky the results make it all worth whileJohn Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02095349741824511293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-26432046999843119092015-07-03T23:03:02.222+01:002015-07-03T23:03:02.222+01:00Enticingly entertaining, Liz. :) My bucket list ju...Enticingly entertaining, Liz. :) My bucket list just grew and I'm now keen to dip into your book!Noelenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189586588231645515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-48069762253033489902015-07-03T19:44:24.125+01:002015-07-03T19:44:24.125+01:00A great plot, Liz!Note to self: Find a decent sett...A great plot, Liz!Note to self: Find a decent setting for my next book then go research!Elaine Everesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14202264445526075693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-82957861798336276132015-07-03T13:11:08.047+01:002015-07-03T13:11:08.047+01:00It's a lovely book and well worth all your har...It's a lovely book and well worth all your hard efforts! You are such a martyr :)angela britnellhttp://www.angelabritnellromance.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-76987825880143436502015-07-03T11:44:02.870+01:002015-07-03T11:44:02.870+01:00I'm worn out just reading about it. Poor Liz. ...I'm worn out just reading about it. Poor Liz. Haw, haw! Fabulous post, ladies. Liz this brings real life to Evie Under Cover. Love it. :) xSheryl Brownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00921522478513543769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-78823733514072523312015-07-03T11:28:41.656+01:002015-07-03T11:28:41.656+01:00I love Italy, love Umbria, so enjoyed reading abou...I love Italy, love Umbria, so enjoyed reading about your arduous journey, Liz! I'm recently back from Lake Como,another great setting just waiting for a novel.Merryn Allinghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05938425009033106077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611561027305931377.post-18266999580528324062015-07-03T10:33:26.466+01:002015-07-03T10:33:26.466+01:00Thank you for appearing on the blog, Liz. I'm ...Thank you for appearing on the blog, Liz. I'm full of admiration for your sacrifice. Should you need a research assistant for your next project you need only ask. Natalie Kleinmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15467444870404220824noreply@blogger.com