tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812763750431392902.post7326746942851778581..comments2024-03-24T21:32:08.667-04:00Comments on Nancy Gideon... By Any Other Name: IWSG: The Inner Beast - Keep Hands and Feet Inside the Boat!Nancy Gideonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07493107610530282642noreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812763750431392902.post-83260163753864893842017-05-10T04:00:19.170-04:002017-05-10T04:00:19.170-04:00I've always wanted to visit New Orleans.
I he...I've always wanted to visit New Orleans. <br />I heard about the alligator attack at a Disney World resort that tragically left a young child dead. I would agree with your assessment that these creatures can be dangerous and unpredictable.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812763750431392902.post-70143964986098639642017-05-04T19:58:24.844-04:002017-05-04T19:58:24.844-04:00I loved Savannah when I went. It was less than a w...I loved Savannah when I went. It was less than a week post-hurricane, yet incredibly welcoming and beautiful. My husband and I fell in love with the city. We see more dangerous animals around our home in Colorado than we saw there, but we did get to see a dolphin frolicking in the river! I understand now why Savannah is such a perfect book setting.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812763750431392902.post-42112156552490766682017-05-04T19:12:14.122-04:002017-05-04T19:12:14.122-04:00LOL! I was worried about more than just that sneak...LOL! I was worried about more than just that sneaker!Nancy Gideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493107610530282642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812763750431392902.post-5438098305227552932017-05-04T19:11:22.009-04:002017-05-04T19:11:22.009-04:00At coferences, we always stayed at the Marriot whi...At coferences, we always stayed at the Marriot which is like any Marriot n any other city. When we went for our weekend trip, we rented a condo in the Quarter complete with original brick walls and a fabulous interior terrace with fountain and hot tub (described quite yummily in PRINCE OF POWER). Made all the difference!Nancy Gideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493107610530282642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812763750431392902.post-9585423213474749242017-05-04T19:05:32.480-04:002017-05-04T19:05:32.480-04:00Indeed!!Indeed!!Nancy Gideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493107610530282642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812763750431392902.post-85172810640786097922017-05-04T19:04:54.056-04:002017-05-04T19:04:54.056-04:00Research in books or on the Net can give you textu...Research in books or on the Net can give you texture!Nancy Gideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493107610530282642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812763750431392902.post-39110997831482359462017-05-04T19:03:50.761-04:002017-05-04T19:03:50.761-04:00When I wrote my early Western romances, I had read...When I wrote my early Western romances, I had readers ask how long I'd lived out west because they felt like they were there through my vivid descriptions. I had to admit that I'd never been on the other side of the Mississippi (except to Iowa) from where I live in Michigan. My first trip there, I was like "This is exactly how I imagined it!!" Still, actually being there brings a whole new level of depth.Nancy Gideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493107610530282642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812763750431392902.post-54570439329518414702017-05-04T19:00:55.061-04:002017-05-04T19:00:55.061-04:00I'd done the sedate boat tour under the canopy...I'd done the sedate boat tour under the canopy before but it was nowhere near as high octane as the air boat. Gone heart pumping on so many levels!Nancy Gideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493107610530282642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812763750431392902.post-36783093514058394052017-05-04T18:25:02.449-04:002017-05-04T18:25:02.449-04:00That's pretty cool you got to be there in the ...That's pretty cool you got to be there in the face of danger. I'm glad you got survived and your sneaker didn't get you eaten. :)Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812763750431392902.post-1455030411848833182017-05-04T13:56:10.465-04:002017-05-04T13:56:10.465-04:00Literally going into the heart of the story (or it...Literally going into the heart of the story (or its setting) must be the best ever research possible. How else can you explore with all senses? <br /><br />I have seen a few house sits come up in New Orleans, which sounds like a great place to experience in depth. So far, I have only been there a day at a time. Whenever we "move" to the East Coast again, we hope to make it there to house and pet sit. <br /><br />Crocs are not to be underestimated. On a backpacking trip to Australia, when I was much younger, we got to inspect the teeth of the salties (salt water crocodiles) up close during a boat tour, when the guide fed them prey from up high and they jumped to grab it. Exhilarating to say the least! :-) <br />Liesbet @ <a href="%E2%80%9Dwww.roamingabout.com%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow">Roaming About – A Life Less Ordinary</a> Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812763750431392902.post-88382005639992074782017-05-04T13:26:29.558-04:002017-05-04T13:26:29.558-04:00I'm a researcher by training. For me, the joy ...I'm a researcher by training. For me, the joy of writing is getting to research exactly what I want. Other than writers, who has such marvelous freedom?VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812763750431392902.post-16186310188426570962017-05-04T09:49:17.623-04:002017-05-04T09:49:17.623-04:00I love to research in person too. It makes total s...I love to research in person too. It makes total sense to dive right in with all of five senses. The internet can only do so much! Terrific pics:)Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812763750431392902.post-24081759198688714452017-05-04T07:38:17.041-04:002017-05-04T07:38:17.041-04:00I need to do more "setting" research lik...I need to do more "setting" research like you did!Yvonne Ventrescahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06935915085584796351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812763750431392902.post-56539947747415258152017-05-04T07:32:07.153-04:002017-05-04T07:32:07.153-04:00New Orleans is a fantastic city. I never did a tou...New Orleans is a fantastic city. I never did a tour like that though. Wow! Amazing. Thank you for co-hosting!<br /><br />FYI, I made the big move away from Blogger and can be found at:<br /><br /><a href="https://helpingpartnersofsexaddictsheal.org/" rel="nofollow">Elsie Amata</a><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812763750431392902.post-85761252973439673242017-05-04T05:54:42.501-04:002017-05-04T05:54:42.501-04:00It's the little things. The sight of the fog r...It's the little things. The sight of the fog rolling in from the river, layering a chill over the humidity. Oh, I made myself shiver just remembering.Nancy Gideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493107610530282642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812763750431392902.post-67858634227060980222017-05-04T05:53:15.166-04:002017-05-04T05:53:15.166-04:00Me, too!!Me, too!!Nancy Gideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493107610530282642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812763750431392902.post-57658313910001513592017-05-04T05:53:01.396-04:002017-05-04T05:53:01.396-04:00I LOVE Yasmine! Setting is an often overlooked nec...I LOVE Yasmine! Setting is an often overlooked necessity to a really good read!Nancy Gideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493107610530282642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812763750431392902.post-28222220276483608592017-05-04T05:51:54.358-04:002017-05-04T05:51:54.358-04:00You are welcome! It gave me a chance to reconnect ...You are welcome! It gave me a chance to reconnect to my palate. Oh man, the food . . . Sigh!Nancy Gideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493107610530282642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812763750431392902.post-46899927050160609292017-05-04T05:51:15.743-04:002017-05-04T05:51:15.743-04:00Blush! Thanks, Teresa!!Blush! Thanks, Teresa!!Nancy Gideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493107610530282642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812763750431392902.post-88444284801225595952017-05-04T05:50:56.797-04:002017-05-04T05:50:56.797-04:00Hold onto your kidneys. It's a fast bumpy ride...Hold onto your kidneys. It's a fast bumpy ride. Could be its own theme park destination!Nancy Gideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493107610530282642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812763750431392902.post-59160683370550748832017-05-04T05:50:06.185-04:002017-05-04T05:50:06.185-04:00When set around conferences, I never had the chanc...When set around conferences, I never had the chance to real see the city and beyond. Money well spent!Nancy Gideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493107610530282642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812763750431392902.post-11190767868083416812017-05-04T05:49:01.880-04:002017-05-04T05:49:01.880-04:00The path less taken is always the richest.The path less taken is always the richest.Nancy Gideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493107610530282642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812763750431392902.post-2922490871017887612017-05-04T05:48:37.251-04:002017-05-04T05:48:37.251-04:00Swimming pigs?! How did I miss them? Field trip . ...Swimming pigs?! How did I miss them? Field trip . . .Nancy Gideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493107610530282642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812763750431392902.post-49144618530173427872017-05-04T05:48:07.102-04:002017-05-04T05:48:07.102-04:00It gives you a whole new respect!It gives you a whole new respect!Nancy Gideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493107610530282642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812763750431392902.post-41055023090509126242017-05-04T05:47:31.913-04:002017-05-04T05:47:31.913-04:00Totally! Half the research was done before hand t...Totally! Half the research was done before hand to find the best side trips to take.Nancy Gideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493107610530282642noreply@blogger.com