tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955575393345766322.post8471394895581530098..comments2024-03-21T08:24:26.083-04:00Comments on Where Fantasy and Love Take Flight: Setting in a Fantasy WorldNicole Zoltackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07464800543376449290noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955575393345766322.post-55013388076889384362009-06-10T20:37:56.518-04:002009-06-10T20:37:56.518-04:00I love that you combined fantasy with historical r...I love that you combined fantasy with historical research. The facts must add a sense of realism that might otherwise be missing. Very cool.E.A. Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10972444782739795115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955575393345766322.post-38526409345287353402009-06-10T14:51:39.957-04:002009-06-10T14:51:39.957-04:00Nicole, great post. It is interesting know how the...Nicole, great post. It is interesting know how the story evolved. I enjoy reading the time period covered in Woman of Honor and hope to read the story soon.<br /><br />Pam S<br />pams00@aol.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955575393345766322.post-49118983150507299362009-06-10T01:59:23.544-04:002009-06-10T01:59:23.544-04:00Hi Nicole - I love historicals but I get upset if ...Hi Nicole - I love historicals but I get upset if I or anyone else gets their research wrong. So, if I had an idea for a historical that didn't fit into a 'correct' time period, it'd be a lot of fun inventing a whole new society. <br /><br />Continue to enjoy your writing!Monya Claytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10457892085239476067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955575393345766322.post-42775593669652660372009-06-09T13:59:18.519-04:002009-06-09T13:59:18.519-04:00Great Post Nicole! I love the picture of Geoffrey ...Great Post Nicole! I love the picture of Geoffrey off to battle, Woman Of Honor sounds great. <br />My choice would Be Soctland in the Highlander times...I love me some Highlanders.<br />~Afshan<br />Afshan522@aol.comBabyblue22https://www.blogger.com/profile/06183646318075168793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955575393345766322.post-39789576716089270722009-06-08T09:21:38.142-04:002009-06-08T09:21:38.142-04:00I like a combination of history and fantasy that e...I like a combination of history and fantasy that emphasizes the history. The history grounds the story, and makes the fantasy more real.Linda Banchehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18143074276306710646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955575393345766322.post-42988045366659856252009-06-07T22:45:23.668-04:002009-06-07T22:45:23.668-04:00Hi Nicole,
So true what you say about setting bein...Hi Nicole,<br />So true what you say about setting being time and locale. I like that your fantasy world is reality based. It makes the story easier to believe and yet be carried away.<br />JulieJulie Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10242380140265459688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955575393345766322.post-32223098218564133872009-06-07T15:26:04.291-04:002009-06-07T15:26:04.291-04:00It was interesting to hear how you came to use thi...It was interesting to hear how you came to use this time for your story, especially the details that go into it. Historical stories are my favorite. I like the medieval time period very much. I've read some fantasy, but the two combined is interesting and appeals to me. I certainly want to read this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955575393345766322.post-88966051289788699932009-06-07T12:28:49.750-04:002009-06-07T12:28:49.750-04:00I love a good fantasy. I read such authors like RA...I love a good fantasy. I read such authors like RA Salvatore, Elaine Cunningham, the belated David Eddings, jennifer Roberson to mention a few authors.<br /><br />It's good to take a break sometimes from the romance and paranormals I read for a good fantasy.<br /><br />Good luck with the series..Raonaid Luckwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14159198145627046070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955575393345766322.post-29854181373646584102009-06-06T21:54:10.127-04:002009-06-06T21:54:10.127-04:00Good luck with your series, Nicole.Good luck with your series, Nicole.DanielleThornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13993889577292227348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955575393345766322.post-64132434856958910042009-06-06T13:08:31.266-04:002009-06-06T13:08:31.266-04:00I also prefer to write historical/fantasy. I use a...I also prefer to write historical/fantasy. I use actual places such as Roman Britain, northern Scotland and ancient Greece, but some of my characters are Fae, Greek vampires or gods and goddesses so that's where the fantasy comes in to play. <br />Good luck with your new release. I will add it to my TBR pile. <br /><a href="http://kelleyheckart.com" rel="nofollow">kelleyheckart.com</a>Kelley Heckarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05673342477988998070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955575393345766322.post-31577101833281024382009-06-06T12:46:38.887-04:002009-06-06T12:46:38.887-04:00Great post Nicole. I have never read about a femal...Great post Nicole. I have never read about a female knight. Something different and I love reading new stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955575393345766322.post-75902868513018484212009-06-06T11:21:48.479-04:002009-06-06T11:21:48.479-04:00Great post Nicole, your fantasy work is something ...Great post Nicole, your fantasy work is something I will want to read. I have become more into this genre since a reading a world created by another fav of mine..<br />I already have this on my tbr list..Kathleen Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10750925187927330976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955575393345766322.post-15148365596348887262009-06-06T09:19:42.753-04:002009-06-06T09:19:42.753-04:00I too enjoy weaving real history in with my imagin...I too enjoy weaving real history in with my imagination. I love reading books where the author has done so. <br /><br />Carpe Noctem,<br />Des<br /><br /><br />Desirée Lee<br />Putting the Romance Back in Necromancy<br /><a href="http://www.desireelee.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.desireelee.com</a><br />des@desireelee.comDesirée Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06909867453391307573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955575393345766322.post-24755399604350610932009-06-06T07:46:14.188-04:002009-06-06T07:46:14.188-04:00I think historical research or exploration of othe...I think historical research or exploration of other cutlures can really enrich a fantasy novel.Bryn Colvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01697829473952212402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955575393345766322.post-7664830379979595282009-06-06T07:18:07.259-04:002009-06-06T07:18:07.259-04:00I marvel at fantasy writer's world building. I...I marvel at fantasy writer's world building. In my historical books I have history to help create the settings for my characters. Fantasy is entirely your imagination, I find that amazing.<br />MaggiMaggi Andersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15430261880092452319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955575393345766322.post-60031628609049782012009-06-06T04:34:04.200-04:002009-06-06T04:34:04.200-04:00I enjoyed reading your blog Nicole. I am looking f...I enjoyed reading your blog Nicole. I am looking forward to reading Woman of Honor.<br />A female knight. It sounds incredably interesting. I like reeading about Midevil times and the times of the Scottish Highlanders where men were warriors,lovers and heroes. Thanks.<br />Carol L.<br />Lucky7450@aol.comCarol L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05291123842810883524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955575393345766322.post-34270872686854651152009-06-06T00:32:36.161-04:002009-06-06T00:32:36.161-04:00Interesting blog Nicole! I like how your setting ...Interesting blog Nicole! I like how your setting even flowed to the skin color of the characters as effected by the desert! Also I like dragons and other neat/magical creatures!<br /><br />If I were to write a historical/fantasy (not likely!!) I think maybe a land and time of dinosaurs would be fun! Then I think it would be scenic and significant!<br />mesreads[at]gmail[dot]comMartha Eskuchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14403539348594584733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955575393345766322.post-62188629758030933322009-06-05T23:02:44.858-04:002009-06-05T23:02:44.858-04:00The story looks really fun! I love fantasy stuff!...The story looks really fun! I love fantasy stuff!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12947676125623585115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955575393345766322.post-7120425100304761802009-06-05T21:38:57.804-04:002009-06-05T21:38:57.804-04:00A wingless griffin? Cool. Sounds like you've d...A wingless griffin? Cool. Sounds like you've done lots of work. Hope sales go well for you!Katie Hineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03279118592523922756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955575393345766322.post-55154900245507907042009-06-05T20:53:56.928-04:002009-06-05T20:53:56.928-04:00I love the medieval time period. It is such a fas...I love the medieval time period. It is such a fascinating time and the things that were developed during that time that we still use are amazing--our law system, writing, the churches built, etc. Wonderful, interesting times.Shehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376023103870884939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955575393345766322.post-46380293282903062902009-06-05T19:07:07.919-04:002009-06-05T19:07:07.919-04:00Hi Nicole. This sounds like a great story. I have ...Hi Nicole. This sounds like a great story. I have it on my to be bought list. Can't wait.orelukjp0https://www.blogger.com/profile/17088725937016723303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955575393345766322.post-6955276385654774822009-06-05T19:01:57.111-04:002009-06-05T19:01:57.111-04:00Good job, Nicole! Fantasy is so...freeing. I'v...Good job, Nicole! Fantasy is so...freeing. I've never really tried my hand at it--not sure why--but you've made it sound like such fun.lainey bancrofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05198092987859920805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955575393345766322.post-29502602863055088702009-06-05T17:28:12.236-04:002009-06-05T17:28:12.236-04:00I love fantasy...it is something I have wanted to ...I love fantasy...it is something I have wanted to write more of.I wrote something many many years ago....<br /><br />your story sounds real good....Savannah Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03969287794654622274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955575393345766322.post-66492137319909729322009-06-05T17:14:20.047-04:002009-06-05T17:14:20.047-04:00Nicole,
'Woman Of Honor' sounds like a fan...Nicole,<br />'Woman Of Honor' sounds like a fantastic read!Deb Hockenberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07922483863371643275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955575393345766322.post-62987861138317160062009-06-05T17:10:33.500-04:002009-06-05T17:10:33.500-04:00I love fantasy--the worldbuilding is so important ...I love fantasy--the worldbuilding is so important and touches every detail in character and conflict. You've done a marvelous job!Jacquie Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361793932364487636noreply@blogger.com