tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post8928738141811313660..comments2023-09-16T05:02:59.946-07:00Comments on Heroines with Hearts: Questions - and AnswersDebra St. Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-64432278629041427582012-05-20T20:08:24.227-07:002012-05-20T20:08:24.227-07:00Paula, what a clever idea for a blog! I enjoyed re...Paula, what a clever idea for a blog! I enjoyed reading all the Q & A and I learned more about your extensive research. Can't wait to read this book.<br />LindaLinda Swifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749255692298669394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-8095422880856495112012-05-19T05:10:22.288-07:002012-05-19T05:10:22.288-07:00That made for an interesting post, Paula!
Great q...That made for an interesting post, Paula!<br /><br />Great questions and answers.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-79014456004320984792012-05-18T14:12:43.168-07:002012-05-18T14:12:43.168-07:00Thanks, Toni :-)Thanks, Toni :-)Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-12607561994745045282012-05-18T12:51:42.087-07:002012-05-18T12:51:42.087-07:00You did a great job with the volcano info, Paula, ...You did a great job with the volcano info, Paula, for not knowing anything at all. <br /><br />Good luck!Toni Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03121044112674293534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-27893933959872610312012-05-18T12:35:01.531-07:002012-05-18T12:35:01.531-07:00Okay, just let me know. I believe she's rural,...Okay, just let me know. I believe she's rural, but American.Jennifer Wilckhttp://www.jenniferwilck.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-37976218755557964302012-05-18T10:23:24.322-07:002012-05-18T10:23:24.322-07:00Thanks, Jen - will remember that! I can find a fa...Thanks, Jen - will remember that! I can find a fair amount of info online, and I thought of going into our local vet to find out about their surgery set-up, as I assume there won'be be too much difference in the way the surgery works here compared with those uin the Lake District. The main difference, of course, will be that between suburban and rural vets and the actual work they do.Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-39740479233538681442012-05-18T10:04:10.167-07:002012-05-18T10:04:10.167-07:00Paula, a friend of mine is a vet. If you need to i...Paula, a friend of mine is a vet. If you need to interview her, let me know.Jennifer Wilckhttp://www.jenniferwilck.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-80307658104896996752012-05-18T07:11:25.375-07:002012-05-18T07:11:25.375-07:00Yes and no, Ana! I spent an inordinate amount of ...Yes and no, Ana! I spent an inordinate amount of time researching volcanoes and eruptions, simply to ensure that the few facts I actually used in the story were reasonably accurate. However, I did learn a lot in the process!Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-29096869433888818502012-05-18T06:26:35.335-07:002012-05-18T06:26:35.335-07:00Researching professions is part of the fun of writ...Researching professions is part of the fun of writing, isn't it?Ana Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325215832587691886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-27149869139694093602012-05-18T05:57:48.493-07:002012-05-18T05:57:48.493-07:00Many thanks, Erin - I loved how your question real...Many thanks, Erin - I loved how your question really make me think about the analogy! And thanks for all your support, my friend! xxPaula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-58777200304133215272012-05-18T05:56:58.282-07:002012-05-18T05:56:58.282-07:00Jen - when I was researching volcanoes, I said ...Jen - when I was researching volcanoes, I said 'Someone remind me not to choose a profession I know nothing about in my next novel.' So what is my new hero? A veterinary surgeon! What do I know about a vet's job in the Lake District? Nothing! So more research required!Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-2958411737900428612012-05-18T05:55:01.511-07:002012-05-18T05:55:01.511-07:00Wow, Debra - that coincidence hadn't occurred ...Wow, Debra - that coincidence hadn't occurred to me but yes, May 18th 1980 at 8.32am PDT - 'Vancoouver! Vancouver! This is it!' - the famous final message sent by David Johnston before he was swept to his death.Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-30211691643415224662012-05-18T05:47:06.584-07:002012-05-18T05:47:06.584-07:00Dear Paula,
Of course! The volcano itself is a ki...Dear Paula,<br /><br />Of course! The volcano itself is a kind of metaphor for the smoldering emotions of the protagonists. What an apt comparison. Such a simile invites--compels--a reader to be around for the eruption, eh? You have me at hello, once more, as you did with FRAGRANCE OF VIOLETS.<br /><br />Keep up the outstanding work, as I know you will.<br /><br />Slán, ErinErin OQuinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00113229623866154645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-79301237799437593352012-05-18T05:45:00.388-07:002012-05-18T05:45:00.388-07:00Great answers, Paula, and I think it's very br...Great answers, Paula, and I think it's very brave of you to pick a profession for the hero about which you knew nothing to start. Most times, I think we stick to ones we know. Your ability to research and make it believable enough to get the story published speaks to how well you did it. Congratulations!Jennifer Wilckhttp://www.jenniferwilck.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-22672710037914375172012-05-18T05:42:43.908-07:002012-05-18T05:42:43.908-07:00Good timing on this post and this release! Today i...Good timing on this post and this release! Today is the anniversary of Mt. St. Helens errupting in 1980!<br /><br />Such a clever idea for a post today...I hope we do more of this at Heroines with Hearts.<br /><br />I'm out of town this weekend, (away from Internet access) but I'll try to pop in on Sunday when I get home to take a look at part two of your post.Debra St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.com