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Researching for a feel

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With all this recent talk about doing research, I’ve decided to do some of my own. Actually, I decided a week ago, but I’m jumping on the bandwagon with those who have blogged about it.

Hochelaga Inn, Kingston Ontario

Hochelaga Inn, Kingston Ontario

When I first decided to set my novel in Kingston, Ontario, I looked around the internet for historic houses there and found this one. As luck would have it, it’s a Bed and Breakfast. So next week, guess where I’m going to stay…? Yep, I’ll be right up in the tower room, which is complete with a ladder to the roof from the inside. I have described, using only my imagination, every nook and cranny of this glorious mansion. But now, I’ll be able to do so from the inside. πŸ™‚

In the three days I’ll be spending there I plan also to both drive and walk around town, getting a real feel for the atmosphere. And who knows, maybe I’ll even meet my main character while I’m there. He’s sure to be in residence, after all. πŸ˜‰

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Author: Linda G. Hill

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22 thoughts on “Researching for a feel

  1. willowdot21's avatar

    Fantastic , I hope you enjoy your three day soujourn , but it looks a little spooky to me! πŸ˜‰

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  2. Jill - Barefoot Editing's avatar

    This place looks beautiful. Have fun! Researching locations for a book will make the book almost write itself. You won’t struggle with setting details as you write. Take pictures and detailed notes, especially on unique things you find that you want to incorporate into the storyline.

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  3. Ronald Joseph Kule, Biographer/Novelist/Ghostwriter's avatar

    Catching on to the research wagon, you’ll find such joy in the details, Linda. Also, that the better the research, the easier the writing.

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  4. darsword's avatar

    That’s my kind of research! Wow! That’s the bad part about writing sci-fi centering on another planet. I can’t go there and experience what my characters do. Hope you meet up with your characters and get the experience your and the novel needs. Looks like fun!

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  5. Dark Dee's avatar

    Wow, what a great photo. You are going to have such a GREAT time. Perhaps your character will serve you enchiladas for breakfast. Hey, STRANGER things have happened.

    Excited for you!!!!

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  6. Whispering Insights's avatar

    Kingston is such a beautiful city!! What a great idea to do your research and enjoy yourself too!! It almost has a “Murder She Wrote” feel to it:)

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  7. samokan's avatar

    Research is good πŸ™‚ and of course have fun while doing it. The place looks really interesting and a beauty.

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  8. Paul Davis's avatar

    That is awesome! Research really is important. Just watch out. George Martin as a kid made Staten Island into this amazing, mythical land. Then he got there and it was disappointing. Have a great time!

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    • Linda G. Hill's avatar

      I’ve spent a fair bit of time there, though mostly just driving through. I’ve never actually stayed in town. I most definitely shall have a good time, thank you. πŸ™‚

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