Monday's experience was a bit different. Jon (my husband and quite possibly the most patient man in the world) and I made the 3-hour trek to Fort Lauderdale on a mission! Several u-turns later, I (read: Jon) had found all the rights spots and answered every question off my check list. What's more, I stood in the warm sand and admired the same waters as my character.
That kind of research--the kind that connects you with your character--is the rich stuff of writing.
Here are a few pictures from our trip to the Fort!
Candy-colored hotels.
A potential hangout spot.
Ahhhhhh.
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The third picture is my favorite!
Awww, your hubby is a good man. :)
Looks like a nice place. That's my kind of research!
Aubrie: Me too! Love a stormy sky over the sea.
Jennifer Shirk: True story!
Susan Fields: Thanks for the follow, and yes, this is my kind of research too!
I love that kind of research! :o) And I found your blog through my good friend Susan's--it's great to "meet" you!
Looks like a fun research trip. Don't write any books about the slums of Philadelphia.
Jackee: Thanks so much for visiting and the follow!
Avitable: I'd just watch Rocky for research. :)
Stumbled upon your blog and just wanted to say that these photos from the Fort are wonderful. Thank you for sharing :)!
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Super fun research! Nice that you were able to get the feel of your book's location!
It's great to do research where you wind up in places where you want to go to as badly as your character does. I can see how this would be 1 of those places! :)
Ah yes, that is the BEST kind of research! Glad to hear you enjoyed it!
StephanieTJLee: Thanks for visiting!
Dawn Simon: Yes, definitely got the "feel."
notesfromnadir: Very much one of those places!
Heather: Thanks, amiga!
Looks like a great research trip. What a lovely hubby. :)
ooh that looks beautiful!! i wish i was there right now!! and i so understand the research thing :-P
Talli Roland: Quite lovely. :)
molly YEH!: Thanks for visiting!
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