tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post6906934321456827170..comments2023-12-31T00:32:45.999-08:00Comments on Clara Gillow Clark: Part V Boys of Wartime -- Discovering America's Past through Historical FictionClara Gillow Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10204130118900222511noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-1086170905301688472011-03-10T16:47:03.485-08:002011-03-10T16:47:03.485-08:00Hi Margo and Janet, Thanks for stopping by to leav...Hi Margo and Janet, Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment. It's nice to hear from lovers of historical fiction and to hear that you enjoyed reading about the research of the author's books. More to come, too! Plus, your names go in for the drawing!Clara Gillow Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204130118900222511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-28699950084871837762011-03-10T16:33:24.892-08:002011-03-10T16:33:24.892-08:00thanks for the interview. It was very informative....thanks for the interview. It was very informative. I love reading about history, I guess that is why I love reading historical fiction. Sounds like the research is half the fun of writing.Janet,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17796999156668844943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-37074850845497194572011-03-10T12:23:16.093-08:002011-03-10T12:23:16.093-08:00I like how Laurie starts with broad research and n...I like how Laurie starts with broad research and narrows it down. I did the same thing when writing my book about the Battle of Vicksburg. I also found the best information when I traveled to Vicksburg myself. It totally changed my story the more I learned. I don't think you necessairly have to go to a place, but it does help. Thanks for the information, Clara and Laurie!<br /><br />Margo<br />http://margodill.com/blog/Margo Dillhttp://margodill.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-83935449616408993902011-03-10T12:15:22.093-08:002011-03-10T12:15:22.093-08:00Hi Susie, So nice to hear from you! Your son will ...Hi Susie, So nice to hear from you! Your son will love Laurie's books. There are lots of extras in the back of each book--A timeline, a glossary, short bios of the historical characters, and more! Love you, too, Susie! Your name is added to the list for a chance to win!Clara Gillow Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204130118900222511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-23852616398748107622011-03-10T12:10:08.644-08:002011-03-10T12:10:08.644-08:00Hi Lorrie, Thanks for dropping by, Lorrie! The res...Hi Lorrie, Thanks for dropping by, Lorrie! The research journey was enthralling for me, too!Clara Gillow Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204130118900222511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-53008090728932225392011-03-10T11:42:02.006-08:002011-03-10T11:42:02.006-08:00I can't wait to share these titles with my 10-...I can't wait to share these titles with my 10-year-old son, Clara! He's a history buff and big reader -- so a great combo in these books. Thanks for sharing this with us!! Love to you, my friend!! :)Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07164732848835553863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-90297453005471161622011-03-10T11:40:38.104-08:002011-03-10T11:40:38.104-08:00Hi Clara and Laurie!
Thank you so much for this po...Hi Clara and Laurie!<br />Thank you so much for this post. Laurie, you made your research sound like so much fun, especially the Gettysburg part. I can't wait to hear more!<br />LorrieLorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07017087715557921955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-50076926176704568982011-03-10T10:14:12.155-08:002011-03-10T10:14:12.155-08:00Thanks for stopping by, Bobby, and thanks for your...Thanks for stopping by, Bobby, and thanks for your thoughtful comment. You'll love the upcoming interview and finding out more about Laurie's writing process and research!Clara Gillow Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204130118900222511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-73545467904511462352011-03-10T10:04:59.663-08:002011-03-10T10:04:59.663-08:00Laurie, thank you so much for undertaking telling ...Laurie, thank you so much for undertaking telling the story of a young person during the turbulent years of our nation's history. I remember our family vacations in Gettysburg and our father's taking us to visit the battlegrounds. He made sure that we knew the cost of the war and to remember all who died.<br /><br />As for libraries and museums, where we would writers be without them. Research means searching and searching and then searching again.<br /><br />Thanks, again, for bringing to the limelight the story of these young boys.Bobby Waybrightnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-90846929391572953992011-03-10T09:17:06.164-08:002011-03-10T09:17:06.164-08:00Thanks, Claudia! All that joyful sleuthing makes m...Thanks, Claudia! All that joyful sleuthing makes me want to write historical fiction, too!Clara Gillow Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204130118900222511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-54972586483559088882011-03-10T09:12:08.638-08:002011-03-10T09:12:08.638-08:00I can't wait for the next installment of the i...I can't wait for the next installment of the interview - Laurie makes me want to start writing historical fiction to share in her sleuthing joys. Thanks so much for posting this.cmillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03128598629089024454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-35106946674296888722011-03-10T06:28:24.733-08:002011-03-10T06:28:24.733-08:00Hi Joyce, I knew you'd connect with Laurie'...Hi Joyce, I knew you'd connect with Laurie's love of research. Now, how did I know that? :o) Thanks for stopping by!Clara Gillow Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204130118900222511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-50696941970235452752011-03-10T06:26:15.758-08:002011-03-10T06:26:15.758-08:00Donna (Irishoma), Laurie's books would be perf...Donna (Irishoma), Laurie's books would be perfect for your grandson! No need to be shy--feel free to leave additional comments for a better chance to win! And thanks for your support!Clara Gillow Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204130118900222511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-42073731050523489002011-03-10T05:31:24.663-08:002011-03-10T05:31:24.663-08:00Laurie, I totally get this love of research. It&#...Laurie, I totally get this love of research. It's addicting! And I relate to that need to be there, to know which house your character lived in. <br /><br />And I would love to read and win any of your books. Looking forward to learning more soon.JoyceHostetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04196629654236470853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897667157865686965.post-35783475421946490742011-03-10T05:24:55.300-08:002011-03-10T05:24:55.300-08:00Hi Clara and Laurie,
Thanks for the insight into t...Hi Clara and Laurie,<br />Thanks for the insight into the research process. I agree that people make history come to life.<br />Your book sounds perfect for my twelve-year-old grandson (who lives with me).<br />Donna v.<br />http://donnasbookpub.blogspot.comDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.com