tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3028237754277930313.post4633774785555811065..comments2023-08-10T04:15:22.199-04:00Comments on Victoria Janssen: Historical Detail in FictionVictoria Janssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12259793807283856761noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3028237754277930313.post-68075431301090393872009-03-04T08:25:00.000-05:002009-03-04T08:25:00.000-05:00My whole comment got deleted because I messed up. ...My whole comment got deleted because I messed up. But basically I was showing my appreciation for your apt way of describing subtle detailing. Thank you for this post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01788871982904521067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3028237754277930313.post-76958148624984922052009-03-03T09:34:00.000-05:002009-03-03T09:34:00.000-05:00How do you know where to do the best research? I'm...<I>How do you know where to do the best research? I'm trying to research 1840s France, and I'm wondering if you know any good books.</I><BR/><BR/>If I'm totally at a loss, I start with a basic history text, or even a childrens' book. That usually gives me enough information to do a more detailed library search. Whenever I find a book that seems particularly useful, I hunt through the Victoria Janssenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12259793807283856761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3028237754277930313.post-36348622052643050802009-03-02T12:22:00.000-05:002009-03-02T12:22:00.000-05:00How do you know where to do the best research? I'...How do you know where to do the best research? I'm trying to research 1840s France, and I'm wondering if you know any good books.Ef Dealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07927282969385623974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3028237754277930313.post-13044691704759054992009-03-02T12:05:00.000-05:002009-03-02T12:05:00.000-05:00Great post, Victoria! I find it's always a fine li...Great post, Victoria! I find it's always a fine line between just using a detail as an ordinary fact/occurrence and explaining it enough for the modern reader who may not be well versed in your era. As Jeannie said, context is key.Kaigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270810534361827959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3028237754277930313.post-44989861138925690722009-03-02T11:47:00.000-05:002009-03-02T11:47:00.000-05:00Great little tips! Detailed descriptions usually s...Great little tips! Detailed descriptions usually serve better than vague ones as long as we don't go overboard.<BR/><BR/>Much like with fantasy or paranormal, I find that authors can drop in details in context without too much explanation and the reader will just pick it up and start to weave the world together in their heads.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com