tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008803196079197549.post5043430074547307671..comments2022-10-19T02:42:43.955-05:00Comments on Sharing the Journey: Heidi Peterson's Author Blog: Of Forts (and other important details)Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17418854988524303306noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008803196079197549.post-25066579824539375022015-03-22T10:23:01.408-05:002015-03-22T10:23:01.408-05:00Oh, that sounds like a great way of doing it! I...Oh, that sounds like a great way of doing it! I'll definitely try that technique when I write a book that needs research. Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00315660089925645214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008803196079197549.post-4669859554940128492015-03-20T06:53:29.192-05:002015-03-20T06:53:29.192-05:00Heidi,
Yes one CAN dream - I do that quite often....Heidi, <br />Yes one CAN dream - I do that quite often. I don't have a one favorite story of the Oregon Trail, just bits and pieces of history that I've grown to love and adore, well that and the pictures - they are deliciously wonderful! A road trip sounds just lovely!! Maybe someday...:) Spiritually Healthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07817896823932013777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008803196079197549.post-19581841332789470482015-03-19T18:18:29.491-05:002015-03-19T18:18:29.491-05:00Dallas,
Thank you and I'm glad you like the bu...Dallas,<br />Thank you and I'm glad you like the button! The research has been fascinating -- though (you're right) it is daunting at times, so thanks also for the encouragement!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418854988524303306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008803196079197549.post-23487579074733153292015-03-19T15:21:46.991-05:002015-03-19T15:21:46.991-05:00I like the name on the adjusted header, and the bu...I like the name on the adjusted header, and the button looks great! <br />That is quite an interesting bit of research. I know that it can be quite daunting to mine data on subjects like these. Keep it up! I can't wait to see this novel of yours. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04105518749242216250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008803196079197549.post-53955376903910270562015-03-19T13:39:56.202-05:002015-03-19T13:39:56.202-05:00And Natalie and Sarah,
I ended up having to delete...And Natalie and Sarah,<br />I ended up having to delete and repost <i>both</i> my comments, so I do apologize!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418854988524303306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008803196079197549.post-74711850212506270642015-03-19T13:36:00.171-05:002015-03-19T13:36:00.171-05:00Sarah,
I'm so glad! The blog name actually cam...Sarah,<br />I'm so glad! The blog name actually came on the spur of the moment while I was trying to design the button. :P I'd been wanting one, but nothing seemed to quite fit. <i>Sharing the Journey</i>, though, seems to catch the essence of what I'm striving for -- as well as pointing to all sorts of other neat things (anything from the Oregon Trail to LOTR :)). So yes, I think I like it.<br /><br />And speaking of the Oregon Trail... Growing up, I read a <i>lot</i> of historical fiction with that setting. Do you have a favorite story (or several)? A road trip would be amazing. And thinking about it, a combined road trip would be incredible fun! (Perhaps impossible -- but hey, we can have wild dreams, can't we??? ;))Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418854988524303306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008803196079197549.post-4968187863954867942015-03-19T13:20:55.432-05:002015-03-19T13:20:55.432-05:00Natalie,
Thank you! And yes, I love finding out in...Natalie,<br />Thank you! And yes, I love finding out interesting historical details, but I generally try to pick them up organically as I go along (visiting a museum on a road trip, etc). Taking off a year or so from writing to do "research" before beginning a project doesn't seem to work as well for me -- so I tend to write until I reach a chapter (where I start needing a few missing details) and then go hunt them up. It seems to work well -- keeping up the drive and excitement and allowing for flexibility! :)Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418854988524303306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008803196079197549.post-64324723148767662562015-03-19T06:48:47.037-05:002015-03-19T06:48:47.037-05:00I just love your little new title, Heidi - oh and ...I just love your little new title, Heidi - oh and you button! I just love any kind of American history. :) One of my most favorite parts of western history to read about is the Oregon Trail - every little thing about that part of our history bewilders me (in a good way!). I would love to visit and travel it one day! Don't you think that'd be fun?Spiritually Healthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07817896823932013777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008803196079197549.post-36117865947454502942015-03-18T17:00:59.454-05:002015-03-18T17:00:59.454-05:00I noticed your new title on your header! It's ...I noticed your new title on your header! It's very nice! And your button is very pretty. :)<br />Wow, that's so interesting about your research! To tell the truth, research like that for a story kind of intimidates me (I'd rather just WRITE, you know?) but I'm sure one day I'll have to do it for a story. :)Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00315660089925645214noreply@blogger.com