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This week’s questions are brought to you by Dani Jace.
1. What is the most unusual thing you’ve ever done in the name of research for a book?
In my first book, Halfway Hidden, there’s a scene where the hero, who is keeping the heroine captive, makes her go into the bathroom with him. There’s a moment where he’s doing what he needs to *ahem* do, and she’s watching an seeing everything. Well, I needed to make sure this could happen if she was behind him.
Luckily I have a very understanding husband, who didn’t complain (much) when I dragged him into to the bathroom to recreate the scene. I’m pleased to say I could see what I needed to, and that was that.
I have to admit I giggled through the whole thing, though.
2. Name a nonfiction book you’ve read for research that you wouldn’t have read otherwise. Not including writing craft books.
Okay, so I haven’t read this particular book, but I kind of want to. I think a hero who has this for a hobby has to be a good thing, right? After all, it would be the gift that keeps on giving.
My real answer is much more dull than the Make Your Own Sex Toys book. It’s probably a book on the financial crash of 2007. I wanted to try and learn the factors behind it, to make sure it fitted in with the themes of my second book, Fix You.
3. If you could travel anywhere to do research for a book, including back in time, where would you go?
If I could choose anywhere, it would almost certainly be Paris. It’s such a wonderful, romantic city with so many possibilities. I’ve only been there once with m
y family, but every street seems to have a story. The sights, the sounds, the smells would all add up to such a beautiful setting for a romance. No wonder it’s called the City of Love!
Thank you to Dani for setting such interesting questions, I really enjoyed thinking them through. And now to read more Romance Weekly Blog Hop go to http://victoriabarbour.com/blog and read Victoria Barbour’s answers!
When you’re read that book, be a friend and pass it on
For sure! Who can ignore that handsome sex-toy-making guy!
I want a full book report (blog style) when you’re done reading that book 🙂
Of course, although my handwriting may be a little wobbly…
I’ll meet you in Paris, Carrie at the 15th arrondisement with a bottle of red- we can get tips for you to write that sex toy book from all the hot Frenchmen passing by.
It’s a date! La vie en rose, avec les gadgets erotique sounds like my kind of night. Please forgive my French. 😉
Don’t you just love those accommodating hubbies?
I swear the poor man deserves a sainthood for putting up with me!
Isn’t it wonderful to have such an understanding husband? I dress mine in a kilt when I’m at book signings…he gets more attention than I do!
I’m still laughing about the sex toys book. Now I want to read it just to see how it’s done.
You need to do a blog post when you finish that book! Love that your husband is willing to participate in research!
Waving my hand in the air a la Horshak. I want to go with you to Paris. I love the wide avenues, the tree lined streets and the old architecture. I understand and read French, so I’d be a decent tour guide.
That book is right up my alley. Might have to get a copy for myself.
Love the sex toy book! Fun blog!
*snort* Okay. I sort of love your research. If you get that book, you have to share! lol! Great post lady!
That research made me laugh! 😀 It’s great when we have supportive family!
LMFAO! omg you kill me and I can totally see you reading that book. died. PARIS! *swoon*
We need a full book report, complete with pics of finished products, on that particular reference book!