tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post2723026851654337503..comments2024-01-01T16:44:48.677-08:00Comments on Marie Treanor's Romantic Theme Party: History or Fantasy?Marie Treanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00910679808761240343noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-17384021008970352462011-05-24T19:03:35.051-07:002011-05-24T19:03:35.051-07:00If the book purports to be historical then it shou...If the book purports to be historical then it should strive to be acurate. I can accept an author being creative but not purposely innacurate. I an author is writing something a little fantastic, then they can take make leaway.Jen B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04737375224830943067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-30094247961328118232011-05-24T13:09:06.372-07:002011-05-24T13:09:06.372-07:00Hi,
I'm not much of a history buff, but I do ...Hi,<br /><br />I'm not much of a history buff, but I do like some historical accuracy in my stories. It must not be a glaring mistake...like serfs being able to read modern English...and yes, I did read a book that had that in there as the heroine went back in time....but otherwise, I'm not too fussy.<br /><br />Valerie<br />in GermanyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-14566911893303004742011-05-24T12:46:48.581-07:002011-05-24T12:46:48.581-07:00Thanks for your comments, June and Stevie - they&#...Thanks for your comments, June and Stevie - they're good to hear :). I think it's good if a fiction book inspires you to do your own research. And I'm perfectly happy to stretch points that can't be disproved :)<br /><br />MarieMarie Treanorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00910679808761240343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-74180764981656482092011-05-24T12:17:45.880-07:002011-05-24T12:17:45.880-07:00I like historical accuracy, or at least an acknowl...I like historical accuracy, or at least an acknowlegement from the author that they're aware when they've introduced an inaccuracy into the story.<br /><br />John Drake's good at that with his Flint and Silver series: he'll mention in the author's notes if he's introduced an item before its first recorded use (because after all, some ideas could have occurred to more than one person around the same time).Stevie Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02172414866093930481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-25012138913148560672011-05-23T23:43:46.988-07:002011-05-23T23:43:46.988-07:00I like to learn some history with books I read, bu...I like to learn some history with books I read, but really the story is the most important. I pretty much skip over the dress descriptions (not very fashion minded) but do love descriptions of buildings and scenery. If something really intriques me, I will look it up on the internet, or read the author's notes if they are available. I know some authors who really go the extra mile to ensure the info is accurate, Monica McCarty is one such example. She has researched Scottish history alot and always includes notes at the end of the book. I will generally read these but only because I have always liked learning about history anyway.June M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14929817630779731177noreply@blogger.com