I haven't been posting about history on Fridays since I've been in the writing and editing mode these days. I haven't had a chance to do much research, but that is about to change. I have two more deadlines to meet on June 21st and July 1st. As soon as I turn in proofread edits on Highland Sanctuary and the manuscript for New Garden's Hope, I'll be shifting my attention to the first book in the MacGregor Quest series.
That means before I can start writing, I have to complete some research. The Forbidden Conquest is set in 1760 and follows a family from Scotland to the Carolinas, specifically the Charleston port. I have lots planned for Malcolm MacGregor and Lauren Campbell. I've been looking forward to writing this story for over a year.
While I love the transition period between the Medieval and Renaissance periods when Highland Blessings and Highland Sanctuary was set, I'm looking forward to the colonial period when more vocabulary was in use. I'll be able to write to my heart's content and not worry so much about word usage. Most of the words I tend to want use came into existence between 1550-1650. I feel like I'm sliding into home base and someone is yelling over my shoulder, "Safe!"
During my upcoming trip to Charleston, I'm scheduling a private tour with one of their historians, specifically covering the time period and plot thread I'll be writing. I hope to return with lots of photos I can share with you and some interesting research that will launch me into the story. If only I could take a similar research trip to Scotland...
What has been your most interesting research or enlightening trip?
3 comments:
Oh that is an excellent idea. What great planning on your part, Jennifer! Have fun. :)
Edge of Your Seat Romance
Well, I really enjoyed the dungeon tour in Charleston, Jennifer, so don't miss it! One of my minor characters ends up spending a little time there during the American Revolution. Do not miss Middleton Plantation. Too bad you are missing the fabulous azaleas. We lived in Charleston.
I returned from a trip to Charleston about a month ago. I collected lots of great information and took lots of pictures for my WIP. It's so much fun and a good excuse to visit all the great historical sites in the area. My WIP is set in late 1800s, so my focus was a bit different. I think this was my favorite trip for researching so far - havent done that many for that purpose.
Have a wonderful time.
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