tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post3247791069092200400..comments2024-01-29T07:10:21.215-05:00Comments on Adventures in Writing: One Woman's Journey: Insecure Writers want to know: What is the weirdest thing you ever had to research for your story?Victoria Marie Leeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-29207569698709899892017-06-02T10:54:45.888-04:002017-06-02T10:54:45.888-04:00Thank you so much, Tara! At the time that I was wr...Thank you so much, Tara! At the time that I was writing the novella, the internet wasn't as prolific. And I was running out of time for the assignment. I called the police as a last resort. I didn't know where else to go for the information. Always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing, Tara. Thanks again for your comment. Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-52688338207593832532017-05-28T08:02:21.411-04:002017-05-28T08:02:21.411-04:00you actually called the police? you're brave! ...you actually called the police? you're brave! especially in these troublesome times. wow! i stick to google or friends in the field. if anyone looked up my browser history, they'd think i was trying to invent technology to take over the world! fun post =)<br /><br /><a href="http://taratylertalks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tara Tyler Talks</a>Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-35714657041917709472017-05-17T12:49:30.631-04:002017-05-17T12:49:30.631-04:00Hello and welcome to Adventures in Writing! So won...Hello and welcome to Adventures in Writing! So wonderful of you to stop by and leave a note. Well, a shotgun would have been difficult to conceal for the murderer in a mystery story. But I understand what you mean about the shells. Writers need to go that extra mile you speak of to have that story authenticity so as not to lose the reader. <br /><br />Thanks again for visiting Adventures in Writing. Please stop by again.<br /> Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-32211101337695396602017-05-17T10:06:32.686-04:002017-05-17T10:06:32.686-04:00Too funny, Victoria. I'm surprised that you ha...Too funny, Victoria. I'm surprised that you have had issues with people believing you are writing fiction. If I had been in your shoes I may have just used a shotgun since I would have known it had shells, but it is no surprise you went the extra mile for authenticity. (Who am I kidding, I would have had a cop patrolling me too.)E.M.A.Timarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17442803003506753574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-76734659845051138232017-05-11T14:11:20.499-04:002017-05-11T14:11:20.499-04:00Thank you for this, Arlee. At the time I was resea...Thank you for this, Arlee. At the time I was researching the mystery, I had limited time and the internet was not ubiquitous. It's funny. I never thought of gun shops. I don't know of any in my area at this time. <br /><br />Always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing, Arlee. Thanks so much for your comment. Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-81564168890371921182017-05-10T18:15:25.300-04:002017-05-10T18:15:25.300-04:00That is kind of funny, but I can see where the att...That is kind of funny, but I can see where the attention from the police would make one somewhat uneasy. This is just the kind of question that the internet is good for. I've gotten info about weapons online and it was easy with no attention paid to me. If you had a gun store near you that would probably have been a good place to get questions answered. Gun people usually like to talk about guns.<br /><br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-35956129728110273462017-05-08T12:17:23.893-04:002017-05-08T12:17:23.893-04:00Jennifer, this is wonderful! Thank you so much for...Jennifer, this is wonderful! Thank you so much for this information. I truly value it. I'll look up April Henry's blog posts as well as checking in with the police academy and Sisters in Crime. <br /><br />All the best to you, my dear.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-46876425432063571842017-05-08T12:10:06.150-04:002017-05-08T12:10:06.150-04:00Thank you so much for your note, Hilary. It's ...Thank you so much for your note, Hilary. It's always appreciated seeing you here at Adventures in Writing. <br /><br />I’m so lucky having Elizabeth offer to help me with any gun questions I may have. Thanks again for your note, Hilary! All the best to you, my dear. <br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-67588635588474147922017-05-08T12:02:20.001-04:002017-05-08T12:02:20.001-04:00Isn't it though, Nas? At least the town police...Isn't it though, Nas? At least the town police are taking things seriously. And really...how would a mother of five ever find the time to kill someone...and hide the body from everyone? <br /><br />Always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing. Thanks for your comment.<br /> Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-40215034857428106382017-05-08T11:59:45.744-04:002017-05-08T11:59:45.744-04:00Hello and welcome to Adventures in Writing, Liesbe...Hello and welcome to Adventures in Writing, Liesbet! Thank you so much for your kind words. Looking back, it is funny, but at the time, I was under a deadline to get the novella completed. And Yes, I was afraid that if I showed up at the police station, they'd lock me up too. And, no one at my house would miss me...until dinnertime!<br /><br />Don't worry, Liesbet. Everyone thinks I'm crazy, too. I'm the crazy lady with five kids. Thank you so much for visiting Adventures in Writing and leaving a note. It is greatly appreciated. Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-26156848043129596052017-05-08T11:51:12.292-04:002017-05-08T11:51:12.292-04:00Thank you so much for your kind words, Michelle. I...Thank you so much for your kind words, Michelle. It is good that my town police take everything seriously. The FBI would terrify me, if they ever knocked on my door. But you are probably right. In today's climate, that might have happened. Memo to self, Vic...<br /><br />Always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing, Michelle.<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-35680947779724553362017-05-08T10:12:31.899-04:002017-05-08T10:12:31.899-04:00Hi Victoria - I think I had a brain mis-match and ...Hi Victoria - I think I had a brain mis-match and never clicked in here ... but thankfully I'm catching up now. Gosh - I think I'd have driven down there and asked the question ... but no need now -with Elizabeth's offer! Crazy to read ... but good to laugh about later - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-76077893685331484372017-05-07T18:18:32.980-04:002017-05-07T18:18:32.980-04:00Haha...fun research story! OMG, scary but such fun...Haha...fun research story! OMG, scary but such fun having the cops cruising around to catch you in the act maybe?Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-48354269582771200552017-05-07T11:35:18.915-04:002017-05-07T11:35:18.915-04:00That is the funniest research story I have read......That is the funniest research story I have read... To be honest, I might have approached it the same way, except, I would have probably showed up at the police station in person and they might have locked me away. See, I don't have five children, and I don't even have a home they could drive by. I guess I better never become a mystery writer, people already think I am crazy. :-)Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-63933081691588307172017-05-05T09:10:32.878-04:002017-05-05T09:10:32.878-04:00That's good to know that your police officers ...That's good to know that your police officers are doing their job. I can only imagine what they were thinking when they heard the question you asked. I'm sure nowadays, the FBI would be knocking on your door if you were to search this online. <br /><br />Great post as always.Michelle Maderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128626141907277816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-53927266980731862932017-05-04T21:17:57.735-04:002017-05-04T21:17:57.735-04:00Yes, TV shows typically take a lot of liberties wi...Yes, TV shows typically take a lot of liberties with the truth.<br /><br />The academy is:<br />http://www.writerspoliceacademy.com/<br /><br />April Henry has blogged (enthusiastically) a few times about her experiences there. <br /><br />There's also an organization for crime + mystery writers called Sisters in Crime, which you might be interested in.Jennifer R. Hubbardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03408588432492354248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-73433154399986108942017-05-04T11:19:01.312-04:002017-05-04T11:19:01.312-04:00Thank you so much for the offer, Elizabeth! I trul...Thank you so much for the offer, Elizabeth! I truly will ask you my next gun question. It's true. I never thought of asking the question at a local gun shop. In fact, I don't really know where any are.<br /><br />Always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing. All best to you.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-39885025788547952932017-05-04T11:16:26.188-04:002017-05-04T11:16:26.188-04:00Hello, Jennifer, and welcome to Adventures in Writ...Hello, Jennifer, and welcome to Adventures in Writing. That's a good idea to add this type of fact to my next mystery about an amateur detective. <br /><br />Thanks so much for visiting Adventures in Writing. Please stop by again.<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-42430969302738365082017-05-04T11:13:30.895-04:002017-05-04T11:13:30.895-04:00As a matter of fact, I think it was, too. It's...As a matter of fact, I think it was, too. It's just that...I hoped my name wasn't on some sort of "watch out for" list. <br /><br />It's always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing, Lynda. Hope all is well.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-91535061022515880162017-05-04T11:11:51.929-04:002017-05-04T11:11:51.929-04:00Thank you so much for your kind words. They are ap...Thank you so much for your kind words. They are appreciated more than you know. It is always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing. All the best to you. Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-50779221839729301842017-05-04T11:11:29.533-04:002017-05-04T11:11:29.533-04:00I've found asking people who wouldn't norm...I've found asking people who wouldn't normally be asked to be part of a book excites them. Like, to know about shooting a gun, I'd probably stop by a local gun shop. But then I live with a family of marksmen, so give me a holler if you ever have another gun question. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-54529802695788518962017-05-04T11:10:24.651-04:002017-05-04T11:10:24.651-04:00Hello and welcome to Adventures in Writing! Yikes,...Hello and welcome to Adventures in Writing! Yikes, is right, Sandra. I was so worried that asking this question put my name on some sort of persons to watch list. <br /><br />Thank you again for your comment. Please stop by Adventures in Writing again. Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-31516445632999806942017-05-04T11:06:59.483-04:002017-05-04T11:06:59.483-04:00This is wonderful, Jennifer! Where or at what site...This is wonderful, Jennifer! Where or at what site do I find the Writers' Police Academy? What a splendid tip to watch crime shows, but do they really give genuine facts? I would think they would leave out a vital fact so that in real life, the police can still find the bullet casing.<br /><br />Always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing, Jennifer. Thank you so much for your advice.<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-5620185920169405022017-05-04T11:02:53.674-04:002017-05-04T11:02:53.674-04:00Good for you, Juneta, for being an emergency commu...Good for you, Juneta, for being an emergency communications operator. You must have had an exciting career. My sister was one, too. In fact she received a commendation for remaining cool in a dangerous situation. I am so proud of her. <br /><br />I never thought to call 911 or an emergency operator to ask a gun question. I was afraid of taking up the operator's time when someone might have an emergency. What a good idea to invite the caller in for the Citizens Police Academy. Much easier to learn about them than simply watching their house. Always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing, Juneta!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-81687320796316012482017-05-04T10:56:23.906-04:002017-05-04T10:56:23.906-04:00Yes it could be a good strategy, Lee. I never thou...Yes it could be a good strategy, Lee. I never thought of that. And looking back, it is extremely funny. But at the time, I was afraid to tell my husband what I did. He just kept asking why the police were driving down our street all the time. <br /><br />Thanks so much for visiting Adventures in Writing and leaving a note. I greatly appreciate it. Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.com