tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post3900839052056170974..comments2024-02-28T15:05:04.031-05:00Comments on Happily Ever After Thoughts: Guest Author: Diva JeffersonLexi Posthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04124921637508804346noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-86658603955644016362012-03-20T10:35:55.109-04:002012-03-20T10:35:55.109-04:00Thank you, Dawn, for your insight. Actually, I onl...Thank you, Dawn, for your insight. Actually, I only knew a little. As a history buff, I go through Google books and archives to find out new parts of history that isn't well written about. I loved Ireland and Scotland the most (although I have written about England in the past). I listened to Celtic music and then there was my hole! Tenant farming was hard enough to research especially when everyone was so interested in the Great Famine instead. Although, Irish history isn't always happy, it was a time when land was most sought after because it was being taken away piece by piece. I think it's important for people to see a country's whole picture, you know, behind all the mystery and intrigue.<br />When you can look at a photo of Ireland and feel chill weather permeating your sweater, I think you've researched enough! Of course, there is always the next adventure. You DO have to start again for that. Haha.<br /><br /><br />Take care,<br />-Diva J.Diva Jeffersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09305870216771723615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-41928622197758139712012-03-19T21:57:17.863-04:002012-03-19T21:57:17.863-04:00Hi Diva! I love the way you introduced us to your...Hi Diva! I love the way you introduced us to your Irish man and the strength in the heroine! Did you already know a lot of Irish history and lifestyle before you decided to write To Love an Irishman, or the "need" to write it came before your research? I like that you feel you've researched enough to make you feel you've been to the country and I bet the story will portray this:)Dawn Kundahttp://www.dawnkunda.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-32023017539732787372012-03-19T10:06:38.550-04:002012-03-19T10:06:38.550-04:00Alexis, I am glad you are familiar about it!
Than...Alexis, I am glad you are familiar about it!<br /><br />Thank you, Lyndee. These are all great questions! To tell you the truth, music is my inspiration in all things. I love love love Celtic music, and it seems to always portray a story. Most of the time a love story. History fascinates me because there is so much to learn and I love learning! Although, I haven't visited Ireland (or Scotland), I know enough about it through research, it feels like I've been there before. I've been working on Loch Lomond in and out for a year now. Too many hours to count! When I thought all my research was done for To Love An Irishman, my editor needed more. Hopefully, you enjoy it as much as I do!<br /><br />Thank you, Alexa! <br /><br />I appreciate everyone who came out to read my interview! :)<br /><br /><br />-Diva J.Diva Jeffersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09305870216771723615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-89343626113097234352012-03-18T22:19:58.787-04:002012-03-18T22:19:58.787-04:00He sounds very interesting. Great interview!He sounds very interesting. Great interview!Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15671871950908006851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-58463457584259231652012-03-18T21:45:47.926-04:002012-03-18T21:45:47.926-04:00I love that song. I stayed with people in Renfrew,...I love that song. I stayed with people in Renfrew, Scotland, who taught me the lyrics. Great source for inspiration!Alexis Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399057543619456981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-6666766096756628052012-03-18T20:37:34.292-04:002012-03-18T20:37:34.292-04:00Hi Diva,
What tipped your interest to write an Iri...Hi Diva,<br />What tipped your interest to write an Irish romance? A specific book, a trip to Ireland? <br /><br />And then to move to the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion? Were you a history fan first? How many hours of research do you suppose you're in (about the rebellion era) at this point? I find that I have a hard time cutting myself off when I research! <br /><br />Fun interview w your hero. He sounds strong and quite charming. Congrats on the book!Lyndeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-77260194632339061382012-03-18T16:56:24.626-04:002012-03-18T16:56:24.626-04:00Marie, I know this sounds weird, but when I was wa...Marie, I know this sounds weird, but when I was watching the HBO series called Rome, I found out Caesar was played by an Irish actor. When I found out his name was Ciaran I imagined someone younger and handsome. The perfect Irishman for my heroine, Aveline. Thanks for reading!!!<br /><br />Alexis, I am working on a Scottish historical romance that takes place during the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion called Loch Lomond. (Based on the old song.) No release date as of yet. :)<br /><br /><br />-Diva J.Diva Jeffersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09305870216771723615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-32508549412509642792012-03-18T13:15:35.658-04:002012-03-18T13:15:35.658-04:00Diva, it is so great to have you visiting HEAT tod...Diva, it is so great to have you visiting HEAT today. Do you have any coming releases or works in progress we should know about? :-)Alexis Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399057543619456981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-85058224061173338172012-03-18T13:09:56.475-04:002012-03-18T13:09:56.475-04:00Loved this interview with Mr. O'Devlin. He sou...Loved this interview with Mr. O'Devlin. He sounds like quite a charmer (and yes, I can just picture him in my head). I'll have to pick up To Love An Irishman so I can get to know him better! I also love his name. How did you happen to choose Ciaran? Or did he tell you his name when you first met?<br /><br />MarieMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18328966473242925851noreply@blogger.com