tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post240173186890827564..comments2024-03-28T21:31:13.672-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: When in Rome…or Mexico…or Napa with Marla CooperJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-23370259529789662232017-04-20T12:19:37.769-04:002017-04-20T12:19:37.769-04:00Mia! Hello! Thanks so much for writing. Your book ...Mia! Hello! Thanks so much for writing. Your book sounds awesome. Geek speed dating? Sign me up!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03494757057285228377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-32335997759988978012017-04-16T09:52:00.646-04:002017-04-16T09:52:00.646-04:00Hi Marla! We met briefly at BoucherCon and I want ...Hi Marla! We met briefly at BoucherCon and I want to thank you for being so sweet and friendly; it meant a lot to me as an unpublished writer.<br /><br />I'm not a big fan of weddings, but the one that I've enjoyed the most was my cousin's destination wedding last year in Cancun. It was at an all-inclusive resort called Azul Sensatori, and It. Was. FABULOUS. Even though it was pricey, my husband and I decided to treat it as an anniversary trip since my cousin was getting married on our one-year anniversary! Totally worth it.<br /><br />As far as setting goes, I think it's really important, particularly in the mystery genre. I read to learn about places I've never been before, but I also love reading about places I'm familiar with. One of the reasons I enjoy Sara Paretsky's work so much is because I can picture all the locations she mentions in her Chicago setting.<br /><br />My WIP is set at a comic book convention, and you better believe it plays a major part in my story! Next week is the convention that I'm basing my setting on, so I'm using it as another research trip. There's a speed dating scene in my book, so I've even signed myself up for geek speed dating at the convention!Mia P. Manansalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769140102638604922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-66900211643557149022017-04-15T19:15:16.410-04:002017-04-15T19:15:16.410-04:00Shari- I'm a wedding nut, too. I just find the...Shari- I'm a wedding nut, too. I just find them so wonderfully optimistic, creative, and fun.Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214926031147370862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64102931888785345852017-04-15T19:13:20.057-04:002017-04-15T19:13:20.057-04:00Beach weddings are wonderful - I have a lot of fri...Beach weddings are wonderful - I have a lot of friends who have been married on the beach in Belize.Jungle Red Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-15566351037954021862017-04-15T19:12:15.344-04:002017-04-15T19:12:15.344-04:00I love Pinterest, too, except when I step away and...I love Pinterest, too, except when I step away and realize HOURS have passed. Jungle Red Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-8964744829896894012017-04-15T19:09:50.536-04:002017-04-15T19:09:50.536-04:00A nice Scottish castle would make for a fun weddin...A nice Scottish castle would make for a fun wedding - men in kilts - just sayin'Jungle Red Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-63453819478921797192017-04-15T19:06:56.496-04:002017-04-15T19:06:56.496-04:00It does look beautiful. I am getting the traveling...It does look beautiful. I am getting the traveling bug.Jungle Red Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54494178919496757542017-04-15T19:05:53.596-04:002017-04-15T19:05:53.596-04:00Marla, I can't wait to see where you go next.Marla, I can't wait to see where you go next.Jungle Red Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27754102602729976432017-04-15T19:04:05.951-04:002017-04-15T19:04:05.951-04:00Hi, Kait,
I bet Florida is a fantastic character....Hi, Kait,<br /><br />I bet Florida is a fantastic character. Jungle Red Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83904128948121341202017-04-15T17:28:27.090-04:002017-04-15T17:28:27.090-04:00Yes! I love The Girl and the Fig. I haven't be...Yes! I love The Girl and the Fig. I haven't been there in ages, so thanks for reminding me it's there. Looking forward to seeing you at Malice! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03494757057285228377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-51513696552021203742017-04-15T17:27:01.682-04:002017-04-15T17:27:01.682-04:00Thanks, Kellye! Thanks, Kellye! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03494757057285228377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-35121377459035811222017-04-15T16:53:57.927-04:002017-04-15T16:53:57.927-04:00I love seeing your inspiration, Marla. I'm a t...I love seeing your inspiration, Marla. I'm a total wedding fanatic (Say Yes To The Dress) so it's no wonder your series is at the top of my list. We were in Sonoma a few years ago and went to a wonderful restaurant with a quirky name - The Girl and the Fig. Have you tried it? One of my faves. Hope to see you at Malice! Best wishes with your new book.Shari Randallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425493627354028820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27936492667902907232017-04-15T15:56:45.220-04:002017-04-15T15:56:45.220-04:00Great post, Marla!Great post, Marla!Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096407354598259777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9400559661111104482017-04-15T15:08:33.839-04:002017-04-15T15:08:33.839-04:00Thank you, Cynthia! It was fun for me to relive it...Thank you, Cynthia! It was fun for me to relive it all. (And I hadn't really realized just how much the setting inspired the plot until I wrote this!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03494757057285228377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-82537215283476828372017-04-15T14:46:38.366-04:002017-04-15T14:46:38.366-04:00What a great post--and pictures!--loved seeing the...What a great post--and pictures!--loved seeing the inspirations for the locations in your wonderful series. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-41418121302010420782017-04-15T14:08:28.063-04:002017-04-15T14:08:28.063-04:00Thank you so much, Hallie! I'm glad to hear y...Thank you so much, Hallie! I'm glad to hear you share my enthusiasm for Preston. I'm actually driving up to visit them tomorrow, and I've promised to bring them copies of my book. (I let it slip last time we went that I'd written a mystery and used them as inspiration.) Thanks for having me today!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03494757057285228377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-91077590839319360142017-04-15T14:02:31.942-04:002017-04-15T14:02:31.942-04:00I'm always on the lookout for good locations! ...I'm always on the lookout for good locations! I hadn't thought of New Orleans as a contender, but when I was there for Bouchercon, I had so many moments of inspiration that I practically had the book outlined by the time I left! <br /><br />It's funny, northern California wine country kind of seemed like cheating for me and my main character, since we both (coincidentally) live in the Bay Area. But it actually is one of the top spots for a destination wedding in the United States! <br /><br />Beaches are always popular for destination weddings, and while I'm tempted to use the excuse to go to Tahiti, Hawaii sure has a lot going for it — including the fact that it's only a five-hour flight away! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03494757057285228377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59841024403002947392017-04-15T13:56:29.297-04:002017-04-15T13:56:29.297-04:00That photography workshop sounds terrific! (And no...That photography workshop sounds terrific! (And now I'm trying to guess who this is... so far my best guess is ... DM?) Regardless, thanks so much for the warm welcome! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03494757057285228377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-20854546675864027472017-04-15T13:55:04.729-04:002017-04-15T13:55:04.729-04:00I have to confess, I've really enjoyed using P...I have to confess, I've really enjoyed using Pinterest to plan my fictional weddings. I can see why brides-to-be get into it so much! Some of the details in the book came straight from my Pinterest board. And I agree: I want to go to whatever they were planning in that barn! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03494757057285228377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-57098978119093816262017-04-15T13:52:30.924-04:002017-04-15T13:52:30.924-04:00Marla, yes we have to have that glass of zinfandel...Marla, yes we have to have that glass of zinfandel the next time we meet!Grace Koshidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934603958949938617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-38085606988578657412017-04-15T13:51:59.027-04:002017-04-15T13:51:59.027-04:00Thanks, Kathy! Job hazard: I now picture weddings ...Thanks, Kathy! Job hazard: I now picture weddings (and murders!) everywhere I go. And I shamelessly try to get myself invited to weddings, too! Thanks for saying hi. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03494757057285228377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-60592137929786464162017-04-15T13:32:28.688-04:002017-04-15T13:32:28.688-04:00Julia, yes! And just think, all your trips would b...Julia, yes! And just think, all your trips would be tax deductible!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03494757057285228377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44436881072213157262017-04-15T13:31:16.074-04:002017-04-15T13:31:16.074-04:00I won't be able to get away with that for all ...I won't be able to get away with that for all my books. Someone at a library event suggested Reykjavík, which sounds pretty good to me!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03494757057285228377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17764139999061779372017-04-15T13:29:09.242-04:002017-04-15T13:29:09.242-04:00Thank you so much, Deborah! And I'm glad you c...Thank you so much, Deborah! And I'm glad you could picture San Miguel de Allende. It's such a beautiful town it's hard to do it justice. (And, oh, the margaritas I drank in the name of research...) <br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03494757057285228377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-84239384808973302492017-04-15T13:23:56.478-04:002017-04-15T13:23:56.478-04:00Thanks, Hank! Ahhh, yes, the lengths I will go to ...Thanks, Hank! Ahhh, yes, the lengths I will go to for my readers. It's hard work, but someone's gotta do it, right? :-) <br /><br />I did have a list, but whenever I travel, I see things that get the wheels turning — which means now I have a backlog of locations that I want to write about!<br /><br />P.S. "Marlaff" has a nice ring to it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03494757057285228377noreply@blogger.com