tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post841601146388396689..comments2024-03-27T03:16:57.365-04:00Comments on Girlfriends Book Club: Where I'm AtWriter Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16730769794553260336noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-31603521083517605902014-04-24T07:42:13.675-04:002014-04-24T07:42:13.675-04:00Sylvia, there has been a ton of fiction set in NY ...Sylvia, there has been a ton of fiction set in NY and CA, as you well know, CT too. But Cleveland? You could totally own the market on that! Lauren Baratz-Logstedhttp://www.laurenbaratzlogsted.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-61657561776832863172014-04-24T07:39:45.630-04:002014-04-24T07:39:45.630-04:00Christa, I just finished Cambridge by Susanna Kays...Christa, I just finished Cambridge by Susanna Kaysen - she also wrote Girl, Interrupted - part of which is set in Greece. I haven't been there but I've been to New Orleans, years ago, when I was young(er) and crazy(er).Lauren Baratz-Logstedhttp://www.laurenbaratzlogsted.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-51671738666280963092014-04-23T16:46:44.705-04:002014-04-23T16:46:44.705-04:00I've only written two settings across seven ti...I've only written two settings across seven titles California and Cleveland. Though I'm from NYC, that always seems too cliche. I'm always envious of writers with exotic settings. My husband has been pestering for a book set abroad, and after reading your post, maybe it's doable. I lived in Connecticut for quite a few years, but haven't written a book there - a scene or two, maybe. Loved your blog post. <br /><br />As far as my favorite books, settings-wise? I'm going to really have to think about it. Before I could travel like I do now, reading was how I *saw* the world as a child.Sylvie Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11526599609381373834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-70009061106052335972014-04-23T15:36:59.543-04:002014-04-23T15:36:59.543-04:00Because I'm from and live in New Orleans, it&#...Because I'm from and live in New Orleans, it's my favorite place to use in my novels because it can be so quirky--it's almost a character in itself. But I would love to set a novel in Greece just to justify a trip there!Christa Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12620389675433700944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-10540140978820286252014-04-23T11:50:01.401-04:002014-04-23T11:50:01.401-04:00Leslie, speaking of Mongolia... (How often do you ...Leslie, speaking of Mongolia... (How often do you get to say *that* sentence?) The other day on FB, my cousin posted one of those quizzes, something along the lines of, "What country are you most like?" All the people ahead of my got Monaco. I got Mongolia.Lauren Baratz-Logstedhttp://www.laurenbaratzlogsted.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-74411876244071335812014-04-23T11:47:51.392-04:002014-04-23T11:47:51.392-04:00Sheila, I just figure that as a writer, reading is...Sheila, I just figure that as a writer, reading is the cost of doing business!Lauren Baratz-Logstedhttp://www.laurenbaratzlogsted.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-5613450861155410952014-04-23T10:52:08.153-04:002014-04-23T10:52:08.153-04:00I love this post Lauren! I had one of my books set...I love this post Lauren! I had one of my books set in Mongolia and I did so much research people asked me when I'd been. I've never been, but the Internet is a great research tool!Leslie Langtryhttp://www.leslielangtry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-21881606082545898942014-04-23T09:53:24.409-04:002014-04-23T09:53:24.409-04:00Lauren, I'm impressed, not just with your writ...Lauren, I'm impressed, not just with your writing but your reading as well! <br />S. M. Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11115275038465521768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-22698903111973554952014-04-23T09:33:39.298-04:002014-04-23T09:33:39.298-04:00Hats? Is someone giving out hats? One of my self-p...Hats? Is someone giving out hats? One of my self-pubbed books, Z: A NOVEL, takes place in Danbury and because it's about Zorro, a friend of mine gave me a Zorro hat.Lauren Baratz-Logstedhttp://www.laurenbaratzlogsted.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-87678581436114395402014-04-23T09:19:09.300-04:002014-04-23T09:19:09.300-04:00Great post, Lauren. Readers often wonder whether t...Great post, Lauren. Readers often wonder whether the author's choice setting is arbitrary or pre-meditated. As you point out, it can be both but anywhere you hang your hat is home. Saralee Rosenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01595673591577424238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-6759325167687122542014-04-23T08:03:58.238-04:002014-04-23T08:03:58.238-04:00Marilyn, I'm intrigued by Australia but - don&...Marilyn, I'm intrigued by Australia but - don't laugh! - I'm scared of the spiders. (Blame the movie Arachnophobia for this.) I do love Italy, though.Lauren Baratz-Logstedhttp://www.laurenbaratzlogsted.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-8859648836338512752014-04-23T02:14:25.633-04:002014-04-23T02:14:25.633-04:00Lauren, I'm envious! I've always wanted to...Lauren, I'm envious! I've always wanted to go to Iceland. Yet another reason I need to read your Nancy Drew book... Love the title and the premise :).<br /><br />When I was an exchange student in high school, I was sent to Brisbane, Australia and I loved it there. I've played around with setting a story in that area. And Europe, esp. Italy, has always been a favorite of mine. I never tire of reading (or writing) about great art and gelato...Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.com