tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post4262087736082662528..comments2024-03-27T03:14:07.652-04:00Comments on Seekerville: The Journey Continues: Writing What You Know by Kimberly Duffy *Giveaway*Missy Tippenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-9252941396503954932021-03-19T15:25:14.954-04:002021-03-19T15:25:14.954-04:00Gorgeous covers and the story sounds amazing, too....Gorgeous covers and the story sounds amazing, too.<br />I agree with you about using your characters to work through issues. In my book Faith & Hope, Faith deals with infertility, and I wrote it while deep in the middle of my own struggle. Hers isn't quite the same as mine was, but I could still give her the right emotions and words because I was living them. And in my book coming out in December, I have a preacher's daughter who leaves the faith because of everything she went through growing up. It's no my story, but it's the story that could have been mine if I had made different choices. I put a lot of my hurt and struggles into that one, too. And I hope it comes out stronger because of it.Amy Anguishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08227138959392552195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-83065141862057271142021-03-17T12:20:55.524-04:002021-03-17T12:20:55.524-04:00I agree completely. I don't identify with perf...I agree completely. I don't identify with perfect characters because I'm so very flawed. Watching characters grow and mature and learn is a hopeful processKim Duffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00693483040794821913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-68395921508870520602021-03-17T12:19:49.622-04:002021-03-17T12:19:49.622-04:00I enjoy that too!I enjoy that too!Kim Duffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00693483040794821913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-49765239898023445242021-03-17T12:19:28.839-04:002021-03-17T12:19:28.839-04:00I think different things work for different people...I think different things work for different people. I can't distance myself from the pain while I'm writing because I pour so much of my own into it. And sometimes, I'm positive I'm feeling what my characters are. In fact, I was writing a scene for my third book and my heart began to pound and twist along with my character. It kind of freaked me out!Kim Duffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00693483040794821913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-61363323091962565892021-03-17T10:43:06.220-04:002021-03-17T10:43:06.220-04:00I love to read about any topic but characters are ...I love to read about any topic but characters are King. I like what you say about allowing them to be ugly. This makes them human. I love flawed characters that you can relate to. It's important for authors to develop characters and show their thought processes and their pain when applicable. If I don't care about the character or at least understand their motivations, I can't invest in a novel. Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara are two flawed characters that you might never fully like, but you can understand how their experiences shape them and why they behave the way they do. (At least in the novel - not so much in the film)Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10741862524586480117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-30849110220435370562021-03-17T08:30:11.665-04:002021-03-17T08:30:11.665-04:00I enjoy reading historical fiction. I like to hea...I enjoy reading historical fiction. I like to hear about the culture and customs of the past and what the daily lives were like for those people and the struggles they went through. Vivian Furbay jtandviv (at) q (dot) comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-28728825610439605422021-03-17T05:57:33.687-04:002021-03-17T05:57:33.687-04:00Thanks so much for visiting with us on release day...Thanks so much for visiting with us on release day.<br />Your comments on method acting intrigued me. I was just listening to a group of authors discuss this earlier in the week. They had vastly different reactions. Some (often those with theater backgrounds) embraced it, but some said that in order to write the really dark and difficult scenes, they had to distance themselves from the pain. I love hearing about the different processes authors use.Cate Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424872139114718902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-38153151620948337782021-03-16T22:40:49.426-04:002021-03-16T22:40:49.426-04:00Kim: Would that then make it part of the Raj? Kim: Would that then make it part of the Raj? Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12707773426729777989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-74929813459138397862021-03-16T22:11:34.882-04:002021-03-16T22:11:34.882-04:00I so agree.
Scripture is also more interesting an...I so agree. <br />Scripture is also more interesting and life-gripping if approached in somewhat similar way -- as a good story with intriguing characters with real emotion and reactions. When we engage our novel-loving imaginations with scripture text we begin to see and hear and feel more. And we can gain a better understanding of ourselves within God's story.<br />I can't wait to begin learning about colonial India through your books.<br />Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596010224859256992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-27013164259474460012021-03-16T21:57:04.170-04:002021-03-16T21:57:04.170-04:00Thank you! I've always loved history, but that...Thank you! I've always loved history, but that's because I taught myself it through classic literature, autobiographies, and well written historical narratives. History shouldn't be taught through a textbook!Kim Duffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00693483040794821913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-47972154833633351592021-03-16T21:56:12.456-04:002021-03-16T21:56:12.456-04:00thank you!
thank you!<br />Kim Duffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00693483040794821913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-27329117608403955562021-03-16T21:56:01.792-04:002021-03-16T21:56:01.792-04:00Thanks!Thanks!Kim Duffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00693483040794821913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-51042199225726423092021-03-16T21:55:53.149-04:002021-03-16T21:55:53.149-04:00Thanks! I love historical fiction. It's about ...Thanks! I love historical fiction. It's about 90% of what I read<br />Kim Duffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00693483040794821913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-38679561208132994752021-03-16T21:55:11.506-04:002021-03-16T21:55:11.506-04:00My oldest (homeschooled from kindergarten) writers...My oldest (homeschooled from kindergarten) writers, too! I love the flexibility homeschooling offers us. And thank you. <br />Kim Duffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00693483040794821913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-20870650626935253792021-03-16T21:52:36.732-04:002021-03-16T21:52:36.732-04:00I am definitely a reader. I love well-told stories...I am definitely a reader. I love well-told stories -- and I like to learn something in the process of reading the story. From the description of both of your books (and Erica's endorsement), I can tell that both will be must-reads. When I was young I thought I didn't like history. Turns out I didn't care for boring recitation of facts. When I discovered historical fiction (specifically, well-researched and written with integrity historical fiction) I wanted to know more about each era. All I really needed in those school years was story connection to the time periods.<br />Your characters and settings sound intriguing. Congratulations on your second book!Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596010224859256992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-33674144135322380292021-03-16T21:07:42.901-04:002021-03-16T21:07:42.901-04:00Loved this post, Kimberly. I couldn’t agree more. ...Loved this post, Kimberly. I couldn’t agree more. As a writer, every book has bits and pieces of my own heart and soul in it. No matter the era or historical period, emotions transcend time. Your story sounds amazing! Congrats on a new release. Gabrielle Meyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12479898337766911768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-40495058998576754222021-03-16T19:19:25.966-04:002021-03-16T19:19:25.966-04:00Happy Release Day! This book sounds great, I would...Happy Release Day! This book sounds great, I would love to win a copy. This was great advice, some that I know I will use. Angelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06585458445226897034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-82114885502852234812021-03-16T18:36:46.295-04:002021-03-16T18:36:46.295-04:00Watch a couple of John Wayne movies, read a couple...Watch a couple of John Wayne movies, read a couple of Louis L'Amour books and you're all set.Mary Connealyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598386111251769803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-22645659778524992452021-03-16T18:36:10.782-04:002021-03-16T18:36:10.782-04:00My main objections to shooting is the noise. I nee...My main objections to shooting is the noise. I need ear plugs.Mary Connealyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598386111251769803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-657044568413283962021-03-16T18:18:29.888-04:002021-03-16T18:18:29.888-04:00Happy release day, Kimberly! I loved A Mosaic of W...Happy release day, Kimberly! I loved A Mosaic of Wings, and I've heard so many great things about A Tapestry of Light! Historical fiction is my favorite genre. It's such a treat to learn about different locations and slices of history while I'm enjoying a great story. <br /><br />Thanks for the wonderful post! I so enjoy reading each Seekerville post, even though I'm not a writer. It's fascinating to see what goes into the writing of the books I love to read. There are such fantastic writers here on Seekerville!<br /><br />Thanks for the chance to win a copy of your book! <br />Winnie T.Winniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09906713469755821006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-82496991711500493882021-03-16T17:44:25.421-04:002021-03-16T17:44:25.421-04:00I don't have a specific topic that I enjoy rea...I don't have a specific topic that I enjoy reading about... I enjoy historical fiction mainly WWII and before... thank you, writers for all of your research that goes into them! Thanks for having this giveaway!!Angela Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-82507007568025145932021-03-16T17:39:08.986-04:002021-03-16T17:39:08.986-04:00Nice giveaway! @jenniferkbooksNice giveaway! @jenniferkbooksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275676404392665347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-18409863624610446742021-03-16T17:38:23.961-04:002021-03-16T17:38:23.961-04:00Sounds like a very interesting book. I enjoy read...Sounds like a very interesting book. I enjoy reading historical fiction and learning along the way! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275676404392665347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-28750951675758326682021-03-16T17:05:44.508-04:002021-03-16T17:05:44.508-04:00Happy Release Day! I really love this post since I...Happy Release Day! I really love this post since I've heard from many to write what I know...<br /><br />Btw, as a homeschool grad I love that you're an author too!<br /><br />-AbigailKayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08845514384730968655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-46600589830958205392021-03-16T15:59:07.470-04:002021-03-16T15:59:07.470-04:00Thanks so much, Debby!Thanks so much, Debby!Kim Duffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00693483040794821913noreply@blogger.com