tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post5710384371396163641..comments2024-03-23T02:45:17.058-04:00Comments on Tales of Goldstone Wood: Guest Post: Heather Day GilbertAnne Elisabeth Stenglhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09462605949792523331noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-87629325543481946882014-06-21T18:42:10.824-04:002014-06-21T18:42:10.824-04:00I've always liked the name Tess as it suggests...I've always liked the name Tess as it suggests someone slightly sassy to me (not quite like Tess of the D'urbervilles, but I do love that story). Tess' hubby Thomas because I was trying to emulate, to some small degree, Agatha Christie's married detectives, Tommy and Tuppence (also both "T" names). <br /><br />I once had a roomie named "Miranda" and I've always loved that name, as well. And Rose...Rose's name just fit her perfectly, as she loved flowers, etc. Oh! And Nikki Jo, the mother-in-law...I knew she needed a double name, like so many WV friends have. Nikki Jo just seemed to fit her. <br /><br />Great question! Oh--and my German florist, Axel...I definitely wanted something that indicated what a massive brute he is. :) I could go on and on but I do try to pick names that fit the characters.Heather Day Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353914883176152555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-11731585483258405722014-06-21T17:08:10.937-04:002014-06-21T17:08:10.937-04:00How'd you decide on the character names?How'd you decide on the character names?bn100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-53797018744013463612014-06-20T13:53:29.016-04:002014-06-20T13:53:29.016-04:00Thank you, Becky! I know you know this book almost...Thank you, Becky! I know you know this book almost as well as I do (you great crit partner you!). And I know, I always love visiting Anne Elisabeth's blog friends!Heather Day Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353914883176152555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-34897758511249655022014-06-20T13:51:47.873-04:002014-06-20T13:51:47.873-04:00And I blew it - wow! I don't know HOW I got yo...And I blew it - wow! I don't know HOW I got your name so wrong, Anne - I started typing and just sent it off without checking. My bad. So sorry.<br /><br />Thank you, ANNE, for hosting Heather today. An encouraging and exciting post.<br /><br />And don't add me to the giveaway - I've read and already love this book!Becky Doughtyhttp://beckydoughty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-35853557978000887622014-06-20T13:38:58.152-04:002014-06-20T13:38:58.152-04:00Congratulations Heather! I'm so happy for you ...Congratulations Heather! I'm so happy for you - I know this series is one you've fought hard and long for, both internally, as well as outwardly in the industry, and even among friends and family. I applaud your indie status and am proud, proud, proud of all the work you've done. My question for you is WHEN are we going to get another chance to sit on that swing and drink coffee again????? It'll happen. I know it will. <br /><br />Bless you, my friend. And thank you, Elizabeth, for having Heather here today!<br /><br />Becky Doughty Becky Doughtyhttp://beckydoughty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-28104885446422125672014-06-20T13:10:09.717-04:002014-06-20T13:10:09.717-04:00Ha--yes, they really are, Heidi. With God's Da...Ha--yes, they really are, Heidi. With God's Daughter, I was following the Icelandic sagas and sticking with the places Gudrid actually sailed to/lived...so we had the Iceland/Greenland/North America setting. It was somewhat biographical, based on the history we have on Gudrid.<br /><br />For Miranda Warning, I wanted to set it in my home state (born and grew up here, now living here again) of West Virginia. This state has many paranormal stories and I wanted to probe into some of those, while maintaining a biblical view on such things as ghosts, etc. So this series will have a touch of the paranormal, and West Virginia just seemed the ideal setting. Plus, I know the dialect/people and love having that air of authenticity with my setting. These West Virginia hills are in my blood! :) Thanks for asking!Heather Day Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353914883176152555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-21793780837992660092014-06-20T12:57:35.738-04:002014-06-20T12:57:35.738-04:00What inspires you to choose the setting and plot o...What inspires you to choose the setting and plot of your story? God's Daughter and Miranda Warning seem so different.Heidi Reads...https://www.blogger.com/profile/02572805983285715116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-65552168305422591752014-06-20T11:09:27.164-04:002014-06-20T11:09:27.164-04:00Oh, great question, Rachel! I have to say my frien...Oh, great question, Rachel! I have to say my friends, family, and followers (3 F's! Ha) were SO instrumental in getting the word out on my debut novel. Yes, I hunted down every possible affordable marketing opportunity as well, so it was/is like a full-time job. Some doors were closed to me because I wasn't traditionally published, but not as many as I thought there would be. I'm able to adjust my pricing and run specials and see what works almost immediately on my author homepage on Amazon, so I love being very responsive to my readers that way. <br /><br />I always feel I have to believe in my books more than anyone else, so I will be able to confidently market them. I love promoting other authors, as well, and I think that's part of the fun of being an author--interacting with other authors (like Anne Elisabeth!). Also, it is SO rewarding to have readers who enjoy your books. Regardless of publishing route taken, that is the biggest blessing an author could ask for!<br /><br />Thanks for your great question, Rachel!Heather Day Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353914883176152555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-12017712581644235142014-06-20T10:49:01.673-04:002014-06-20T10:49:01.673-04:00Hey Heather! Okay, so my question about your writi...Hey Heather! Okay, so my question about your writing process is this: when you first began as an indie author, how did you deal with getting a wider readership than just your immediate friends? Did you feel redundant, always pushing your own work? <br />Congratulations on the new release! It sounds awesome. Rachel Heffingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08383034249438542111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-35526493391722531662014-06-20T10:19:34.510-04:002014-06-20T10:19:34.510-04:00Thank you, Meredith! I love mysteries, too. And au...Thank you, Meredith! I love mysteries, too. And audio is definitely something I'm contemplating for this one, as well. I did outline more for this mystery...but it's usually a chapter-based, loose structure. Thanks for asking and blessings to you, too!Heather Day Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353914883176152555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-78449840516723360362014-06-20T10:09:24.704-04:002014-06-20T10:09:24.704-04:00Congratulations, Mrs. Heather. I'm a huge mys...Congratulations, Mrs. Heather. I'm a huge mystery fan and look forward to locating Miranda Warning. Will it be available on audio, too? Are you an author who outlines? God bless you.Meredithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-30817503138071462122014-06-20T09:28:48.354-04:002014-06-20T09:28:48.354-04:00Hi, Allison! Yes, many times I ran into issues fin...Hi, Allison! Yes, many times I ran into issues finding historical details because many times, they simply weren't known! Several times I asked questions of the Viking Answer Lady (vikinganswerlady.com). But some of it was making educated guesses based on information I did have from archeological finds, etc. Thank you for asking!Heather Day Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353914883176152555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-28911937267252623792014-06-20T07:29:24.627-04:002014-06-20T07:29:24.627-04:00Hello! I had a question about God's Daughter,...Hello! I had a question about God's Daughter, actually... Were you ever not able to find historical information you needed, like details on the Viking or Native American culture? How did you counter this?<br /><br />I'm excited to read Miranda Warning!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401287896327956210noreply@blogger.com