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| LAKE MICHIGAN - much colder than Waikiki Beach |
I always enjoyed the on-scene part of
researching a novel.
Rocky trails to caves at Maribel in Manitowoc County in Wisconsin. Talk about eerie! Fit right in with my story.
For three weeks, in Wisconsin and Massachusetts, I spent many hours
visiting sites, talking to people, gathering information, and taking photographs that
would support the story in my latest writing project.
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| Boiling brats in beer before grilling. |
Food was an important part of my research,
especially the bohemian kolatches.
It is debatable whether my research has gotten a bit
out of hand. I ended up gathering details for three
separate projects. Still, even if not everything pans out, the visits with
relatives and friends, discussions over fabulous meals, and colorful photographs
made all the hours well-spent.
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| Clouds on the Water - Shoto Lake |
For me, Wisconsin and Massachusetts were all about water and food. My research also included such diverse topics as gun cartridges, fishing bait, environmental issues, and taste-testing Friday perch plates at every possible venue.
I believe my road trip was a success. Now I have to knuckle down and flesh out the story for my fourth Pepper Bibeau mystery novel. The excitement never ends!
You are welcome to check out my other Pepper Bibeau mysteries in print and ebook format at Amazon.com and reviews are always welcome.
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