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Oct 18, 2012 02:11PM
When I read fiction, I find myself hoping the author throws in fascinating, true facts. Even in historical romance, which is what I read and write. Do you like to learn something when you read fiction?
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Yes LA, I also love to read interesting facts about the places I visit in my reading. To me it lends a much broader dimension to a story. It also highlights the fact that you have taken the trouble to research properly, and i appreciate that. I also write historical romance, but set in Australia, so I understand the effort that goes into reseaching an era.
I read a survey report that showed readers of fiction prefer novels that instruct in some way and I realized that's true for me too.
This is true. As an author, I found the research into the time period of my story very informative. It is my hope readers will also find the facts helpful to them.The Bouchard Legacy
