Sunday, May 22, 2011

Book Research

So today my daughter and I went to Tarpon Springs to eat some Greek food do some research. See, ALL THAT WAS LOST is set there and one of the main characters works on a boat not unlike this...





...as a sponge diver. We went on a sponge boat tour, during which we learned a lot about how they harvested sponges in the past--and included the big suit (pictured) with the dive bell helmet--and how it's done now.



We also walked around the sponge docks, which are filled with gift shops and Greek restaurants, including Hellas--where we had baklava--and Mama's--where we ate gyros. For research purposes, of course.

I don't want to give too much away yet, but I'm pretty excited about the things I learned today and VERY ready to write!

4 comments:

Megan Miranda said...

Okay that sounds awesome. I need to start writing things set in a warmer climate. And with better food.

Trish Doller said...

I highly recommend both!

Elissa J. Hoole said...

hm, I commented exuberantly, and it...didn't work? but I HOPE THIS WORKS! lol.

I've only been to Florida twice in my life, and one of those two times, I went to Tarpon Springs AND ATE AT HELLAS! so cool. I am so envious of your research. me? I continue to set my books in this dreary northern MN mining town.

Trish Doller said...

HELLAS was so amazing. There were so many pastries I couldn't decide!