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Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Does the setting of a book make a difference?
During and after Hurricane Katrina, I was astounded by the number of emails and letters I received from friends and fans across the nation, offering their support and prayers. What also amazed me were the number of notes I received from fans telling me that during and after the storm as they listened to the news reports of what was happening down here that they pulled out lots of my books that were set in New Orleans. They said they wanted to read them again and remember New Orleans as it was--a fun, magical city--and erase the horrors of what was happening here. Others told me that they loved New Orleans and that the fact that my books were set in New Orleans made them try me as an author in the first place.
So, I've been wondering... Does where a book is set make a difference in your decision to buy it? Do you have any favorite settings? Do you prefer big cities, small towns, northern or southern states? How about fictitious towns and countries?
posted by Metsy Hingle at 6:12 PM
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