So, I’ve often been told that you have to write what you know (incidentally, this has always made me feel burdened to know everything). As a side effect, whenever I get to know something, I feel the need to write it. Last week, while picnic-researching a potential location along the northern coast of California, I came to an understanding of what is meant by the phrase “elephant seal.” I now present you with some evidence of my research (complete with family).
At this point, I can almost promise the elephant seals an appearance in some future adventure.
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February 20, 2009 at 7:52 am
Hannah L.
*Grin* I know someone who says, “Write what you want to know.” It had been pretty good advice for me.
February 20, 2009 at 9:03 am
Sheila
An elephant seal, I can’t wait to read about him in a future adventure. I think I am looking forward to what his name will be. How do you choose names for your characters?
February 20, 2009 at 7:45 pm
Kim Swait
Yikes! I love the nose on that thing.
February 21, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Jesse Broussard
Yet another one of the many reasons that Northern California is so much better than Idaho…
February 23, 2009 at 11:37 am
Mollie Dove
Oooh! Oooh! If you’re ever giving away a raggant, I want one!
(BTW, I want a raggant, not the elephant seal.)
February 26, 2009 at 1:43 am
Loni
Off subject, but I picked up a copy of Dandelion Fire yesterday and am LOVING IT! You outdid yourself! I’m impressed!! I read a line and thought, “Ooo! This is where things shift and change and what the rest of the book hinges on!” on pg220 (or 200 something) and was so excited to dive back in and see where you take it! I haven’t finished yet, but I’m enjoying the experience and am impressed so far!
Enjoy California!! It’s home to a lot of people who love your work!
February 27, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Rosie BigNosey
As an Elephant Seal, I look forward to our kind featuring in your upcoming work.
My aunt Penelope (pictured), said to let you know that she felt you took the photo at an unflattering angle.
March 10, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Zachary Hurt
This is off subject, but I was wondering how you pronounce Nimiane. I pronounced it Ni-my-an-ee but that didn’t sound right.
March 11, 2009 at 1:29 am
admin
Loni,
Thanks much. Glad you like.
Zachary,
Ni-my-uh-nee.
Cheers.
NDW
March 19, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Tai
My husband and I have been to the beach along Highway 1 where the elephant seals go for…social interaction. It was loud and smelly and absolutely wonderful!
I hope y’all also went up to Hearst Castle since it is so nearby. The sheer scale of opulence is breathtaking. Plus, wild zebra!
May 30, 2009 at 9:09 pm
Allison
Hi, Mr. Wilson!
Guess what? I’m going to send you my own writing peice in the mail. I’m talking like a kid because I am a kid. So, please write to me on my email. Could please include your address? Thank you sir.
June 27, 2010 at 6:07 pm
CB
Cool! I was playing around with google, and i looked up pictures of the raggant. I got the raggant from the top of this page, some other stuff, and that picture! I looked at the picture on your post and I did a double take! Once again, cool!
CB