tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152821032321828999.post4210686032589355803..comments2024-03-28T06:40:55.326-07:00Comments on Cowboy Kisses: Deseret, Land of the HoneybeeGiniRifkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09808573690725909979noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152821032321828999.post-83562366230605288282012-05-15T16:26:02.745-07:002012-05-15T16:26:02.745-07:00LOL! Alison, that would be nice, but I won't h...LOL! Alison, that would be nice, but I won't hold my breath. One of these days maybe I'll get there.Lyn Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596495172490672271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152821032321828999.post-41114288208587848272012-05-15T14:46:50.989-07:002012-05-15T14:46:50.989-07:00I've never thought much about Utah but it'...I've never thought much about Utah but it's on my list of places to visit now. The state tourist board should comp you a visit, Lyn.Alison E. Brucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449544045685213466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152821032321828999.post-72082174355268460552012-05-15T05:37:09.788-07:002012-05-15T05:37:09.788-07:00Jacquie, I agree it's fun to read a story set ...Jacquie, I agree it's fun to read a story set in an unusual setting, but I must confess I didn't pick Utah for that reason. I chose it out of necessity. I was looking for a place where a silver boom was underway in 1872, and Alta, Utah, filled that need. Also, It wouldn't be too difficult to get Jessie Devlin and her brother Tye to SLC, but I will go into that next month.<br /><br />Much onliged for praising Darlin' Druid! I'm glad you enjoyed the read.Lyn Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596495172490672271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152821032321828999.post-26079343609380920212012-05-15T01:24:46.878-07:002012-05-15T01:24:46.878-07:00I love it when authors place stories in under-util...I love it when authors place stories in under-utilized settings. There's so much history throughout the West, and this is a perfect example. SLC is a very pretty city--lots of shopping available and mountain recreation just a few hours away. The really cool thing about it is the city's history is so well documented, and Lyn, you did a wonderful job making history come alive in Darlin' Druid!Jacquie Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361793932364487636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152821032321828999.post-83834671815490200002012-05-14T21:01:15.640-07:002012-05-14T21:01:15.640-07:00Thanks everyone for stopping by. I had a meeting t...Thanks everyone for stopping by. I had a meeting tonight, explaining why I'm so late replying.<br /><br />Paty, I knew nothing about Utah either, before I started researching. That's the neatest thing about writing historicals, learning about different places and time periods.<br /><br />Meg, I'm glad you enjoyed the pics. I was very lucky to find them in one of the many books I begged, borrowed or bought.<br /><br />Peggy, you lucky girl! Wish I could hitch a ride with you. BTW I just finished reading Yellowstone Heartsong. Loved it! I'm anxious to read the rest of the series. I really, really want to know where the you-know-what got stashed.<br /><br />Ciara, I'm so glad you enjoyed Darlin' D. I hope you'll try Dashing Druid too.<br /><br />Maggie, that's a real compliment. Thank you! I wanted badly to visit Utah while writing Darlin' Druid, but family health problems prevented us from traveling. Thank goodness for great history books and web sites.<br /><br />Ellen, do you supposed Brigham Young had a dream or a vision warning him not to go any farther? If I remember correctly, he did have a dream showing him where his people were to settle. I never scoff at stories like that, having had dreams of future events myself.Lyn Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596495172490672271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152821032321828999.post-71300040401236955212012-05-14T19:21:55.918-07:002012-05-14T19:21:55.918-07:00I have been to Utah a few times, but only to SLC (...I have been to Utah a few times, but only to SLC (showing horses years ago). The city always struck me as like Denver, with mountains providing an impressive backdrop in one direction, but more so as the mountains are closer. However, I traveled straight west across Utah into Nevada once, and those mud flats have to be some of the most barren, frightening land in the world. Maybe that's why Brigham Young stopped where he did - if they went further west they might have sunk without a trace.<br /><br />I don't flatter myself that if I'd lived in pioneer days I'd have been one of those with the courage to crawl across land like that on foot behind my covered wagon or even on horseback.Ellen O’Connellhttp://www.oconnellauthor.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152821032321828999.post-16196568914094660202012-05-14T19:06:33.972-07:002012-05-14T19:06:33.972-07:00Great post Lyn. We're in the Salt Lake Valley ...Great post Lyn. We're in the Salt Lake Valley every couple months, it's the closest large city to shop in. It's far enough away that we usually make a 2 day trip out of it. After having read Darlin' Druid, I'd have never known that you hadn't been to SLC.Maggienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152821032321828999.post-19288408793922681552012-05-14T18:21:32.734-07:002012-05-14T18:21:32.734-07:00Excellent post and I thoroughly enjoyed Darlin'...Excellent post and I thoroughly enjoyed Darlin' Druid, btw. Utah is a state I want to visit someday and this just tempted me more.Ciara Goldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05669829712304962140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152821032321828999.post-86642251672167697292012-05-14T17:21:28.243-07:002012-05-14T17:21:28.243-07:00We drive through Utah every year on Interstate 15 ...We drive through Utah every year on Interstate 15 on our way from California to Montana, so pretty much the entire stretch up the state. I have to say, Utah has got to be THE cleanest state I have ever been in. And they have several national parks - Zion, which we go to every fall when it's cooler. Gorgeous! Canyonlands, Arches, very nice places to visit. <br />Thanks for the history, Lyn!Peggy Hendersonhttp://peggylhenderson.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152821032321828999.post-719964383479219172012-05-14T15:42:22.292-07:002012-05-14T15:42:22.292-07:00Awesome photos, Lyn!! I loooove looking at vintage...Awesome photos, Lyn!! I loooove looking at vintage pix. Great info on Utah and the Mormoms!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10734148270217773194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152821032321828999.post-30419036610099687192012-05-14T15:19:38.630-07:002012-05-14T15:19:38.630-07:00Interesting history about an area I know little ab...Interesting history about an area I know little about. Thanks!Paty Jagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03257614436422105729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152821032321828999.post-56010362174210654462012-05-14T09:23:50.226-07:002012-05-14T09:23:50.226-07:00My pleasure, Devon. Yes it is amazing. I can't...My pleasure, Devon. Yes it is amazing. I can't imagine trying to live in such a place in the beginning, before the Mormons worked out their irrigation system. It took courage!Lyn Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596495172490672271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152821032321828999.post-61861128234162150752012-05-14T08:28:37.669-07:002012-05-14T08:28:37.669-07:00Thanks for the history, Lyn. It's pretty amazi...Thanks for the history, Lyn. It's pretty amazing that they turned such a barren region into an oasis given what they had to work with at the time.Devon Matthewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12147639030654251761noreply@blogger.com