I had never really considered this to be an issue. (Until now!) My published novels all take place in Canada for the most part, as do the wips I am still working on. I guess it just seems more natural to write about what you know ...
Welcome to the novelist group, Steena. You might introduce yourself by telling us what you're working on in the Show Me Your Novel and I'll Show You Mine thread, if you're comfortable talking about what you write.
Meg
I need someone to walk through my first 5 chapters and give me a fresh eye to them. Anyone willing? The story is a Christian Contemporary with a hint of suspense. It is completed.
Thanks! You can email me at steenah@telus.net
Steena,
Have you found anyone to read it? I can get to it tonight if you don't mind waiting until tomorrow for the critique? If you send it to me, let me know if there is anything specific you want me to look for.
Greta
Steena, welcome to Writers in Canada. We're happy to have you with us! Do drop in to our Introductions thread and your work. Where are you now? Where are you from or where are you living (go Calgary!)? What brings you to us? Keep in mind that…
Steena,
I'm not sure what the problem is, I checked the member list and you are a confirmed member of the group. Maybe wait a bit (maybe the site is slow to catch up, when I sent you the last message I had JUST added you). If in an hour or so…
Welcome to the novelist group, Steena. You might introduce yourself by telling us what you're working on in the Show Me Your Novel and I'll Show You Mine thread, if you're comfortable talking about what you write.
Meg
At 11:50pm on November 9, 2009, dianejwright said…
Steena, welcome to Writers in Canada. We're happy to have you with us! Do drop in to our Introductions thread and your work. Where are you now? Where are you from or where are you living (go Calgary!)? What brings you to us? Keep in mind that links to books and other well-meant self-promotion efforts are always encouraged!
/djw
I'm not sure what the problem is, I checked the member list and you are a confirmed member of the group. Maybe wait a bit (maybe the site is slow to catch up, when I sent you the last message I had JUST added you). If in an hour or so you still can't get it, send me another message, I'll see if someone can help us fix the problem.
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Hi Steena - yes, yes and yes. Oh, did I say Yes? Thanks for offering to read my first few chapters. I would love to read yours as well. Where would you like me to send them? You can send yours to me at jdn02@rogers.com.
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