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Jason's avatar

What a fascinating glimpse into your research process! I loved learning about the real-world inspirations behind your 1950s mystery—especially the Hotel Del Coronado and the Eastern Airlines crash. It’s amazing how much historical detail can shape a story’s authenticity. Looking forward to seeing how it all comes together in your next novel!

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Nikki Root's avatar

Thank you, Jason!

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Victoria Bley's avatar

What a fun post to read! I just love the twists and turns of research, too. So much to learn, and some you end up wishing you hadn't found out, yes? Thanks for this day brightener. I really enjoyed it.

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Nikki Root's avatar

So true! You never know what you may discover. I'm happy you enjoyed. Your historical posts are just epic. Will we get another one soon?

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Victoria Bley's avatar

Thanks for the nudge. One of these days, yes, I'll crank up the blog machine and post again. I admit I'm a bit scarce in the public sphere right now. But soon...soon.

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Nikki Root's avatar

It's worth the wait!!

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Victoria Bley's avatar

Stand by…incoming

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Nikki Root's avatar

YESSSS!!!!

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INFAMOUS REVIEWER GIO's avatar

Author Richard Matheson's Somewhere in Time (1975) all takes place in this fantastic hotel which is still running to this day. The novel was later adapted to the 1981 movie featuring Christopher Reeves but they replaced the settings with a different hotel

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