tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post6281802825695712000..comments2023-10-18T11:39:48.998-04:00Comments on NADJA NOTARIANI : An Author's Adventures: Researching For Romance Writing: The ClaymoreNadja Notarianihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01339595239944177531noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-14232100476424275092012-06-13T08:08:27.208-04:002012-06-13T08:08:27.208-04:00*Scottish fan club 'Woo' in return* :}*Scottish fan club 'Woo' in return* :}Nadja Notarianihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01339595239944177531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-74241551677291901342012-06-13T08:07:43.510-04:002012-06-13T08:07:43.510-04:00You're so welcome, Em! I cannot wait to see y...You're so welcome, Em! I cannot wait to see you publish your first piece!Nadja Notarianihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01339595239944177531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-45998669831183474462012-06-13T08:07:01.585-04:002012-06-13T08:07:01.585-04:00To be honest, I thought a claymore would weigh mor...To be honest, I thought a claymore would weigh more than what was reported! That was perhaps the most surprising fact I learned. It is such a large sword! But with such a long blade, I guess even that five pounds would be quite heavy and awkward to wield.Nadja Notarianihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01339595239944177531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-77593216070359124932012-06-12T21:21:26.639-04:002012-06-12T21:21:26.639-04:00Woo! I love reading about all things Scottish :-)Woo! I love reading about all things Scottish :-)Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-47870172792032004422012-06-12T15:03:30.201-04:002012-06-12T15:03:30.201-04:00Thanks for your comment over at my place :)
As al...Thanks for your comment over at my place :)<br /><br />As always reading your posts makes me want to write a historical piece next! Keep up the good work.xEmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03069696625147455758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-3358336823967043082012-06-12T13:56:06.628-04:002012-06-12T13:56:06.628-04:00I love the claymore, and wish I had one up on the ...I love the claymore, and wish I had one up on the wall. So neat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-4731230551149443872012-06-11T07:51:40.040-04:002012-06-11T07:51:40.040-04:00Hope they're helpful :} I believe My Armoury ...Hope they're helpful :} I believe My Armoury was my personal favorite site! But those listed are the ones I found most helpful. Happy researching.Nadja Notarianihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01339595239944177531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-51709702206266917562012-06-11T07:50:00.516-04:002012-06-11T07:50:00.516-04:00In Depth Info offered nice descriptions of the var...In Depth Info offered nice descriptions of the various blows this sword could deliver...a bit gory (as I listed...lol) but quite interesting. I have not read about the figure eight pattern, but could easily see how that particular swing arc could be devastating after all my research...Thanks, Marcy!Nadja Notarianihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01339595239944177531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-5652538115115541202012-06-11T06:40:58.062-04:002012-06-11T06:40:58.062-04:00Love finding new resources :) I'm off to check...Love finding new resources :) I'm off to check them out, thanks so much for sharing them with us :)Shah Whartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997125261145672115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-16704684375303320312012-06-10T23:19:07.068-04:002012-06-10T23:19:07.068-04:00I've always been fascinated by ancient weapons...I've always been fascinated by ancient weapons, and the Claymore is one of my particular favorites. If I'm remembering correctly, they're swung in a figure eight pattern. I didn't realize that the sword carried by William Wallace wasn't a true Claymore. Thanks for the interesting new tidbit of information.Marcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18326611302720771943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-39652886084408457562012-06-10T18:09:26.125-04:002012-06-10T18:09:26.125-04:00I enjoy reading interesting posts about various no...I enjoy reading interesting posts about various novels-in-the-making too. Isn't it great how many different things there are to look up and add into our storylines? :}Nadja Notarianihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01339595239944177531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-81096244784048147652012-06-10T18:08:18.747-04:002012-06-10T18:08:18.747-04:00Hope they come in handy...although I don't kno...Hope they come in handy...although I don't know much about pirate weapons, Maria. I have, however, been researching whiskey making...maybe not rum, but still... lol.Nadja Notarianihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01339595239944177531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-78748131052251136952012-06-10T18:06:22.582-04:002012-06-10T18:06:22.582-04:00Rasputin? Oh, that sounds fascinating. Hmmm. Po...Rasputin? Oh, that sounds fascinating. Hmmm. Post all your findings :}Nadja Notarianihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01339595239944177531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-25301031985353406802012-06-10T18:05:37.684-04:002012-06-10T18:05:37.684-04:00That's one aspect of paranormal writing that I...That's one aspect of paranormal writing that I so enjoyed...making up things. It's so nice to write whatever I imagine. :}Nadja Notarianihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01339595239944177531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-42199555488141047912012-06-10T17:47:41.321-04:002012-06-10T17:47:41.321-04:00I guess, in a sense, I'm always doing research...I guess, in a sense, I'm always doing research. I like to have just there when I'm writing.<br /><br />But it's also an excuse for reading posts like these all the time....The Daring Novelisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01676188266569869059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-69786427235588664062012-06-10T16:52:30.852-04:002012-06-10T16:52:30.852-04:00Thank you so much for these research links! They w...Thank you so much for these research links! They were new to me.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-91629332420809106292012-06-10T15:39:55.349-04:002012-06-10T15:39:55.349-04:00Nasty sword, Nadja! But great post/research.
I&#...Nasty sword, Nadja! But great post/research. <br /><br />I've been researching odd things like blood, and Rasputin, more for my blogs, and short stories than anything I need at the moment for the book.<br /><br />Hope your weekend was good!Lorelei Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03294047277447613989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-27038633740966580482012-06-10T15:09:27.292-04:002012-06-10T15:09:27.292-04:00That's a big ole sword! LOL. Research can be f...That's a big ole sword! LOL. Research can be fun. I haven't done a lot of research lately. So much of what I write is paranormal, so most of it is made up anyway. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-14356516769227466562012-06-10T13:14:54.643-04:002012-06-10T13:14:54.643-04:00Ahhh...a kindred spirit. Ha. I've always bee...Ahhh...a kindred spirit. Ha. I've always been fascinated with any art of bloodsport. Maybe the Saxon versions of swords would be a good match for what you're looking for, of the bow and arrow. <br />I'm looking forward to writing on the English Battle Axe - my personal favorite weapon of medieval times - as well as the Roman weapons of gladiators and weapons from the Near East. So many weapons, so little time. Ha.Nadja Notarianihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01339595239944177531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-979168240254513742012-06-10T13:10:45.987-04:002012-06-10T13:10:45.987-04:00Hi, Anya! I love my historicals, too! And I defi...Hi, Anya! I love my historicals, too! And I definitely want my HEA.Nadja Notarianihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01339595239944177531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-83680551632588886652012-06-10T13:09:53.405-04:002012-06-10T13:09:53.405-04:00It's terrible to say, but I've never seen ...It's terrible to say, but I've never seen Braveheart from start to finish in one sitting. I always come upon it somewhere in the middle. <br /><br />Mayan mythology! That would be interesting, I'm sure. I've never been much for the South American Indian histories, but I became more so after watching Apocolypto, which I thought a well done movie.Nadja Notarianihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01339595239944177531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-43208954411459018222012-06-10T13:08:08.014-04:002012-06-10T13:08:08.014-04:00I had a bit of help; my brother pointed me to the ...I had a bit of help; my brother pointed me to the sites I used for my research. He's a bit of a sword buff. Lol. He first explained the evolution of the Claymore from its German counterpart, and I was surprised, too! My Armory gives a detailed history for any interested. <br /><br />I'm so glad you're enjoying this series. I love writing it and have learned so much. Maybe someone will benefit from the links in their own research rabbit trails. Ha.Nadja Notarianihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01339595239944177531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-66803310951116726192012-06-10T12:52:14.493-04:002012-06-10T12:52:14.493-04:00Fascinating stuff - I'm researching weapons th...Fascinating stuff - I'm researching weapons through the ages to try and think of some that might be used in the future if there was no means of mass manufacture - I think the Claymore is too advanced for what I need, but am having a great time reading about all the ingenious ways we have of killing each other:)alberta rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132420168908365099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-2274536226583126212012-06-10T12:48:05.524-04:002012-06-10T12:48:05.524-04:00Great post, Nadja! I love knowing the historical ...Great post, Nadja! I love knowing the historical background for what I read in books. I think that's why when I started reading romances I always went for the historical romances first. I wouldn't read anything but those! Now I read just about anything as long as it has a happily ever after. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-61237996357803232092012-06-10T10:55:26.972-04:002012-06-10T10:55:26.972-04:00I have researched about Mayan mythology ;)
<3 t...I have researched about Mayan mythology ;)<br /><3 the Brave Heart pic ... hum, I miss that movie ... perhaps I should watch it for the 1000th time ;)Juliana Haygerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18028869545185578038noreply@blogger.com