Wish You Were Here & One of My Favorite Things: Photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen

Beth VogtFun, Reality, Writing 21 Comments

httpv://youtu.be/apXX4seSwyc

During today’s two minute vlog I introduce you to one of my favorite things: the nature photography of Thomas Mangelsen.

As I say in the vlog, one of the fun things about being a novelist is including things I love in my novels. And when I wrote my debut novel, Wish You Were Here, I decided to slip one of Thomas Mangelsen’s photographs into the story. The photograph I chose (pictured below) is titled “Maroon Bells Daybreak.”

 

Photo by Thomas D. Mangelsen

Also in the vlog, you’ll also hear a bit more about the upcoming May 15th launch party with my other “Debs,” Dani Pettrey, Katie Ganshert and Olivia Newport.

In Your Words: Writers, have you ever incorporated some of your favorite things into your stories? Readers, if you had the chance, what favorite thing would you slip into a novel?

Comments 21

    1. Not surprised to hear that you slipped clay and pottery into your stories, Pat.
      You were an invaluable resource for me for a magazine article too.
      🙂

  1. Great job on the vlog post, Beth. I liked the way you worked the photo into the story. And I smiled when I saw how you worked in a mention of Susan May Warren. Clever!

    1. I had to give just a nod to Susie, Keli — she was so, so encouraging to me as I walked on the “Dark Side.”
      😉

  2. Love your vlog! And LOVE those photos. Oh my goodness. So gorgeous!!

    Hmmm…I can’t think of what I might have put in my first novel, but my second is about a singer and performing, which I’m passionate about. 😛

  3. I love to discover what real-life stuff authors put into their novels. Thanks for the fun peek into Wish You Were Here, Beth!

  4. Loved your vlog, Beth. I’ll try not be jealous that you looked so cute after DT. :O) I was a fright, I’m sure–so happy-tired-exhausted. 🙂

    Beautiful photos by Thomas Mangelsen. I love how you wove your love of photography and Thomas Mangelsen’s work into your book. Coffee makes an appearance in mine, but it’s not nearly as majestic as beautiful photography. 🙂

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