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Of course, there's no substitute for actually getting on a plane and going, but I've heard that your subconscious mind actually doesn't know the difference between a "real to life" experience and one where you felt the emotions by reading, going to the movies, or running it through your imagination.
That is why reading is such a wonderful gateway to the world, and many times, out of this world. When you're able to visualize what the character sees, feel what the character feels, and experience the emotional roller coaster the character is in, your subconscious mind believes you've been through the entire story.
I know that after writing Jade: Perfect Match set in the Caribbean, my mood was so much better, and I felt as relaxed as if I had just returned from a Caribbean vacation with a Navy SEAL like my character Jade did.
What about you? Have you felt transported to another world by reading or watching a movie? I'm sure many of us have visited the world of the Navi by watching Avatar, and have felt the exhiliration of space travel despite never having left planet Earth.
My newest beach read, Jade: Perfect Match will be available May 22, as part of a connected series with other USA Today bestselling authors of sweet romance. [Please go to Goodreads and put it on your to-read list and watch for our kick off party and the first book in the series, Bree: Perfect Match by Raine English]
A beach vacation works for me, Rachelle. I can't wait for our Beach Brides Series. So many great stories and authors!
ReplyDeleteArmchair travel is a wonderful thing. Good luck with the Perfect Match Series, ladies!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of armchair travel. I don't get to travel many places myself, so reading about them is perfect!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea it was possible to visit the Caribbean through Google maps. How exciting. I'll have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteGoogle maps is great for all kinds of research when you can't go there in person.
ReplyDeleteI love armchair travel! This was a fun read!
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