An Actual Scot Writes A Highlander Romance | Writing Vlog
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The hairband, the hair, the earrings in the opening...I was not prepared...you are BREATHTAKING
An actual history princess
SHTAP I’ll cry. I also look way more disheveled in my oodie the rest of the video aha.
My grandpa grew up in a Scottish Gaelic speaking community on the east coast of Canada (Cape Breton Island), and he called those hats tams too! I mean we’re Canadian so have no skin in the game, but even in Gaelic they don’t call them Scotch Bonnets 😂
I love the dragon pin on your jacket!
A Highlander romance! How exciting! 🤩😍🥰
I hope you publish it! 📚
Please do continue this writing series.
I dream of being a mills and boon writer one day aha! (In all seriousness.)
@@JeansThoughts Please do publish. I would buy this book in a heartbeat. 💓💓💓
@@JeansThoughts As someone who works for M&B we NEED to make this a reality!! x
LOVED this writing vlog Jean - I'm a huge historical (and highlander) romance fan so I would read your book in a heartbeat! xx
Jean, that was my favourite vlog by you so far. So well shot and so informative and inspiring. And you looked gorgeous btw.
Oh this is so nice to hear thank you!
My first reaction when the video started "Wow, she looks like a Queen!"😍 I cannot wait to read the finished novel. Your writing sounds so immersive and wonderful.
I’d be so excited to read a Highlander romance from you, given that you appreciate the genre and can bring your unique knowledge to the form
That’s so lovely of you to say!
I love the sound of this book, really hope you keep going and finish it so that we can give it a read ☺️ I am interested in seeing more writing vlogs and seeing what is inspiring you as you go along e.g. locations, pieces of art, other books that have provided inspiration.
Also, I love the Outlander books and tv show, but definitely wouldn’t follow the author on social media just to enjoy them in my own way without seeing the debates over accuracy. I know they’re probably not historically accurate but it’s fun to pretend sometimes 😂
Jean, this video brought me so much joy! I woke up feeling sad and sluggish but watching this video was so magnificent and I really really adore your romance novel and hope to see it published one day because I would love to read it! ❤ It was so fascinating and wonderful to see you talk about your ideas and seeing the clips of Scotland.
Omg… I’m so excited!!! This sounds so interesting I would love to follow your writing journey.
Just the historical aspect is so interesting. I would definitely love to hear more about it. And the characters and the locations and the progress. Pretty much everything 😌
My alma mater was founded and based on universities in Scotland and received lots of their initial funding from the Presbyterian Church in Scotland. We’re quite proud of that history and sing part of school song in what I can only describe as offensively bad Gaelic. Every first year student gets a “scotch bonnet” during frosh week. We call also call them tams.
I LOVED the first few paragraphs you read to us and the whole video tbh. I’ll be visiting Scotland this summer and this got me even more excited about it. I can’t wait to read this new book. Take care ❤
Been having trouble finding motivation to write for the new year and this has made me excited to write again ☺ so keen on everything you're researching and writing for this! Looking forward to more on this Highlander Romance project!
This is absolutely brilliant !! I was in Edinburgh in November so I feel so excited to watch some "Scottish" content :)🥰
I loved everything about this video!! So exciting, having an actual Scottish person write a Highlander Romance it's perfect! :D
Can't wait to read it sometime :D
Eeeeh I really hope I can share a full novel down the line!
i'm really excited about this book (and the vlogs)! my life needs a highland romance book written not only by a scot, but a historian! something of a similar vibe to your book that i'd highly recommend (if you don't already know about it), is 'the belle's stratagem' which is a play by hannah cowley from 1780. i saw a production of it a few years ago in edinburgh and was amazing! the version i saw of it was set in edinburgh and had a strong focus on highland/scottish culture and by the sounds of it, i think the main character of that would be best friends with your main character! unrelated, but i love your headband (?) in that opening clip? it was giving me modern french hood vibes, it looks so beautiful!
I love this as a series.I feel like the whole process is really interesting. I think it would be interesting to get an insight into how historical facts are weaved into the story and how you decide to diverge or not from those historical facts/events.
I really enjoyed this! I’d love to see more videos like this. I’d love to see more about character development, outlining/plotting tips and how to research without getting g overwhelmed or falling down a rabbit hole. I’m also curious about how you did your world building for the places that you’re making up, like Magnus’ castle.
I really enjoyed this too & agree with the above in terms of writing tips!!!
I absolutely loved everything about this video Jean !!! Would definitely want to hear more about the process of how you go about writing a novel. Everything that goes into writing the book would be wonderful to share, from locations that inspire you to how you develop a character, what inspires you...all of it !! Excited for you to continue the series. I watched the video twice, just to take it all in. P.S. I loved the hair color change through the progression of the video...the Auburn hair color looks great on you !! Brought a smile to my face as in my imagination I pictured the main character having Auburn hair and green eyes. Really enjoyed this.thanks for sharing !!!
Aha I wondered if anyone would notice! It was a copper toner so it'd not permanent but it was a nice wee change. I might do full ginger one of these days. Also thank you so much for the lovely comment. It's so odd vlogging writing when I haven't done it before because how do you explain the process and hearing what people would like to hear is so helpful.
Love seeing that you have a character with the same first name as me! I rarely hear the name Greer in the states.
When you were listing all the things that we might like I said out loud to the phone, "All of the above please!" 😁
'Quality time' - love it!
Would absolutely love more writing vlogs. Great vlog and also motivated me to write. Love to see historical context and location, word count updates, and just process (just you saying, I'm re-doing a scene, adding a chapter).
Hi Jean! I just wanna say that I really appreciate all these 30 min long vlogs. Not only am I learning a lot from you as a fellow literature major in grad school who is on break for health reasons but im having a lot of fun. So thank you.
Wow I am really in the mood to read this book! (Pls publish!) As for this writing series, I find research and locations as well as character/plot playlists to be most interesting!
I love your hairband at the start!!
I'm hooked already! The premise sounds great and I'd love to read something more authentic, as I've often wondered how far from history some of the highlander romances veer from.
This video is great! I hope you really do more of these! I am excited to hear about this book!
Okay I just started this video, but I have to tell you the title alone made me laugh out loud. It reminded me of all the videos of yours where you've talked about people trying to get you to read Outlander.
NEVER 😂 I may chat a little about Outlander nearer the end of the video aha.
Would love this to be a whole series! (And then to read the published book one day!!) Would love to know if you do any kind of character exercises/worksheets when you were writing Greer and Magnus, or if you prefer to get to know them as you write.
Would definitely like more, Jean. As a fellow writer (one historical novel, one modern) I love hearing about your writing process. So, yes, word counts; yes, 5-act structure - tell me more; yes, locations. Dying to hear about Magnus's back story, to anticipate what sparks will fly when she arrives at his castle. Invergorm was a good solution. Completely agree with you about misinformation - I'm Irish, so I get it! Thanks for this vlog. Go, girl!
Really loved this vlog, hope you continue to do more whenever you feel up to it! As for info I'd like to hear and/or see more about in the vlogs, I'm honestly interested in any and all of it! I really like seeing bits of Scotland, hearing about where you are in the writing process and also learning about the history side of things as well!!
She’s feeding us with these videos! I would definitely read if you publish!
OMG that excerpt was amazing! I'm so excited for you and cannot wait to read your book! :)
Okay, how long have we been waiting for this? I checked the description box for an epub download before watching the video.
Jean, as a long time sub, admirer of your scholarship, proud of your continued success, and servant to your beauty, I really want you to write this smutty book! :P
It all sounds so exciting! Can't wait!
I'm gonna read the heck out of this when you are finished writing it.
I'll send it to you when I'm done aha - whenever that is...
@@JeansThoughts YAY
I am so excited that you’re working on a highlander romance 🥰 This was a fun vlog to watch and I would definitely watch more. Also as an American with very far off familial ties to Scotland and Ireland, I personally also get super annoyed when people claim heritage for countries they’ve never personally lived in or where they don’t have living family that they know well within those places. It’s honestly just weird and I am sure often confusing and offensive for people who do live in those places presently
Wow, before watching any further, we all must say - You're looking stunning! 🥰And yes, I'm so absolutely intrigued by the vlog title 😄
I love this! Do please do more videos like this, I'd particularly love to see more about your research into the historical side of things, and maybe a bit about how you approach the writing process? Good luck with the book!!
I CANNOT wait to read this! Looking forward to more writing vlogs 👏🏻
Yes please! Another vlog and the locations would be awesome.
I would love to see more writing videos in the future!
Loved this video and would definitely want to watch more like it!
This is so lovely to hear!
This vlog is such a treat!
Love this style of video! As someone who wants to write more, I find it really helpful to see someone else's process. Very intrigued also by your story, would certainly read it!
I’m so glad it had this kind of value as well as the history stuff! We all need to egg each other on aha.
I’ll read your book when you publish it! I’m sure the usual Highlander stories are like when people tell me that the French are like this or that, it’s so annoying. Can’t wait for the next vlog.
This was great! Would love to hear more especially about the historical research you're doing and maybe some trips to some castles etc!
An excuse to visit some more castles yes please!
really enjoyed this video! I tend to steer away from romance but would definitely give this a shot since I loved the relationship in The Flames of Albiyon!
100% understand what you are talking about with a romanticised history of a country/identity - I have seen it with so many times with people claiming Irish heritage or think they are writing an accurate portrayal of Irish life or culture. I actually tend to avoid books about Ireland written by non Irish authors for the most part (especially if they are American) as they normally make me annoyed.
Great video, and I look forward to hearing more about the book!
Really enjoyed this! I would love to see more writing videos from you ☺️
I loved this! Please continue!
Fully understand your frustration! Also agree I love when people are inspired by my culture but then I'll read a book set in medieval Wales and the audiobook narrator won't even pronounce the Welsh for 'Wales' correctly :/
Yes! All we ask is some research aha ^_^
I’m Welsh, in my early fifties and have only ever heard of it referred to as a tam o’shanter
This sounds amazing, I would love to read it!!
Love love this video! Thanks for sharing the process, Jean
I really enjoyed that Highlander Romance vlog you did & I'd love to see more of your writing journey.
I loved filming and editing that vlog so much aha - glad it was enjoyed!
LOOOOOOOOVVVE 😍😍😍 the bi dragon 🐉 on the back of your laptop 💻 ❤
I would love to read this😀
My mother in laws maiden name was cruickshanks but her mothers maiden name was Kelly. They were from Coatdyke near Airdrie. Her grandad was a butcher William Kelly.
This sounds so good, can't wait for the novel 😍
I hope it comes to fruition aha!
@@JeansThoughts lol me too! But the amount of joy it apparently brings you is a good foundation I would say 😁
I haven’t even watched the video yet, but I LOVE our earrings!!!!!! Where did you get them, if you don’t mind sharing?
Oooh the ones from the beginning? I got them in T K Maxx and I thiiiiink they were the brand Nali. Hope that helps! The ones at the end are Big Metal London aha.
@@JeansThoughts Thank you! It was the ones in the beginning. Do I live in Texas? Yes. Am I going to try and find them? Also yes. Lol
Loved this vlog. The book sounds so good! Are you planning to submit it to Mills & Boon? That would be a super interesting process to vlog about. (I'd love to write for them too!)
I was!!! They do open submission and it’s kind the dream but I don’t want to get my hopes too high aha.
@@JeansThoughts Oh yay! That's so exciting. Judging from the extract you read out I honestly think they would love it.
@@LauraGomez-bl2so This is such an incredibly lovely thing to say thank you!
Are there any updates on this? 😍 Seriously would love to read it!
You look like a queen ^ . ^ I love that headband!
Oh my god that headband makes me feel like I should be in the cast of Six the Musical as a Tudor Queen - I love it aha.
Hii! Quick question did you ever finished writing the book cause I would LOVE to read it since that first snippet you read was SO good omg
I haven't read romance in years but I would definitely read one you publish. Especially one with a heroine who shares my last name (kind of). Lol
Oops. I'm sorry. I wasn't trying to appropriate Scottish heritage. I do have Scottish people in my family many generations ago but I have never been to Scotland. It is my dream trip.
Thank you for reminding me that fiction is fiction. Lol
Aha your surname doesn’t mean you’ve appropriated Scottish heritage, it’s your name ☺️. And that is such a kind thing to say, I hope you’ll enjoy if it ever does come to fruition!
I haven't gotten into watching "Outlander" or read any "Highlander" romances so I can't comment on that. But I just watched "Men in Kilts". I think writing a comedy for Sam and Graham might be appropriate. They are hilarious. If you've seen the series what are your thoughts on it?
Sorry being a nerd, Pershire? If you are using the name Magnus, you may want to write a connection possibly to the vikings, as there are place names linked to the vikings like dingwall, so you can flesh that out? as magnus is a Scandinavian name as opposed a purely Scottish name. Inver means mouth of, as is it the same used in Inverness etc.
Oh god, great example of my writing skills, not being able to proofread my picture captions aha - obviously it's Perthshire ^_^
I’m conflicted, I want to see more of what you write but I also want it to be a surprise as I’m reading my very own copy. The dilemma 🤦🏻♀️
I feel like this is exactly my dilemma aha! I wanna share it all but also not ruin it!!!
@@JeansThoughts I guess we’ll all just have to wait and see what you decide to do 😀 I’m excited either way for more of your first romance novel, how ever you share it with us😀🥰
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As a Scandinavian I can really relate to the romanticizing of history and culture by people (read: Americans) with some Scandinavian ancestry. Please, stop pretending to be a viking!
Doesn't even live in the 1800s. Lame. :P
I know right!