Doing the research

Everyone knows that you should do research for any story to make sure you get the facts right.  Few people actually point out why this is an important thing, and why you shouldn't slack off because it's fantasy and it's all made up anyway.  Case in point, bestselling author Beverly Lewis vs. my wife the horse person.  Now, after we met Mary Ellis at the Buckeye Book Fair, Michelle has gotten hooked on Amish spirituals.  As you might guess, that genre has a lot to do with farming, livestock...