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Aug. 20, 2008 - History behind the story
History Behind the Story :
The last 20 posts I have written tell the story of a young woman and her god-children who keep a Light House in the year 1928. The inspiration came from the title actually; Journey to the Sea. I was just thinking one day what a cool title it would make for a book. I then unraveled the story's plot around the name. I love to write about bygone days, so 1928 fit well.
I want to say that I did do reserch, there probably are a few inaccuracies so bare with my there. I did include lots of facts though. Light House Bureau's really did provided food for keepers and ghost stories common referrenced to Light House properties. Also, coast L.H's were often very desolate, as illstarted by Blue Rock. Although my L.H is fictional, it is based on certain real towers positioned on the Rhode Island coast.
Rescues were common as well. I thought it only fair to include one in my story.
In case you are not familiar with the poem, The Lady of Shallot, that is what I reffered to in Susanna Holter's death-note. It talks about a lady in King Aurther's kingdom who died in a boat as it floated down a river. This poem is a reknowned verse, so look it up and read it!
A Fresnal Lens is the real deal. It really made the light strobe. As for the actual lamp, in 1928 a Light Bulb could have been used, but I figured a Kerosen Lamp would be more appropriate for a spooky tower.
I spent lots of time thinking over the plot in this story-and I hope people enjoy the love story that is intwined between Mildred and Rob. The 'clencher' to the story happens in the Epolague, so read that please as well.
Also, faith in God is a key principal in the Journey Mildred, Sophie and Patrick have to undertake. I wanted to glorify Him through this.
I Love you guys! The Journey is over, so farewell! I will resume regular posts soon!
BYE!
~Lexi
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