Great advice, Kathi! As a novelist myself, I tend to rely on a mix of what I know and what I can research. I love that you bring authenticity to your writing through readers who advise you. My travels take me far, but I just can't overcome the fact that I never lived in the 13th century, when my new release is set. It thrills me when readers say they feel connected to the characters despite the centuries (and, well, make-believe) that separate them. :)