# I'm Writing A Fiction Novel About Bees **URL:** \ **Category:** General Bee Chat\ **Created:** [May 26, 2017, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/im-writing-a-fiction-novel-about-bees/11385 "2017-05-26T18:41:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![violetvale](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/violetvale/32/10771_2.png) [@violetvale](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/violetvale)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2017, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/im-writing-a-fiction-novel-about-bees/11385/1 "2017-05-26T18:41:48Z")
Hi guys. I kinda stumbled upon this website, so I’m giving this query of mine a shot in the dark. I’m writing a fiction novel with sub-genres of science fiction & fantasy about a magical island that has the last of world’s endangered honeybee species on it. I’ve done a lot of research, read many books, watched several documentaries and have watched many videos online about a couple aspects of a colonies livelihood mostly pertaining to the method of care, honey extraction and the certain maladies they endure within the hive. There are many highly technical passages I’ve written about beekeeping & I’m looking for an apiculturist to basically tell me if what I’m writing sounds relatively plausible (_keep in mind this is fiction_) & if the technique is accurate. Would anyone be willing to look over passages for me & give me feedback/ or advice on a few different questions I have? I would be endlessly grateful for your help. Thanks so much! -Violet ---
**Author:** ![Dawn\_SD](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/dawn_sd/32/15954_2.png) [@Dawn\_SD](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Dawn_SD)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2017, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/im-writing-a-fiction-novel-about-bees/11385/2 "2017-05-28T20:13:26Z")
Hi Violet, Depending on your timeline, I would be happy to help. I have around 30+ years of backyard (non-commercial) beekeeping experience, but I also regularly interact with commercial beekeepers. I would be happy to help within the area of what I know from direct interaction, and I may be able to refer you for other opinions. My only caveat is that I have a full time job, so I cannot reply instantly, and if you send me 300 pages, it may take a couple of weeks for me to review the material. 😊 Best wishes with your project, Dawn P.S. My husband is also interested in helping, and he has about 10 years’ more experience than me in “hobby” beekeeping. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![violetvale](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/violetvale/32/10771_2.png) [@violetvale](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/violetvale)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2017, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/im-writing-a-fiction-novel-about-bees/11385/3 "2017-05-29T20:50:33Z")
Greetings Dawn! Thank you kindly for replying. I shall compile a few of the more “technical” sections of my book & send them your way. I promise that nothing that I send you will be 300 pages & know that nothing needs to be reviewed with immediate urgency as I am still writing the book. With that being said, would you mind sharing your email address, or would it be better to send via this website? (My only concern being that I might lose some of my formatting if I do post here.) I love that your husband would also like to help. 10 years experience, oh my! That’s just wonderful; I feel very fortunate that you reached out. I’m looking forward to hearing both of your thoughts! Warmly, -Violet ---
**Author:** ![juliemack169](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/858c86/32.png) [@juliemack169](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/juliemack169)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2019, 7:02am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/im-writing-a-fiction-novel-about-bees/11385/4 "2019-08-22T07:02:56Z")
I dont know where is your novel reached because just arrived here and saw your post, I read a novel The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, its totally on bees, and really its quite interesting novel, I bought it from back to school coupon at Reecoupons, and I suggest you read it you will definitely get much good info for your novel.