TAGallant
Scribe
I grew up on the King James Bible (which of course doesn't date back to 1611, but to its last revisions in the early 1800s, but even then I'm sure not all the more archaic forms were revised out). While I too avoid "thee" and "thou" and such like, my experience helps some of the "old world flavor" come quite naturally to me, when I want it to. Some subtle shifts can go a long way (like swapping out "will" in favor of "shall," for instance.) I think the important thing is to be aware of details and not bludgeon the reader with it.
Caveat: I'm probably still finding my voice a bit, since I've really only written one book in this general style.
Caveat: I'm probably still finding my voice a bit, since I've really only written one book in this general style.