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Supernatural Locations in England
There are locations in Britain which defy rational explanation, places which qualify as supernatural (beyond natural). They are a fantasy writer's delight - because their explanations appear to be so grounded, so viable. When your goal is to convince your readers there may be some truth to your story, fantastical as it may be, using locations drenched in British folklore and with credible explanations, half the work is done for you!


Being a semi professional author
Writing your book is great but it's only part of the job. Getting recognised, building a fan base, gaining acceptance from other writers - it's all part of being a semi professional author. Here are some tips to reach that level.


Invert the tropes
Speculative fiction is filled with clichéd, over-used and predictable concepts - what we call tropes.
I've inverting some, turned them on their heads, to provide inspiration!
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