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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!
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History of the Vampire
An exploration of the origins, the likely biological causes and appearance in literature of the vampire. It didn't all start with Dracula!
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History of the Werewolf
The werewolf myth is over 4,000 years old and appear in global cultures. Why is it so timeless? History, media & psychology offer reasons.
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A-Z Witches and Witchcraft for Writers
My post curates the research on witches and witchcraft I've done for my next novel. I hope other writers find it helpful and inspiring.
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What is Science Fantasy?
Science fantasy is subgenre of speculative fiction - but what makes it different? How might this difference help writers create stories?
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Fairies, Folklore and Fantasy
My post explores how fairies feature in folklore in history and cultures across the world. Perfect source material for fantasy writers.
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Folklore Magic for Fantasy Authors
A catalogue of sources of folklore where magic plays a vital role - to inspire and inform fantasy authors looking for ideas and answers.
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The A to Z of British (and Irish) Mythological Creatures
The United Kingdom is 94,354 square miles. In comparison to many nations, it’s not that big! Yet, size isn’t everything when it comes to...
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