What’s hardest about researching Provence is being in Atlanta in the winter. I mean seriously, this is what I look at when I observe that . . .
Doing my wise woman of the mountains research, I’ve been looking for good resources on 17th century costume. This seems like an excellent site. . . .
My most recent literary research is on alchemy, particularly the chemistry/metallurgy in practice in 16th century France. I have a character I’m placing in a . . .
So I’m doing a lot of research lately on the 17th century. Specifically, my area is SE France, but there are locations and events that . . .
I love the Botanical Garden because they do such an amazing job of inserting sculpture into the meandering walkaways. That’s what I’d like to do . . .
Ever feel like this after reading a passage? My God — that passage, Laura, is so *8&&#>>>* awesome, my hair blew straight back and knocked . . .
I’ve always loved the Fleure de lis. Here’s one from Charlemagne’s crown. Wonder where I can get one of those for myself . . . . . .
In my current research, I’m looking for stories, myths, legends and rumors abut mermaids and supernatural sea creatures in general. If you know one beyond the Hans Christian Anderson variety, please let me know. I’m very interested. I have found some fun links to things mermaidish, too.
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