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Inquiring Minds Want to Know

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on October 12, 2021 by Maria GraceJanuary 31, 2025

One would think that writing fantasy might require less research than other forms of historical fiction, but I’m not so sure that’s true. Take a peek at some of the research that’s gone into just the current book of the series!

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Weekend dragon fun!

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on October 9, 2021 by Maria GraceOctober 5, 2021
Witold Pruszkowski: Wawel dragon.

A dragon puzzle to start your weekend!

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Ask Me Anything (about Dragons)

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on October 7, 2021 by Maria GraceDecember 11, 2024

Here’s your chance to have all your burning questions about dragons and the Blue Order answered at last!

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Almack’s: History from the Horse’s Mouth

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on October 2, 2021 by Maria GraceSeptember 12, 2021

All about Almack’s, straight from the horse’s mouth!

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Did You Hear” Gossip, Scandal and Satire in Jane Austen’s World

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on September 28, 2021 by Maria GraceSeptember 26, 2021

Though etiquette writers cautioned that “scandal and gossip had no place in polite conversation,” let’s be honest, people have always been people. The latest details on persons of interest, the more scandalous the better, has always been what people talk about.

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