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Inspiring A Writer—The Mordiford Dragon

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on May 18, 2021 by Maria GraceJuly 21, 2021
Woman holding dragon. Illustration from "The Russian Story Book" by Richard Wilson, illustrated by Frank C. Papé, 1916

When a myth comes along and hands you your heroine, who am I to argue? Meet the Mordiford Dragon.

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How Dragons Conquered the World

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on May 15, 2021 by Maria GraceFebruary 20, 2025

So were dinosaurs the beta version of dragons? Check out the video and tell me what you think.

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A Brief History of Blue~Ancient Blue Pigments

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on May 13, 2021 by Maria GraceJanuary 31, 2025

Blue was a difficult color to make in the ancient world. Ancient blue pigments required great skill to produce.

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A Box Full of Darkness

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on May 8, 2021 by Maria GraceJanuary 31, 2025
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Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift. ~Mary Oliver

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Creating Color in Jane Austen’s World~Colourmen

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on May 6, 2021 by Maria GraceOctober 6, 2021

Finding a bit of writerly inspiration in the role of colourmen in Regency art.

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