Montacute House
I often use historical sources to help me develop the locations and setting for my books. Join me on a visit to the real Montacute House, the dragon Estate Anne Wentworth called upon in Here There Be Dragons.
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Dinosaurs or Dragons
Meet the inspiration for Thomas Hawkins’s 1840 work, the Book of the Great Sea Dragons
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Good morning, readers, this is Maria Grace and I’m coming to you, once again, from the depths of the research rabbit hole. I’m sure you’re so surprised to find me here again.
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Ebbing and Flowing Well
This latest book has had the distinction of pulling me down quite a few research rabbit holes. This one led to quite an unusual little spot that ended up in the book after all: Ebbing and Flowing Well.
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