Truth is Stranger than Dragons
Maybe I shouldn’t admit it, but truth is stranger than fiction on most days. So I do what any sensible writer would do, I look for inspiration in the real world before I give it a fantasy spin.
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Inspiring A Writer—The Mordiford Dragon
When a myth comes along and hands you your heroine, who am I to argue? Meet the Mordiford Dragon.
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One of the joys–and trials–of writing historical fiction, even historical fantasy, is the historical part. Especially in historical fantasy, nailing the historical details makes the world so much richer that it is easier to suspend disbelief when the dragons saunter in and take over. I’ve written about how the dragon myths of Britain helped inspire the Blue Order and the characters and situations of Elizabeth and Darcy, In the latest dragon book, I found myself … Continue reading →
Falling Down the Research Rabbit Hole—Again
Inspiring A Writer— Laidly Wyrm of Spindleston Heugh
I’m not the only one who enjoys telling a good dragon story– Elizabeth tells the story of Laidly Wyrm of Spindleston Heugh. Last week we talked about how the story of Maud and the Mordiford Dragon shaped the character of Elizabeth Bennet. In thinking about her character, it seemed pretty obvious that she would think about dragons a great deal. She would read about them a lot, fact and fable, and probably, given the … Continue reading →