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History of the Vampire
An exploration of the origins, the likely biological causes and appearance in literature of the vampire. It didn't all start with Dracula!
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History of the Werewolf
The werewolf myth is over 4,000 years old and appear in global cultures. Why is it so timeless? History, media & psychology offer reasons.
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A-Z Witches and Witchcraft for Writers
My post curates the research on witches and witchcraft I've done for my next novel. I hope other writers find it helpful and inspiring.
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What is Science Fantasy?
Science fantasy is subgenre of speculative fiction - but what makes it different? How might this difference help writers create stories?
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Fairies, Folklore and Fantasy
My post explores how fairies feature in folklore in history and cultures across the world. Perfect source material for fantasy writers.
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Folklore Magic for Fantasy Authors
A catalogue of sources of folklore where magic plays a vital role - to inspire and inform fantasy authors looking for ideas and answers.
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The A to Z of British (and Irish) Mythological Creatures
The United Kingdom is 94,354 square miles. In comparison to many nations, it’s not that big! Yet, size isn’t everything when it comes to...
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