Tag Archives: research

Loosing my mind

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Frank

This is the third of three posts on loose women and corsetry. This obsession of mine has been at once deeply frustrating and very educational – like a lot of research. For one thing, I see a lot of people … Continue reading →

Posted in Idle Chit-Chat | Tagged corsets, etymology, false etymology, loose women, research, slang | 1 Comment

Writing Reality

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Frank

When writing a novel, especially one set in – or nearly in – the real world, there is a point when Just Writing is no longer possible. All those little details you can skirt around in a short story suddenly … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged history, london, research | Leave a comment

Isaiyan Morrison – Deamhan

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Frank

It is my pleasure to host here a guest post by Isaiyan Morrison, author of Deamhan. About Isaiyan Morrison An avid gamer, writer, and lover of history, Isaiyan Morrison was born and raised in Minnesota. She moved to San Diego, … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Posts, Vampires | Tagged deamhan, female vampire, isaiyan morrison, psychic vampire, research | Leave a comment

Doing Research

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Frank

The importance of research to establish setting – to establish authority and credibility – cannot be emphasised enough. It is illogical to do the research nearly a year after publication. I am in London again today. I had a meeting … Continue reading →