As I’m working on my romantic fantasy novel series (Fae of the Crystal Palace) set around the Great Exhibition, I wanted to share some interesting stories I’ve uncovered during my research. Here is an article about opium usage in Britain at the time. In Victorian England, opium was both a mysterious allure and a societal blight. The image of opium …
As I’m working on my romantic fantasy novel series (Fae of the Crystal Palace) set at the time of and around the Great Exhibition of 1851, I wanted to share some interesting stories I’ve uncovered during my research. Here is the story of the Taiping Rebellion. The Taiping Rebellion is often overshadowed by other historical conflicts but is believed to …
As I’m working on my romantic fantasy novel series (Fae of the Crystal Palace) set at the time of and around the Great Exhibition of 1851, I wanted to share some interesting stories I’ve uncovered during my research. Here is the Porcelain Tower of Nanjing. One of the most significant buildings constructed in the early Ming Dynasty was the Porcelain …
As I’m working on my romantic fantasy novel series (Fae of the Crystal Palace) set around the Great Exhibition, I wanted to share some interesting stories I’ve uncovered during my research. Here is the story of Samuel Colt and his revolving pistols. In 1851, the Great Exhibition in London showcased the technological marvels of the era. The Crystal Palace in …
As I’m working on my romantic fantasy novel series (Fae of the Crystal Palace) set around the Great Exhibition, I wanted to share some interesting stories I’ve uncovered during my research. Here is the story of Britain’s failed bid for a Chinese Display. The Great Exhibition of 1851 aimed to showcase the world’s industrial and cultural achievements. Yet, one notable …
As I’m working on my romantic fantasy novel series (Fae of the Crystal Palace) set around the Great Exhibition, I wanted to share some interesting stories I’ve uncovered during my research. Here is the story of a fascinating uninvited guest. The Great Exhibition of 1851 was, in no uncertain terms, the biggest event of the year – the century perhaps …
As I’m working on my romantic fantasy novel series (Fae of the Crystal Palace) set around the Great Exhibition, I wanted to share some interesting stories and facts I’ve uncovered during my research. Here is the story of the The Crystal Palace and its creator. The Crystal Palace The Crystal Palace was a remarkable architectural achievement that was designed and …
As I’m working on my romantic fantasy novel series (Fae of the Crystal Palace) set around the Great Exhibition, I wanted to share some interesting stories I’ve uncovered during my research. Here is the story of the Keying. In the vibrant tapestry of the 19th century, the Chinese Junk Ship Keying emerges as a captivating tale, carving its way through …
There comes a time in nearly every project when a writer encounters writer’s block. Writer’s block can feel crippling but the most important thing to know is that it is only a temporary state – unless of course you stop writing. The other good news is that it is possible to conquer this dreaded condition. In fact there are loads …
It started with a tweet from a high profile author who directed some less than supportive, and ill-informed comments at (aspiring) authors who start marketing themselves before they are published. In another tweet, the author took exception to authors offering writing advice unless they were well established and traditionally published. I don’t know the reasons behind the author’s comments, she …