Category Archives: Historical research

Weird combinations and scary dreams

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Lizzie Ross

Yep, I’m definitely craving odd-ball books these days. Here are 2 more for your consideration: Fragile Things, Neil Gaiman (2006, 2013, NYPL e-book). Another collection of Gaiman’s writings, most of which come a là macabre. The book includes short stories … Continue reading →

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How to time travel

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Lizzie Ross

I’m not a historian. Nor am I an expert in the Middle Ages or the history of Northern Europe. And yet: I’ve set myself a task to write a novel covering nearly 700 years of history, from the 12th to 19th centuries, … Continue reading →

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