Old abandoned clinic with 'Happy Memories Clinic'
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Happy Memories Clinic

Was it wise to allow the Happy Memories Clinic to probe deep into my mind, and replace my unhappy memories with happy memories?

Anglo Saxons in battle
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Anglo Saxon Exceptionalism

We sometimes hear about ‘American Exceptionalism,’ but what about ‘Anglo Saxon Exceptionalism?’

Anglo Saxon runes
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Anglo Saxon horror story prequel

They would either defeat the people of this hostile land or they would die in the attempt.

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In love with a plague doctor part 4

I’m not only in love with a plague doctor!

Anglo Saxon runes
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How to use an ancient language in a novel part 2

This is part two of a series called ‘How to use an ancient language in a novel.’ and it includes…

Anglo Saxon runes
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How to use an ancient language in a novel

How to use an ancient language when writing a novel in modern English.

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A free spy

In my novel ‘Rebel Liar,’ a novel of British spying during the American civil war, one of the characters wonders…

Plague doctor and San Francisco bridge with In love with a plague doctor title and heart
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In love with a plague doctor part 3

My eager lips move towards the plague doctor’s beak, and for a moment I hope that I might kiss him.

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How to avoid writing about a ‘banned’ topic

Here’s one way of ethically avoiding mentioning the corona virus if you’re writing a novel. ‘Ethically’ means not being sneaky,…

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When it isn’t okay to say okay

Writing Plague Doctor Three (and Plague Doctor Two) created a few problems. Linguistic and cultural problems. Rylee, the main character,…