Research: Going Deep for Details
Research details about the Roman sauce garum. Easy modern recipe.
80% of Story Research Doesn’t Show
Research is Background, Not the Story Historical research, especially for a time when not much original material from the period survives, can be daunting. At any given time my desktop may be covered with notebooks, maps, and reference books. Or I may be looking at a collection of photos I took at the Domus dei…
New Beginning: Writing after a long hiatus
Jumping Back into Writing Over a year ago I thought I was moving and packed up most of my books. Now I’m finally in my new home and slowly unpacking as I manage various contractors to bring the house up to safety and comfortable living standards. Although I kept my notes and some research papers,…