Tag Archives: book research

Ancient Curiosities — Things That Make You Go “Hmm”

Posted on April 8, 2018 by terriponce

You know, just when I think I’ve got some stuff figured out, I land on fascinating, and sometimes very strange, historical tidbits that make me blink, pause, then think: Holy crap, that’s freaking amazing. Once again, my writing research has brought … Continue reading →

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The Art of Writing: How Books Were Born

Posted on August 21, 2016 by terriponce

I’m very passionate about ancient Egypt and the ancients’ way of life. Yeah, yeah, I know “passionate” is an understatement, but the more I research ancient history for my Past Life Series, the more interesting things I find along the … Continue reading →

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Funny (and Odd!) English Words

Posted on May 8, 2016 by terriponce

I learn some very interesting things when I write. Because I string words together to tell story, and because I try very hard not to repeat words in a novel too much, I often look up synonyms to make my … Continue reading →

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Mysterious carved discs found in Russia

Posted on September 27, 2015 by terriponce

Oh boy. I hit another jackpot in my writing research. Check this out — More than a dozen stone disks were found in the Volgograd region of Russia. What makes them so unusual, you ask? Well, I’ll tell you. It … Continue reading →

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OOParts – Curiosities That Can’t Be Ignored?

Posted on August 16, 2015 by terriponce

My writing, especially in paranormal and alternate history, takes me to some very interesting places. Lately, I’ve been spending a good amount of time studying up on OOParts (Out Of Place Artifacts), which is a term applied to prehistoric objects … Continue reading →

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