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MAY 2021

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Eclectic Research

My research for fictional purposes this morning included auto repair parts and shop layouts, the word for "the evil eye" in Italian (Malocchio), and street maps and architectural styles common to Beacon Hill in Boston.

Research: Evil Eye. Click on image to view larger size in a new window.

Research: Beacon Hill map. Click on image to view larger size in a new window.

Research: Architectural styles in Boston. Click on image to view larger size in a new window.

All of the research was for Blood & Soul.

One of the most enjoyable parts of writing is creating people and names. The cast of characters for Blood & Soul is growing. I added two more today (Salvatore Fratelli and Mick Haney). I also decided to bring back the loathsome Kendrick Lester from Bloodlust. I sort of left his fate dangling at the end of Bloodlust, but decided today his presence would add to the developing storyline in Blood & Soul.

Current cast of characters in the upcoming "Blood & Soul." Click on image to view larger size in new window.

Writing is never dull, except when it comes down to brass tacks and the editing begins.

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Posted by Deidre Dalton on Saturday, 15th May 2021

 

 

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