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Spice Up Your Writing with a Dash of History!

Learn how historical research can enrich your fiction with authentic settings, unforgettable characters, and compelling storylines that captivate readers.

Hey fellow writers, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been crafting stories for years, here’s a golden tip: Dive into history to add an extra zing to your novels!
As a supernatural thriller author, I’ve always found that a sprinkle of historical facts can really set the scene for those spine-chilling moments. Whether it’s the eerie dates or famous historical figures, these elements can create an amazing backdrop for your stories.

Here are some ways to infuse history into your writing:
1️⃣ Research the history of your novel’s setting. Look for quirky happenings, unsolved mysteries, or notable figures from the past.
2️⃣ The internet is your historical playground! It’s packed with information on just about everything.
3️⃣ Don’t forget about libraries, both online and physical ones. They’re treasure troves of knowledge waiting to be discovered.
4️⃣ City archives can be full of surprises. Delve into them and uncover hidden gems for your story.
5️⃣ Newspapers are fantastic for unearthing past events and details that can bring authenticity to your tale.

So, what’s stopping you? Embark on a historical adventure and find that magic ingredient for your next book. History isn’t just about dates and events; it’s a portal to stories waiting to be retold. Happy writing, and let the past inspire your future masterpieces!

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Mary Ann Poll, America’s Lady of Supernatural Thrillers, is the award-winning author of the Ravens Cove series. Born in Texas and shaped by its wide skies and stubborn spirit, Mary Ann called Alaska home for over forty years — and though her boots are back on Texas soil, her heart never left the Last Frontier. That love for both lands breathes through every page — from the sun-baked spirit of Texas to the eerie perpetual light of the Alaskan solstice and the rich traditions of Alaska’s Indigenous peoples.

Her love for a spine-tingling story and her love for Christ come together in her writing. Mary Ann’s own spiritual journey — from a lifelong fascination with the supernatural to a deep and abiding faith — gives her novels their distinctive voice: suspenseful, grounded in real spiritual stakes, and rooted in hope.

When she’s not writing, Mary Ann enjoys gardening, swimming, and time with her beloved family and pets — who have a habit of finding their way into her stories.