Sam, I use real places in my novels. Places I've been. Like Memphis near the Mississippi. Like Ouray, Colorado. Like The Ant Street Inn in Brenham, TX.
I've also used places I haven't been, but only after extensive research.
When you told me about Dungeness, I found information online so I can possibly use it, along with a first sentence I've been wanting to use for decades.
Anyone who doesn't research a setting is asking for trouble.
Completely agree, if you need any fact checking on Dungeness then please ask. It is one of my favourite places. It is also the last stop on the light railway, a favourite with my eldest, so we visit a lot.
Sam, I use real places in my novels. Places I've been. Like Memphis near the Mississippi. Like Ouray, Colorado. Like The Ant Street Inn in Brenham, TX.
I've also used places I haven't been, but only after extensive research.
When you told me about Dungeness, I found information online so I can possibly use it, along with a first sentence I've been wanting to use for decades.
Anyone who doesn't research a setting is asking for trouble.
Completely agree, if you need any fact checking on Dungeness then please ask. It is one of my favourite places. It is also the last stop on the light railway, a favourite with my eldest, so we visit a lot.
Does Dungeness have hills and a valley? Or is it flat like West Texas? That first line I mentioned applies to a valley.
It’s completely flat with shingle everywhere.