Wednesday Wandering
Yes, I know. I usually do WTF Wednesday – and, truly, there is much to WTF about. But this week I want to do something a little different. I want to share with you some of the things I’ve found wandering around on the internet doing research for my writing.
Something cool I found doing research for Trusting Destiny is the site for the Ransom Center at the University of Texas. It’s a ridiculously awesome collection of materials from a Gutenberg Bible and a web exhibition of Lewis Carroll work to film holdings and information. There’s amazing stuff here.
In the course of working on the Mercy serial and a couple of SF pieces, I found the Hubble Site and it’s jaw-dropping collection of pics from the Hubble.
Ms. Menozzi turned me on (ha) to this NSFW site celebrating naked men. Inspiration. That counts as research, right?
Emily Ryan-Davis pointed me toward Albannach when we were doing research for a piece we’re writing together. Their music has now become some of my go-to for mood.
Finally, I found the Encyclopedia Mythica some time ago and it is invaluable for information on mythology of all types. I can get ideas for stories just by poking around to see what mythology and mythological figures catch my eye.
What are some of your favorite research finds?
Love Albannach. I have found hour-sucking research all over the net. I spent an entire day researching/watching nature clips about grizzly bears and falcons so Youtube should be on that list.
only one i knew about was mythica, and that’s because i’m a folklore ‘ho. the last time a day disappeared before my ass noticed was when i was viewing all the ted clips. http://www.ted.com
Those Hubble pics are just…WHOA! I wonder if you can buy them? Maybe I’ll have to call for my next boss’ birthday…hmmm…