So Many Victorian Questions

Well, after writing more to my story set in Victorian England, I have so many questions. I went and ordered 3 books to hopefully help me answer all the things I don’t know. I am also actively looking for 19^th century maps of various towns/villages around Stonehenge (Amesbury and Salisbury for starters).

I also did find a rather entertaining TV series called Victorian Farm. Since the program never came to the states, I watched it on YouTube. Why do the British seem to have TV shows that are so much more interesting then the reality crap we have here?

If any of you are interested, the books I ordered are: Victorian Family Save-All, Victorian Pharmacy and Book of the Farm. I would like to point out that Book of the Farm is not actually the version featured in Victorian Farm. It was reprinted in 3 separate volumes. If you might be interested in purchasing it, please keep that in mind.

Victorian England

I've finally made a choice as to the era my story will be set in. Now comes the fun part: research! I plan on finding out about various things during that time period, such as: music, hygiene, medicine, popular parlor games (no TV!), day-to-day meals and also what homes would have looked like (floor plan, cleanliness and all the nitty-gritty details).

Now it’s time to find books, music and possibly a few historians that I can interview. Another thing I like to have when I’m writing is pictures (of houses, fashion and other general things from that time). It keeps me focused (and can also give commonplace elements).

Now is where I ask you all, if you know of any good resources (books, websites, composers, etc.) that are distinctly Victorian, please comment! Also, in your comment, leave your favorite first name (male or female; Victorian or not) and I will work it into the final story and post it here.

Torn Between Eras

I’ve been really gunning to start a new writing project based in a historical era, but I’m having trouble committing to the era. I’m torn between 1700’s America, Edwardian England, or Renaissance England/France.

I know I would have to do tons of research for all 3 because I want to make sure all the historical little details are right (even if I’m not completely historically accurate). This is where all of you come in! I need help to decide which era/country I’m going to write about.

Now, don’t stop there because I’m also looking for good music to add to my writing playlist. I do prefer the music not have lyrics, however, as lyrics can be really distracting. So far my playlist includes the following (artist followed by album):

David Arkenstone

The Celtic Book Of Days (See all New Age Music CDs)

Music Inspired by Middle Earth featuring David Arkenstone (See all Pop Music CDs)

Spirit of Ireland (See all New Age Meditation Music CDs)

Enaid

Avalon - A Celtic Legend

Secret Garden

Dawn of a New Century (See all Classical Music CDs)

Earthsongs (See all Pop Music CDs)

Once in a Red Moon (See all New Age Music CDs)

Songs From a Secret Garden (See all Classical Music CDs)

White Stones (See all Irish Folk Music CDs)

If you have an artist/band you think would be great on this list then leave a comment below with your vote for the era/location and choice of music!