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I am writing a Medieval novel and I need some assistance. Basically things to be careful for in this genre. It follows a young King, forced to take his deceased fathers place. War is upon them. I have done a good amount of research on my own but it couldn't hurt to have a helpful hand. See More
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Help with a Medieval Novel
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:20am 1 Comment 0 Likes
I am writing a Medieval novel and I need some assistance. Basically things to be careful for in this genre. It follows a young King, forced to take his deceased fathers place. War is upon them. I have done a good amount of research on my own but it couldn't hurt to have a helpful hand.
Help with a Medieval Novel
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:13am 0 Comments 1 Like
I am writing a Medieval novel and I need some assistance. Basically things to be careful for in this genre. It follows a young King, forced to take his deceased fathers place. War is upon them. I have done a good amount of research on my own but it couldn't hurt to have a helpful hand.
Thanks in advance
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- At 11:00am on November 7, 2011,
Kay Elizabeth said… - A warm welcome to you Jack. Authors.com is a great place to be. Enjoy yourself! :) Would you be so kind as to drop by this thread please and tell us how you found your way to Authors.com? :)
- At 10:49am on November 9, 2011,
scribbler said… Nice to meet you Jack. Welcome aboard. :) I hope you enjoy being here!
- At 7:49am on November 10, 2011, Robert L. Allen said…
Welcome!!! Good going on research...I've learned a lot here so keep coming...
- At 3:15am on November 11, 2011, Anna L. Walls said…
Hello Jack. Welcome to my corner of the world.
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