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By Candlelight

25 Thursday Feb 2016

Posted by la Clarina in Things

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candlelight, candles, fire, historical novel, research, rushlight

CandleBW1Shall we call it field research?

A few days ago, a malfunctioning and a very grey day combined to send me back in time. With no power and no heating, I found myself depending on candles for light and the fireplace for warmth – all through one afternoon and night. Besides, my laptop’s battery was running low, so there was nothing for it, but sit by the fire and write in longhand and read by candlelight… Continue reading →

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