Recent content by Kathryn M Hearst

This is a tricky one. A lot of what is written about early Native American cultures has been tainted by those who wrote it and based on speculation. I have found the most interesting (and unique) ideas by researching ancient Native American sites. There are several in N.C. The websites will...

I was in China a few years ago. I know that my observations are more modern than what you are looking for... BUT I was amazed at the lengths that they go to to protect their skin from the sun. There are a bazillion people who ride bikes as a primary form of transportation in Shanghai. They...

Almost all of the Creation Myths since Babylonia have some sort of gods or demigods that either dwell in or rule the underworld. Try going waaay back and see if there are any ancients that might be lurking about.

Good point. I think I am going to write my next story without the fantasy elements, and add them in at the end (if they are even needed).

First rounds of editor comments and suggestions down... I have the second book rattling around in my brain, but I am afraid to get too far into it before I am done with final edits of the first. I feel a little like a dog chasing its tail. :( While waiting I started a new series and a handful...

I was wasting time, or so I thought, and found this site... and they say that procrastination is a bad thing. I'm Kathryn, aka Kate. I'm a relatively new fantasy writer, though I have been writing for way too long. I'm soon to be published, but really could use the advice and support...