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Rachel Cotterill

Writing Resources

Here are a few websites which I've found useful - over and over again - for research when I'm writing. This list is likely to be updated when I stumble upon new gems, but in the meanwhile, please let me know about any broken links.

•  http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/mgmh.html - a 1930s herbal reference, including medicinal uses and poisons.
•  http://www.pfaf.org/leaflets/med_uses.php - essentially a modern version of the same, with up-to-date info on what plants actually work to relieve which symptoms.
•  http://www.biblegateway.com - translations of the Bible into almost every language you could imagine, including various historical translations.
•  http://www.entertheninja.com/ninja_fact/weapons.php - ninja weapons, need I say more?
•  http://www.medievality.com - very good introduction to all things medieval, handy when you suddenly need to brush up on torture devices...
•  http://www.marinewaypoints.com/learn/glossary/glossary.shtml - nautical terminology, traditional & modern.
•  http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/families/index.asp - birds and more birds, including pictures, sound clips of their calls, and behavioural descriptions.
•  http://www.thenewparentsguide.com/most-popular-baby-names.htm - all baby name guides are good, but this one is particularly handy for historical settings as it has popularity by year/decade.
•  http://www.fashion-era.com - fashion & clothing through the ages.

Rachel, Elsewhere On The Web

From time to time, I'm interviewed or featured on other people's websites. Here are a few links:

•  Inspiring Travel - winner of Inspirational Places contest (1 December 2009)
•  National Geographic Intelligent Travel - I Heart My City notes about Oxford (13 November 2009)
•  Europe A La Carte - guest post about island hopping in the Hebrides (12 July 2009)
•  The Carey Adventures - guest photographer for Photo Of The Day (6 April 2009)
•  Guardian Travel BeenThere - 'top tipper' interview
•  National Geographic Intelligent Travel - foodie challenge competition winner (5 January 2009)