Nicola Badenhorst

Nicola Badenhorst asked Holly Black:

I stumbled across your books from a friend. I was wondering how and where you do your research for your books? Like the changelings, redcaps, ect. I recently read Valiant and Tithe. I unfortunately need to search for Ironside, since my friend doesn't have it. I also want to say you are an amazing writer. I love your take on the whole fearie kingdom and I really enjoy your books.

Holly Black Thank you so much!

I just added a page to my site where I list off some reference books, particularly for faerie stuff: http://blackholly.com/for-writers/res...

I'd also recommend Katharine Brigg's Encyclopedia of Fairies as a good jumping off point.

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