Research

So as I mentioned before, I have a degree in history. I love history, but get bored with having to adhere to every perfect detail like they do in historical romance. I have a tendency to write paranormal romances or futuristic romances so I can do whatever the hell I want.

So I have this dilemma about a book I wrote. I played a little fast and loose with the science of it and while it is logical, I keep thinking maybe it's a stupid idea. Except it isn't. I know it isn't. I'm just being a dork.

Here's the gist of it: A massive solar flare hits the earth in 2058 and reverses the magnetic poles. There is actually scientific basis for this idea, although it is still in the theoretical stages. Anyway, my point is, the magnetic poles flip and it causes worldwide geologic disruption, volcanic going off, etc. and ends civilization as we know it.

Then 10,000 years later, humans are rebuilding civilization and begin to realize that not only did the flip change the face of the earth, but it also influenced human DNA, switching some genes on, others off, and people are evolving into elves, dwarves, trolls and the like. All sorts of interesting psychic abilities are popping up. Ley lines have been reactivated to full power. This produces a lot of prejudice and fear resulting in conflict and ostracism. The book begins there.

I like this idea. It has a lot of fuzzy science and takes definite liberties, but they are logical ones. I see people using fuzzy science all the time in movies and such, so why can't I? Still, I worry that I'm going too far out on a limb. This may be my conservative Lutheran upbringing smacking me in the head.

I need to learn to let go. :-)

So I'm not going to stress about it. It's a good idea and that's that. Coming up with ideas and having faith in them seems almost like therapy. Like learning to stand up for yourself and value who you are. Note to self: stop second guessing everything. It's unattractive. :pppp

P.S., if you like this idea and you are a publisher or agent, I have the whole book written. E-mail me and let me know you want to see it!