Links
In the course of writing or researching for a book, I have come across some very interesting sites on a broad range of topics - unsolved crimes, unusual romances, finding a Russian bride, setting up your own private detective agency, urban legends, and even a dog family matching site (www.selectsmart.com/DOG/#appearance - in case you are interested). I have to admit that one of my biggest weaknesses when writing a book is to break off from the actual writing and go delving into the Internet for information. Once, I started out to do a quick check on the correct term for a piece of Chinese porcelain but ended up spending the morning admiring rare vases and dishes and learning all about the craftsmen who made them. (Incidentally that site is called: www.gotheburg.com )
Here are a few useful general research and writing related sites: