I think the key is to give the reader characters they not only care about, but identify with, and to never take away all hope. Lynn Flewelling More Quotes by Lynn Flewelling More Quotes From Lynn Flewelling The real world is the fantasy writer's scrapbook. Real history, real geography, real customs and religions are all invaluable sources of guidance and inspiration. Lynn Flewelling religions fantasy history world If you set your story in Rome, Ireland or Sheboygan, for that matter, go there. If you're broke, set it in the town where you live, or where you grew up. Lynn Flewelling live story you matter