S. W. Raine

Welcome to part 2 of the things I’ve researched!

Being a steampunk author, I’ve done a lot of research, especially when it comes to the Victorian era. And being a contemporary fantasy/urban fantasy author, I also did a lot of research to be as accurate as possible as far as the “contemporary/urban” parts go.

Have a sneak peek into my research to see what I’ve learned to make The Elemental’s Guardian the best it could be.

You can see part 1 here.

1. 1. Being struck by lightning.
   Did you know that of every ten people hit by lightning, nine will survive to tell the tale? When someone is hit by lightning, only a tiny amount of electricity goes through the body. The rest travels around the outside. But even that brief exposure can cause internal injuries.
2. 2. The smell of outer space.
   Did you know space has an odor? Technically, since space is mostly a vacuum, there aren’t many molecules to smell. However, several astronauts have reported a distinct scent after entering the shuttle’s air-lock, re-pressurizing, and removing their helmet. Reports say space smells like hot metal and seared meats, gunpowder, or even welding fumes.
3. 3. Beach rules.
   Did you know fires are only allowed on the beach with a permit? They’re only allowed in certain areas of the city until 5 p.m. and are prohibited during sea turtle nesting season. Ideally, lighting should remain off throughout the night during hatching season, but if necessary, Turtle-Safe lighting—with orange or red lights—are less intrusive.

Let me know what your most surprising takeaway was!

Raine