Weird Things I Googled While Writing Hunted

Every writer leaves a digital trail of Google searches that range from the ridiculous to the downright scary. Today, I'm sharing some of those searches with you! Here are some of the questions I googled while writing Hunted.


Q: "What animal has the same size heart as a human?"

A: A pig (I should have known this)


Q: "Nonfatal places to shoot an animal"

A: Unclear (I decided the haunch was a safe bet)


Q: "What fruit trees bloom in June?"

A: I used elder for my story


Q: "Did people used to die from the measles?"

A: Yes (R.I.P. Princess Moira)


Q: "Herbs that have magickal reputations"

A: I went with Angelica root


Q: "Do faeries have souls?"

A: No (this required some minor rewriting)


Which of these searches made you the most curious? If you are a writer, what are some weird things you've googled for the purposes of a story? Let me know in the comments!


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