Books. Non-fiction books on a particular subject/region can provide a wealth of information (or create more questions for you.). The Everyday Life Series is great for writers of historical fiction.

Magazines. Does your character have a hobby or talent and you don't have a clue what the difference is between an AK-47 and a Size H afghan hook? Look for magazines on that subject (i.e., Gun Digest, Family Handyman, Modern Crochet)

Newspapers. From the area where your story is placed. (Plus it also helps to keep current on what is happening in the world. We have a space program now you know.)

Library references. Professional societies, old newspapers and phone books, organizations (reputable and scathingly sinful).

Friends, co-workers, and technical experts. Unless you are already an expert on law enforcement, surgical techniques, horse breeding, sky diving, being a princess and a ballerina and a cowgirl, etc.

Professional organizations. Historical societies, museums. Even a car museums will often have other items there, such as vintage clothing and jewelry.

Topographical maps. These show elevation, rivers, lakes. Very important, if you say there was a mountain, there'd better be one.

Chamber of Commerce. Most of the time they will send you a bucket of information just for the asking.

Classes. Take a course in calligraphy, palm reading, self-defense, archery. It helps to have someone tell about these things, but you really can't get the full experience unless you try it yourself. (Be realistic in your quest for enlightenment. We don't want to hear you've been hanging out with Heidi Fleiss on weekends.)

Pamphlets. Any kind you can get your hands on...tourist info, park service trail guides, mountaineering equipment. There is something to be said for junk mail. I once received a catalog on medieval clothing and weaponry. I treasure it. (I did, however, toss the one on sexual toys.)

Lastly, have an eagle-eye friend or two read over your finished product just to catch any glitches. Let 'em nit-pick, it'll keep you on your toes.

Suggested Reading and Activities To Cure The Blues

The Purpose of Your Life by Carol Adrienne

Your Life. Why It Is The Way It Is and What You Can Do About It.

Understanding the Universal Laws by Bruce McArthur

The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

Books by Edgar Cayce

Through Time to Healing by Dr. Brian Weiss

Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson

The Intuitive Way by Penney Peirce

Do a Personal Time Travel Session with Melinda Rucker Haynes

Try Medicine Cards, The Discovery of Power Through the Ways of Animals
by Jamie Sams & David Carson (These are like taroh but much safer to use.)

Anything and everything that you feel lifts your spirit and heals your soul.

Listen to classical music.

Go for a walk.