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lene1949 · 12-23-2009, 03:30 AM

I think that 'places' are public, as long as you make a statement to say the story is fiction... People writing historical fiction use historical places and events, but fictional characters, which are mentioned... also if the times vary to fit the story, they mention that as well.

12-23-2009, 03:30 AM	#2
lene1949 Wizard Posts: 1,952 Karma: 213930 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Middelfart, Denmark Device: Kindle paper white	I think that 'places' are public, as long as you make a statement to say the story is fiction... People writing historical fiction use historical places and events, but fictional characters, which are mentioned... also if the times vary to fit the story, they mention that as well. Last edited by lene1949; 12-23-2009 at 03:31 AM. Reason: Grammar... and it's probably still not right