Today I'm pleased to welcome Sarah Armstrong-Garner to the blog. She's currently on tour with Sinking, the first in a new mermaid-themed YA fantasy trilogy. So let me hand you straight over to Sarah to tell you a bit about the research that went into the novel ... Researching Sinking Thank you so much, AFE, for having me on your blog today!

When I began writing Sinking, I had seen The Little Mermaid, been to an aquarium, read Jane Austen’s novels, and had read a history book or two. This...