Can I develop on my own as there are no development circles where I live?

Yes your spirit guides will teach you, but please remember the basics of protection and prayer, get to know through meditation your guides, take what you can from books if what is stated does not sit comfortably with you in any book disregard it.

Although development circles is probably the best way to learn the ropes, in a safe environment, some well known mediums have never sat in circle namely Doris Stokes.