Writing Historical Fiction

More about Writing Historical Fiction, from writing techniques to inspiration and resources.

Reading Historical Fiction

More about Reading Historical Fiction, from favourite historical fiction, to blogger interviews and reader surveys.

Reading Historical Fiction

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Meet M.K.Tod, the historical fiction author behind A Writer of History...

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Genesis of a Novel

I’m delighted to feature a guest post from Canadian author and actor, Jerome J Bourgault whose new novel Day of Epiphany was the winner of CANREADS Award for Historical Fiction 2026. The novel is an exploration of a dark chapter

Reading Historical Fiction

Writing Historical Fiction

Research Tips and Techniques

About the Author

Meet M.K.Tod

The historical fiction author behind A Writer of History...

Interview with Mark Sullivan author of Beneath a Scarlet Sky

Author Tips on Writing Historical Fiction

7 Elements of Historical Fiction

10 Facts about WWI Trenches

Top Historical Fiction Authors – 2012 Survey Results

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