Books, books, books
After conducting the historical fiction survey and discovering a bunch of favourite authors, I decided that I should read as many of them as possible – not all their work
October 5, 2012
After conducting the historical fiction survey and discovering a bunch of favourite authors, I decided that I should read as many of them as possible – not all their work
Michael Bourne wrote an interesting article about navigating the world of literary agents. No doubt others have already mentioned it and I’m late to the party, as they say. In
Item1: Historical fiction author Debra Swift (@swiftstory) tweeted a Guardian UK blog post by Robert McCrum in which McCrum argues that professional book reviewers are better than amateurs. Item2: Historical
The cold struck on Friday, September 21st. “Shit,” I muttered while staring at my laptop but then, in what I like to think of as my ‘cup half full’ approach
As James Patterson said in a quote I used several days ago: “Brands are nothing more than trust.” I asked each of the top historical fiction authors I interviewed what
Jennifer Niven is an accomplished writer of both fiction and nonfiction. Her latest novel, Becoming Clementine, launches tomorrow, September 25. Jennifer graciously agreed to be interviewed for A Writer of
I have a copy of a Harvard Business School case study titled Marketing James Patterson. Published in 2006, the facts and figures are dated but Patterson’s quote concerning brand remains
The days are counting down to the Historical Novel Society conference in London which begins on Friday, September 28. I will be there – excitement enough given the potential to
Helen Hollick – one of the top historical fiction authors who appeared on A Writer of History several weeks ago, is featuring those who are speakers and organizers at the
I try not to obsess about WordPress stats but today I allowed myself to look at the last 30 days of visitors to A Writer of History. What amazes me
The historical fiction author behind A Writer of History...
