Writing historical fiction is an unfolding process of discovery: an unexpected fact or event → a human question → a plot twist, a character trait, an element of setting, an emotional reaction. Now that
Some time ago, I read and blogged about Hit Lit – Cracking the Code of the Twentieth Century’s Biggest Bestsellers by James W. Hall. Let me be the first to
Michael Pascullo has written a novel that looks at a conspiracy behind the assassination of John F. Kennedy. This is a fascinating topic and a story that is certain to
After retiring from a long career as a law professor, Amy Cohen was able to pursue her dream of writing a novel. She began with genealogy and family history research
The working title of the novel I’m writing is River of Time. While debating titles (with myself, of course), I also considered River of Life, but ultimately decided that this
Diana Stevan is the author of both historical and contemporary fiction ranging from Ukrainian family sagas to psychological and literary works. A House Full of Strangers – Diana’s new book
Several months ago, I was thrilled to receive an advance copy of Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie’s new novel A Founding Mother which tells the story of Abigail Adams, wife
A few weeks ago, I came across an article about book marketing strategies in 2026 on Best Thrillers website. Marketing is a challenge for almost every author I know and
I’m delighted to have Judith Starkston here today and to feature her new novel Achilles’s Wife which I have read – and highly recommend (see my review below). Judith specializes
Authors are a hardy breed. In order to face the myriad rejections, we have to be. So, when an email came bouncing into my inbox with glowing praise for my
The historical fiction author behind A Writer of History...
