While on the March writers retreat, the topic of marketing and promoting our books – both traditionally published and self-published generated lots of conversation. And since my latest novel –
A group of four writers, including yours truly, gathered in Florida this week for a writers retreat. We’re sharing an AirBnb rental property because the original location, the home my
On Friday, our son dropped in to store some things in our basement. Yes, even adult children with their own houses apparently need to use their parent’s basement. While chatting
According to Tema Frank who attended a presentation by well known cover designer CS Richardson, “never put your main character on the cover”. So let’s have a look at some
Taking inspiration from another blogger, I offer you the ABCs of historical fiction writing. I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s ABCs. Please tell me what you would add. FOR MORE ON
A while back, when I was asking for ideas and topics to enhance A Writer of History, a group of authors prompted a discussion about newsletters. It began with this
What do a spy for the US Army during the Cold War and a survivor of a Japanese prisoner of war camp have in common? Both worked in consultation with
Authors Alana White and Patricia Hudson tackled this topic at the June 2023 Historical Novel Society conference headlining with this question: Who will take your story from good to great?
Author Lyn Squire’s debut historical “whodunit”, Immortalised to Death, delves into the life and demise of iconic Victorian writer, Charles Dickens. And good news, it’s the first of a trilogy.
Every Historical Novel Society North America conference includes a panel of agents and editors discussing the state of publishing and historical fiction. HNSNA 2023 was no exception. Here’s some of
The historical fiction author behind A Writer of History...
