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
Roaming around the web to spark your interest – yes, you dear reader – I discovered a number of articles on the challenges of writing historical fiction. In SouthWest Writers,
As mentioned in Monday’s post, Exsilium is author Alison Morton’s latest novel. Alison writes thrillers and has two ongoing series: Roma Nova, an alternative history series, and Melisende, a European
On February 20th, author Jeanie Thornton Roberts posted a question: How would you respond to someone questioning your ‘right’ to write about their ancestor? The responses from fellow authors and
Author Helena P. Schrader appeared on the blog recently with insights on writing biographical historical fiction. Today, her topic is research and historical fiction. ~~~ There is probably no other
Author Jeri Westerson writes a Tudor mystery series and a Sherlockian mystery series (and other time periods). In 2012 (!!!) I interviewed her on this very blog – not sure
Indu Sundaresan is the author of the Taj Trilogy—The Twentieth Wife, The Feast of Roses and Shadow Princess, and three other books. I came across her novels when I read The Mountain of Light,
Author Helena P. Schrader generously replied to my request for sources on the middle ages which prompted me to ask her for a guest post. Well, we’re in luck! Helena,
Dear all – rather than a post, today I’m writing to ask for your ideas. In late 2022, I completed a novel for my two grandsons (I now have three!).
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
The historical fiction author behind A Writer of History...
