Building a Character Sketch
David Fitz-Gerald, author of Wanders Far, has created a character sketch using a technique I outlined in an earlier post. It’s fascinating to see how another writer has worked with
October 27, 2019
David Fitz-Gerald, author of Wanders Far, has created a character sketch using a technique I outlined in an earlier post. It’s fascinating to see how another writer has worked with
If you think of the Tudors in terms of Henry VIII – think again. Tony Riches is a specialist in the history of the Wars of the Roses and the
Maryka Biaggio is a professor of psychology turned novelist who specializes in fiction based on real people. In 2013 Doubleday published her debut novel, Parlor Games, the true story of a
Jean K. Carney is the author of “Blackbird Blues”. She spent eight years as an award-winning reporter and editorial writer at the Milwaukee Journal, covering Children’s Court, City Hall, and
I’ve always wanted to tackle biographical fiction but so far, I haven’t taken the plunge. Susan Higginbotham has made this a specialty and today offers insights into the writing of
I’m in awe of authors who write about truly ancient times – and Judith Starkston is one of them! This tale of ancient marriage and political intrigue comes from her novel Priestess
I first encountered Eugenia Lovett West when her most recent novel – Sarah’s War – was released. As someone who began writing after a thirty-year career in business, I was
I’ve had the privilege of reading Jeff Walker’s No Hero’s Welcome, the third in a trilogy featuring Irish men participating in WWI and beyond. It’s a superbly told story of
I met Curt Locklear at this year’s Historical Novel Society conference. He’s an author, historian, teacher, education consultant, and public speaker. He also plays the banjo. Welcome, Curt! ~~~ Real
Elizabeth Bell and I met at HNS 2019. She is the author of the Lazare Family Saga, the result of a quarter century of research and revision. I’m delighted to
The historical fiction author behind A Writer of History...
