Writing historical fiction with Kathryn Gauci
Kathryn Gauci is the author of Conspiracy of Lies – a novel set in WWII – and The Embroiderer, inspired by her years working as a carpet designer in Greece. Now
August 3, 2017
Kathryn Gauci is the author of Conspiracy of Lies – a novel set in WWII – and The Embroiderer, inspired by her years working as a carpet designer in Greece. Now
On a survey about WWI fiction I asked participants to name a few favourite novels set in that time. Here’s a sampling of those mentioned. I’ll be back with a
New Zealand is one of my favourite places to visit – probably top three. Stunning landscapes, wonderful people, and a pace of life that’s less harried and more inviting. No
David O. Stewart is President of the Washington Independent Review of Books – a nonprofit website dedicated to book reviews and writing about the world of books. I’ve had the privilege
In preparation for a panel on WWI fiction, I conducted a brief reader survey a few months ago and thought I’d share the results. It’s encouraging to see so many
When Susan Storer Clark and I connected, we agreed that a guest post was in order. With such an intriguing title – They’re Not ALL Bodice-Rippers – how could I
Clare Flynn has written historical fiction set in Australia, India and America as well as the UK. Clare and I connected the way people do these days – via social
Lucille Turner has been on the blog before talking about Mona Lisa – 500 Years of Mystery, The Fall of Constantinople, and most recently offering insights on Research in Historical
Susanna Kearsley shared insights on what she called twin-stranded – or dual timeline – stories at #HNS2017 in Portland, Oregon. I remember reading Kearsley’s novel, The Winter Sea, a number
Geraldine Brooks was one of the guests of honour at HNS 2017 and I can’t say enough of how compelling she is as a speaker – clear, great tempo, a
The historical fiction author behind A Writer of History...
