Note: This post originally appeared on the Historical Novel Society Features page. In the 2012 historical fiction survey, 562 people listed favourite reading oriented websites, blogs and social media sites.
When I visited the war museum in Peronne, France, I was struck by its compelling simplicity, the displays laid out in simple frames on the floor, cream walls unadorned except
Highlights: Readers provided their favourite digital and non-digital sources for book recommendations. I am very pleased that the Historical Novel Society will soon publish information and analysis about digital sources;
I’m a great follower of the Sunday New York Times book section – not only the reviews but the best seller lists and other regular columns. I look for ideas
588 readers responded with enthusiasm to the question “what detracts from your enjoyment of historical fiction”. 44% Inaccuracies – includes seeing modern sensibilities in a historic setting, anachronisms, dialogue that
The survey asked those who rarely or never read historical fiction to comment on their reasons. Only 62 responded – a small sample from which to draw significant conclusions. 34%
Wednesday’s post included the first report of results from a recent historical fiction survey. Many have expressed interest in further analysis, here’s a list of topics I have planned: She
From March 14th to April 3, 2012, I conducted a survey of historical fiction readers. In total, 805 individuals responded. The data sheds light on preferences and habits of historical
The fine folks over at the Historical Novel Society published a list of 399 novels to be released from January to August of 2012. Because I write about the early
This post originally appeared on www.writeitdownith.com. Thanks, Downith. I’ve been wondering lately, whether writing historical fiction takes longer than what I’ll call ‘regular’ fiction. And, if that’s the case, am
The historical fiction author behind A Writer of History...
