The Art of Esoterica – or Historical Fiction Research
You may have read some of my blathering posts about the guts of historical fiction. So, now I’m putting my ‘money where my mouth is’ as I begin a new novel set in 19th
January 21, 2016
You may have read some of my blathering posts about the guts of historical fiction. So, now I’m putting my ‘money where my mouth is’ as I begin a new novel set in 19th
Today I’ve selected authors’ tips on writing historical fiction from around the web. From How to Write Historical Fiction: 7 Tips on Accuracy and Authenticity by Susanna Calkins author of A Murder
On January 6th, I posted 24 of the 40 books read during 2015. So today I’m including the balance using the same rating system: LR = light, enjoyable read; GR
January and a new year. A time for reflecting, for planning, and in my case, a time to think about writing. Last year’s overarching goals were: (1) Novels that are recognized
Dana Chamblee Carpenter teaches creative writing at a university in Nashville, TN. Her short fiction has appeared in The Arkansas Review, Jersey Devil Press, and Maypop and her debut novel, Bohemian Gospel,
40 books in 2015 – not as many as 2014, but still a decent number. As with 2014, some were superb, others I did not finish. Most were historical fiction;
Dear friends … I’m taking a brief vacation from all things related to writing. Christmas is such a wonderful time to relax while enjoying the spirit of renewal, fellowship, kindness, and
A few weeks ago, I promised to tell the story of my mother’s man (lover, partner) in New Zealand – and no doubt you’ve been waiting with bated breath. So here’s
I purchased Geraldine Brooks‘s latest novel The Secret Chord for the twenty-hour trip home from New Zealand. It’s set around 1000BC in the second iron age, the time of King David
AN ARTISTIC TALE SET IN A WORLD AT THE BRINK OF WAR The Great Depression put millions of Americans out of work, and the U.S. government responded with a range
The historical fiction author behind A Writer of History...
