For the May issue of Historical Novels Review, I reviewed Habits of the House by Fay Weldon, Motherland by William Nicholson and Paperboy by Vince Vawter. Reviewing books for HNS fuels my
Last spring’s historical fiction survey asked readers to specify preferred time periods. The column below on the far right titled ‘Survey %’ shows how readers responded. You can see quite
Funny how we meet people these days. To tell the truth, I can’t recall whether I met Elisabeth Storrs because of Twitter, Facebook or my blog. However at some point
I’ve been in a funk ever since missing HNS London 2012 – which meant missing an opportunity to listen to wonderful speakers like Philippa Gregory, Diana Gabaldon, Elizabeth Chadwick, CW
I am delighted to welcome Jenny Barden to A Writer of History. Jenny’s debut novel Mistress of the Sea has received enthusiastic endorsement from readers and writers of historical fiction.
Several weeks ago, Geri from B.R.A.G. Medallion contacted me. This organization’s mission is “to recognize quality on the part of authors who self-publish both print and digital books” and to
The cold struck on Friday, September 21st. “Shit,” I muttered while staring at my laptop but then, in what I like to think of as my ‘cup half full’ approach
The days are counting down to the Historical Novel Society conference in London which begins on Friday, September 28. I will be there – excitement enough given the potential to
Helen Hollick – one of the top historical fiction authors who appeared on A Writer of History several weeks ago, is featuring those who are speakers and organizers at the
I’m pleased to announce a series of interviews with top historical fiction authors and top historical fiction bloggers. After musing on the historical fiction survey, I thought that a series
The historical fiction author behind A Writer of History...
