Writing historical true crime? Check out these research resources

Posted on 09/22/2020 at 11:18 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Research is, of course, key to any type of historical fiction. But those of you writing about historical true crime...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Historical fiction, Writing advice

Excerpts: "Summer," "El Jefe," and "The Last Great Road Bum"

Posted on 08/25/2020 at 02:42 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

We may not be able to close the book on 2020 yet, as much as we all want to, but...

Categories: Today in Books

Tagged As: Excerpt, Historical fiction, Literary Hub, New release, Nonfiction, The New York Times

Author Q&A: J.P. Reedman

Posted on 08/24/2020 at 08:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Today we're interviewing J.P. Reedman, a historical fiction and fantasy author residing near Stonehenge. Born in Canada, she has had...

Categories: Author Interview

Tagged As: Author interview, Historical fiction

What to expect next from Hilary Mantel and Stephenie Meyer

Posted on 08/19/2020 at 04:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Two highly recognizable authors have revealed what their readers can look forward to. Hilary Mantel, author of the Thomas Cromwell...

Categories: Today in Books

Tagged As: Historical fiction, Romance, The Guardian, Women in literature

Author Q&A: Phyllis Edgerly Ring

Posted on 08/18/2020 at 08:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Today we're interviewing Phyllis Edgerly Ring, the author of fiction and nonfiction. The New England writer has studied plant sciences...

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Tagged As: Author interview, Historical fiction, Nonfiction

Bookish birthdays for the week of August 2, 2020

Posted on 08/02/2020 at 08:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Here are the literary birthdays to celebrate over the week of August 2, 2020. James Baldwin (August 2, 1924): Baldwin’s...

Tagged As: Historical fiction, Just for fun

"Hamnet" author wants us to think of Shakespeare as a person

Posted on 07/23/2020 at 03:39 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

We were struck by one line from author Maggie O'Farrell’s recent interview with NPR. Of William Shakespeare, the father of...

Categories: Author Interview

Tagged As: Author interview, Historical fiction, NPR

Read an excerpt from "The Pull of the Stars"

Posted on 07/23/2020 at 01:39 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Readers (or viewers) who loved Room by Emma Donoghue seem likely to also enjoy her latest release. Like Room, The...

Categories: Today in Books

Tagged As: Excerpt, Historical fiction, The New York Times

Editor shares the six do's and don'ts of writing historical fiction

Posted on 07/16/2020 at 02:54 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

There’s no way around it: historical fiction can’t be nothing but the literal truth. The dialogue will confound or annoy...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Historical fiction, Jane Friedman, Writing advice

Colson Whitehead receives the Library of Congress prize for fiction

Posted on 07/15/2020 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

2020 hasn’t been a standout year for most people. Author Colson Whitehead is an exception to that rule. He’s already...

Categories: Today in Books

Tagged As: Awards, Diversity, Historical fiction