Tag: fiction
group name: historicalfic
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January 04, 2009 08:19 PM EST --
Title:
The Heretic's Daughter
Author:
Kathleen Kent
Rating:
4 Stars
ISBN:
978-0-316-02448-8
The Heretic's Daughter is a tragic tale told through the eyes of a child . . .
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January 07, 2009 03:38 AM EST --
Title:
With Violets
Author:
Elizabeth Robards
Rating:
4 Stars
ISBN:
978-0-06-157912-7
The beginning of a relationship always holds such promise. Subtle nuances . . .
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September 24, 2007 01:05 AM EDT --
Paul Freckler has an extensive and fantastic Victorian photo site. These are all original photos, most are not for sale, some, however are on the market to be bought. Please beware there are post mortem . . .
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October 24, 2007 01:51 AM EDT --
Earlier today I had gone and done something I'd been putting off: Researching Regency Era names for the adults in my novel, as they would have been born in this era and certainly would not have been . . .
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November 15, 2007 03:45 PM EST --
This week I sent off to my agent my latest historical novel, Woodland Daughter.
This novel is my 9th.
I find it hard to believe that I have written nine novels. When I first started writing I never . . .
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December 28, 2008 06:14 PM EST --
With Violets
Elizabeth Robards
Avon A
ISBN: 978-0-06-157912-7
Berthe Morisot was an important French painter of the Impressionism School, although it’s far more likely that readers will be familiar . . .
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September 16, 2007 01:00 AM EDT --
This month celebrates the one year anniversary of Kitty McKenzie! Woohoo!
My Victorian historical mainstream, Kitty McKenzieis set in the beautiful city York, Yorkshire England, 1864.
This story and its . . .
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September 20, 2007 10:13 PM EDT --
From the library I picked up a few books to read. The first book I'm reading is Bess of Hardwick; First lady of Chatsworth, by Mary. S. Lovell.
I love biographies and this one doesn't disappoint . . .
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January 02, 2008 06:18 AM EST --
Due to my break over Christmas, I have only just found out that over at http://www.aussieauthors.com/
they have a poll for people to vote for their favourite Aussie author and I'm listed!
I . . .
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September 01, 2007 07:38 PM EDT --
Author: Kathleen Cambor
This is a novel which is based on a factual occurrence - a flood in 1889 in Johnstown Pennsylvania. The rich had a hunting and fishing lodge above the dam, the town . . .
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September 11, 2007 05:28 AM EDT --
Author: Robert Alexander
The mystery surrounding the death of the Romanovs - the last ruling family of Russia - has intrigued me for a long time. It was sparked again a few years . . .
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October 01, 2007 05:07 PM EDT --
Hi, had to share this. My historical Gossamer Wings, just received a recommended read and a fantastic review!
Gossamer Wings is an awesome read. Anne Whitfield weaves a world that is so true to life . . .
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March 05, 2008 06:41 PM EST --
I don't, at least not yet, but I have a feeling I'm falling in love...
I have to admit Amazon's Kindle does attract my attention. It's still a little expensive for me as . . .
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July 31, 2007 11:27 AM EDT --
Hi All,
I just received the first independent review of my novel and thought I'd share it. It's very rewarding to have pursued something for so long and hard and to finally see the fruits. . . .
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February 06, 2008 10:25 PM EST --
What is it about Jane Austen that she can write such great books which are still giving people pleasure nearly two hundred years later? She really is the queen of dare I say it, family sagas! LOL
When . . .
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July 06, 2008 09:31 PM EDT --
Set in Yorkshire England 1864, Her Shadowed Heart is a historical saga of family secrets, betrayals, love, and of new beginnings.
Blurb
Anna Thornton leads a privileged life, but she's not content. . . .
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September 18, 2007 09:15 PM EDT --
Historical fiction can be both a joy to read and to write. Here's seven rules for writing this genre that you may or may not be aware of.
Seven Rules For Writing Historical Fiction.
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September 19, 2007 03:18 PM EDT --
Fire Bell in the Night was the second of the Gathers First Chapters book contest winners, and what a tale it is. Set in Charleston amidst pre-Civil War tension, Edwards crafts a mystery that will have . . .
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March 16, 2008 04:54 PM EDT --
I've reviewed a 5 heart review!!!
I'm so happy to receive such a wonderful review for Broken Hero. It's thrilling to find out that people are enjoying this story, as I loved writing it. . . .
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September 20, 2007 03:03 AM EDT --
Here's a few more historical fiction writing resources I stumbled upon today. Hopefully some of them will be of use to you all.
Writing Historical Novels
Researching the Historical Novel
Historical . . .
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