Historical Fiction

  • This evening in the Library we have ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­John Anthony Miller, who has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into his life as an author. You are very welcome, John. Please tell us a little about yourself. Hello, Pam – and thanks for having me. I live in the U.S., in southern New…

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  • Historical Fiction Cover Winner January 2019 with @EHBernardAuthor @authorrochelle @nicolasladeuk

    Do you love historical fiction? What makes you choose one book over another? For most of us, the cover is the first thing that attracts our attention. For me, the cover has to look professional and must convey genre and a hint of what the story is about. Each month I will be taking a…

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  • The Victorian Christmas

    Who doesn’t love Christmas traditions? And yet the way we celebrate the season now is relatively new. Before Queen Victoria’s time, Christmas was barely celebrated at all and gift giving was usually done at the New Year. Contrary to popular belief, Mr Charles Dickens did not invent Christmas. However, he took the idea and ran…

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  • Historical Fiction Cover Winner December 2018 with @Feud_writer @ros_rendle @jloakley

    Do you love historical fiction? What makes you choose one book over another? For most of us, the cover is the first thing that attracts our attention. For me, the cover has to look professional and must convey genre and a hint of what the story is about. Each month I will be taking a…

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  • Historical Fiction Cover Winner November 2018 with @carolJhedges @SuzanLauder @xtnaboyd

    Do you love historical fiction? What makes you choose one book over another? For most of us, the cover is the first thing that attracts our attention. For me, the cover has to look professional and must convey genre and a hint of what the story is about. Each month I will be taking a…

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  • A Conversation with Author Dianne Freeman

    This evening in the Library we have ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Dianne Freeman, who has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into her life as an author. A special welcome to you, Dianne. I love to chat with historical fiction authors, particularly those who write in the same time period as I do. Please tell…

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  • A Conversation with Author Mary Anne Yarde @maryanneyarde

    This evening in the Library we have ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Mary Anne Yarde, who has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into her life as an author. You are very welcome, Mary Anne, please introduce yourself: Hello everyone, and thank you, Pam, for inviting me on to your fabulous blog! My name is Mary…

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  • Historical Fiction Cover Winner October 2018 with @nicolasladeuk @nansjar @vanessainfrance

    Do you love historical fiction? What makes you choose one book over another? For most of us, the cover is the first thing that attracts our attention. For me, the cover has to look professional and must convey genre and a hint of what the story is about. Each month I will be taking a…

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  • First Draft Blues

    It all starts with a great story idea; that light bulb moment. You can’t wait to sit down and start writing. This is far too easy, you think … until it all goes pear-shaped.

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  • Historical Fiction Cover Winner September 2018 with @byzyeileen @jldean_writer & Tamar Anolic

    Do you love historical fiction? What makes you choose one book over another? For most of us, the cover is the first thing that attracts our attention. For me, the cover has to look professional and must convey genre and a hint of what the story is about. Each month I will be taking a…

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