by M.N. Stroh | Aug 26, 2015 | My Writing, Research
It’s a given that if you undertake to write a book, you need to do a little homework on your chosen subject. This is doubly true for Historical Fiction. But lets be honest, Historical Fiction authors don’t just do “a little homework”. In fact...
by M.N. Stroh | Apr 24, 2015 | Research
A couple years ago I had the privilege of making M.K. Tod’s acquaintance through a LinkedIn Historical Fiction group, of which we were both members. She and many others offered me wonderful advice and encouragement in my writing pursuits.Through gradual...
by M.N. Stroh | Feb 26, 2015 | Historical Factoids, Irish Culture Insight, Research
Cuffing the chicken?If you’re like me, that mental image is too amusing for words. I mean, we own chickens. They’re not the most graceful animals. So picturing one trying to get around in some sort of cuffs is downright hilarious!Seriously, though, why on...
by M.N. Stroh | Dec 13, 2014 | Historical Factoids, Irish Culture Insight, Research
One of the first tasks any fiction author sets out to do is to name characters. Creating memorable names helps readers connect to your characters. But believable characters are a challenge all around, and no less so in Historical Fiction. In this genre we’re...
by M.N. Stroh | Aug 29, 2014 | Historical Factoids, Irish Culture Insight, Research
Anamchara, pronounced: an-m-ha-ra, is Irish Gaelic for “Soul Friend”.This ancient distinction originated with the druids. Later on it gained notoriety with priests and the ordained after Christianity came to Ireland. While Ecclesiastics (as Christian...
by M.N. Stroh | Apr 13, 2014 | Irish Culture Insight, Research
On Good Friday, April 23, 1014, an epic battle waged near Dublin’s shores. A battle culminating the reign of a man considered by many to be the only true Ard Ri (High King) of Ireland – Brian Boru. This struggle served a bittersweet victory. While King...
