If there’s one thing historical fiction writers and readers should share in common, it’s that innate desire to discover a window into the past…
Tag: Historical Fiction
2015 Historical Fiction Reader Survey Results
Last month I notified you of M.K. Tod’s 2015 Reader Survey. Well… The results are in. Head on over to A Writer of History to get your own copy of the 2015 Historical Fiction Reader Survey. I’ve got mine!
The 2015 Historical Fiction Reader’s Survey
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 discourse I came to discover that M.K. put together an annual historical fiction survey….
Authenticating Irish Characters: Irish Surnames in the Middle Ages
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 faced with the added weight of… Historical Authenticity If you’re going…
What’s in a Name?
Some writers find choosing a name for their character an easy task. Not so for me. I agonize over it. Over-analyze the options. Does the name fit the period (always important in Historical Fiction)? Do I like the sound of the name? Does it fit the traits envisioned for that character? Is the name impossible…
