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historical fiction

Bestsellers
Interview with Award-Winning Author Lisa E. Betz

Can you share a little about your recent book? My newest award-winning mystery is Fountains and Secrets. Here’s the…
October 1, 2022
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for September Part 2

Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, and Melissa Stroh, is the show where we talk…
September 30, 2022
Writing for YA
Is Your Historical Novel YA or Adult Coming of Age

How do you know if you’ve written a young adult novel or an adult coming of age? What about…
September 27, 2022
History in the Making
FIGGY PUDDING IN THE MAKING

If there’s Figgy pudding, it must be Christmas! Just ask Tiny Tim, the endearing child in Charles Dickens’ 1843…
December 20, 2021
History in the Making
Have You Considered Living History?

While experiencing a major event in life, have you ever stopped and thought about the fact that, at that…
October 20, 2021
History in the Making
A Snapshot of a Lifesaving Organization

Consider this scene: “Another final notice.” She glared at her husband, slapped the paper bill with the back of…
August 24, 2021
History in the Making
An Unexpected Nugget

When doing research for a historical novel, you may find an unexpected nugget that could add some extra excitement,…
July 20, 2021
History in the Making
The Tale of Two Celebrations

Smell the churros? That cinnamon doughnutty aroma that draws you to the vendor’s stand? Or maybe your eyes are…
May 20, 2021
Mastering Middle Grade
Three Tips for Middle Grade Historical Fiction Authors

I once asked New York Times bestselling author Melanie Benjamin her top tip for writing historical fiction. She gave…
May 16, 2021
Bestsellers
Interview with Award-Winning Author Jarm Del Boccio

Can you share a little about your recent book? Sure! The Heart Changer is a middle-grade historical fiction that…
May 1, 2021
History in the Making
Corn Flakes, The Journey of a Favorite Cereal

This hodgepodge of events would lead to the creation of a long-time favorite cereal! Corn Flakes’ journey began in…
February 20, 2021
Novelists Unwind
Novelists Unwind Interviews Becky St. Amant and Bryan Litfin

Betsy St. Amant, the author of more than fifteen inspirational romances, shares the inspiration behind her latest novel, The Key…
November 26, 2020
Bestsellers
Bestselling Author Interview with Jane Kirkpatrick

Can you share a little about your recent book? (Releasing in September 2020) Like most of my historical novels,…
August 1, 2020
History in the Making
The History of Your Characters

When we think of “historical”, we think the story is set in a historical time period, and many of…
July 20, 2020
Novelists Unwind
Novelists Unwind ~ Patricia Bradley, Suzanne Woods Fisher, & Linda Stenton Matchett

Patricia Bradley, an award-winning author who writes page-turning suspense, was my first Novelists Unwind guest…way back in August 2017!…
June 26, 2020
History in the Making
Inanimate Objects as Characters

Using inanimate objects as characters can add a powerful, interesting element to your story. I cried when Wilson, a…
March 20, 2020
History in the Making
Comic Relief: The Golden AGe of Comic Books Amidst Americans in Crisis

Comics Book #1 landed on newsstands in June 1938, and from its pages Superman soared into the lives of…
February 20, 2020
A3 Contributor Book Release, A3 News
In the Midst of the Flames by JP Robinson

New from Authorpreneur columnist JP Robinson! In the Midst of the Flames is the second book in the epic Northshire Heritage…
January 31, 2020
History in the Making
BOGGED DOWN IN CRANBERRY SAUCE: A condensed history of a Thanksgiving favorite

Think cranberries! From there, it’s not a long stretch to thoughts of Thanksgiving. And for a writer, creative juices…
November 20, 2019
Bestsellers
Interview with Best-selling Author Sarah Sundin

Can you share a little about your recent book? Burdened by his past, fighter pilot Lt. Adler Paxton battles…
November 1, 2019
History in the Making
Is This Story Historical?

As a writer, I like to continue writing flash fiction or short stories while working on a novel. My…
October 20, 2019
History in the Making
The Epistolary Novel Form

The popularity of this literary device dropped off prior to the turn of the nineteenth century, but its recent…
September 20, 2019
History in the Making
A GLIMPSE OF EARLY TELEVISION

The youngster thought it her privilege to pick the name for her soon-to-be-born sibling. She gleefully and toothlessly spit…
August 20, 2019
History in the Making
How Much Research is Required in Historical Fiction?

As an historical romance author, I love history. I love learning about different historical time periods and the events…
July 20, 2019
Bestsellers
Award-Winning Author Interview with J’Nell Ciesielski

Can you share a little about your recent book? The idea for The Songbird and the Spy came to…
July 1, 2019