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Historical fiction

Simon Tolkien: On Expanding an Idea Into Two Novels

In this interview, author Simon Tolkien discusses the eight years and industry shake-ups that went into his new historical fiction, The Room of Lost Steps.

Robert Lee Brewer

Jerome Charyn: You Will Never Be a Master of Your Craft Robert Lee Brewer

5 Pros and Cons of Writing Historical vs. Contemporary Fiction Alma Katsu

Kitty Zeldis: On Faith and Friendship in Historical Fiction Robert Lee Brewer

A Conversation With Janelle Brown on Writing and Historical Mystery/Thrillers (Killer Writers)Clay Stafford

Crafting Authentic War Reporting in Historical Fiction Erika Robuck

Jessica Francis Kane: Follow Your Obsessions Robert Lee Brewer

The WD Interview: Laurie Halse Anderson Amy Jones

Nell Stevens: Everything About This Book Has Felt Surprising Robert Lee Brewer

Going Back in Time to Write a Middle-Grade Novel Donna Galanti

Kelli Estes: On Motherhood and the Concept of Time Robert Lee Brewer

Jeffrey Konvitz: Believe in Your Creativity Robert Lee Brewer

Can We Empathize With People From the Past?Maren Chase

Alison Weir: On the Personal Lives of Historical Figures Robert Lee Brewer

The Big Dilemma for Historical Novelists—How Far Can You Stretch the Facts?Martha Jean Johnson

Martha Hall Kelly: On Personal History Inspiring Historical Fiction Robert Lee Brewer

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