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Historical fiction

Historical Paula McLain: Listen to Your Obsessions

In this interview, bestselling author Paula McLain discusses the moral questions at the center of her new historical novel, Skylark.

Robert Lee Brewer

Mystery/Thriller Down a Rabbit Hole: From Zelda Sayre to Murder in 1920s Manhattan Julie Mulhern

Mystery/Thriller From Antiques to Alibis: Why We Love Mysteries Steeped in History Connie Berry

Historical The Back in Time Job: Historical Fiction as a Heist of Its Own Jennifer Thorne

Mystery/Thriller A Conversation With Charles Todd on Writing History as Living Story (Killer Writers)Clay Stafford

Historical The Research and Writing Process for My Historical Novel Mary Ruth Barnes

Historical How to Turn Your Family Folklore Into Historical Fiction Melora Fern

Resources Expert Advice on Writing Historical Fiction The Editors of Writer's Digest

Historical The Retelling of True Historical Events in Fiction Imogen Matthews

Business of Writing Writing What Wants to Be Written Angela Shupe

Literary Tamar Shapiro: Writing Has Become My Daily Joy Robert Lee Brewer

Historical A. Rushby: On Writing for the Love of the Story Robert Lee Brewer

Historical Simon Tolkien: On Expanding an Idea Into Two Novels Robert Lee Brewer

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

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

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

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