Hello again! I’m blogging today at History Hoydens about how to sneak the historical background into a book’s beginning. (Hey, it’s backstory, isn’t it? Yet who wants to read a boring info dump? But it’s vital if it’s set in a different time and place from today’s world. Oh gosh, this is starting to feel more complicated than writing a contemporary novel…)
Please stop by and chat! I’d love to compare notes about books who flaunted the history from the beginning or surprised you with its importance. I’ve got examples ranging from SENSE AND SENSIBILITY to THE IRISH DEVIL to THE DEVIL SHE KNOWS to…
Monica Burns is blogging today at the History Hoydens about adventure, romance – and plumbing! When I invited her to join us, I never thought she’d come up with such a fascinating combination of ideas. Should have known better since she’s such an inventive writer.
Hi there! I’m blogging today at History Hoydens about drinks in the Wild West. I’ve got historical recipes for eggnog, rum punch, and even gin cocktails.
Please stop by and chat, if you’ve got time. I’d love to hear your favorite options for winter drinks and what your favorite characters imbibe.
Hi there! November’s podcast from the ladies at Broadpod features tales of Dragons and other mystical beings, as voiced by their creators. Readers Kelly A. Harmon, Sarah Micklem, Diane Whiteside, Danielle Ackley McPhail, and Justine Graykin bring you on a safari spanning mystical lands to back yard surprises.
My episode features Khyber and Svehtlana from CAPTIVE DESIRES.
If you right click on the podcast, you can even add it to your iTunes music library.
The Broad Pod is brought to you by Broad Universe, a 501(c)3, international organization dedicated to promoting, celebrating, and honoring women writers of science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
Blogging today at History Hoydens about authors’ favorite movies and why these are frequently different from the movies most like their books. Sometimes we learn a lot from both types of movies. Historical authors may even have a wider array of movies to learn from 🙂
Hello again! I’m blogging today at History Hoydens about how to sneak the historical background into a book’s beginning. (Hey, it’s backstory, isn’t it? Yet who wants to read a boring info dump? But it’s vital if it’s set in a different time and place from today’s world. Oh gosh, this is starting to feel more complicated than writing a contemporary novel…)
