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History in the Making

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
History in the Making
Hospitality in Writing

Have you ever read any books by Shel Silverstein? Since 1963, his poems and drawings have delighted countless children…
June 20, 2020
History in the Making
Why You Need to Get Your Historical Facts Straight

If you’re a historical fiction writer who is under quarantine or lockdown, whether voluntary or government mandated, now would…
May 31, 2020
History in the Making
Decoration Day: The Joy of Remembering Ancestors

Decoration Day! It looks like an entry in a day planner, and visions of Christmas, a birthday, or a…
May 20, 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
History in the Making
Unexpected Treasures

As both a reader and a writer, I enjoy spending time in book stores and libraries. This year some…
January 20, 2020
History in the Making
Notes from a Contest Judge

Have you ever entered your work in a writing contest? These contests are organized by organizations like the American…
December 20, 2019
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
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
History in the Making
Historical Fiction Basics and Top Ten Time Periods

Those of us who write Historical Fiction are drawn to re-imagining the past and reconstructing times gone by. History…
June 20, 2019
History in the Making
Finding Mr. Missing: Researching Period-Appropriate Technology

Envision the hero and heroine of a story. They’re tasked with finding a missing person. They’re packed. They know…
May 20, 2019
History in the Making
Have You Considered These Historical Resources?

When writing historical fiction it is important to be sure your historical facts are accurate, not only so that…
April 20, 2019
History in the Making
Well Done Jane Austen!

Jane Austen created some of the most memorable characters ever printed on paper. Without doubt, she is one of…
March 20, 2019
History in the Making
Rebecca Lee Crumpler−Pioneer

Rebecca Lee Crumpler was a pioneer, but not the sort who climbed a weather-beaten prairie wagon, wrapped her work-worn…
February 20, 2019
History in the Making
Three Surprises I’ve Discovered in Researching My Historical Novels

My fifth historical romance releases next summer. I’ve written nine others that are “pre-published,” most requiring months of research.…
January 20, 2019
History in the Making
Discovering Personalities of Historical Characters with the Enneagram

My recent novels are about two women who lived four thousand years ago, Hagar and Sarah. Their stories are…
December 20, 2018
History in the Making
Fun and Games

Board games − at some time in our lives, most of us have awakened on Christmas morning to find…
November 20, 2018
History in the Making
Finding the Setting for Our Novels

Searching for the setting of that next novel? I am in the same boat. My third Civil War romance,…
October 20, 2018
History in the Making
Is Writing Historical Fiction a Good Fit for You?

I enjoy digging into the past, following bunny trails of history, and learning about cultures long interred and nearly…
September 20, 2018
History in the Making
Electrifying Fiction

The dark house looked lonely and foreboding as Ellen pulled the key from her reticule and fumbled with the…
August 20, 2018
History in the Making
Naming Characters in Your Historical Novels

Have you ever read a fictional novel set in the 1700s where the main character is named Harper (22…
July 30, 2018