History in the Making
The Desire for Street Cars-Then and Now
In the early 1900s trolleys, otherwise known as “streetcars,” began popping up all over the United States. (For this…
January 20, 2023-
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History in the Making
Some Interesting Facts and a Statue of Classic Author, Charles Dickens
Did you know Charles Dickens’ full name was Charles John Huffam Dickens? I didn’t, and Dickens is one of…
December 20, 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
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
What Time is It?
When writing historical fiction, it’s important to be aware of your timeline. Timelines are significant in all genres of…
April 20, 2021 -
History in the Making
A Parade of Events
Thanksgiving morning! Heroine’s day begins in the kitchen helping Mother stuff Tom Turkey. Task done, they lug the heavy…
November 20, 2020 -
History in the Making
Using Your Research for More than Your Novel
Writing a novel is hard work and takes time. Writing a Historical Fiction novel may require more time and…
October 20, 2020 -
History in the Making
Thinking Inside the Icebox
From the ingenuity of Thomas Moore, the icebox first appeared on the American scene in 1802. Like many new…
August 20, 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 -
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
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
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
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
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 -
History in the MakingDialogue Contractions in Historical Novels
by Sandra Merville Hart Historical novelists research ways of life, events, fashion, and a myriad of other topics.…
May 21, 2017 -
History in the MakingCombatting the Noise Issue
By Sandra Merville Hart A few family members came over to watch a movie this weekend. The dramatic…
February 24, 2017
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