It’s Here: A Guide for Writing Historical Fiction

I’m so happy that I can finally share my first nonfiction book—Painting the Past: A Guide for Writing Historical Fiction—with everyone. Already, on its first day of release, Painting the Past has been named the #1 New Release in Authorship. Amazing. Thank you to everyone who helped to make this happen. I came up with … Continue reading It’s Here: A Guide for Writing Historical Fiction

What I’m Reading: Life During World War II and My Favorite Fantasy Book of All Time

My reading has been eclectic lately (as it always is, actually). I've completed my research for Down Salem Way with two of these books, though I will always have a fascination with witch hunts and witch trials. The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare I loved this book when I was a teenager … Continue reading What I’m Reading: Life During World War II and My Favorite Fantasy Book of All Time

What I’m Reading: A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That

As summer is winding down and Pumpkin Spice Lattes are on the horizon, I find myself spending a lot of time reading lately. There are a lot of really good, really interesting books out there these days and I've found a few that have caught my attention. Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng I … Continue reading What I’m Reading: A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That