Ruth Hull Chatlien is the author of the historical novel The Ambitious Madame Bonaparte. Here's her take on writing historical fiction. When and why did you begin writing, and did you always write historical fiction? I started my first novel when I was ten years old—so long ago that I don’t remember why I did it … Continue reading An Interview With Ruth Hull Chatlien
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Guest Post: Seven Tips to Create Memorable Historical Fiction Characters
Here is a wonderful guest post about how to create memorable characters in historical fiction from Michael Murphy. Murphy is a full-time writer in Arizona. He’s been writing novels for the past fifteen years. Random House Alibi has released his historical mystery The Yankee Club. He is also the author of All That Glitters. * … Continue reading Guest Post: Seven Tips to Create Memorable Historical Fiction Characters