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Best Historical Fiction
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Harriet and Isabella by Patricia O'Brien
The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
Gods and Generals by Jeffrey Shaara
A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin
The Talisman by Stephen King
Silverthorn by Raymond E. Feist
A Darkness at Sethanon by Raymond Feist
The Pendragon Cycle by Stephen R. Lawhead
The Wayfarer Redemption by Sara Douglass
Starman by Sara Douglass
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Midnight Falcon by David Gemmell
The Eyes of God by John Marco
Magician: Apprentice by Raymond Feist
The Wind Whispers War by kgcummings
War Written Words by kgcummings
Welcome... With Wrath by kgcummings
What Went Wrong? by kgcummings
Harriet and Isabella by Patricia O'Brien
The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
Gods and Generals by Jeffrey Shaara
A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin
The Talisman by Stephen King
Silverthorn by Raymond E. Feist
A Darkness at Sethanon by Raymond Feist
The Pendragon Cycle by Stephen R. Lawhead
The Wayfarer Redemption by Sara Douglass
Starman by Sara Douglass
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Midnight Falcon by David Gemmell
The Eyes of God by John Marco
Magician: Apprentice by Raymond Feist
The Wind Whispers War by kgcummings
War Written Words by kgcummings
Welcome... With Wrath by kgcummings
What Went Wrong? by kgcummings
Join award-nominated author Jeri Westerson, author of “Veil of Lies” and the forthcoming “Serpent in the Thorns,” for a writing workshop, “How to Make History Come Alive” on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. at the Well Red Coyote bookstore.
Writing historical fiction requires more than just knowing dates and places.
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An author of history-based fiction responds to criticism: ... the only requirement is for conjecture to be plausible and grounded in the best facts one can get. [...] What really disconcerts commentators, I suspect, is that, when they read historical fiction, they feel their own lack of education may be exposed; they panic, because they don't know which bits are true.
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WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- In conversation, we often forget that heroes forged in the crucible of war once began as ordinary people. In his new book, "The Vaulted Sky" (published by iUniverse), R.P. Moffa tells the historical tale of a young Italian-American from New York City who risked it all to pursue his love of flying to protect his country.
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The abundance of historical fiction on the Booker prize shortlist can be traced back to Walter Scott's 1814 novel WaverleyThe announcement of the Man Booker prize shortlist on 8 September prompted much talk about the prominence given this year to historical fiction. Commentators in newspapers from the Guardian to the Daily Mail rushed to announce a contemporary obsession with history. Is this really the case? Are we stuck in the past? A...
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From guardian.co.uk
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Historical Fiction Author Joanne Sundell Born in a tiny hospital in rural Virginia, Joanne ever cherishes her country beginnings. Fond memories of toddling along after her older sisters along the Appalachian Trail, catching tadpoles in a nearby creek bed, chasing after lightening bugs, or falling asleep to the evening hum of katydids, remain with her still; despite the family move to more urban Arlington where Joanne spent her formative...
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From technorati.com
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