Historical Fiction
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What do I look for in Historical Fiction?
If you follow the link above to the Historical Novel Society website they define the genre. After last week’s contrasting book reviews I’ve been reflecting on what, to me, is great Historical Fiction. What do others say? 10 Steps for Writing Historical Fiction by Krystal N. Craiker How to write good Historical Fiction by Dave…
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Diana’s April Book Review ~ The Shadow Sister by Lucinda Riley
This was a wonderful find on the shelves of Waterstones Kirkcaldy. I only had a few minutes to browse and had no idea what I was looking for ~ not crime, sci fi or too much fantasy. I was drawn to this book and it was excellent for me because it was dual time zones,…
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Exciting News ~ Released today on Kindle
The scene is set, for this mid 19th century novella, in North East Scotland in the small village of Dunphail. The story leads us to the Channel Island of Alderney, off the coast of Cherbourg. This is my parents’ novella, edited by myself, released in memory of them both. It is the prequel to Riduna…
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5 star Review for MISSING Past and Present
Here is a reflection on my last novel, released at the start of lock-down. I’m still Chuffed by this 5 star review on Untold Reads for ‘MISSING Past and Present’. A few year’s later and I wonder why it hasn’t fared so well as my first in the series ‘MURDER Now and Then’. A reader…
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What’s in a Title : Janus ~ Gateway to Heaven on Earth
Janus ~ Gateway to Heaven on Earth by Patricia and Arthur Jackson, was released last week. MY PARENT’S RESEARCH INTO OUR FAMILY HISTORY My parents began to write their novella at the same time as I was writing my debut novel Riduna. Having done a great deal of research into our family tree, they chose…
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What do I look for in Historical Fiction?
If you follow the link above to the Historical Novel Society website they define the genre. After last week’s contrasting book reviews I’ve been reflecting on what, to me, is great Historical Fiction. What do others say? 10 Steps for Writing Historical Fiction by Krystal N. Craiker How to write good Historical Fiction by Dave…
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Part 3 Cover reveal: Janus Gateway to Heaven on Earth by Patricia and Arthur Jackson
EXCITING NEWS! This novella is close to my own heart because it was written by my parents and originally published through The Daily Mail. I’m publishing it in honour of their memory and all profits will go to of The Alderney Society, who runs the Alderney Museum, Channel Islands.