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Diana Jackson

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Historical Fiction

  • 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 May Review ~ The Stolen Hours by Karen Swan

    This is the second of Karen Swan’s novels set on St Kilda at the time of the evacuation, each from the point of view of one of the island girls. This time it is Mhairi Mac Kinnon who is in need of a husband and she is whisked of to the nearby island of Harris…

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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.

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  • Diana’s July Book Review ~ Keepers by Cheryl Burman

    Why did I choose this book? I was drawn to Keepers because: I enjoy historical fiction I was excited to read a novel set in Australia, especially about the same time my uncle and his family moved there from the UK Did you feel empathy with any particular character? Oh yes. I loved the idea…

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  • Author Jennifer Mugrage launches her novel and takes the Throw a Dice Challenge!

    I’m really pleased to welcome author Jennifer Mugrage who is taking part in my ‘Throw a Dice Challenge’ but she is also launching her debut novel: The Long Guest TODAY on 2nd November 2020.   Book 1 of The Scattering Trilogy The year is 10,000 B.C. All mankind was united in one project: to build…

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  • Author David Ebsworth takes up the ‘Throw a Dice Challenge!’

    I’m really pleased to welcome author David Ebsworth who is taking part in my ‘Throw a Dice Challenge’ David Ebsworth’s latest and ninth novel is the final part of the Yale Trilogy about a 17th century nabob philanthropist and slave trader  Elihu Yale, but it is told through the eyes of Yale’s wife, Catherine. David…

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  • Margaret Skea ~ 5th of my Summer Special Interviews with Successful Indie Authors

    I’m so pleased to have this interview with author Margaret Skea which is aimed to appeal to writers, fans and potential readers alike. Margaret is a successful Indie Author of Historical Fiction. Hello Margaret, thank you for joining us today, Do you mind me asking, was the success in your writing career a gradual process…

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  • Tony Riches ~ 3rd Summer Special of Successful Indie Authors

    I’m so pleased to have this interview today with author Tony Riches. This is one of a series of posts aimed to appeal to writers, fans and potential readers alike. Tony is a successful Indie Author of Historical Fiction. Hello Tony, Do you mind me asking; was the success in your writing career a gradual…

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