I picked up the historical-fiction novel, Into The Wilderness by Sara Donati, in hopes it would give me a sense of life in the wilds of upstate New York and lower Canada during its settlement by Europeans. The timing is 100 years off for research for my own novel set in 1655, but the book … Continue reading A Tale of Two Novels
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Hooked on History
While writing my historical novel,, I have become enamored by all things historical, even when it's from different centuries. I love listening to re-enactors of all sorts and will drive a long way to see their portrayals of famous people and hear the stories….almost first-hand. Megan Wells has been bringing historical figures to life for … Continue reading Hooked on History
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Historical Fiction in Review
The Home for Unwanted Girls My search for historical fiction set in Quebec led me to this book by Joanna Goodman. The novel I’m writing is set in a convent in France two hundred years earlier, but I thought this book would give me a feel for what life might be like for an orphan … Continue reading Historical Fiction in Review
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Review of Distant Shores
Distant Shores by Kristin Hannah is an insightful, character-driven novel that explores marriage, how a wife may see herself, and the quiet ways people grow apart—and sometimes back together. The story of Elizabeth and Jack feels realistic, especially in how it portrays the ups and downs of long-term relationships. As much as I liked reading … Continue reading Review of Distant Shores
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Room for Romance?
Valentine’s Day has become Valentine’s week and has me thinking. Should I include a romantic interest in the historical novel I’m currently writing? My little French peasant, Marie, is only twelve, but she could find puppy love with the young goat herder who came to her rescue. Romance creeps in on all my books. The … Continue reading Room for Romance?
Jeanne Meeks ~ Fiction Author 