Articles related to "Historical Fiction"
Primary Historical Research
Primary research includes diaries, letters, photos, historical objects and places to create vivid historical fiction.
historical research • historical fiction • primary sources • historical fiction settings • historic photos
Primary research includes diaries, letters, photos, historical objects and places to create vivid historical fiction.
historical research • historical fiction • primary sources • historical fiction settings • historic photos
Writing Historical Fiction for Children
Elements of writing historical fiction for children.
research • historical • characters • authentic characters and details
Elements of writing historical fiction for children.
research • historical • characters • authentic characters and details
"Up and Coming Children's Writers"
biography of Verla Kay, children's writer of historical fiction
author biography • children's writer • historical fiction
biography of Verla Kay, children's writer of historical fiction
author biography • children's writer • historical fiction
*Pan’s Labyrinth* History and Film
What is significant about this film is the fact it is a Spanish film. A very hard look back for a country that suffered at the hands of Franco.
pan's labyrinth • guillermo del toro • spain • film theory • historical fiction
What is significant about this film is the fact it is a Spanish film. A very hard look back for a country that suffered at the hands of Franco.
pan's labyrinth • guillermo del toro • spain • film theory • historical fiction
20. EDITING DIALOGUE: PART 2 DIALOGUE IN HISTORICAL FICTION
Discusses problems of writing and editing dialogue suitable for historical fiction
historical fiction • dialogue • editing • slang • genres
Discusses problems of writing and editing dialogue suitable for historical fiction
historical fiction • dialogue • editing • slang • genres
An Interview With Susan Young de Biagi
Susan Young de Biagi published her first novel, Cibou, in 2008. Here, she talks about how the story caught her attention and how the characters took over the story.
susan young de biagi • cibou • historical fiction • cape breton • mi'kmaq
Susan Young de Biagi published her first novel, Cibou, in 2008. Here, she talks about how the story caught her attention and how the characters took over the story.
susan young de biagi • cibou • historical fiction • cape breton • mi'kmaq
Book Review: King of Shadows
For young Nat Field, acting is a joy and an escape. So getting chosen to play Puck in one of Shakespeare's most famous plays is a dream come true. But going back in time to Shakespeare's era to play this part could end up being more like a nightmare.
books • reading • susan cooper • shakespeare • fantasy
For young Nat Field, acting is a joy and an escape. So getting chosen to play Puck in one of Shakespeare's most famous plays is a dream come true. But going back in time to Shakespeare's era to play this part could end up being more like a nightmare.
books • reading • susan cooper • shakespeare • fantasy
Fiction Story Ideas – Pictures
Pictures and paintings can stimulate your imagination, leading to great fiction ideas.
story ideas • fiction ideas • story starters • short stories • plot ideas
Pictures and paintings can stimulate your imagination, leading to great fiction ideas.
story ideas • fiction ideas • story starters • short stories • plot ideas
Finding Historical Fiction Sources
Museums, libraries and private collections are the place to go to find primary sources and give your historical fiction an authentic voice.
primary historical research • historical fiction • historical settings • historical documents • primary sources
Museums, libraries and private collections are the place to go to find primary sources and give your historical fiction an authentic voice.
primary historical research • historical fiction • historical settings • historical documents • primary sources
Historical Fiction for Children
What elements make great historical picture books and magazine stories?
historical fiction • picture books • children's magazines • historical setting • historical research
What elements make great historical picture books and magazine stories?
historical fiction • picture books • children's magazines • historical setting • historical research
Historical Fiction for Children
The keys to writing historical fiction for children.
writing • historical fiction • children • young adults • sue reichard
The keys to writing historical fiction for children.
writing • historical fiction • children • young adults • sue reichard
Historical Fiction Plain But Tasty
Alfred Duggan and Cecelia Holland give history lessons that are relatively brief and down-to-earth, but never dull.
historical fiction authors • good historical fiction • good historical novels • alfred duggan • cecelia holland
Alfred Duggan and Cecelia Holland give history lessons that are relatively brief and down-to-earth, but never dull.
historical fiction authors • good historical fiction • good historical novels • alfred duggan • cecelia holland
Historical Fiction Settings
Use historical details to anchor your story in time and place, says Calkins Creek editor Carolyn P. Yoder.
historical fiction • historical setting • historical details • carolyn yoder • writing fiction
Use historical details to anchor your story in time and place, says Calkins Creek editor Carolyn P. Yoder.
historical fiction • historical setting • historical details • carolyn yoder • writing fiction
Historical Fiction: Alive and Well!
A plot to steal <i>Hamlet</i>, a visit to fourteenth-century England, and a soccer game in the midst of World War I. These are just a few suggestions for historical fiction books for kids.
historical fiction • summer reading for kids
A plot to steal <i>Hamlet</i>, a visit to fourteenth-century England, and a soccer game in the midst of World War I. These are just a few suggestions for historical fiction books for kids.
historical fiction • summer reading for kids
Nefertiti by Author Michelle Moran
In this epic retelling, Moran brings to life the lives and fortunes of Nefertiti and her family, as well as the political and religious chaos in Egypt during her lifetime
nefertiti • michelle moran • ancient egypt • egyptian queens • historical fiction
In this epic retelling, Moran brings to life the lives and fortunes of Nefertiti and her family, as well as the political and religious chaos in Egypt during her lifetime
nefertiti • michelle moran • ancient egypt • egyptian queens • historical fiction
Outlander
Outlander is a thrilling novel of history, time travel, the Scottish Highlands, and a romance that spans 200 years. Prepare to fall in love.
diana gabaldon • outlander • jamie fraser • claire randall • frank randall
Outlander is a thrilling novel of history, time travel, the Scottish Highlands, and a romance that spans 200 years. Prepare to fall in love.
diana gabaldon • outlander • jamie fraser • claire randall • frank randall
Public Historical Documents
Newspapers, directories, maps and even cookbooks have incredible details for your historical fiction.
primary historical research • historical fiction • historical settings • historical documents • personal sources
Newspapers, directories, maps and even cookbooks have incredible details for your historical fiction.
primary historical research • historical fiction • historical settings • historical documents • personal sources
Review: The Meaning of Night
Edward Glyver, a man wronged, betrayed and cheated of his rightful inheritance ,vows revenge against his sworn enemy, Phoebus Daunt.
mystery • murder • victorian • michael cox • suspense
Edward Glyver, a man wronged, betrayed and cheated of his rightful inheritance ,vows revenge against his sworn enemy, Phoebus Daunt.
mystery • murder • victorian • michael cox • suspense
Scenes From Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities" in Today's Fiction
This article discusses Dicken's classic "A Tale of Two Cities," describing in particular one scene that contemporary authors have imitated and adapted for their own historical fiction stories.
charles dickens • dickens • a tale of two cities • historical fiction • jack cavanaugh
This article discusses Dicken's classic "A Tale of Two Cities," describing in particular one scene that contemporary authors have imitated and adapted for their own historical fiction stories.
charles dickens • dickens • a tale of two cities • historical fiction • jack cavanaugh
The Merlin Trilogy by Mary Stewart
This week's article is about Arthurian Historical trilogy of Merlin by Mary Stewart.
merlin • stewart • arthurian • historical fiction
This week's article is about Arthurian Historical trilogy of Merlin by Mary Stewart.
merlin • stewart • arthurian • historical fiction
Canadian Children Book Centre Awards Finalists
$110,000 in prize money will be awarded to Canadian children's book authors in the coming months thanks to the 2009 Canadian Children's Book Centre Awards.
2009 canadian childrens book award • norma fleck award finalist • td canadian children's literature award finalists • geoffrey bilson award finalists • canadian children's lit awards
$110,000 in prize money will be awarded to Canadian children's book authors in the coming months thanks to the 2009 Canadian Children's Book Centre Awards.
2009 canadian childrens book award • norma fleck award finalist • td canadian children's literature award finalists • geoffrey bilson award finalists • canadian children's lit awards
Write Tudor Fiction
The Tudor period provides today's historical fiction writers with a <b>lusty platform.</b> But the Tudors lived a period different from ours; through clothes, food, gender roles, religion, family, and dialect, Tudor fiction writing can be rendered unbelievable for readers through simple historical errors. "Writing Tudor Fiction" helps historical fiction writers avoid pitfalls.
The Tudor period provides today's historical fiction writers with a <b>lusty platform.</b> But the Tudors lived a period different from ours; through clothes, food, gender roles, religion, family, and dialect, Tudor fiction writing can be rendered unbelievable for readers through simple historical errors. "Writing Tudor Fiction" helps historical fiction writers avoid pitfalls.
A "Series" Quandry
Series books are one way to interest a child in reading about history. They are also one way that publishers have tried to maintain interest in the printed book. Here's a look at what kids are reading now.
middle-school reading • history books for middle school • history reading ages 9-12 • history series • american girl
Series books are one way to interest a child in reading about history. They are also one way that publishers have tried to maintain interest in the printed book. Here's a look at what kids are reading now.
middle-school reading • history books for middle school • history reading ages 9-12 • history series • american girl
Talking with C.W.Gortner, Tudor Fiction Author of The Secret Lion
I talk to C.W.Gortner, the author of The Secret Lion, the first in a projected series called The Spymaster Chronicles set in Tudor Times.
tudor • edward vi • elizabeth i • tudors • tudor period
I talk to C.W.Gortner, the author of The Secret Lion, the first in a projected series called The Spymaster Chronicles set in Tudor Times.
tudor • edward vi • elizabeth i • tudors • tudor period
<i>Sarah</i>: A Peek Into the Life of a Biblical Princess
A brief review of <i>Sarah</i>, the first book in Orson Scott Card's trilogy, Women of Genesis.
sarah • sarai • abram • abraham • historical fiction
A brief review of <i>Sarah</i>, the first book in Orson Scott Card's trilogy, Women of Genesis.
sarah • sarai • abram • abraham • historical fiction
Book Review - The Life and Death of Anne Boleyn: 'The Most Happy'
Ives revisits his great biography, first published in 1986, and makes it anew by using additional, fascinating material and further study.
the life and death of anne boleyn book review • anne boleyn • eric ives • complete biography of anne boleyn • professor ives
Ives revisits his great biography, first published in 1986, and makes it anew by using additional, fascinating material and further study.
the life and death of anne boleyn book review • anne boleyn • eric ives • complete biography of anne boleyn • professor ives
Book Review: The Camel Who Crossed Australia
Written from the perspective of three expedition survivors, this tale of the infamous journey of Burke and Wills makes Australian history come alive for young readers.
the camel who crossed australia • jackie french • burke and wills expedition • australian historical fiction • yandruwandha
Written from the perspective of three expedition survivors, this tale of the infamous journey of Burke and Wills makes Australian history come alive for young readers.
the camel who crossed australia • jackie french • burke and wills expedition • australian historical fiction • yandruwandha
Book Review: The Coffin Quilt
The Hatfield-McCoy conflict in the late 1800s was one of history's most fascinating family feuds. Ann Rinaldi's <U>The Coffin Quilt</U> blends fact with fluid writing and well-developed characters to create a masterful work of historical fiction.
book • book review • historical • fiction • hatfield
The Hatfield-McCoy conflict in the late 1800s was one of history's most fascinating family feuds. Ann Rinaldi's <U>The Coffin Quilt</U> blends fact with fluid writing and well-developed characters to create a masterful work of historical fiction.
book • book review • historical • fiction • hatfield
Book Review: The Terror
What's worse than being lost and frozen in the ice with little food and months of day-long darkness? The men of the Franklin Expedition are about to find out.
the terror by dan simmons book review • historical fiction • horror fiction • the franklin expedition • the northwest passage
What's worse than being lost and frozen in the ice with little food and months of day-long darkness? The men of the Franklin Expedition are about to find out.
the terror by dan simmons book review • historical fiction • horror fiction • the franklin expedition • the northwest passage
Conn Iggulden: Wolf of the Plains
With his series 'Emperor' completed, Conn Iggulden has now turned his creative attention to the great Mongol leader Genghis Khan.
conn iggulden • genghis khan • temujin • the dangerous book for boys • historical fiction
With his series 'Emperor' completed, Conn Iggulden has now turned his creative attention to the great Mongol leader Genghis Khan.
conn iggulden • genghis khan • temujin • the dangerous book for boys • historical fiction
English Literature Classics
Despite the boring titles often forced upon high school students, classics of British literature that have well-paced plots and interesting stories do exist.
literature • classics • recommendations • english • british
Despite the boring titles often forced upon high school students, classics of British literature that have well-paced plots and interesting stories do exist.
literature • classics • recommendations • english • british
Jane Harris: The Observations
When Jane Harris' novel appeared in paperback earlier in 2007, it caused quite a stir, and with good reason: she has produced one of the most enjoyable books of the year.
jane harris the obervations • bessy the observations • jane harris bessy • historical fiction • recommended reads
When Jane Harris' novel appeared in paperback earlier in 2007, it caused quite a stir, and with good reason: she has produced one of the most enjoyable books of the year.
jane harris the obervations • bessy the observations • jane harris bessy • historical fiction • recommended reads
Plot Synopsis and Character Analysis of Avi's "Crispin: The Cross of Lead"
A look at the historical and mythical underpinnings of Newbery Award winner "Crispin: The Cross of Lead".
avi • crispin cross of lead • avi newbery award • award winning youth fiction • english historical fiction for children
A look at the historical and mythical underpinnings of Newbery Award winner "Crispin: The Cross of Lead".
avi • crispin cross of lead • avi newbery award • award winning youth fiction • english historical fiction for children
Portrait of an Unknown Woman
Portrait of an Unknown Woman, by Vanora Bennett, explores life surrounding Sir Thomas More and painter Hans Holbein, through the eyes of a young woman in the household.
portrait of an unknown woman • vanora bennett • historical fiction • hans holbein • thomas more
Portrait of an Unknown Woman, by Vanora Bennett, explores life surrounding Sir Thomas More and painter Hans Holbein, through the eyes of a young woman in the household.
portrait of an unknown woman • vanora bennett • historical fiction • hans holbein • thomas more
Rodzina
Rodzina is a fictional story about a twelve-year-old Polish orphan girl and her journey from Chicago across the United States on an orphan train in 1881.
historical fiction - young adults • polish americans-fiction • polish americans-juvenile fiction • orphans-fiction • orphan trains-fiction
Rodzina is a fictional story about a twelve-year-old Polish orphan girl and her journey from Chicago across the United States on an orphan train in 1881.
historical fiction - young adults • polish americans-fiction • polish americans-juvenile fiction • orphans-fiction • orphan trains-fiction
Romance with a Regency Rogue
"Valentine" passions abound in this captivating quartet of historical fiction romances set in the Scottish highlands. I guarantee that once you read Book One, you will be back at the bookstore in the blink of an eye to pick up the remaining three books.
jaclyn • jaclyn reding • reding • lynne • lynne remick
"Valentine" passions abound in this captivating quartet of historical fiction romances set in the Scottish highlands. I guarantee that once you read Book One, you will be back at the bookstore in the blink of an eye to pick up the remaining three books.
jaclyn • jaclyn reding • reding • lynne • lynne remick
Symbolism and Theme in Water for Elephants
Masterful symbolism and psychological themes contribute to Sara Gruen's literary success in her 2007 Algonquin Books historical fiction title Water for Elephants.
water for elephants • sara gruen • algonquin books of chapel hill • literary symbolism • symbols leading to theme
Masterful symbolism and psychological themes contribute to Sara Gruen's literary success in her 2007 Algonquin Books historical fiction title Water for Elephants.
water for elephants • sara gruen • algonquin books of chapel hill • literary symbolism • symbols leading to theme
The Cockney Sparrow
The Cockney Sparrow, by prolific UK novelist, Dilly Court will transport readers into the underworld of East End London at the turn of the Twentieth century.
dilly court • cockney sparrow • uk fiction • historical fiction • bestseller
The Cockney Sparrow, by prolific UK novelist, Dilly Court will transport readers into the underworld of East End London at the turn of the Twentieth century.
dilly court • cockney sparrow • uk fiction • historical fiction • bestseller
The Journal of Dora Damage
Belinda's Starling's witty tale, newly released in paperback, is a "Vic-Lit" novel in the style of Sarah Waters, Michael Faber and Jane Harris.
belinda starling the journal of dora damage • vic lit fiction • fiction set in victorian london • historical fiction • recommended summer reading
Belinda's Starling's witty tale, newly released in paperback, is a "Vic-Lit" novel in the style of Sarah Waters, Michael Faber and Jane Harris.
belinda starling the journal of dora damage • vic lit fiction • fiction set in victorian london • historical fiction • recommended summer reading
The Midwife's Apprentice by Karen Cushman
An examination and review of Karen Cushman's award-winning novel "The Midwife's Apprentice" and what it reveals about self-worth and self-discovery.
young adult • award-winners • children's authors • karen cushman • midwife
An examination and review of Karen Cushman's award-winning novel "The Midwife's Apprentice" and what it reveals about self-worth and self-discovery.
young adult • award-winners • children's authors • karen cushman • midwife
The Pillars of the Earth Review
Politics, romance and divine manipulation combined with sweat, mortar and skilled masonry doth make a medieval cathedral. Historical fiction at its finest.
cathedral • ken follett • pillars of the earth • novel • book
Politics, romance and divine manipulation combined with sweat, mortar and skilled masonry doth make a medieval cathedral. Historical fiction at its finest.
cathedral • ken follett • pillars of the earth • novel • book
Book Review: A Rose for the Anzac Boys
As three teenaged girls seek to make a difference in the ongoing struggles of World War I, they find that the war will impact them in ways they could never have imagined.
a rose for the anzac boys • jackie french • historical teen fiction • australian author • the role of women in war
As three teenaged girls seek to make a difference in the ongoing struggles of World War I, they find that the war will impact them in ways they could never have imagined.
a rose for the anzac boys • jackie french • historical teen fiction • australian author • the role of women in war
Lyric Narrative Electric
Before the age of the novel, much of history and literature was written in narrative verse. With the resurgence of book-length poems, we return to our Homeric roots.
poetry • narrative verse • book-length poem • book length poem • narrative poem
Before the age of the novel, much of history and literature was written in narrative verse. With the resurgence of book-length poems, we return to our Homeric roots.
poetry • narrative verse • book-length poem • book length poem • narrative poem
Historical Novel Review: Scraping through Stone
As good historical fiction should always be acknowledged, I'm hoping my readers at Tudor England might be interested in reading this review. The novel is set in an early time to that of the Tudors- but I'm sure people will forgive me if I step once out my time frame!
richard 1 • judith fox • scraping through stone • richard 1 • judith fox
As good historical fiction should always be acknowledged, I'm hoping my readers at Tudor England might be interested in reading this review. The novel is set in an early time to that of the Tudors- but I'm sure people will forgive me if I step once out my time frame!
richard 1 • judith fox • scraping through stone • richard 1 • judith fox
Book Review: Heroes of Tobruk by David Mulligan
In a moving and confronting novel about the Siege of Tobruk, David Mulligan introduces young teen readers to the realities of life for everyday soldiers in World War 2.
heroes of tobruk • david mulligan • rats of tobruk • introduction to the siege of tobruk • australian young adult historical fiction
In a moving and confronting novel about the Siege of Tobruk, David Mulligan introduces young teen readers to the realities of life for everyday soldiers in World War 2.
heroes of tobruk • david mulligan • rats of tobruk • introduction to the siege of tobruk • australian young adult historical fiction
Children's Author Mary Cunningham
Cynthia and her best friend, Gus, discover that Cynthia's attic is more than just your average dusty den of memories; it is a true gateway to their family histories.
mary cunningham • echelon press • cynthia's attic • blue ridge mountain arts association • blue ridge writer's conference
Cynthia and her best friend, Gus, discover that Cynthia's attic is more than just your average dusty den of memories; it is a true gateway to their family histories.
mary cunningham • echelon press • cynthia's attic • blue ridge mountain arts association • blue ridge writer's conference
Henry VIII: Re-Imagined
Historical fiction is given life in Showtime's The Tudors. The sex and politics-driven series is sure to draw Canadians in its new 9pm time slot, Tuesdays on CBC.
the tudors • showtime • henry viii • anne boleyn • catherine of aragon
Historical fiction is given life in Showtime's The Tudors. The sex and politics-driven series is sure to draw Canadians in its new 9pm time slot, Tuesdays on CBC.
the tudors • showtime • henry viii • anne boleyn • catherine of aragon
Intro to Young Adult Literature
What is young adult literature (YAL)? How is it distinguished from other literary genres? And what misconceptions are prevalent in defining this complex world of YAL?
young • adult • literature • yal • judy blume
What is young adult literature (YAL)? How is it distinguished from other literary genres? And what misconceptions are prevalent in defining this complex world of YAL?
young • adult • literature • yal • judy blume
Review: The Man From The Creeks
Robert Service fans familiar with his poem, "The Shooting of Dan McGrew," will delight in this novel that explores the characters in Service's original story.
northern books • kroetsch • robert kroetsch • man from the creeks • sam mcgrew
Robert Service fans familiar with his poem, "The Shooting of Dan McGrew," will delight in this novel that explores the characters in Service's original story.
northern books • kroetsch • robert kroetsch • man from the creeks • sam mcgrew
Romance on the High Seas
Pirate romance novels enjoy massive popularity with their adventures on the high seas.
historical romance novels • historical romance books • pirate romance • pirate books • pirate adventure
Pirate romance novels enjoy massive popularity with their adventures on the high seas.
historical romance novels • historical romance books • pirate romance • pirate books • pirate adventure
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