Tag Archives: Researching the Historical Novel

Using Real People and Events in Fiction – Michelle Diener

Our Sensational Summer Friday guest today is a true world traveler – she was born in London, was raised in KwaZula Natal, South Africa, and she now lives in Australia.  Laura Drake knows Michelle Diener through her RWA-WF (Women’s Fiction) chapter, … Continue reading

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Researching the Historical Novel

Sharla Rae  For the writer who enjoys history, researching is often the best part of writing a historical novel. Even so, deciding where to start can be mind-boggling.  Why Research?  Lovers of historical fiction know their history. The facts cannot … Continue reading

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