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About The
Paper Lantern Writers
We are the Paper Lantern Writers, an author collective focused on historical fiction of all eras. From the medieval world to WWII (and beyond), in locales around the world, from romantic to tragic, and back again, our books will take you on the journeys of a lifetime.
There’s a story to be told everywhere you look and we’d love to be your tour guides.
Ana’s latest short story goes live
Millie and Loretta at the Desert Oasis—Ana's latest short story—is now available for purchase in the Historical Novel Society NA's first anthology Desert of Dreams.
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