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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.
The River of Fire is nearly here!
I am very pleased to announce the launch on March 7th 2025 of my new novel, The River of Fire, third in my Mary Fox Adventures series. The series began in December 2020 with The Broken Sword. Set in 1533, it introduced Mary Fox, a 17-year-old girl who runs away from...
New Releases
A few of
Our Recent Articles
Q & A – Myths About Writing Historical Fiction You Should Stop Believing
I am not ashamed to admit that when I started writing my first novel, I knew absolutely nothing...
How IT Project Management Informs My Historical Fiction
Only a short time ago, I was an IT project manager. My day job had nothing to do with writing...
The Gilded Age ~ A Historical Fiction+ List Link
You know how back in 2023 men (especially) were admitting that they thought about Rome? Thought a...
A few of
Our Favorite Articles
Dear Author… Thank You!
Writers become writers because they were first readers. Readers who got lost in someone else’s...
The Angst of the Masterpiece: Writing Craft and Process
One day, I will write a book! Has that thought crossed your mind? I have heard it many times from...
Judging a Cover By Its Book
A couple of years after publication of my novel, Blind Tribute, I found myself not judging the...