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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 ancient 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.
NEW RELEASE – Betrayal of Trust
On July 30, 2023, C.V. Lee's book, Betrayal of Trust, Book 2 of her Roses & Rebels series will be available in eBook and for a limited time on Kindle Unlimited. Paperback will be available in August.
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New Release: The Map Colorist
Launch Day! I’m so excited that today is the launch for my second historical novel, The Map...
Q & A Have you written characters with disabilities, illness or injury?
Fiction is all about the protagonist’s journey. What challenges does the protagonist face, what’s...
Favorite Novels of the 19th Century
Favorite Novels Set in the 19th Century I was asked to write about my favorite novels set in “my”...
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A Short Trip Back Into a Book’s World
To corrupt the famous words of Blaise Pascal: I didn’t have time to write a short story, so I...
Historical Fashion: the Worldly and the Weird
I didn’t have to do much clothing research for Judging Noa: a Fight for Women’s Rights in the...
7 Bad Girls in History
I needed seven amazing women for this blog and I knew I MUST turn to Bad Girls Throughout History,...
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