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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 – The 2023 PLW Gift Guide
If gift giving has you stumped this season, why don’t you check out the 2023 PLW Gift Guide where the PLW authors offer links to gifts that celebrate historical fiction.
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A Ball Drops in Times Square, circa 1918
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Words with a Wordsmith Lindsey S. Fera
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Back in the old days before internet book sales (remember that?) – it was expected that finding a...
Family Gathering for a Holiday
Thinking about family in November inevitably centers around gathering for Thanksgiving and...
Ode to the Turkeys in my Life
November is the month of my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving. I love everything about it; spending...
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