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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...

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