Readers have different qualifications on what makes a historical fiction book “good.” As a writer, I worry about pacing, punchy dialogue (or punchy...
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Blog Posts by Edie Cay
Relatable Misfits in Books and Real Life
My tag line is “writing relatable misfits.” A friend of mine said it in a review a while back, and I realized she was right—as is often the case, I...
Six Facts About Women That Seem Like Modern Feminist Inventions But Are True
There are a few women throughout history that get some credit, like Nefertiti, Queen Elizabeth, or the Hindu goddess Kali. But by and large, our...
Hidden History: Historical Queer Hangouts
One of the best parts of writing historical fiction is the research. As the author, your job is not just to present historically...
Link List: Gay Subculture of Regency England
MY THIRD BOOK, A LADY’S FINDER, IS COMING OUT ON MARCH 1, AND TO CELEBRATE, I WANTED TO SHARE SOME OF MY INTERNET RESEARCH GEMS. Researching this...
Found Family
Family is a hard word, wrapped in a soft idea. The word itself sounds cozy, with...
Words with a Wordsmith: Bruce Bishop
Bruce W. Bishop writes Canadian family sagas that deal with sexual identity in the 1920s and 30s. Are there TV shows or films that have influenced...
The Women Who Fed A Continent
cross-cut of a Mandan/Hidatsa food cache pit that was dug out below their homes. The Three Sisters are represented here: Corn, Beans, and Squash. We...
Words with a Wordsmith: Elizabeth Bell
Elizabeth Bell writes award-winning 19th century American family saga. Are there TV shows or films that have influenced your writing? I hope...
A Little Fluffy, A Little Dense
My summer reads tend to sway towards the rest of my reading list: historical. It isn’t on purpose, it is just that historical fiction is defined by...
Words with a Wordsmith: Juliane Weber
Juliane Weber uses her background as a science writer to enhance her debut novel set during the Irish Potato Famine. Have you ever experienced...
Words with a Wordsmith: Linda Bennett Pennell
Linda Bennett Pennell writes historical fiction influenced by her life in the South. What period of history do you wish you knew more about?...
The Romance of Marketing
When I first started actively pursuing my dream of being a full-time fiction...
Words with a Wordsmith: Michelle Cox
Michelle Cox is the award-winning author of the Henrietta and Inspector Howard series, which is described as Downton Abbey meets Miss Fisher’s...
Words with a Wordsmith: Andrea Simon
Award-winning writer Andrea Simon has written memoir, historical fiction, and a novel-in-stories. Her latest publication, FLOATING IN THE NEVERSINK,...
Words with a Wordsmith: Andrea Simon
Award-winning writer Andrea Simon has written memoir, historical fiction, and a novel-in-stories. Her latest publication, FLOATING IN THE NEVERSINK,...
Words with a Wordsmith: Srianthi Perera
International journalist Srianthia Perera debuts with a nostalgic novel about Sri Lanka in the 1970s. What was the inspiration for your most recent...
Words with a Wordsmith: Marie Powell
Award-winning Canadian author of over 40 children’s books, and a new YA series set in 13th century Wales, Marie Powell checks in with Paper Lanterns...
The Hidden History of Women’s Boxing
If you do a casual google of women’s boxing, most articles will lead you to believe that women’s boxing didn’t come about until the late 1990s—after...
Words with a Wordsmith: Johanna Craven
What was the inspiration for your most recent book? I am always on the lookout for little-known parts of history to write my books around. When I...
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