Writing Fiction about History What’s your favorite under-appreciated novel? Inheriting Our Names by C. Vargas McPherson, although I don’t...
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Words with a Wordsmith: Alina Adams
What was the inspiration for your most recent book? My first Soviet-Jewish historical fiction, “The Nesting Dolls,” was set in 1930s USSR...
Words with a Wordsmith: Nancy Bilyeau
Originally published in 2022, PLW is pleased to share this Words with a Wordsmith Encore Interview with Nancy Bilyeau. Are there TV shows or...
Words with a Wordsmith: Rosemary Griggs
Bringing History to Life What period of history do you wish you knew more about? My first love will always be the sixteenth century, with its...
Words with a Wordsmith: Laura Gwendolyn Hill
Medieval Girl Power in Action What brings you great joy as a writer? There are many things that bring me joy as a writer. Having the idea for the...
Interview with Historical Fiction Author
A huge thank you to fellow Paper Lantern Writer Jilliane Hamilton for these thoughtful interview questions! What drew you the medieval world when...
Interview with Historical Fiction Author Jonathan Posner
I've enjoyed interviewing Jonathan Posner, the PLW's only UK author. He has been an avid reader of fiction ever since he was old enough to own a...
Words with a Wordsmith: Griffin Brady
Griffin Brady writes about Poland's seventeenth-century Winged Hussars. Do you listen to music while you write or edit? If so, what’s on your...
Historical Fiction Interview with Paper Lantern Writer Jillianne Hamilton
A huge thank you to fellow Paper Lantern Writer Vanitha Sankaran for these thoughtful interview questions! I read a post from you about a list you...
Words with a Wordsmith: Marthese Fenech
The Pen is Mightier than the Halberd What music do you listen to when you write? Epic scores...
Interview with Historical Fiction Author Alina Rubin
I very much enjoyed interviewing Paper Lantern Writer Alina Rubin for this post. She wrote her first novel during the pandemic and now has four...
Words with a Wordsmith: Jennifer Ash
Jennifer Ash writes writes historical fiction and cosy crime. Are there TV shows or films that have influenced your writing? The answer to this...
Historical Fiction Interview with Paper Lantern Writer Anne Beggs
I'm delighted to be interviewing Anne M. Beggs this month, author of Archer's Grace, first in the Dahlquin series set in Medieval Ireland. This is...
Words with a Wordsmith: Sarah V. Barnes
= Sarah V. Barnes writes the stories inside her. Do you listen to music while you write or edit? If so, what’s on your writing playlist? Yes, music...
Historical Fiction Interview with Paper Lantern Writer Linda Ulleseit
Linda lives in San Jose with her husband and yellow Labrador, Leia. When she’s not writing, Linda loves cooking and gardening. The most exciting...
Words with a Wordsmith Vanessa Riley
What’s your favorite under-appreciated novel? I believe Sister Mother Warrior is under-appreciated, mainly because many people haven't had the...
Historical Mystery Writer Ana Brazil
As the days build to the summer solstice, make the most of those extra hours of daylight to read about our Lantern of the Month, Ana Brazil. Ana...
A Novelist Questions Her Protagonist’s Motives
Author Rebecca D'Harlingue talks with her character Anneke van Brug from The Map Colorist. Rebecca: Hello, Anneke, I feel that I know you quite...
Words with a Wordsmith Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger
Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger writes historical fiction with strong women characters. What was the inspiration for The Diplomat's Wife? The Diplomat’s Wife...
Who does the thinking? The author or the character?
I was interested to read Anne Beggs's interview last week with her fictional character Lady Aine of Dahlquin, and particularly the point Anne Beggs...
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