Historians are not in agreement as to whether or not the ‘real’ Arthur—the living, breathing, fighting human being—ever existed. The original sources for the legend of King Arthur come from a few Welsh texts. These are: 1) Y Goddodin—a Welsh poem by the 7th century poet, Aneirin, with its passing mention… Read More »King Arthur—Fact or Fiction? by Sarah Woodbury
Most historical novelists know the rush of unexpected inspiration, of stumbling across an obscure tidbit from another time and place that switches on that creative lightbulb. My most unusual encounter came in the French Quarter when I did something as innocuous as venture onto the second-floor gallery of the 1833… Read More »Out of the Fog by Michael Llewellyn
Several of our members have put together books in their historical fiction series as boxed set that provide the reader with a significant discount and work well as holiday gifts. Enjoy! Jewish Regency Mystery: Holiday Boxed Set by Libi Astaire If you’re not yet acquainted with the Jewish Regency… Read More »Historical Fiction Holiday Boxed Sets
“As with any literary form, there are standards for judging historical novels. They should be historically accurate and steeped in the sense of time and place. We should recognize totems and taboos, food, clothing, vocations, leisure activities, customs, smells, religions, literature, and all that goes into making one time and… Read More »Bringing WWI France to Life by M. K. Tod
One hundred years ago on October 5th 1915 a tired and under strength division of British soldiers landed on the quay at Salonika in northern Greece. The Bulgarian army, part of the Axis forces, were closing in on the borders of Macedonia. They had routed the Serbian Army which was… Read More »The Salonika Campaign Remembered by Loretta Proctor