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In Memoriam from The Historical Fiction Company
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
DK Marley
Sep 19, 20221 min read
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Trust and Betrayal in 1940s Canada - an Editorial Review of "Castle Gordon"
Book Blurb: After her husband is gunned down mere weeks before the end of WWII, Anna Castle Gordon arrives in a small Canadian town on...
DK Marley
Sep 18, 20225 min read
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A Spectacular Time-spanning Love Story - "Highly Recommended" Award, "The Prisoner of Paradise"
Book Blurb: A trip of a lifetime. A 433-year-old murder. An ancient order that will kill to silence the truth. FINALIST - AMERICAN...
DK Marley
Sep 17, 20222 min read
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What if the Confederacy Won the War? - a "Highly Recommended" Award Winner, "Confederacy of Fenians"
Book Blurb: IN THE WAKE OF THE CONFEDERATE VICTORY AT GETTYSBURG, Britain declares war on the United States and invades from Canada....
DK Marley
Sep 17, 20221 min read
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Does My Protagonist Need a Sidekick? - a Writing Tip from HFC
Henry VIII's Cromwell. Frodo's Samwise. Robin Hood's Little John. This writing tip is about sidekicks in a story. Friends, comrades,...
DK Marley
Sep 16, 20223 min read
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A Different Sort of Time Travel - an Editorial Review of "Tangled Spirits"
Book Blurb: “Tangled Spirits offers a unique insight into the world of 10th century Japan, and one that held me spellbound with its...
DK Marley
Sep 16, 20225 min read
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Sensational Writing Tips from 45 Historical Fiction Authors
The Historical Fiction Club, our Facebook group is filled with knowledgeable historical fiction authors with years of experience to help...
DK Marley
Sep 15, 20227 min read
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Special Featured Guest Post - Writing Historical Fiction by Alison Weir
Guest Post for HFC by Best-selling Author, Alison Weir Author Bio: I am a Londoner, born and bred at Westminster, although I have also...
DK Marley
Sep 14, 20227 min read
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Is Your Villain Believable? - a Writing Tip from HFC
I n historical fiction, everyone loves a good villain. There is a plethora of examples to choose from in the genre, many of whom have...
DK Marley
Sep 14, 20226 min read
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For Jane Austen Fans - Cover Reveal for "Preludes: a Modern Persuasion Improvisation"
Congratulations to Riana Everly for the upcoming release of her new modern twist on Jane Austen's Persuasion! Our graphic department at...
DK Marley
Sep 14, 20221 min read
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Of Love, Loss, and Racial War in Sun-drenched Africa - an Editorial Review of "Harvest of Fear"
Book Blurb: Harvest of Fear is a gripping historical novel that brings to life a family, a farm, and a racial war – in Africa. Johan...
DK Marley
Sep 13, 20226 min read
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A Huguenot Apothecary's Legacy of Secrets - Blog Tour for "The Muse of Freedom"
Book Details: Book Title: The Muse of Freedom Series: Cévenoles Sagas Author: Jules Larimore Publication Date: September 13, 2022...
DK Marley
Sep 12, 20223 min read
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Four Types of Antagonists
Face it, every good story needs a great antagonist but if you think that means that it is necessary to have a Sauron... or Jack the...
DK Marley
Sep 11, 20225 min read
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Who Is the Main Character? Is it the Right One? -
Yes, the main character, even if based on an actual historical person, can impact the success of your novel. When the idea of the story...
DK Marley
Sep 9, 20225 min read
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The Fearlessness and Boldness of a Young Scotsman - an Editorial Review of "The Douglas Bastard"
Book Blurb: King Robert the Bruce and the Black Douglas are dead — and Scots once more must fight for their freedom. Young Archibald, the...
DK Marley
Sep 9, 20224 min read
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In Memory of a Legendary Queen and Woman
Almost a year and a half ago, I wrote a post in memoriam of Prince Phillip... now, this is the post that many hoped would never come, or...
DK Marley
Sep 9, 202233 min read
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Two Mothers Desperate Fight During WWII - an Editorial Review of "Our Daughter's Last Hope"
Book Blurb: Amsterdam, 1940 Herta lives a contented life until Nazi Germany invades the Netherlands. As Jews, she and her family face...
DK Marley
Sep 8, 20225 min read
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Forgotten Legends and Fantastic Beasts - Blog Tour for "God of Fire" by Helen Steadman
Book Details: Book Title: God of Fire Author: Helen Steadman Publication Date: 13/09/2022 Publisher: Bell Jar Books Page Length: 350...
DK Marley
Sep 8, 20222 min read
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A New Blog Post Series - "How to Write Historical Fiction" - Writing Tips from HFC
It is finally here! A new series of blog posts focusing entirely on writing. While this is geared toward writing historical fiction there...
DK Marley
Sep 7, 20222 min read
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A Design for Extermination - an Editorial Review of "The Architect of Auschwitz"
Book Blurb: The Architect of Auschwitz is a page-turning book whose characters will live in your thoughts long after you finish reading...
DK Marley
Sep 7, 20226 min read
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