Historical time periods of our ancestors can be fascinating, but their lives did not happen in isolation. Rather, they occurred as part of a much broader story. How do we access and weave bigger moments of history into family narratives? … Continue reading
Pacific Northwest Writers Association historical novelists gather at the Writers Cottage in Issaquah for a meet-and-greet and book signing. I'll be there signing my historical novel The Last of the Blacksmiths (Coffeetown Press, 2014) about a 19th century German immigrant … Continue reading
Meet and greet some of the top local writing talents. Visit all the author stations for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate good on your next visit. Martha Crites, mystery writer Jody Gentian Bower, literary scholar Ron Donovan, … Continue reading
A conference by the Historical Novel Society, a literary society devoted to promoting the enjoyment of historical fiction. HNS is based in the USA and the UK, but we welcome members (who can be readers or writers) from all round … Continue reading
Research is the foundation of historical novels. But where can appropriate information be found? How much research is enough? If left unchecked, research will take you hours down the road with no story written. What is the secret of blending … Continue reading
Claire Gebben discovered the untold story of her ancestors when three dozen letters turned up among her family papers. Eventually, these 19th century letters of German immigrant blacksmiths and wagon-makers became the basis for her debut historical novel The Last … Continue reading
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Book signing and talk memoir How We Survive Here. The discovery of rare letters in an attic in Germany propels the author on a Finding Your Roots-style quest to learn the truth about her ancestors’ lives, including a foray into … Continue reading
Discussion of memoir How We Survive Here. Private Event