It can be very inconvenient when writing, when one recalls the fact that one’s characters are not able to travel suddenly from one city to the other when an important plot point occurs. The realities of historical travel can feel like a great hindrance to a narrative, given the length of time such journeys took,Continue reading “Travel in Times Past”
Tag Archives: Historical Fiction
A History of Marriage
When we think of the concept of historical marriage, either one of two extremes comes to mind; firstly, a cold, loveless union in which a wife is treated firmly as subordinate piece of property, or a grand romance full of the chivalry and loyalty often absent from modern ideas of dating. In reality, although marriageContinue reading “A History of Marriage”
The Demon’s Dollhouse – COVER REVEAL!
This is a post I can’t believe I am actually writing! I am so excited to reveal the gorgeous cover design for The Demon’s Dollhouse! This incredible cover was designed by Rebecca and Andrew Brown at http://www.designforwriters.com , and I cannot wait to hold the paperback version of it my hands! The Demon’s Dollhouse isContinue reading “The Demon’s Dollhouse – COVER REVEAL!”
Writing Historical Fiction
Historical fiction is my favourite genre, to read, to watch and to write. And, as someone who has always struggled to pin down her genre, I am happy to say that I have finally found it; my debut novel, The Demon’s Dollhouse, a psychological romance set in the 1930s, is being released this July, andContinue reading “Writing Historical Fiction”
Hungry Hill – Daphne Du Maurier (1943)
(SPOILER WARNING FOR: HUNGRY HILL) . When dipping into Daphne Du Maurier’s bibliography, I was keen to start with one of her lesser known works, as opposed to the classics such as Rebecca or My Cousin Rachel, and I could not regret this decision less. Hungry Hill is a story that could only be written with such poigniancyContinue reading “Hungry Hill – Daphne Du Maurier (1943)”
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