Elizabeth Pye

Historical Fiction with Past Life Regression

October 24, 2023 Elizabeth

Author Elizabeth Pye’s historical fiction novels include characters with a past life regression. Pye shares in an interview how she became interested in writing about historical France. Elizabeth gives her readers insight as to her own reason for writing historical fiction novels. Historical Fiction Author, Elizabeth Pye Historical fiction author, Elizabeth Pye, has written three novels in The French Connection historical series. Silk or Sugar was published first by Pye, a member of California Writers Club, High Desert branch. Elizabeth…

Writing Historical Fiction with Realistic Characters

September 21, 2023 Elizabeth

If writing historical fiction with realistic characters feels challenging to you, this blog post is for you. Most decisions are not easy black-or-white choices. Neither should those of your characters be. Learn to Write Historical Fiction by Doing Historical Research Authors portray realistic historical fiction characters by what is learned from historical research, practical daily living, and the setting’s place. There is no one right way to do research, but it’s a great idea to visit the actual place of…

Research Tips for Writing Historical Fiction

August 25, 2023 Elizabeth

If you are new at writing historical fiction, research tips by historical fiction authors. Besides giving practical advice, often authors will share a personal experience of their own research. For example, Elizabeth Pye visited France multiple times, and some of her experiences are included in this blog post.

Resources for a Historical Fiction Author

August 23, 2023 Elizabeth

Take a look at these resources for a historical fiction author suggested by Author Elizabeth Pye. Since authors of historical fiction are not cast from the same mold. reading historical fiction novels never gets old. If you ask ten authors what books they prefer to read, you’ll get ten different answers. Research, research, research. But then give yourself permission to write in ways that work best for you.

Historical Fiction: Choosing Characters’ Names & Topics

August 11, 2023 Elizabeth

Elizabeth Pye, author of historical fiction, speaks about choosing characters’ names and topics in an interview. This interview presents a number of ways Author Pye has used in naming historical characters. Learn about the author’s experiences in choosing the perfect name for her historical fiction books. Fiction writers having a hard time with name choices for fictional characters, let Pye’s twist on creating unique names inspire you.

Holiday Festivities and Literary-Themed Event Ideas

August 10, 2023 Elizabeth

Plan your holiday festivities and literary-themed event ideas by using the idea suggestions in this blog post. Create or attend an authors’ book signing, book fair, or holiday literary festival, and make it a costume event.

Writing Journey for a Historical Fiction Novel

July 18, 2023 Elizabeth

Welcome to the first part of the writing journey for a historical fiction novel, Lucia’s Poppy Fields, in The French Connection series. In addition to my love of history and France, I became captivated by another time and place, World War I in Belgium. I have succumbed to the promise of an all-consuming seduction of my next novel while planning, researching, and plotting. An Amazon Associate can earn from qualifying purchases. Therefore, if you decide to make a purchase through…

A Writer’s Trip to France

June 25, 2023 Elizabeth

Journey with me on this A Writer’s Trip to France blog post for ideas on planning your France dream trip. If you can’t manage a trip to France now, then enjoy a summer full of armchair travel. But don’t rule out a France vacation. Figure out a budget, save your money, and read all the Francophile books possible until then. But, wait. Take a moment to glance at the following France highlights, photos, and experiences on my France trips.

Historical Fiction and Pandemics

June 17, 2023 Elizabeth

So you’re writing a pandemic novel, wondering if there is an audience for historical fiction and pandemics. Some of the best books of historical fiction and science fiction are based on pandemics throughout world history.

Therapeutic Writing: Write Down Your Thoughts

May 17, 2023 Elizabeth

Do therapeutic writing and write down your thoughts and feelings when overwhelmed with stress and tough times. Write often in a journal, and/or make a mind map. By practicing writing sessions such as these, you can combat depressive symptoms. Nip feelings of depression in the bud with positive things like gratitude journaling. Such actions can help you steer clear of negative emotions. In fact, they may very well reveal possible solutions as well as release underlying emotions.