The history of chivalry and romance has changed over the centuries according to various cultures. But February 14th still continues to be the most celebrated day for love and romance worldwide. Valentine’s Day is one of the top ten days of the year to get engaged. This post may contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for the writer and/or owner of this site’s content to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! Valentine…
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Mon Amour, Friend or Foe, a historical romance in the World War II era, was written by Elizabeth Pye. The novel is the third in The French Connection series. Eighteen-year-old American Paulette Rousseau travels to Paris to attend the Sorbonne and ends up in the French Resistance.
Want to Write WWII historical fiction? Write WWII historical fiction by reading about the setting’s time period. Study the politics, economics and military strategy of the particular time and place you’re writing about. World War II Theaters of Operation This post may contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for the writer and/or owner of this site’s content to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. If you haven’t decided on the place of your…
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We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Learn how to write historical fiction by reading the genre and about the craft. Author Persia Woolley’s book, How to Write and Sell Historical Fiction, for example, covers topics such as traveling to areas of your novel’s setting and how to write about eras of time. 6 Tips…
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Make fictional characters seem like real people by using these tips on visiting real places of your novel’s setting. The best books are those that transport you to a place away from the hum-drum of everyday life. Keep reading to discover ways to experience travel to the place of your novel’s setting. And learn how your characters feel by walking in their shoes. An Amazon Associate can earn from qualifying purchases. Therefore, if you decide to make a purchase through…
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Plots – Elizabeth Pye, Explains Plots for her French Connection Series How do authors determine plots? Elizabeth Pye, historical fiction author of Silk or Sugar, explains how she determines plots for her French Connection series. Historical fiction comes alive when the author has creatively intertwined historical events and famous figures with a fascinating plot. Author Elizabeth Pye accomplishes this by bringing the French Revolution to life in the story of Janine de Fleury and Etienne Tremeau. Determining the plot of the…
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How to blend fact and fiction for historical fiction is an art. Discover how Author Elizabeth Pye accomplishes the art in her historical fiction novels, The French Connection series. How do you tell what is fact and what is fiction in a historical fiction book? Fiction writers include dialogue that seems to fit the era of their novels. In addition, part of the dialogue might actually have been recorded in a diary. One must consider, however, that even diary authors…
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Historical Fiction and My Interest in Writing the Genre Have you ever wondered why authors write about the genres they do, such as historical fiction? They either have a purpose or interest driving them to write in their areas of expertise and/or research. In my case, I have always been attracted to France since childhood. This seems unusual because I grew up in rural Virginia and was not surrounded with much of anything French. Regardless of my lack of exposure,…
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Find Inspiration to Write by Following Your Interests Each author tells a little different story when relating the process used to kick-start and write their book. What I am going to share with you is my unique experience that may be useful to you– at least I hope so. The genesis of the process takes place within my head. Characters tumble around in my thoughts like kernels of corn popping open in the microwave. Of course, in my case, the…
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