Historical Fiction Is Speculative Fiction

Award-winning author Valerie Nieman discusses the similarities and differences between historical fiction and speculative fiction. The post Historical Fiction Is Speculative Fiction appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at 'Writer's Digest'

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Backlist Historical Fiction Published Before 2000

The context of the time an author is looking back on history from greatly influences how they're going to think and write about history. Continue reading at Book Riot

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The Best Book Club Books of April

There's a new, mystery-soaked romance by Emily Henry, generations-spanning historical fiction by Morgan Jenkins, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

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The Best New Book Releases Out April 29, 2025

There is a gnarly mystery/horror mashup, a romance starring a Ghanaian heiress, historical fiction centered on a trans man escaping Berlin in the '30s, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

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The authors taking on Mark Zuckerberg – podcast

Why do authors see Meta’s AI model as a threat to their livelihoods? Ella Creamer reportsEarlier this month, a group of protesters gathered outside the London headquarters of Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. They were demonstrating over the company’s use of millions... Continue reading at The Guardian

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4 Older Backlist Historical Fiction Books To Read

These backlist titles—which were all published between 2010 and 2020—include narratives about estranged brothers and a young Sacajewea. Continue reading at Book Riot

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New Historical Fiction at the Top of My List

My most anticipated historical fiction has multigenerational love stories, Indigenous horror, ancient Roman romantasy, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

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The WD Interview: Vanessa Riley

The acclaimed historical fiction author discusses her drafting process, the real history behind her work, and her latest publication, Murder in Berkeley Square. The post The WD Interview: Vanessa Riley appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest

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How to Complete a Poem: A Mini Survey

Award-winning author Amy Gerstler conducts a mini survey of working poets to get a sense of how they complete the poems they write. The post How to Complete a Poem: A Mini Survey appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest

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New Trans Historical Fiction for the Trans Rights Readathon

Read these new trans historical fiction books in support of the 2025 Trans Rights Readathon. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Banned Historical Fiction Books

The goal of censorship is to control what people think by controlling what they can read and learn. Book bans target and affect the most at-risk members of society. That's not a coincidence, either. Continue reading at Book Riot

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The Best-Selling Historical Fiction Books of All Time

Historical fiction’s popularity has remained solid since the 19th century, when Romanticism inspired writers to look to the past. Exploring the human ... Continue reading at Book Riot

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Genre-Blending New Historical Fiction for March

Somehow, it’s March already. I know; I’m baffled, too. But even if the year feels like it’s already slipping by ... Continue reading at Book Riot

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Lit Hub Daily: February 26, 2025

Andrea Barrett on why writing fresh historical fiction means more than cosplaying the past. | Lit Hub Craft Bookstore owner Brad Johnson reflects on the total destruction, by fire, of East Bay Booksellers (and its rebirth!). | Lit Hub Bookstores Michael Hiltzik on how California made Ronald... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Black Historical Fiction to Read With Your Book Club

I know some people like to march to the beat of their own drum and aren’t really interested in what ... Continue reading at Book Riot

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A Sparkling Historical Fiction Novel About Queer Life in Gilded Age New York

Three dynamic queer characters carve a place for themselves among Gilded Age New York's elite in Olivia Wolfgang-Smith's MUTUAL INTEREST. Continue reading at Book Riot

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A New Book That Ties the Color Blue to Black History

From a new book by a National Book Award-winning author that looks at what one color means to an entire ... Continue reading at Book Riot

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