By definition, historical fiction is a mix of the real and the realistic. In what proportions? Each writer must arrive at the blend that best serves her purposes. Here’s my approach in writing the Julia Kydd novels. The 1920s are one of the best known and most important eras … [Read more...]
History and/or Fiction? Yes and Yes
“Historical fiction” sounds like an oxymoron. Don’t the needs of honoring the factual past clash with the freewheeling impulses of fiction? Or can fiction enrich the documentary record with imagined layers of nuance, complexity, and even discovery? Yes and yes. Recently on … [Read more...]
Black History Through Historical Fiction
Black history is American history. What better way to learn more about Black history than through historical fiction? Novels open up the past as it was lived and felt, offering deeper truths and richer insights than factual narratives alone. In my Julia Kydd novels, I use … [Read more...]
