I love historical fiction; however, I’ve encountered the occasional work in which it’s clear the author hasn’t done sufficient research before writing. Anachronisms are the biggest culprit in this regard, so today I thought I’d share four tips on conducting research for your historical novel.
FOR READERS: What I Don’t Like In a Cover
FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Alexis Woods: Wondering if we ever had a question about what visual on a cover might turn you off to reading a book? I’m asking because there’s one male model that’s way over used and another picture of two guys doing the “Spider-Man kiss” that whenever I see those pictures it does nothing to inspire me to read the book. Does an unappealing cover or title make you turn a blind eye or gloss over a book? Please do not reference particular covers for this chat by image or name. Writers: This … Read more