Historical Fiction Archives

GUEST BLOG: The Burning Issue of Race by Julie Bates Plus Giveaway!

Historical Fiction Dayna Linton - 11 April 2022

When you write historical fiction like me, one thing that has to be addressed quickly is the subject of race. No one wants to admit it, but history is not only peppered...

5-STAR REVIEW: MY QUEEN MY LOVE Elena Maria Vidal Plus Giveaway!

Historical Fiction Amy Wilson - 7 April 2022

The Henrietta of France Trilogy: Book 1 Publication Date: November 25, 2021 The youngest daughter of Henri IV, the first Bourbon King of France, Henriette-Marie always knew she would have to marry a prince....

GUEST BLOG: Henrietta Maria of France by Elena Maria Vidal Plus Giveaway!

Historical Fiction Dayna Linton - 6 April 2022

In the lone tent, waiting for victory, She stands with eyes marred by the mists of pain, Like some wan lily overdrenched with rain: The clamorous clang of arms, the ensanguined sky, War's ruin, and the...

4-STAR REVIEW: FRONT PAGE MURDER by Joyce St. Anthony

Historical Mystery JoAnne - 16 March 2022

A Homefront News Mystery: Book 1 Publication Date: March 8, 2022 In this World War II-era historical mystery series debut by Joyce St. Anthony, small-town editor Irene Ingram has a nose for news and...

GUEST BLOG: Researching For My Historical Mysteries by Joyce St. Anthony Plus Giveaway!

Historical Mystery Dayna Linton - 11 March 2022

I’m often asked how much research goes into writing historical fiction. The short answer is: A LOT. The next question is usually “It’s fiction. Can’t you just make it all up?” Well,...

INTERVIEW: Ed Davis Author of The Last Professional Plus Giveaway!

Historical Fiction Dayna Linton - 28 February 2022

Rider and lover of American rails and author, Ed Davis joins us today to answer our probing questions so we can learn a little bit more about him. Welcome, Ed. What drives your story...

3.5 STAR AUDIO REVIEW: A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER by Linda Brooks Davis

Book Reviews Jen K - 23 February 2022

Women of Rock Creek: Book 1.5 Publication Date: September 29, 2016 Narrator: Nicole Rowland Readers first met Ella in the multi-award winning novel 'The Calling of Ella McFarland.' They cheered as feisty Ella battled to...

4.5-STAR REVIEW: THE PRISONER OF PARADISE by Rob Samborn

Historical Fiction Amy Wilson - 18 February 2022

The Paradise Series: Book 1 Publication Date: November 30, 2021 The world's largest oil painting. A 400-year-old murder. A disembodied whisper: "Amore mio." My love. Nick and Julia O'Connor's dream trip to Venice collapses when...

BOOK BLAST: THE PRISONER OF PARADISE by Rob Samborn Plus Giveaway!

Historical Fiction Dayna Linton - 18 February 2022

The Paradise Series: Book 1 Publication Date: November 30, 2021 The world's largest oil painting. A 400-year-old murder. A disembodied whisper: "Amore mio." My love. Nick and Julia O'Connor's dream trip to Venice collapses when...

INTERVIEW: With Middle School Adventure Author Ben Gartner Plus Giveaway!

Middle School Dayna Linton - 17 February 2022

Today we welcome middle school adventure author, Ben Gartner to Novels Alive to ask a few questions to get to know this author a little better. What is your favorite ice cream flavor? I’m...

3-STAR AUDIO REVIEW: THE CALLING OF ELLA MCFARLAND by Linda Brooks Davis

Historical Fiction Jen K - 16 February 2022

Women of Rock Creek: Book # 1 Publication Date: June 20, 2018 Narrator: Nicole Rowland Ella McFarland sits on the precipice of her life's dream: teaching at Worthington School for Girls. But in the male...

BOOK BLAST: THE NEXT SHIP HOME by Heather Webb Plus Giveaway!

Historical Fiction Dayna Linton - 4 February 2022

Publication Date: February 8, 2022 Ellis Island, 1902: Two women band together to hold America to its promise: “Give me your tired, your poor … your huddled masses yearning to breathe free…” A young...