Presentism: Writing Historicals for the Modern Reader

Bradley Harper, Elizabeth Crowens, Mally Becker, Marcus Cloer, Paula Gail Benson, and Shelley Blanton Stroud discuss how to write historical fiction that resonates with modern readers. They explore how to balance historical authenticity with contemporary sensibilities without losing the integrity of the past.

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