Bringing the Past to Life on the Page

Categories: Character | Historicals | Research | Setting | Writing

Alana White, Amanda McCrina, Bill Rapp, Kathryn Lasky, Kelly Oliver, and Kimberly Collins talk about what makes historical fiction so rewarding and so challenging. They discuss favorite eras, real historical figures, and how careful research and immersive worldbuilding can turn the past into a living, breathing story.

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Bringing the Past to Life on the Page

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