Albert A. Bell, Jeri Westerson, John Maddox Roberts, Patricia Rice, Sharan Newman, and Tony Hays discuss the challenges of writing mysteries rooted in the past. Topics include historical accuracy, period language, social roles, and how to tell a gripping story without breaking the illusion of time.
Timeless Mysteries: Writing Mysteries That Bring the Past Alive
Alana White, Carmen Amato, Linda Petrilli Duncan, and Thomas A. Burns Jr. discuss what makes historical mysteries so compelling. They explore how to balance research with imagination, find reliable sources, and build richly detailed worlds that draw readers into the...
