Writing History: Balancing Accuracy and Social Mores

Presented by: Barbara Hambly | Caroline Todd | Keith Miles | Kim Fay | Tasha Alexander

Categories: Historical Fiction | Plot | Research

In this session, panelists discuss the historical periods they have chosen for their stories, what drew them to those eras, and how they balance historical accuracy with engaging storytelling.

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