Laurie R. King, author of Dreaming Spies, discusses the introduction of Sherlock Holmes into her Mary Russell series, and how his character evolved from a foil for Russell's wit into a modern man all his own. (READ MORE)
Former editor Andrea Chapin talks about writing her publishing debut, The Tutor, a work of historical fiction featuring William Shakespeare. Chapin lets us in on her process for writing historical facts into fiction while preserving emotional authenticity. (READ MORE)
Editor's Note: Alison Weir is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels Innocent Traitor and The Lady Elizabeth and several historical biographies, including Mistress of the Monarchy, Queen Isabella, Henry VIII, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and The Life of Elizabeth I. She is most recently...(READ MORE)
Timothy Schaffert, author of The Swan Gondola, transports us to the World's Fair of 1898 in Omaha. The fair hummed with vibrant characters and ill-bred crooks, a cast of real-life characters that helped inform his fictional setting. (READ MORE)
Patricia Bracewell is the author of Shadow on the Crown and The Price of Blood, the first two books in a trilogy fictionalizing the life of Emma of Normandy, the twice-crowned, 11th-century Queen of England. Below she gives us a glimpse into the adventure of researching Emma’s life and experiences across...(READ MORE)
Susan Meissner, author of Secrets of a Charmed Life, reflects on her WWII research that brought her to the subject of London's evacuation of children to the countryside, which formed the backdrop to her latest novel. (READ MORE)
Among the three finalists in the Write Start writing contest, it was Taylor Siolka's piece that best captured the heartbreak of a trapped life and the freedom of escape. Read it for yourself. (READ MORE)
For Biographile's Write Start series, in which authors share advice about how to get that first word down, Una LaMarche shares four tips for getting yourself going on the writing front.(READ MORE)
Editor's Note: Quan Barry is a professor of English at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the author of four poetry books. Her most recent book is She Weeps Each Time You're Born. For Biographile's Write Start series, in which authors share advice about how to get that first word down, Quan...(READ MORE)
For Biographile's Write Start series, in which authors talk about how to start writing, Taylor addresses so-called inspiration and writer’s block.(READ MORE)
