Being a historical author comes with its pitfalls. One common problem is figuring out how people handled not-so-daily tasks in the era you’re writing about—especially when it leads you down a rabbit hole of research! You can never predict what tiny bit of historical minutiae will have you stuck for hours—or days. In my ... Read more
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Published on July 31, 2025 23:00